Subject Selection Evening - St Mary's College

Subject Selection Evening
Year 9 in 2014
Year 10 in 2014

Prayer
Lord,
Teach me to accept my children for who they are, not for what they do;
to listen to what they say, to encourage their goals, not mine.
May I give them the courage to be true to themselves;
the independence to take care of themselves and the faith to believe in
a power much greater than their own.
See that their responsibilities are real but not burdensome,
that my expectations are high but not overwhelming and
that my thanks and praise are thoughtful and given when they're due.
Help me teach them that excellence is work's real reward,
and not the glory it brings. But when it comes, and it will,
let me revel in each honour, however small,
without once pretending that it's mine; my children are glories enough.
Above all,
let me ground these children so well, that when they grow up,
they will be so blessed.
Amen.

Questions during presentation
If you would like to ask a question
during this presentation, please go
to the backchannel below on your
smartphone and your question will
be answered.
• http://todaysmeet.com/smcsubject

Year 8
Currently in Year 8 your son studies a ‘fixed’ course of study.
8 electives
• Japanese
• Art
• Drama
• Music
• Business
• Metal Technology
• Wood Technology
• Graphics
• Food Technology
This provides a broad base from which to select future semester
units.

Junior Secondary Curriculum
Handbook
Compulsory Units
Elective Units
Information
Technology
Religion
Science
Unit Prerequisites
English
Maths
Creative
Arts
Food
Humanities
Health
& Physical
Education
Technology
Commerce
Japanese
Applied
Design &
Technology

How to select subjects.
Select subjects that;
you find interesting and enjoyable
will allow you to experience success
may be prerequisites for further studies
challenge and extend you
ensure you have a balanced education
lead to the desired pathways
you and your parents consider suitable

Compulsory Units- Year 9 2014

Compulsory Units – Year 10 2014

Why electives
To provide flexibility:-
To meet the needs and interests of each student
To provide pathways so students can progress at
varying rates and in different directions
To provide more interesting units of work, which
improves motivation and dedication to studies
To provide access to a more broadly based
general education across the key learning areas.

Year 9 Electives

Selection year 9
Semester 1 Semester 2
One
elective
must be PE
Religious Education
English
Mathematics
Science
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
Religious Education
English
Mathematics
Science
History
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE

Year 10 Electives

Selection year 10
Semester 1 Semester 2
One
elective
must be PE
Religious Education
English
Mathematics
Science
History
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
Religious Education
English
Mathematics
Science
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE

Key points to consider
1. Read the Handbook carefully
2. Plan your units.
3. Talk and discuss the options.
4. Consider possible career options.
5. Consider prerequisite requirements.
6. Consider subjects that will provide
the necessary background to
prepare you for future study.
7. Be prepared to ask for help.

Religion
Mrs Kay Gleeson

English
Mr Steven Shaw

Mr Paul Pinzone
Mathematics

Science
Year 9
SC 541 The Patterns of Chemistry
and Life in Balance
SC542 Waves and Particle and
The Changing Earth
Year 10
SC641 – Chemical Reactions Matter
and The Recipe of Life
SC642 – Galileo’s New Science and
The Big Ideas of Science
Mrs Eleighta Hannam

Humanities
History
(ACARA)
Geography
(ACARA)
Law
HU571
The Making of
the Modern
World
HU574
Food and
People
HU 671
The Modern
World –
Australia
HU674
Environments
& Human Wellbeing
HU672
Law and Order
Mrs Samantha Parle

Commerce

Information Technology
Mr Brendon Willocks

Health & Physical Education
Mr Anderson

Japanese
Year 9
Year 10
Mrs Robyn Topp

Applied Technology & Design
Graphics
Mr Alwyn Rix

Metal Technology

Wood Technology

Creative Arts
Art
Mr John Condon

Mr Bradley Voltz
Music

Drama

Food Studies
Year 9
FT531
FT532
Healthy Eating
Independent Living and Gourmets
Year 10
FT631
FT632
Kitchen to Restaurant
Teens, Diet and Café Cookery

Where to get more information
You can get more information
from the following:-
Junior Secondary Curriculum
Handbook
Heads of Department
Year 8/9 Teachers
Careers Advisor, Mr. Andrew Street
VET Coordinator, Mrs. Goodman
Mentor Teachers or Heads of House
Ms Davidson (Assistant Principal - Curriculum)
Mrs Gillespie (Junior Curriculum Coordinator)

Online subject selection
Opens Friday 9 th August
To be completed by
Friday 16 th August

Before you leave tonight
Please make sure you have;
• Picked up the appropriate subject
selection form
• Take the opportunity to speak with as
many of the teaching staff as required
• Check at the door to ensure the school
has your correct e-mail

Thank you