Year 9 & 10 Information

Overview The timetable at Peter Moyes Anglican Community School comprises five Periods a day, with 64 minutes in each Period, totalling 25 Periods in a week. Students in Years 9 and 10 have the following allocation of classes: Classes Mathematics English Science Humanities & Social Sciences Christianity, Religion & Life Health & Physical Education Semester elective # 1 Semester elective #2 Semester elective #3 Total number of Periods

Periods per week 4 4 4 4 1 2 2 2 2 25

In the weekly construction of the timetable students continue with the familiarity of compulsory Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities (MESH) lessons, each with four Periods, two Periods for Health and Physical Education (HPE) and one Period for Christianity, Religion and Life (CRL).

Streamed Classes All MESH classes are streamed according to achievement and progress from the previous academic year. The process of streaming students into Advance, Standard and Essential classes is based on class teacher and Heads of Department detailed knowledge of each student’s ability and aptitude.

Streamed classes has a positive correlation with the most likely successful achievement of a student in their Year 11 and Year 12 courses.

The School understands that over time, students desire and temperament may change and there are times in the academic year where movement from one stream to another can occur.

This is done in consultation with class teacher, Head of Department and parent, and usually based on an assessment of the student’s current achievement compared to their class cohort.

Class lists are formed based on student ranking in each course and informed teacher and Head of Department knowledge of each student’s academic progress in the previous academic year.

In Year 10, streaming includes the additional data gained from the Year 9 Term 3 examination.

Electives As in Year 7 and Year 8, electives are delivered by specialist teachers. In doing so, students benefit from the expertise of teachers who know the nuances of the learning areas applicable in Years 11 and 12.

Year 9 students elect their six electives for the year. Each elective is a semester-long subject.

For information about each elective subject in Year 9, please see the link below.

Year 9 Elective Subjects In Year 10, the subject choices open further with students electing their three preferred electives for the year. For information about each elective subject in Year 10, please see the link below.

Year 10 Elective Subjects

Preparing for Year 11 As students move into Year 10, it is important for both students and their parents to understand the nuances of senior secondary schooling. A students’ academic progress is crucial in opening opportunities for appropriate pathways in Year 11. In selecting WACE courses, TAFE Pathways and other Flexible Pathways for life beyond secondary schooling a year 10 student should be aware of the prerequisites for Year 11 subject selection.

For further information about Year 10 prerequisites and Year 11 Subject Selection, please see the link below: Preparing for Year 11

Senior Secondary pathways to success at Peter Moyes Anglican Community School

Know your destination It is important to build knowledge of a student’s destination in their academic journey. Students and parents are encouraged to view information about what is coming ahead for next stages of secondary schooling in the link below: Year 11 and Year 12