Junior School - Years 8, 9, 10
QUALITY BROAD GENERAL EDUCATION
* Eight Key Learning Areas
· English
· Health and Physical Education
· Languages other than English (German & Indonesian)
· Mathematics
· Science
· Studies of Society and the Environment
· Technology
· The Arts
* Choices within Key Learning Areas
* Support for Literacy and Numeracy
* Fully integrated learning program, incorporating
· Supportive School Environment
· Active, Informed Citizenship
· Human Relationships Education
· Career Education
Year 8 Subjects
English
Three 70-minute periods per week for whole year
Mathematics/Science
Five 70-minute periods per week for whole year
Studies of Society & Environment
Three 70-minute periods per week for whole year
Health & Physical Education
Three 70-minute periods per week for 3 terms
Health & Nutrition
Three 70-minute periods per week for 1 term
German or Indonesian
Three 70-minute periods per week for 1 semester
Computer Education
Three 70-minute periods per week for 1 semester
Art
Three 70-minute periods for 1 term
Drama
Three 70-minute periods for 1 term
Graphics
Three 70-minute periods for 1 term
Music
Three 70-minute periods for 1 term
Senior School - Years 11, 12
The following subjects will be offered at this school in 2007, providing there are sufficient numbers of students to form classes.
AUTHORITY SUBJECTS (QUEENSLAND STUDIES AUTHORITY)
Accounting
Agricultural Science **
Ancient History
Art
Biology
Business Communication &
Technologies **
Chemistry
Drama
English
Geography
German
German Extension
Graphics
Health Education
Home Economics
Indonesian
Indonesian Extension
Information Processing & Technology
Legal Studies
Mathematics A
Mathematics B
Mathematics C
Modern History
Multistrand Science
Music
Music Extension (Performance)
Physical Education
Physics
Study of Society
Technology Studies **
AUTHORITY REGISTERED SUBJECTS (Study Area Specifications)
Arts in Practice (Visual Art Studies)
Business
Information Communications and Technology
Trade & Business Mathematics
Early Childhood Practices
English Communication
Hospitality Practices **
Industrial Skills
Physical Recreation
Tourism – The Total Picture
SCHOOL SUBJECTS
Horticulture * (Certificate I in Horticulture) Brisbane Institute of TAFE
Rural Skills
* TAFE Certificate courses and subjects incorporated into school program.
** VETEC qualifications embedded in subjects.
Students are also given the opportunity to apply for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.
CURRICULUM GOALS
1. To provide a curriculum which meets the educational and social needs of all stakeholders: students, teachers, parents, institutions of further learning, employers and the community at large.
2. To establish and maintain the most efficient structure for curriculum delivery.
3. To ensure the curriculum incorporates a range of non-formal educational experiences for all students.
4. To facilitate the development of a school environment which incorporates the principles of equity and social justice for all students and all staff.
GOALS FOR STUDENT LEARNING
1. To provide a quality, broad, general education for the compulsory years of schooling.
2. To provide quality education appropriate to the post-compulsory years of schooling.
3. To implement Government and Education Queensland policies with respect to learning priorities.
4. To provide learning situations which enable optimum student motivation and learning outcomes, with emphasis on achieving individual potential in intellectual, cultural, physical and social development.
5. To provide the teaching staff with the appropriate knowledge, skills and professional development to manage and maintain this curriculum direction.
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