Year 9 & 10 Program

The Year 9 & 10 study program, the “Pathways Stage,” focusses more closely on future planning and exploring future career and study options for our students.

Year 9

The Year 9 curriculum continues to follow the Victorian Curriculum with many of the elective subjects leading into both the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the VCE Vocational Major.

Subjects

Subjects taught at Year 9 are a combination of year-long “core” subjects and semester-long “elective” subjects. All students complete the same core subjects whereas they can choose four semester-based subjects. Students must choose one subject from both the Arts and Technology blocks as well as the general elective block. They may also apply to participate in the Advance Program.

Year 9

Learning Areas

60 min session length/fortnight

Victorian Curriculum Capabilities

Semester 1

Semester 2

Core

English/EAL

8 Personal & Social

Core

Maths

8 Critical and Creative Thinking

Core

Science

6

7 Critical and Creative Thinking

Core

Humanities

7

6 Ethical; Intercultural

Core

Health & P.E.

5 Personal & Social

Electives

Block 1

Language: Chinese Mandarin

5 Languages (Italian & Chinese) Intercultural

Electives

Block 2

Arts, Technology, H&PE, STEAM

5 Arts: Critical and Creative Thinking; Personal and Social Technology: Ethical H&PE: Personal and Social

Electives

Block 3

Arts, Technology, H&PE, Advance

5 Arts: Critical and Creative Thinking; Personal and Social Technology: Ethical H&PE: Personal and Social

Electives

Impact

1 The Arts Block

Must select at least 1

Technology Block

Must select at least 1

The Elective Group

Select up to two from this block

Dance

Drama

Graphic Design

Music

Arts 2D

Arts 3D

International Foods

Party Foods

Fashion Design

Systems & Technology

Product Design - Jewellery

Design & Technology - Product Design

Digital Technology

Health and physical eduction

Child Studies

Outdoor Education

Team Sports

STEAM

Advance Program

A personal development, leadership and community involvement course. This subject, which runs for both semesters in Year 9, aims to develop students’ abilities to operate as part of the community.

It focuses on:

Personal skills including initiative, responsibility and public speaking
The ability to work as part of a group including leadership
Contributing to the community including volunteering

For further information on the Advance Program and any of the other Year 9 elective subjects, please see the Year 8 and 9 Subject Handbook.

Digital Learning

Year 9 is the first year of our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) 1:1 Program where it is compulsory for all students to have a portable digital device (laptop, notebook or tablet) that meets minimum requirements and specifications.

Year 10

The Year 10 curriculum continues to follow the Victorian Curriculum however there is more of an emphasis in preparing students for both the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the VCE Vocational Major

Subjects
Subjects taught at Year 10 are a combination of year-long and semester-long subjects. English is primarily the only core subject. Whilst Humanities and Mathematics are core in semester one, students may select their type of Humanities and Mathematics subject in semester two to meet their educational requirements.

Students choose seven semester based elective subjects. They also have the opportunity to access an early VCE subject.

Year 10

Learning Areas

60 min session length/fortnight

Victorian Curriculum Capabilities

Semester 1

Semester 2

Core

English/EAL

8 Personal & Social

Core

Maths

8 Critical and Creative Thinking

Core

Humanities

A core subject offered in a five-session elective block for 1 semester

Personal & Social; Ethical;

Electives

Block 1

Art, H&PE, Science, Humanities (Core)*, Languages (Italian & Chinese), Technology, VCE access

8 Art: Critical and Creative Thinking; Personal and Social H&PE: Personal and Social Science: Critical and Creative Thinking Humanities (Core)*: Ethical; Intercultural Languages (Italian & Chinese): Intercultural Technology: Critical and Creative Thinking; Ethical

Electives

Block 2

Art, H&PE, Science, Humanities, Technology, Languages (Italian & Chinese), VCE access

8 Art: Critical and Creative Thinking; Personal and Social H&PE: Personal and Social Science: Critical and Creative Thinking Humanities: Ethical; Intercultural Languages (Italian & Chinese): Intercultural Technology: Critical and Creative Thinking; Ethical:

Electives

Block 3

Art, H&PE, Science, Humanities, Technology, Languages (Italian & Chinese), VCE access

8 Art: Critical and Creative Thinking; Personal and Social H&PE: Personal and Social Science: Critical and Creative Thinking Humanities: Ethical; Intercultural Languages (Italian & Chinese): Intercultural Technology: Critical and Creative Thinking; Ethical

Electives

Block 4

Art, H&PE, Science, Humanities, Technology, Languages (Italian & Chinese), VCE access

8 Art: Critical and Creative Thinking; Personal and Social H&PE: Personal and Social Science: Critical and Creative Thinking Humanities: Ethical; Intercultural Languages (Italian & Chinese): Intercultural Technology: Critical and Creative Thinking; Ethical

Electives

Impact

2

Core Subjects

English

Humanities

Maths

Semester 1

Core

Semester 2

Core

Elective (from the Humanities Group)

General Maths Preparation Maths Methods Preparation

Elective Subjects

Elective Group 1

Art and Design

Elective Group 2

Humanities

Elective Group 3

Science, Technology

Elective Group 4

Health and PE

Visual Communication & Design Studio Arts 2D Studio Arts 3D Photography Drama Dance Music

Be Your Own Boss The Law and You Global Studies Deadly Stories Chinese Italian Film Studies Literature

Chemicals in Action Human Biology & Disease Psychology Physics Unlock the Universe Digital Technologies Systems - Making Things Move Just Desserts Great Pastry Chef Future Foods Fashion Design Product Design -Furniture Product Design -Jewellery

Hands on Health Soccer Development Physical & Sports Ed Health & Personal Fitness Outdoor Education

Early VCE Access

VCE Subjects available to Year 10 students

Accounting Art Creative Practice Australian and Global Politics Biology Bridging EAL Business Management VET Business Certificate II Chinese 1st Language & 2nd Language Advanced

Computing Dance Food Studies Health & Human Development History Legal Studies Music Performance VET Music Industry Certificate III

Outdoor & Environmental Studies Product Design Physical Education Psychology VET Sport & Recreation Certificate lll Systems Engineering Theatre Studies Visual Communication & Design