2011 YR 8 & 9 Curriculum Handbook FINAL - Indooroopilly State ...

Table of ContentsSTATEMENT OF PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................................ 2SCHOOL WIDE PEDAGOGY ........................................................................................................................................... 3CONTACT DETAILS........................................................................................................................................................ 4SUBJECTS STUDIED IN YEAR 8 ..................................................................................................................................... 5MADD .................................................................................................................................................................... 6MUSIC XLR8 ..................................................................................................................................................... 7CHINESE .................................................................................................................................................... 8CHINESE ACCELERATION......................................................................................................................................... 9SPANISH ................................................................................................................................................... 10SPANISH IMMERSION.............................................................................................................................................. 11ENGLISH ................................................................................................................................................... 12HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION ................................................................................................................ 13MATHEMATICS .................................................................................................................................................. 14SCIENCE ................................................................................................................................................... 15STUDIES OF SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................ 16TECHNOLOGY .................................................................................................................................................. 17Home Economics ................................................................................................................................................. 17Industrial Technology............................................................................................................................................ 17YEAR 9 SUBJECTS ...................................................................................................................................................... 18CHOOSING WHAT TO STUDY....................................................................................................................................... 19ENGLISH .................................................................................................................................................. 22LIFESTYLE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ..................................................................................................... 23STUDIES OF SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT .......................................................................................................... 24MATHEMATICS ................................................................................................................................................... 25SCIENCE ................................................................................................................................................... 26YEAR 9 .................................................................................................................................................. 26BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY ........................................................................................................ 28CHINESE ................................................................................................................................................... 29CHINESE ACCELERATION....................................................................................................................................... 30HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION ................................................................................................................. 31GRAPHICS ................................................................................................................................................... 32HOME ECONOMICS ............................................................................................................................................ 33INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY ................................................................................................................................ 34INFORMATION PROCESSING .............................................................................................................................. 35MECHATRONICS ................................................................................................................................................... 36MUSIC ................................................................................................................................................... 37SPANISH ................................................................................................................................................... 38SPANISH IMMERSION.............................................................................................................................................. 39THEATRICAL MOVEMENT STUDIES ................................................................................................................... 40VISUAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................................................................ 41THE RICH CURRICULUM .............................................................................................................................................. 421

Statement of PurposeIndooroopilly State High School empowers students to contribute to, and enrich, our local and globalcommunities:• Through commitment to forward thinking and lifelong learning, and• Within a challenging and supportive learning environment. Indooroopilly Vision:INDOOROOPILLY – a community of forward thinkers. We Value:• Each person’s dignity• Our community’s diversity• Open communication• Quality learning We Believe:• All students can learn and have the right to learn• Students and teachers deserve a mutually supportive and safe environment• Students learn best by engaging in rigorous and rewarding experiences• A self-disciplined environment contributes to effective learning• Services are client-focused and create belonging• Our learning has value beyond the classroom• Our education develops multiple intelligences• Teachers are learners and professionals• Enjoyment and success are integral to learning• Our learning is global and futures oriented2

School Wide Pedagogy teacher facilitation and modelling involving scaffolding to enable students to organise, arrange andmanipulate information. a challenging environment that:• includes higher order thinking/intellectually demanding tasks• engages students in substantive conversations a supportive classroom environment that both encourages student engagement with a variety of learningmodes and promotes individual responsibility for behaviour and outcomes. teachers as knowledge navigators in their area of subject expertise. realistic experiences which link theoretical knowledge to students’ understandings. collaborative and independent learning. thinking, learning and practical skills which transfer across the curriculum. global connectedness where students’ understandings engage larger social contexts. the concept and practice of thinking and acting from a futures perspective. Students:• recognise possibilities• identify alternatives• make informed choices• and act in the creation of a preferred future, both in individual life and in their contribution to thebuilding of a better world.3

CONTACT DETAILSADMINISTRATIONMs Lois O’Reilly Principal 3327 8333Ms Jan Hargreaves Deputy Principal 3327 8333Mr Paul Pengelly Deputy Principal 3327 8333Mrs Kim Denney Business Services Manager 3327 8333HEADS OF DEPARTMENTMs Sharon Chapman English 3327 8312Mrs Deirdre Hall Enterprise and Technology 3327 8314Mr Derek Weeks The Arts 3327 8334Mrs Kim Milford Mathematics 3327 8327Mr John Simmond Science 3327 8326Ms Sylvia Moretto International Studies 3327 8346Ms Renee Place Student Services 3327 8307Mr Peter Day Infrastructure & Outcomes 3327 8308Mr Andrew Waddell ICT Integration 3327 8366Ms Mary Campanella Middle Schooling 3327 8308Ms Kristen Bell Social Science and HPE 3327 8357Mrs Barbara Roebuck TESOL 3327 8324OTHERMr John Mc Cullagh Guidance Officer 3327 8305Absence Information Student Services 3327 8304Phone: 3327 8333 Fax: 3327 8300Email: info@indoorooshs.eq.edu.auWeb: www.indoorooshs.eq.edu.au4

SUBJECTS STUDIED IN YEAR 8All students study an introductory and inter-disciplinary program. All eight Key Learning Areas(KLAs) are studied and integrated where appropriate.In each semester, students engage in the subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Studies ofSociety and Environment, Health and Physical Education, The Arts and Sport, with continuedemphasis on numeracy and literacy.Further, students study a semester of Technology (Industrial Technology and Home Economics)and a semester of LOTE (Chinese and Spanish).5

The ArtsMADDMusic Art Dance DramaOverviewWhat is MADD?The Arts are alive at Indooroopilly in 2011! Byperforming, creating, appreciating and contributing,you will discover the arts within yourself.• You will experience the richness of art in realisticways.• You will contribute to exciting performanceopportunities.• You will cooperate with others to discuss, design,create and critique.• You will learn to appreciate the wealth of artaround us.• You will learn to appreciate the dynamism ofartistic expression in our society.Why study MADD?The program will offer a taste of the art forms ofDance, Drama, Music and Visual Art anddemonstrates the similarities between each of thesedistinct disciplines. Your study of The Arts throughthe MADD program will help you to choose where tospecialise in The Arts in Year 9.APRAssessmentThere are a number of ways that you will be assessedin MADD ranging from practical assessment throughto written reflections on your work in The Arts.Future OptionsThe program will offer a taste of four of the strands ofThe Arts and should help you to choose where tospecialise in Year 9. In Year 9 students are offeredchoices about the art forms they study and the MADDprogram ensures that students can make informeddecisions.We look forward to sharing our Arts Journey with youin 2011!Course OutlineThis integrated program will allow you to achieveessential outcomes in The Arts in authentic ways byachieving individually and contributing to groupprojects. You will discover the many paths of artisticexpression and will have the chance to discover yourown talent and your own enjoyment in The Arts. Youwill have a go at composing and performing music,choreography, movement, expressing your ideasthrough drama, creating and analysing media imagesand using a range of media to create visual art andcommunicate to an audience.Learning ExperiencesThe Music, Art, Dance and Drama program has beenwritten to promote the development of successful,self-directed learners who work well with others.Students will demonstrate basic skills and processesto discuss, make and display art works for themselvesand others.The program also features a number of exciting artsexperiences including excursions to the Gallery ofModern Art, workshops with theatre and danceprofessionals and performances at school assembliesand at the Junior Art Festival.6

LanguagesCHINESEYear 8CHIOverviewWhat is Chinese?Modern Standard Chinese, also known as Mandarin,is the most widely spoken language in the world. It isan official language of the People’s Republic of Chinaand used extensively in overseas Chinesecommunities in Asia and around the world. Mandarinis an exciting language that will challenge all of yourskills of learning. It is different from English whichmakes it unique.Why study Chinese?Learning Chinese will enhance your proficiency andunderstanding of Chinese history, culture and currentdevelopments. It will widen your horizons and enableyou to communicate with at least one in five personswho speak the language around the world.Course OutlineThe purpose of learning Chinese is communication.You communicate in a variety of ways, by speaking,listening, reading and writing. In learning Chinese,you engage in all these skills in real-life situations forpurpose of enjoyment, socialising and learning.During the course you will complete units on thegeography and history of China, the InternationalWorld, Personal and Community life, leisure andrecreation and the Natural World.Learning ExperiencesThe course offers activities that build vocabulary andconversational skills in a fun, interactive, learningenvironment.Preferred Pre-RequisitesNoneAssessmentAssessment is based on the four macro-skills ofcommunication: listening, speaking, reading andwriting. In addition to these skills, in Year 8 you willbe using Chinese to create a booklet about anendangered animal.Future OptionsLanguage study gives you the opportunity to enhanceyour global career prospects in many areas, forexample: - communication and trade consultants,translation, teaching, media correspondents, film andtelevision, multinational corporations, internationalresearch services, tourism marketing and services.8

LanguagesCHINESE ACCELERATIONYear 8OverviewWhat is Chinese Acceleration?Learning Chinese through acceleration will enhanceyour proficiency and understanding of Chinesehistory, culture and current developments. It willwiden your horizons and enable you to communicatewith at least one in five persons who speak thelanguage around the world.Why study Chinese Acceleration?Modern Standard Chinese, also known as Mandarin,is the most widely spoken language in the world. It isan official language of the People’s Republic ofChina, Taiwan, Hong Kong and used extensively inoverseas Chinese communities in Southeast Asia andaround the world.AssessmentAssessment is based on the four macro-skills ofcommunication: listening, speaking, reading andwriting. In addition to these skills, in Year 8 you willbe using Chinese to create a booklet about anendangered animal.Future OptionsLanguage study gives you the opportunity to enhanceyour global career prospects in many areas, forexample: communication and trade consultants,translation, teaching, media correspondents, film andtelevision, multinational corporations, internationalresearch services, tourism marketing and services.Course OutlineThe purpose of learning Chinese is communication.You communicate in a variety of ways, by speaking,listening, reading and writing. In learning Chinese,you engage in all these skills in real-life or life-likesituations for the purpose of enjoyment, socialisingand learning. The acceleration program providesstudents with ample opportunities to use Chinese inkey learning areas such as Maths.Learning ExperiencesMandarin is an exciting language that will challengeall of your skills of learning. It is different from Englishwhich makes it unique. Learning a new language isvery much an adventure. It is an adventure in learningabout other people and other cultures. The objectivesof our Acceleration Program are to introduce theChinese language to you in a fun and non-threateningclassroom environment and to provide you with asolid foundation for learning Chinese in future years.Preferred Pre-RequisitesChinese at Primary level.9

LanguagesSPANISHYear 8SPAOverviewWhat is Spanish?Spanish is a popular second or third language andwith over 400 million speakers, it is the fourth mostcommonly spoken language in the world (afterEnglish, Chinese and Hindustani) and, according tosome counts, it has more native speakers thanEnglish. It is an official language on four continentsand is of historical importance elsewhere. It is one ofthe five working languages of the United Nations andone of the three official languages of the InternationalBaccalaureate.Why study Spanish?It is an exciting language that will challenge all of yourskills of learning. With the world becoming ever moreglobal, contact with people of other countries hasincreased tremendously in recent decades. Justhaving a basic knowledge may be all it takes toseparate yourself from the crowd of applicants for thejob you are pursuing.Course OutlineThe purpose of learning Spanish is to develop culturalawareness and communication skills in the language.You communicate in a variety of ways, by speaking,listening, reading and writing. In learning Spanish,you engage in all these skills in real or lifelike tasksfor the purpose of enjoyment, socialising andlearning.Learning ExperiencesThe course is developed to allow for communicativelanguage use in realistic activities and settings,through a study of such topics as the geography andhistory of Spain, Being Me and Let’s go shopping.Preferred Pre-RequisitesNoneAssessmentAssessment is based on the four Macro Skills ofcommunication: listening, speaking, reading andwriting. In addition to these skills, you will alsodemonstrate cultural knowledge.Future OptionsLanguage study gives you the opportunity to enhanceyour global career prospects in many areas, forexample: communication and trade consultants,translation, teaching, media correspondents,multinational corporations, international researchservices, tourism marketing and services.10

LanguagesSPANISH IMMERSIONYear 8OverviewWhat is Spanish Immersion?Spanish Immersion is a way of surrounding yourselfin Spanish. This includes watching TV, reading,listening to the radio, speaking with others and goingto a Spanish-speaking country. The goal of SpanishImmersion is to get you understanding and speakingthe language in the shortest time possible. Byimmersing yourself in Spanish, your rate of learningwill dramatically increase.Why study Spanish Immersion?Learning a language takes time and the more timestudents are exposed to comprehensible input in thelanguage they are learning the better they will do.Modern immersion approaches to teaching secondlanguages maximise the time students get to practisethe language they are learning without being sloweddown by having to translate what they hear andspeak.Course OutlineThe purpose of learning Spanish is communication.You communicate in a variety of ways - by speaking,listening, reading and writing. In learning Spanish,you engage in all these skills in real or lifelike tasksfor the purpose of enjoyment, socialising andlearning. The Immersion program provides studentswith ample opportunities to use Spanish in keylearning areas such as Maths, Science and Study ofSociety and Environment.Test scores show that immersion students learn thesame academic content as students in English-Onlyclassrooms along with a second language. Immersionstudents as they proceed together through the gradesalso develop a strong sense of camaraderie and oftenform a "values community" that reflects the positiveaspects of the language and culture that they arelearning.Preferred Pre-RequisitesNo native speakers.AssessmentAssessment is based on the four macroskills ofcommunication: listening, speaking, reading andwriting.Future OptionsLanguage study gives you the opportunity to enhanceyour global career prospects in many areas, forexample: communication and trade consultants,translation, teaching, media correspondents,multinational corporations, international researchservices, tourism marketing and services, diplomacyand so on.Learning ExperiencesSince students must talk about something when theyare learning a language, why not talk about the thingsthat are commonly taught in school so that thestudents are not held back academically as they learntheir new language? Students are taught a secondlanguage they initially don't understand through theuse of a variety of context clues provided by theteacher, including gestures, visual aides, and objects.Learning a second language by any method takeslong term commitment. Research indicates that ittakes six to seven years of good instruction forstudents to know a new language well enough to takeclasses in that language without the special supportof second language teaching methods.11

EnglishENGLISHOverviewWhat is English?English equips you with the power to make your markon the world: the power to persuade others of whatyou want, the power to express yourself creatively,the power to argue your point of view in a structuredway, the power to be heard by others and the powerto critically analyze the world around you.Why study English?Most subjects require that you have a strongcommand of English in order to engage in learningsuccessfully. Developing English skills will also helpyou to prepare more effectively for your Seniorsubjects. Did you know that most university coursesrequire a minimum of a Sound Achievement inEnglish at the end of Year 12?English is also a subject where you can enjoy beingcreative. You can role play, read poetry, write poetry,enjoy exciting stories and write exciting stories. Youcan let your imagination run wild.Course OutlineWhen you study English, you deal with language inthe real world – in the forms of fiction, non-fiction,plays, films, television, magazines, newspapers andthe internet. You respond in a variety of ways,through speaking, acting and writing. Engaging in allof these activities helps you to become a confidentmember of society. Language is power.ENGLearning ExperiencesPlaying with language is also fun and it helps you todevelop your control of texts. Wide reading forms animportant part of the course. They will read andengage with a range of literary texts including novelslike “The Hobbit” and “The Wizard of Earthsea”, playssuch as “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and differentkinds of poetry.AssessmentAssessment includes a total of seven pieces ofassessment per year and is either spoken or written,produced by you or as part of a group. You build yourskills as you go, and should expect to improve yourlanguage ability substantially throughout the course.Future OptionsIf you enjoy English, you may be interested in acareer in some of the following fields: Advertising,Editing, Journalism, Law, Libraries, Media Production& Research, Political Science, Public Service,Publishing, Sociology, Teaching, Translation orCreative Writing.The Year 8 English Course is organized into thefollowing units:1. Finding OutStudents write a personal reflection based on theirown experiences. They then interview a classmateand write a feature article on that student.2. Global Perspective on OthersStudents explore a current world issue and present apersuasive speech to the class.3. Ordinary People, Extraordinary DeedsStudents explore the heroic qualities of charactersfrom a range of novels.4. Dramatic StoriesStudents present a scene from a classic play.5. Rhymes and ReasonsStudents explore a range of poetry and write threedifferent types of poems for their own anthology.12

Health and Physical EducationHEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATIONOverviewWhat is Health and Physical Education?The Health and Physical Education department aimsto instill in every child a basic knowledge andunderstanding of the value and importance of healthand physical activity. The programs of the departmentare designed to encourage healthy lifestyle choicesfor all individuals. The lifelong nature of learning in thephysical education programs contributes directly tothe schools’ mission statement of 'Forward Thinking'.Why study Health and Physical Education?Students are encouraged and challenged to explorethe worlds of sport, exercise, health and well-beingthrough engagement in rigorous and rewardinglearning experiences.Health and Physical Education provides students withthe opportunity to develop knowledge, skills andattitudes necessary for making informed decisionsabout:• Promoting the health of individuals andcommunity• Developing concepts and skills for physicalactivity• Enhancing personal development.Course OutlineUnits studied are:• Puberty, Adolescence & Self-Esteem• Fitness & Active Lifestyles• Relationships & Values• Risky BehavioursHPEPreferred Pre-RequisitesThere are no pre-requisites. The study of Health andPhysical Education follows on from the programtaught in Queensland primary schools.AssessmentStudents will be assessed on both the practical andtheoretical components of the subject. Thesecomponents are weighted equally (50% Theory, 50%Practical). Students will also be required to workindividually and as part of a team.Practical assessmentDemonstration of basic skills, knowledge of game andgame play, rules and strategies and participation inlessons.TheoreticalThe theory assessment will encompass a range oftechniques including journal entries, exams andessays.Future OptionsIn Years 9 and 10, HPE will become an electivesubject. Continuing study in this subject leads to thetwo senior subjects Physical Education andRecreation.Health and Physical Education offers a pathway tomany occupations in the leisure, recreation andsporting industries.Practical Activities include:• Badminton• Tee-Ball• Athletics• Australian Rules (AFL)Learning ExperiencesThe Health and Physical Education program hasbeen written to promote the development ofsuccessful, self-directed learners. Each unit of workis designed to develop acquisition of essentialknowledge and understanding, problem solving andliteracy relevant to the areas of heath and well-being.Students will also demonstrate basic tactics andstrategies to achieve identified goals in games, sportsand other physical activities.13

MathematicsMATHEMATICSJMAOverviewWhat is Mathematics?Mathematics is the study of quantity includinggeometry, arithmetic, algebra, etc. and the applicationof these in real-life situations.Why study Mathematics?Mathematics not only teaches students the specificskills in individual areas, but also the logical thinkingprocess needed in everyday living. Mathematicsenables students to gather data, compare, analyseand make good decisions, anything from determiningthe best buy in electronic games to sorting outfallacies in a statistical survey.Course OutlineThe course includes the following topics: wholenumbers, decimals, fractions, directed numbers,length, area, volume, mass, time, tables and graphs,statistics, probability, ratio and rate, algebra,transformations and tessellations.Learning ExperiencesStudents arrive for high school from a variety ofschools and with a range of mathematical expertise.Our course recognises these differences and ourteachers are careful to monitor the progress of eachstudent. In addition to whole class lessons, studentscan work individually or in groups to complete a widevariety of graded tasks including worksheets, puzzles,games, investigations and projects. Students mayelect to participate in extension activities asappropriate. The class teacher will always beavailable to students and parents for advice andguidance.Preferred Pre-RequisitesNoneAssessmentThere will be seven items of assessment whichinclude formal tests and alternative assessment in theform of reports or investigations.Future OptionsSince Mathematics is a sequential subject, a solidgrounding in Year 8 Maths provides a good baseupon which all further Maths studies depends.Mathematics subjects are pre-requisites for a largenumber of tertiary courses.14

ScienceSCIENCEYear 8OverviewWhat is Science?Science is challenging, fun, and important to ourpresent and future life-styles, health and environment.It helps us to understand the world we live in. As acareer, it offers many current and future problemsolving situations and involves working within a localand international community of scientists.Why study Science?The science program has been written to promote thedevelopment of successful, self-directed learners. Itbuilds on the science studied in primary school. Eachunit of work is designed to develop new levels ofknowledge and understanding of scientific topics. Youwill use an investigative approach, solving problems,and developing practical skills through laboratory andresearch activities. You will have opportunities toreflect on your learning and evaluate the influencethat people and culture have on applications ofscience.You will use the essential ways of working todemonstrate your knowledge and understanding of:• Science as a human endeavour• Earth and beyond• Energy and change• Life and living• Natural and processed materialsCourse OutlineYear 8Semester 1• Working scientifically• Chemistry in our lives• Our living worldSemester 2• Energy and forces on Earth• Our environment• Our EarthSCILearning ExperiencesAs you work with other students and teachers, youwill be working scientifically. This reflects the waypractising scientists solve problems in the real world.It includes researching and investigating questionsand problems, undertaking laboratory and field work,and communicating and reflecting on the work youhave undertaken.Preferred Pre-RequisitesThere are no pre-requisites. The study of JuniorScience follows on from the Science taught inQueensland primary schools. Students entering frominterstate will handle the subject successfully.AssessmentYour teacher will be keen to allow you to show whatyou have learnt. You will demonstrate your newknowledge of Science and the investigative andpractical skills you have developed in a variety ofways which may include written tests, extendedwriting, research and experimental reports, orals anddigital presentations e.g. Powerpoint, webpages etc.Future OptionsWhether you choose a career in Science or simplylive in today’s world you need to be scientificallyliterate. You are only limited by your imagination.Be a Vet, Doctor, Technician, Repairperson,Computer Whiz, Food Technologist, Reporter,Builder, Electrician, Lawyer, Nurse, Engineer, Parent.Whatever you want to be, you will need Science.In the senior school the study of Science is replacedby the study of separate subjects: Physics, Chemistryand Biology.Year 9Semester 1• Investigating Matter• Ecosystem Earth• Life Goes OnSemester 2• Investigating heat and electricity• Our Origins• Living with acids and base15

Studies of Society and EnvironmentSTUDIES OF SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENTOverviewWhat is Studies of Society and Environment?Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE)introduces young people to a world of ideas andexperiences which will enhance their self knowledgeand assist them to participate in their world. It is alsofully integrated with ICT (Information andCommunication Technology)Why study SOSE?The aim of the course is for students to understand,think, create, investigate, participate, communicateand reflect across a range of key areas - legal, social,historical, economic, cultural and environmental.Most importantly, the aim of the course is for studentsto enjoy a challenging journey of discovery.Course OutlineThis key learning area centres on human fascinationwith the way people interact with each other and withenvironments. It involves investigations of issues andpromotes critical thinking in the development ofoptimistic future visions. The areas of study are:• Ancient Cultures• Indigenous Australians• Environmental Studies• Medieval SocietySSEIntegration of ICT – students will work with thefollowing software packages:• PhotoImpact, Excel, Dreamweaver, MS Word,MS PowerPoint, Video Studio and/or MovieMaker• They will also use Learning Objects, Forums andChats via the LearningPlace• Online Homework via QuiaFuture OptionsBecause of the research, creativity and analyticalskills required of Social Sciences, this subject leads tosuch careers as researchers in a range of centralgovernment departments, Libraries, ParliamentaryServices, and in government ministries including theMinistries of Transport, Health, Education, andJustice, and in the private sector, in market research,broadcasting, management consultancy, banking andinsurance.Learning ExperiencesSOSE uses processes of social inquiry,environmental appraisal, analysis and the skills ofexamining various perspectives from past andpresent contexts. Students are encouraged to applytheir understandings and skills in their own lives, indeveloping environmental consciousness, socialcompetence and civic responsibility. In doing so, theyare engaged in actively exploring, making sense ofand contributing to improving the world around them.Preferred Pre-RequisitesSOSE at the Primary LevelAssessmentThe assessment program will consist of a varietyof techniques:-• Objective Short Answer Tests• Presentations - oral, graphic, computergeneratedetc.• In-class essay• Written assignment and/or projects16

TechnologyTECHNOLOGYOverviewWhat is Technology?Technology is what people use to assist them increating a better life. Technology refers to the flint, thewoomera, the steam engine, the microwave, the latheand the computer. Our world is full of technology andour challenge is to select and use it wisely.Why study Technology?In the Technology Key Learning Area you will bedesigning and making products in Home Economicsand Industrial Technology. In these two areas, youwill be challenged to respond to different situationsinvolving:• developing products in response to needs, wantsor opportunities• using technology practice, information, materialsand systems• considering appropriateness, contexts andmanagementYou will be a member of a team, an inventor, and aseller.IND/HECWorkshopYou will use hand and power tools to create woodenand acrylic products. You will also learn ways tofabricate items out of metal.AssessmentPractical and written activities and assignmentsperformed in class, as well as in-class tests, willcontribute towards your assessment in this subject.All workshop tasks are completed in class andgraphics work will be a combination of class work andhomework. All tasks contribute towards yourassessment for this subject.Future OptionsThis subject will assist you in becoming a successfulselector of technology. Understandings taken fromthis Key Learning Area will be further developed insubsequent years as students work towards the fieldsof building and construction, design and computerprogramming.Course OutlineStudents will study each area for one semester.Home EconomicsThrough a variety of individual, group and classactivities you will produce successful cookeryoutcomes, creatively work through a design processto produce a personalised response to a challengeand learn the benefits of a well-balanced diet. You willuse problem-solving strategies to:• use food products to produce healthy meals;• express your creativity and practical skillsthrough the production of a range of articles;• produce imaginative solutions to consumerproblems;• practise numeracy and literacy skills throughcookery;• practise safe work habits.Industrial TechnologyThe course will provide you with the opportunity tocomplete projects in the following areas:GraphicsYou will learn the fundamentals of graphicalcommunication by completing two and threedimensional drawings by using manual draftingtechniques and Computer Aided Design (CAD).17

YEAR 9 SUBJECTSIn Year 8, you had the opportunity to experience learning in a very wide range of subject areas. No doubt, you willhave really enjoyed most of these, and been successful in them. It might have happened that you did not find one ormore quite to your taste.Now is decision-making time for 2011, and you are able to build upon these things that you have learned this year.Welcome to the Subject Selection process for your Course of Study for 2011.The Course of Study is made up of two parts: the Core and the Electives.All Year 9 students are enrolled in the Core subjects. They consist of: English Science Mathematics Lifestyle and Personal Development Studies of Society and EnvironmentIn addition, you have the opportunity to choose subjects that you like and in which you believe you will enjoysuccess. Year 9 students need to select three (3) subjects from the following options, with a least one subject fromGroup A, and at least one subject from Group B.Group A Chinese Music Music XLR8 Theatrical Movement Studies Spanish Visual Media TechnologyGroup B Business and Technology in Society Chinese Home Economics Industrial Technology (Woodwork) Graphics Information Processing Mechatronics Spanish Health and Physical EducationNote: The Principal reserves the right to delete an elective subject if there are insufficient numbers to form a classof viable size.The choice is yours! What do you need to do to ensure that you make the best possible decision?Have a good idea about what it is that you would like to do with your life. Have some goals, some direction that isimportant to you at this moment. Write it down, and then think about what sort of course and results will be importantto allow you to follow your dream.Then, talk with your teachers. Make an appointment with our Guidance Officer. Attend subject information sessions.Get information about the career and courses that interest you.You are on the verge of making a commitment to a course of study. Be wise. Choose a course of study that willinterest you, enable you to enjoy success, and open pathways for you towards a wonderful future.Best wishes for this decision-making time.18

CHOOSING WHAT TO STUDY IN YEARS 8, 9 & 10Some of the most important decisions you makeat school are choosing units of study or subjectsto take in Years 8, 9 and 10, and later, theselection of a course of study for years 11 and12.These are important decisions since they maydirectly affect your success at school and howyou feel about school. They may also affect yourcareer plans when you leave school.OVERALL PLANAs an overall plan, it is suggested that youchoose subjects or units:• You enjoy• In which you have already had some success• Which will help you achieve your chosencareer goals, or at least keep your careeroptions open• Which will develop skills, knowledge andattitudes useful throughout your life.If you follow the guidelines below and ask forhelp when you need it, you should come up witha course of study that is appropriate for you andthat you enjoy.GUIDELINESKeep your options openAt the moment you may not know exactly whatyou want to do when you finish school. This isnormal because at this stage in your life it isimportant to explore many options.It is wise to keep your options open. This meanschoosing a selection of units or subjects thatmakes it possible for you to continue exploringyour career options before making more definitedecisions in the future.• Social Science• Health and Physical EducationThese study areas provide excellent foundationskills for your future career and for your personallife.In addition, you will be able to choose from arange of electives that are designed to developyour interests and practical skills.Think about career optionsIt is helpful to have some ideas about possiblecareer choices, even though these ideas maychange as you learn more about yourself and theworld of work.Your school may have a program to help you withcareer exploration. If not, talk to your guidanceofficer or career adviser and check the followingsources of information on careers:• Myfuture (www.myfuture.edu.au) – thiswebsite is Australia’s national careerinformation service• Job Guide – this book is available in allschools• The Department of Employment and Trainingwebsite at www.trainandemploy.qld.gov.au• Other career information such as brochuresfrom industry groups which show the variouspathways to jobs in these industries.• Employers and people who are already doingthe work in which you are interested.After checking through this information, it is likelythat you will come up with a list of prerequisitesubjects needed for courses and occupationsthat interest you. If you are still unsure, checkwith your guidance officer or career adviser.Most schools require that your course includestudy in the following areas:• English• Mathematics• Science19

Find our about the subjects or units of studyoffered by your schoolIt is important to find out as much as possibleabout the subjects or units of study offered atyour school. The following ideas will help:• Read the subject or unit descriptions inbooklets provided by your school• Ask heads of departments and teachers ofparticular subjects or units• Look at books and materials used bystudents in the subjects or units• Listen carefully at class talks and courseselection nights• Talk to students who are already studying thesubjects or unitsWhen investigating a subject or unit to see if it issuitable for you, find out about the content (i.e.what topics are covered) and how it is taught andassessed. For example:• Does the subject or unit mainly involvelearning from a textbook?• Are there any field trips, practical work, orexperiments?• How much assessment is based on examscompared to practical work, writtencompared to oral work?Your choice of subjects or units may affect yourchoice of a study program in Years 11 and 12.For example:• It will be difficult in the future to takeMathematics B and C without a strongbackground in years 8, 9 and 10Mathematics• Chemistry and Physics will be moremanageable if good results are obtained inYears 8, 9 and 10 Mathematics and Science• Music and languages in the Senior yearsalmost always require previous study inYears 8, 9 and 10• Successful achievements in pre-requisiteunits or subjects in Year 10 may be requiredto enrol in particular Year 11 and 12 subjects• Subjects such as Graphics and Accountingare usually taken for the first time in Year 11,although it is useful (but not essential) tohave taken related studies in Years 8, 9 and10.Make a decision about a combination ofsubjects or units that suits youYou are an individual, and your particular studyneeds and requirements may be quite differentfrom those or other students. This means that it isunwise to either take or avoid a study areabecause:• Someone told you that you will like or dislikeit• Your friends are or are not taking it• You like to dislike the teacher• “all the boys or girls take that subject or unit”(all subjects or units have equal value formales and females)Be honest about your abilities and realistic withyour occupational ideas. There is little to begained by continuing with subjects or units thathave proved very difficult even after you have putin your best effort.Also, if your career ideas require the study ofcertain subjects, do you have the ability anddetermination to wor5k hard enough to achievethe results required?Be prepared to ask for helpIf you need more help, then ask for it. Talk toyour parents, teachers, guidance officer or careeradviser, and the principal.Make use of the school course selectionprogram. Look at the resources suggested in thishandout. You’ll feel much more confident aboutyour selection of a study program.20

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EnglishENGLISHYear 9 Core SubjectOverviewWhat is English?When you study English you deal with language inthe real world – in the forms of fiction, non-fiction,plays, films, television, magazines, newspapers andthe internet. You respond in a variety of ways,through speaking, acting and writing. All of theactivities help you to prepare to be a confidentmember of society. Language is power. Playing withlanguage is fun. The study of English includesstudies of literary and non-literary texts.Why study English?English equips you with the power to make your markon the world: the power to persuade others, thepower to express yourself creatively, the power toargue your point of view in a structured way and thepower to be heard by others.Course OutlineThe Year Nine English course is organised into thefollowing units:1. Insiders/OutsidersBy examining a range of literary texts including novelsand films, students examine the ways in which societyexcludes or marginalises individuals who do notadhere to particular beliefs and values. Studentsdevelop their own language skills by writing apersonal reflection and a short story and performing ascene from a play.ENGPreferred Pre-RequisitesMost subjects require you to have a strong commandof English in order to engage in learning successfully.Your English skills will also help you prepare for allsenior subjects. Did you know that most universitycourses ask for a minimum of a Sound Achievementin English at the end of Year 12?AssessmentAssessment is either spoken, written or multimodal (acombination of written, spoken, visual and digital),with at least seven pieces of assessment per year.English skills will develop over time and students areexpected to improve their language abilitysubstantially throughout the course.Future OptionsIf you enjoy English, you may be interested in acareer in some of the following fields: Advertising,Editing, Journalism, Law, Libraries, Media Production& Research, Political Science, Public Service,Publishing, Sociology, Teaching, Translation orCreative Writing.2. Children’s TelevisionStudents evaluate the suitability of a selection ofchildren’s television programmes by focusing on theways such programmes represent males, females,youths, or families. In this unit students areintroduced to the critical literacy terms that will beused throughout the senior course.3. Poetry in MotionStudents are faced with the task of making a classicpoem meaningful for a modern audience byproducing a montage using PhotoStory or MovieMaker.4. Wide Reading ProgrammeTo broaden their reading experiences, studentsdeliver a monologue in the role of a character from anovel of their choice.22

Health and Physical EducationLIFESTYLE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTYear 9 Core SubjectOverviewWhat is Lifestyle and Personal Development?This subject addresses the essential componentsrequired for students to develop and maintain healthylifestyle choices, and make effective decisions asyoung adults. This subject will be undertaken in asingle lesson each week.LPDFuture OptionsThis subject provides some links to Year 9 and10 Health and Physical Education (elective), aswell as the senior subjects of Physical Educationand Recreation.Why study Lifestyle and Personal Development?Students are encouraged and challenged to explorethe worlds of sport, exercise, health and well-beingthrough engagement in rigorous and rewardinglearning experiences. Students will be provided withessential information which should assist them inmaking appropriate decisions relating to their futurehealth, well-being and career choices.Course OutlineYear 9Units studied:• Sexual development & health• Basic Nutrition• Sport Education• Basic First Aid PrinciplesYear 10Units studied:• First Aid principles – namely EAR and CPR• Careers development• Personal HealthLearning ExperiencesThe Lifestyle and Personal Development program hasbeen written to promote the development of decisionmaking skills and self-directed learners. Each unit ofwork is designed to develop acquisition of essentialknowledge, practical skills and problem solving.Preferred Pre-RequisitesNilAssessmentStudents will be assessed upon their participation inall activities, as well the successful completion ofassessment tasks and/or worksheets.Assessment tasks may include brochures, exams,designing nutrition plans, practical execution of FirstAid skills and group assignments.Students will be expected to participate in all activitieswith a high level of commitment and productivity.23

Studies of Society and EnvironmentSTUDIES of SOCIETY and ENVIRONMENTYear 9 Core SubjectOverviewWhat is Studies of Society and Environment?Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE) is thelearning area which is about how we live together withothers within the natural world. The aim of thelearning area is to develop those abilities studentsrequire to be active, informed and responsible citizensof their communities, their nation and globally. SOSEis fully committed to the integration of Information andCommunication Technologies across the curriculumand this is reflected in the units taught in this subject.Why study SOSE?The aim of the course is for students to understand,think, create, investigate, participate, communicateand reflect across a range of key areas - legal, social,historical, economic, cultural and environmental.Students will develop abilities to reflect on the valuesof democratic process, social justice, economic andecological sustainability and peace to make decisionsabout issues related to societies and environments.SSEFuture OptionsSOSE combines the traditional Social Sciencedisciplines of Geography, Modern, Medieval andAncient History, Legal Studies, Economics andCitizenship Education. Cross curricula priorities ofliteracy and numeracy are incorporated. With a broadvariety of discipline areas, SOSE can preparestudents for a wide range of future learning oremployment opportunities. Year 9 SOSE alsoprepares students to make a decision as to whichdiscipline they would like to pursue in Year 10 –History, Geography, Civics or Social Science.Course Outline• Around the World Project – integrating History,Geography, Culture, Economics and TourismStudies, with Excel, PhotoImpact, PhotoStory 3,Web creation and Powerpoint• Terra Australis: Clash of Cultures - Aboriginal/European Relations 1788 - circa 1900• Australian Weather - Bushfire Risk Assessment• Our Pacific Neighbours - Feudal Japan• Mapping and GIS UNITPreferred Pre-RequisitesNilAssessment• Research Assignment• Mapping Project GIS• Response to Stimulus• In Class Guided Essay• Around the World Project24

MathematicsMATHEMATICSYear 9 Core SubjectOverviewWhat is Mathematics?Maths remains a vital commodity, according toemployers of the New Millennium! Therefore, one ofour goals is to give every one of our students anessential core of mathematical skills so that they canfunction effectively in employment, as well as in lifegenerally.Why study Mathematics?We are also committed to extending each student asfar as possible. We know that a number of ourstudents will progress to higher levels of secondaryand tertiary Maths that will eventually lead tospecialist careers. They will be encouraged andassisted every step of the way.JMAFuture OptionsJunior Mathematics includes components thatprepare students for a wide variety of futures. A passgrade in Junior Mathematics will prepare students forapprenticeships, trades, or allow students to proceedto Maths A in the Senior school, which is aprerequisite for many tertiary courses and careers.Students who achieve at an A or B level will be ableto proceed to Mathematics B and C at senior level,leading to careers in Science, Commerce, IT andEngineering.Course OutlineThe course covers concepts involved with wholenumbers, integers, rationals and irrationals,percentage, money, plane shapes, three-dimensionalshapes, length, area, volume, angle, coordinates,geometry on a sphere, ratio and proportion, time,mass, trigonometry, probability, statistics and algebra.Wherever possible the mathematical concepts will belinked to practical “life role” situations.Learning ExperiencesFormal classroom learning will be enriched with reallife situations where possible, thus enabling studentsto appreciate the important role that Mathematicsplays in everyday situations, from working out amortgage repayment schedule to understanding theway a tennis match is seeded.Mathematically gifted students will have theopportunity to be involved in a wide range of cocurricularMaths Enrichment and competitions.Preferred Pre-RequisitesNilAssessment• Students will be assessed using written tests,practical and theoretical tasks, investigations andassignments.• In Year 9, a primary goal is to assist all studentsto gain proficiency with the core work that leadsto a C-level.• Students aspiring to grades of A and B have theopportunity to complete extension tests anddemonstrate their competence.25

ScienceSCIENCEYear 9OverviewWhat is Science?Science is challenging, fun, and important to ourpresent and future life-styles, health and environment.It helps us to understand the world we live in. As acareer, it offers many current and future problemsolving situations and involves working within a localand international community of scientists.Why study Science?The science program has been written to promote thedevelopment of successful, self-directed learners. Itbuilds on the science studied in primary school. Eachunit of work is designed to develop new levels ofknowledge and understanding of scientific topics. Youwill use an investigative approach, solving problemsand developing practical skills through laboratory andresearch activities. You will have opportunities toreflect on your learning and evaluate the influencethat people and culture have on applications ofscience.You will use the essential ways of working todemonstrate your knowledge and understanding of:• Science as a human endeavour• Earth and beyond• Energy and change• Life and living• Natural and processed materialsCourse OutlineYear 8Semester 1• Working scientifically• Chemistry in our lives• Our living worldSemester 2• Energy and forces on Earth• Our environment• Our EarthSCILearning ExperiencesAs you work with other students and teachers, youwill be working scientifically. This reflects the waypractising scientists solve problems in the real world.It includes researching and investigating questionsand problems, undertaking laboratory and field work,and communicating and reflecting on the work youhave undertaken.Preferred Pre-RequisitesThere are no pre-requisites. The study of JuniorScience follows on from the Science taught inQueensland primary schools. Students entering frominterstate will handle the subject successfully.AssessmentYour teacher will be keen to allow you to show whatyou have learnt. You will demonstrate your newknowledge of Science and the investigative andpractical skills you have developed in a variety ofways which may include written tests, extendedwriting, research and experimental reports, orals anddigital presentations e.g. Powerpoint, webpages etc.Future OptionsWhether you choose a career in Science or simplylive in today’s world you need to be scientificallyliterate. You are only limited by your imagination.Be a Vet, Doctor, Technician, Repairperson,Computer Whiz, Food Technologist, Reporter,Builder, Electrician, Lawyer, Nurse, Engineer, Parent.Whatever you want to be, you will need Science.In the senior school the study of Science is replacedby the study of separate subjects: Physics, Chemistryand Biology.Year 9Semester 1• Investigating Matter• Ecosystem Earth• Life Goes OnSemester 2• Investigating heat and electricity• Our Origins• Living with acids and base26

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Enterprise and TechnologyBUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETYYear 9 Elective SubjectOverviewWhat is Business and Technology in Society?Business and Technology in Society will enable you tolearn personal financial literacy and it will also exposeyou to the world of business by developing a businessidea into a business plan that you will be able topresent at a Business Ideas Expo. Softwareprogrammes and technological tools will beincorporated into these activities so that you developan understanding of the use of technology in abusiness context.Why study Business Technology in Society?Are you creative?Do you have initiative?Are you self-motivated?Do you want to learn how to successfully plan anddevelop a business idea?Do you like doing a subject that is practical?If you answered Yes to these questions then Businessand Technology in Society is the subject for you.BTSAssessmentYou will be required to complete two to threeassessment pieces per semester. Some of yourassessment will involve team work. Your assessmentwill include practical and theory components.Future OptionsSubjects that could be considered in Years 10-12 asa result of completing Business & Technology inSociety include: Business Foundations (Year 10),Business Communication & Technologies andAccounting (Years 11 & 12).Course OutlineThroughout the course of study you will learn:• how to be entrepreneurial and market a product forthe business ideas expo;• how to manage your personal finances and makeinformed decisions about your money andfinancial security, e.g. when making purchases foryour mobile phone, applying for a debit/credit card,investing, and preparing a budget;• record-keeping procedures for business;• how to trade shares by participating in the ASXSharemarket Game and analysing your trading.You will also use computer applications used bybusinesses:• Excel for record-keeping and to prepare budgets• Desktop publishing software to produce marketingmaterials and business documentationLearning ExperiencesThroughout the course you will be involved in:• Developing a business idea• ASX Sharemarket Game;• Australian Financial Literacy AssessmentPreferred Pre-RequisitesNIL28

LanguagesCHINESEYear 9 Elective SubjectCHIOverviewWhat is Chinese?Modern Standard Chinese, also knows as Mandarin,is the most widely spoken language in the world. It isan exciting language that will challenge all of yourskills of learning.Why study Chinese?It is different from English which makes it veryunique. Learning Chinese will enable you tocommunicate with at least one out of a billion peoplewho do speak the language! It will widen yourhorizons and give you a better understanding of theChinese culture.Course OutlineThe purpose of learning Chinese is communication.You communicate in a variety of ways, by speaking,listening, reading and writing. In learning Chinese,you engage in all these skills in real or lifelike tasksfor the purpose of enjoyment, socialising andlearning.Learning Experiences:• Communication skills –using process skills andstrategies to deploy linguistic features in culturallyappropriate ways;• Appreciation of cultures –critically appreciatingdifferent ways of perceiving and expressingreality to give students a wider perspective fromwhich they might view the world and their place init.Preferred Pre-Requisites:Year 8 ChineseAssessmentAssessment is based on the four macro-skills ofcommunication: listening, speaking, reading andwriting. In addition to these skills, you will be usingthe language to create a language book.Future OptionsLanguage study gives you the opportunity to enhanceyour global career prospects in many areas:communication and trade consultants, translation,teaching, media correspondents, multinationalcorporations, international research.29

LanguagesCHINESE ACCELERATIONYear 9 Elective SubjectOverviewWhat is Chinese Acceleration?Learning Chinese through acceleration will enhanceyour proficiency and understanding of Chinesehistory, culture and current developments. It willwiden your horizons and enable you to communicatewith at least one in five persons who speak thelanguage around the world.Future OptionsLanguage study gives you the opportunity to enhanceyour global career prospects in many areas, forexample: - communication and trade consultants,translation, teaching, media correspondents, film andtelevision, multinational corporations, internationalresearch services, tourism marketing and services.Why study Chinese Acceleration?Modern Standard Chinese, also known as Mandarin,is the most widely spoken language in the world. It isan official language of the People’s Republic ofChina, Taiwan, Hong Kong and used extensively inoverseas Chinese communities in Southeast Asia andaround the world.Course OutlineThe purpose of learning Chinese is communication.You communicate in a variety of ways, by speaking,listening, reading and writing. In learning Chinese,you engage in all these skills in real-life or life-likesituations for purpose of enjoyment, socialising andlearning. The acceleration program provides studentswith ample opportunities to use Chinese in the keylearning area of Maths.Learning ExperiencesMandarin is an exciting language that will challengeall of your skills of learning. It is different from Englishwhich makes it unique. Learning a new language isvery much an adventure. It is an adventure in learningabout other people and other cultures. The objectivesof our Acceleration Program are to introduce theChinese language to you in a fun and non-threateningclassroom environment and to provide you with asolid foundation for learning Chinese in future years.Preferred Pre-RequisitesChinese acceleration in Year 8AssessmentAssessment is based on the four macro-skills ofcommunication: listening, speaking, reading andwriting. In addition to these skills, in Year 9 you willbe using Chinese to conduct a recorded interviewwith a native speaker. You will also be using your ITskills to create a short video clip about your dailyroutine.30

Health and Physical EducationHEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATIONYear 9 Elective SubjectOverviewWhat is Health and Physical Education?Health and Physical Education reflects theimportance of health and significance of physicalactivity in the lives of individuals and groups incontemporary Australian Society. It has a relevanceto all age groups from infants, through teenagers tothe elderly.Why study Health and Physical Education?Students are encouraged and challenged to explorethe worlds of sport, exercise, health and well-beingthrough engagement in rigorous and rewardinglearning experiences.Health and Physical Education provides students withthe opportunity to develop knowledge, skills andattitudes necessary for making informed decisionsabout• Promoting the health of individuals & community.• Developing concepts and skills for physicalactivity.• Enhancing personal development.Course OutlineTheory Units studied:• Community Health• Anatomy & Physiology• Diet & Nutrition• Drugs & AlcoholPractical Activities include:• Cricket• Netball• Athletics• SoccerHPEPreferred Pre-RequisitesYear 9 elective follows the core studies in Year 8 andworks in conjunction with the subject Lifestyle andPersonal Development.AssessmentStudents will be assessed on both the practical andtheoretical components of the subject. Thesecomponents are weighted equally (50% Theory, 50%Practical). Students will also be required to workindividually and as part of a team.Practical assessmentDemonstration of basic skills, knowledge of game andgame play, rules and strategies and participation inlessons.TheoreticalThe theory assessment will encompass a range oftechniques including exams, reports, essays, andresearch assignments.Future OptionsYear 9 HPE provides a basis for studies in Year 10HPE. Continuing study in this subject leads to the twosenior subjects of Physical Education and Recreation.HPE also offers a pathway to many occupations inthe leisure, recreation and sporting industries, as wellas the broader fields of Health, Medicine, Educationand the Environment e.g. Fitness instructor,Recreation Officer, Sports Trainer or Coach, MassageTherapist, Sports Medicine, Teacher. It leads to postsecondarystudies in certificate and diploma coursesat TAFE and degree courses at university.Learning ExperiencesThe Health and Physical Education program hasbeen written to promote the development ofsuccessful, self-directed learners. Each unit of workis designed to develop acquisition of essentialknowledge and understanding, problem solving andliteracy relevant to the areas of health and well-being.Students will also demonstrate basic tactics andstrategies to achieve identified goals in games, sportsand other physical activities.31

Enterprise and TechnologyGRAPHICSYear 9 Elective SubjectOverviewWhat is Graphics?Graphics is a course that develops skills ininterpreting, generating and creating graphicalcommunication. Students produce graphicalrepresentations in two dimensional and threedimensional formats. With three dimensionalmodelling now a major tool in graphical design andcommunication, the focus of student learning ingraphics has changed. Students now require a highlevel of spatial awareness and skill to be able tocreate complex drawings.GPHFuture OptionsThis subject will assist students with easy integrationinto Year 10 Graphics and Graphics in Years 11 and12.If you enjoy Graphics, you may want to pursue acareer in some of the following: Engineering, Design,Architecture, Drafting, Graphic Artist/Designer orIndustrial Design.Why study Graphics?Do you want to learn how to see objects and createideas in three dimensions?Graphics as a subject deals with the communicationof ideas through a graphical format rather than writtenor verbal means. The majority of this communicationwill be done through the use of CAD (Computer AidedDrafting/Design).Course OutlineAreas of study within the subject will include:• Industrial Design• Architectural/Built Environment• Business Graphics• Production/Engineering Graphics.These will be delivered through freehand sketching aswell as 2D and 3D drawing systems. Students will beinstructed on the CAD packages VectorWorks andProDesktop/ProEngineer.An educational copy of ProDesktop/ProEngineer willbe supplied to each student enrolled in the subject,free of charge. Students are encouraged to purchasean educational Version of VectorWorks to assist theirstudies – details can be obtained from the teacher.Learning ExperiencesUsing graphics in its various formats can be bothchallenging and enjoyable. Manual and ComputerAided Drawing (CAD) will be done each term onapproximately 60-40% ratio respectively.Preferred Pre-RequisitesYear 8 Industrial TechnologyAssessmentAssessment tasks will include the completion of foliosand class work exercises throughout the course.Formal exams will also be conducted.32

Enterprise and TechnologyHOME ECONOMICSYear 9 Elective SubjectOverviewWhat is Home Economics?Are you confident that you make informed decisionsabout diet and health, clothing and image andpersonal relationships? Do you want to develop skillsthat would prepare you for the challenges of everydaylife? Yes? No? Not sure?Home Economics explores issues that are relevant toyou – now! Home Economics focuses on your wellbeing,as well as that of your family and friends. HomeEconomics is about protecting your “quality of life”. Areyou interested in being resourceful, well-organised andwell-informed?Why study Home Economics?Are you a ‘junk-food junkie?’ Is your ‘culinary speciality’vegemite on toast? Do you want to learn how to cookhealthy meals that not only taste good but are alsogood for you?Do you enjoy designing and using your original ideas?Do you enjoy creative craft pursuits and creativetechniques in textiles?Course OutlineIn Food Studies, you will gain knowledge and developskills in the areas of food preparation and nutritioneducation. Activities will cover important issuesregarding food safety and hygiene, basic cookery skills,the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and, adolescentfood needs and diets. In elective units you may covertopics including:• Food and Socialising – planning functions frommenus to invitations and table settings• Food and other Cultures – comparing food habitsfrom around the world• Food and Technology – examining the food industry,new foods and new cookery methods• Foods for a Fit Future – eating for better long-termhealthHECFashion For The Sun – creating sun-smart clothingYour class time will be divided between theory andpractical activities.Learning Experiences• Practical cookery• Involvement in related co-curricula experiencessuch as UN Day, Ambiwerra and various othercompetitions• Displays at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre• Catering/Hospitality for school functionsPreferred Pre-RequisitesNone required for this subject.AssessmentIn each unit, assessment tasks will include class tests,research assignments and practical assignments. Youroverall result will reflect your ability to use knowledge inwritten and practical activities, your organisational skillsand your accurate and efficient performance ofpractical skills.Future OptionsHome Economics provides a valuable foundation anddevelops your confidence for study or work in thefood and textile industries, as well as positions inteaching, public relations and social services (eg.nursing, psychology, and social work). Year 10 HomeEconomics is of great benefit to, but not a prerequisitefor Senior Home Economics.In Textile Studies, you will learn to use the sewingmachine and overlocker and to produce articles andclothing. Can’t sew? Don’t worry! Activities will focus onmastering the sewing machine and overlocker, andcreative garment and craft construction. In electiveunits you will cover topics including:Textile Art – creating craft or clothing using a variety oftextiles and sewing techniquesFashion Re-worked – recycling and renovatinggarments to create a new look33

Enterprise and TechnologyINDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGYYear 9 Elective SubjectOverviewWhat is Industrial Technology?Industrial Technology is a subject that introducesstudents to workshop skills. This will be done througha variety of materials, tools and processes.Why study Industrial Technology?Industrial Technology expands on the skills and thetheoretical knowledge covered in Year 8. Areas ofstudy will include woodwork, metalwork, plastics andelectronics.INDFuture OptionsAfter studying Industrial Technology, students canstudy Year 10 Wood Technology and Graphics andYears 11 and 12 subjects Furnishing, Certificate I inConstruction, Graphics and Technology Studies.Industrial Technology also introduces students tocareers in the construction and engineeringindustries.Course OutlineThis course prepares students for the senior years ofschooling within the Industrial Technology subjectareas of Wood Technology (Year 10), FurnishingSkills, Certificate I in Construction and TechnologyStudies (Years 11 and 12).Students will be instructed in Workplace Health andSafety, as well as workshop procedures and in theuse of portable and static machinery. Skills in the useof hand and power tools will be increased, as well asindustry based knowledge and terminology. You willfind this course both enjoyable and challenging.Learning ExperiencesStudents will gain an understanding of WorkplaceHealth and Safety components relating to workshopactivities. Students will learn how to use basic handand power tools and machinery to construct a rangeof woodworking, plastic, metal and electronic projects.Students will learn how to construct basicwoodworking joints and apply a variety of surfacefinishes. Students will communicate basicwoodworking, plastic, metal and electronicterminology and concepts in a variety of ways.Preferred Pre-RequisitesYear 8 Industrial Technology.AssessmentAssessment tasks will include the completion ofprojects, written and practical tests.34

Enterprise and TechnologyINFORMATION PROCESSINGYear 9 Elective SubjectOverviewWhat is Information Processing?Information Processing will give you the opportunity toprocess information efficiently with correct presentation ofmaterial. It will also allow the opportunity to learn howinformation technology is used as a communication tooland to create games and interactive applications. You willalso be able to compile a digital portfolio of the work youhave produced, which will show your ability in the use ofinformation technology.BIPFuture OptionsSubjects that could be considered in Years 11 and 12as a result of completing Information Processinginclude: Business Communication and Technologies,Information and Communication Technology,Information Processing Technology and CISCO.Why study Information Processing?If you like using computers and learning how informationtechnology can help you to produce material that is wellpresented, then Information Processing will provide youwith this opportunity to develop life long skills. You will usecomputers as a tool for the rest of your life and shouldlearn how to use a computer efficiently.Course OutlineWhen you study Information Processing, the work you dowill be computer generated using a wide variety ofcommercial software.The work you complete during the year will contributetowards a Certificate I in Information Technology.You will learn:• Desktop publishing/design techniques;• Spreadsheet skills;• Database skills;• Game Design incorporating basic programmingLearning ExperiencesDuring the course of study you will build on yourInformation Processing skills to develop Accuracy andApplication of work through teacher modelling andconsolidation through class work.Preferred Pre-RequisitesNilAssessmentYou will be required to complete two to three assessmentpieces per semester. Your assessment will be in the formof tests and class production work.35

Enterprise and TechnologyMECHATRONICSYear 9 Elective SubjectOverviewWhat is Mechatronics?Mechatronics introduces students to the constructionand programming of robots to perform simple taskssuch as• following lines• data logging• searching and retrieving.Why study Mechatronics?Are you good with construction? Do you possess alogical mind? Have you heard about artificialintelligence? Here is your opportunity to take yourfavourite hobby further in this 21 st century.Mechatronics will give you the basics in robot-buildingand programming.MECFuture OptionsCourses and careers involving Engineering andProgramming.Students taking Mechatronics will have an advantagewhen they choose the Queensland Studies Authoritysubject Engineering Technology. Mechatronicsstudents will also be invited to participate in theRobocup Junior Competition.Course OutlineThrough the use of Lego construction sets, studentswill learn the art of building various robots to suitdifferent purposes. Students will be introduced to theNXT brick with its associated motors and sensors.Separately and in combinations, these parts willenable students to program robots to roam, dance,play music, escape from mazes and even engage inSumo matches. The possibilities are endless.Learning ExperiencesStudents construct a range of simple robots such astwo-wheeled vehicles to more complex projects suchas a toy animal and assembly-line machines.Through their projects, students will learn theimportance of utilising various types of sensors tocreate intelligent mechanical devices.Preferred Pre-RequisitesStudents should be independent learners, have agenuine interest in the subject as well as goodproblem solving skills and logical thinking. Wellabove average results in Mathematics, Science andEnglish are good indicators. Entrance into this coursewill be aptitude-based and numbers will be limited.Note that it is preferable that students who decide toundertake Year 10 Mechatronics should havecompleted Year 9 Mechatronics.AssessmentStudents will be required to complete at least four (4)major assessment items. The assessment will belargely practical and students will be tested incommunication, programming and designing.36

The ArtsMUSICYear 9 Elective SubjectOverviewWhat is Music?Music has influenced people’s lives since thebeginning of time and is a language understoodthroughout the world. It has the ability to lift yourspirits when you’re feeling down or move you to tears.Music is an element of ritual and celebration tocultures throughout the world and ranges from themusic of the everyday through to sacred music.Why study Music?Join Junior Music and learn how to write and playyour own songs, explore different music styles andmake music with your friends. You will learn how tocommunicate your musical ideas and how to writeabout music that you enjoy.While extending your practical skills, this subject willintroduce you to the way that music has been usedand enjoyed by people from different culturesthroughout time.Course OutlineStudents will develop their understanding of Musicthrough the study of the following units of work• The Elements of Music: Rock, Reggae andRock’n Roll• Music and Technology• Music for Film• Music’s classic hitsStudents will also learn about traditional forms ofmusic and the ways that Music has been informed bysocial change.MUSPreferred Pre-RequisitesStudents should have demonstrated an interest inmusic. While not essential, it is beneficial for studentsto be able to read music and to play at least onemusical instrument. As students will be assessed ontheir ability to compose and perform for others, it isstrongly advised for students to have demonstratedan ability to perform for groups of people.AssessmentStudents will be assessed in the following areas:• Knowledge and Understanding ofconcepts and facts• Creating short musical works for performingor recording• Presenting performances as a class orwithin small groups using performance skillsand techniques• Responding to music in both verbal andwritten forms• Reflecting on their learning.Future OptionsFuture career options include being a musician, ateacher or working in the music industry. For manystudents however, music is a recreational pursuit whichremains with them for rest of their lives.Learning ExperiencesStudents will be engaged in both theoretical andpractical learning experiences and often students willhave a lesson in each of these areas each week. Inorder to develop well rounded musicians, students willengage in aural and composition activities individuallyand in small groups.Students will work in small ensembles and individuallyto rehearse and perform self-devised work and thecompositions of others. Prac time is a highlight of thecourse for many students and it is where students areable to hone their performance skills.Theory lessons will involve a range of learningexperiences from classroom note taking to groupdiscussion and research.37

LanguagesSPANISHYear 9 Elective SubjectOverviewWhat is Spanish?Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languagesin the world and is increasingly becoming a popularsecond language. With over 400 million speakers, it isthe fourth most commonly spoken language in theworld and, according to some counts, it has morenative speakers than English. It is an official languageon four continents and is of historical importanceelsewhere.SPAFuture OptionsThe global expansion of travel, communication andcommerce has bought Australians into closerrelationships with Spain and South America. Theskills you learn in studying Spanish will prepare youfor a variety of careers. You may want to head for acareer in Advertising, Law, Teaching, Medicine,Travel, Translations and Business.Why study Spanish?To be a citizen of the world in the 21 st century, weneed to communicate with people from all over theworld. To do that, we should have the willingness andability to study languages. We should also be willingto accept and respect other cultures in order tocommunicate with foreigners effectively. Spanish isincreasingly becoming one of the world’s mostsignificant languages.Learning ExperiencesBetter understanding of English: Much of thevocabulary of English has Latin origins. As Spanish isalso a Latin language, you will find as you studySpanish that you have a better understanding of yournative vocabulary. There is perhaps no more effectiveway to learn English grammar than by studying thegrammar of another language.Learning other languages: Learning Spanish canbe beneficial for those studying other non-Indo-European languages, as intensive learning of onelanguage structure can be transferred to another. It'seasy! Spanish is one of the easiest foreign languagesto learn. Much of the vocabulary is similar to English.Preferred Pre-RequisitesC+ or above in Year 8 Spanish or prior knowledge ofthe language.AssessmentAssessment is based on the learning outcomesframework. You are assessed within the four MacroSkills of communication: listening, speaking, readingand writing. By the end of Year 10, you will have beenprepared for entry into Senior Spanish.38

LanguagesSPANISH IMMERSIONYear 9 Elective SubjectOverviewWhat is Spanish Immersion?More than 400 million people speak Spanish, and outof the more than 400 million people who speak it,over 300 million are in Latin America.The benefits of Immersion: Learning a language takestimes and the more time students are exposed tocomprehensible input in the language they arelearning the better they will do. Modern immersionapproaches to teaching second languages maximizethe time students get to practice the language theyare learning without being slowed down by having totranslate what they hear and speak. The centralcharacteristic of immersion is the teaching oflanguage, content, and culture in combinationwithout the use of the students' first language.Why study Spanish Immersion?Spanish immersion is a way of surrounding yourself inSpanish. This includes watching TV, reading, listeningto the radio, speaking with others and going to aSpanish-speaking country. The goal of SpanishImmersion is to get you understanding and speakingthe language in the shortest time possible. Byimmersing yourself in Spanish, your rate of learningwill dramatically increase. Spanish has become thesecond unofficial language in the United States, andis one of the most widely spoken languages in theworld.Course OutlineThe purpose of learning Spanish is communication.You communicate in a variety of ways, by speaking,listening, reading and writing. In learning Spanish,you engage in all these skills in real or lifelike tasksfor purposes of enjoyment, socialising and learning.The Immersion program provides students with ampleopportunities to use Spanish in key learning areassuch as Maths, Science and Studies of Society andEnvironment.students to know a new language well enough to takeclasses in that language without the special supportof second language teaching methods. Threehundred thousand students are in immersionclassrooms today in the United States. Test scoresshow that immersion students learn the sameacademic content as students in English-Onlyclassrooms along with a second language. Immersionstudents as they proceed together through the gradesalso develop a strong sense of camaraderie and oftenform a "values community" that reflects the positiveaspects of the language and culture that they arelearning.Preferred Pre-RequisitesAt least one year of previous experience in a Spanishimmersion program, or a minimum of 8 years ofcontinuous study of Spanish as a subject.Program designed for non native speakers.AssessmentAssessment is based on the four macroskills ofcommunication: listening, speaking, reading andwriting.Future OptionsThe global expansion of travel, communication andcommerce has bought Australians into closerrelationships with Spain and South America. Theskills you learn in studying Spanish will prepare youfor a variety of careers. You may want to head for acareer in Advertising, Law, Teaching, Medicine,Travel, Translations and Business.Learning ExperiencesSince students must talk about something when theyare learning a language, why not talk about the thingsthat are commonly taught in school so that thestudents are not held back academically as they learntheir new language? Students are taught a secondlanguage they initially don't understand through theuse of a variety of context clues provided by theteacher, including gestures, visual aides, and objects.Learning a second language by any method takeslong term commitment. Research indicates that ittakes six to seven years of good instruction for39

The ArtsTHEATRICAL MOVEMENT STUDIESYear 9 Elective SubjectOverviewWhat is Theatrical Movement Studies?This subject is an exciting combination of Dance andDrama Studies which gives students the opportunityto create, perform and analyse the work of otherartists.Why study Theatrical Movement Studies?Study Theatrical Movement Studies and creativelyexplore your imagination, emotions, attitudes and ideas.Be a young Artist and develop artistic and creativeskills, creating and presenting your own devised work.Work with others in a supportive group environment asyou develop your communication skills.In the 21 st Century, those who are employed in theArts Industries are often those who have more thanone specialised set of skills. Dancers who can act;Actors who can dance; and directors and producerswho have had experience with both art forms haveadvantages in a competitive and complexemployment and social environment.TMSAssessmentStudents will be assessed according to the threedimensions of• Forming/choreographing – students will devisetheir own work• Presenting/performing – students will performtheir own work, and the work of others.• Responding/Appreciating – students will discussand write about their arts experiences.Future OptionsStudents can follow their Drama and Dance intereststhrough into Year 10 and Senior subject offerings.Following Senior, students may move into relatedUniversity and Vocational Courses, or straight intoArts Industries.Studying in the Performing Arts is also of benefit tothose students intending to work in the areas ofTourism, Business, Education and Law.Course Outline1. Skills Units- all students will learn basic skills andunderstandings in Dance and Drama2. Performance Projects – students will work inteams to prepare work for various publiccontexts.3. Team Work Skills – students will learnresponsibility; commitment; compromise andnegotiation.Learning ExperiencesTheatrical Movement Studies aims to createconfident, articulate team workers for future careersinside and outside the Arts Industries. It is also anecessary choice for students who wish to studyDrama and Dance in Year 10, 11 and 12.Students will frequently work in small groups to solveproblems, communicate ideas and demonstrateknowledge and understanding of skills. A keycomponent of the course is to assist students toconfidently present their ideas in front of others. Mostlessons feature a performance task!Preferred Pre-RequisitesA solid sound achievement in MADD (Music, Art,Dance, Drama) in Year 8 is preferred. It is alsodesirable for students to have demonstrated aninterest in the performing arts.40

The ArtsVISUAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGYYear 9 Elective SubjectOverviewWhat is Visual Media Technology?Visual Media Technology is an exciting mix of VisualArt and Media Studies that allows students to explorethe theoretical understandings required formeaningful participation, interaction and analysis ofemerging art works and media products.Through participation in extended real-world tasks,students will design, construct and analyse still andmoving-image products and art works with only theirimaginations limiting their options.Why study Visual Media Technology?VMT is for students who like to create throughdrawing, filming, editing and re-mixing media.Having more than one specialised set of skills andexperience with different types of materials andtechnologies has advantages for students in thecompetitive and complex employment and socialenvironments of the future.VMTPreferred Pre-RequisitesThere are no prerequisites for this foundation coursein Media Studies and Visual Art.AssessmentStudents will be assessed on their design andcreation of visual still and moving image products.They will also be assessed on their reflection andanalysis of existing art forms.Future OptionsStudents can follow their Visual Art and Mediainterests through to Year 10 and Senior subjectofferings, and from there into related University andVocational Courses.VMT also benefits students intending to work in theareas of Business, Tourism, Advertising, Business,Technology, Science and Education.Students are taught essential organisational and timemanagement skills advantageous in both school andpost-schooling contexts.Course OutlineSkills Units - students learn skills and gainunderstanding in the disciplines of Visual Art andMedia Studies.Production Projects – students work in teams toprepare work for public display.Team Work Skills – students learn responsibility,commitment, compromise and negotiation.Learning ExperiencesStudents will work collaboratively and as individuals inproducing short videos and works of art. Theoreticalunderstandings of key media and visual art conceptsare built upon throughout the course in lectures andgroup activities.Students will view a variety of films and art works inclass and will visit cinemas and art galleries as agroup outside of class time.Students will also use technology such as drawingtablets, editing programs and cameras in practicallessons to demonstrate their understanding.41

THE RICH CURRICULUMCo-Curricular OpportunitiesIndooroopilly State High School offers a varied and exciting Rich Curriculum. We recognise that much valuablelearning happens in places other than the classroom. In addition to the respected academic curriculum, we offer agreat number of very engaging and challenging opportunities for students to further develop their talents and specialskills.All students are encouraged to participate in one or more of the following activities. We know that these willcontribute significantly to the students’ personal satisfaction and enjoyment of school.The following co-curricula activities are offered to all students as a service that will enrich their education. Identifythose below in which you will participate and contribute.1. Visual Art Exhibitions of student work in ceramics, drawing, painting, photography and textile art Creative Generation, Excellence Awards in Art and Design Set and Costume design and production for Musicals and Performances Workshops by visiting artists2. Dance Expressions Dance Company performances and workshops Bangarra Dance Company performances Participation, co-ordination and hosting of DancED in the Spotlight Dance workshops at United Nations Day Arts Journey performances Fashion parades Cross-cultural exchanges and opportunities School Musical3. Drama Arts Journey Queensland Arts Council performances School musical productions and plays Theatre visits Performances for community groups Participation in local and national competitions and community festivals Workshops Artists in Residence4. English Debating: teams compete at each year level in the Queensland Debating Union competition. Teams mostlyadvance well into the Finals Series with opportunities to reach the top level of debating in Queensland,including nomination for the State Team and a range of training opportunities. Public Speaking: including Lions Youth of the Year: Plain English Speaking Competition A wide range of poetry, short story, news-writing competitions throughout the year Poetry performances and other renditions on UN Day Channel 9 Junior Newsreader Competition Creative writing competitions based around course-work5. Enterprise and Technology Bond University Mooting Competition Queensland Law Society Seminars ASX Sharemarket Game Queensland University of Technology/Business Educators Association Queensland Accounting Forum42

INTAD Graphics CompetitionCompetitions advertised throughout the yearQueensland University of Technology Schools in Accounting programQueensland University of Technology Girls in ICTBUY SMART Competition with Office of Fair TradingFinancial Literacy Competition6. Film, Television & New Media Industry Speakers Video recording of school events including UN Day Queensland New Filmmakers Awards Industry and Film excursions Brisbane International Film Festival7. Languages Years 8 and 10 Days of Excellence for Chinese Griffith University Chinese Speech Contest University of Queensland Chinese Writing Competition National Language Competition in Chinese Modern Languages Teachers Association of Queensland Posters and Stories Competitions Chinese Language Teachers Association of Queensland Poetry Competition8. Mathematics Talented Years 8/9/10 students are encouraged to sign up for the AMOC (Australian Mathematics OlympiadCommittee) Enrichment Activities including: The Mathematics Challenge (March) The Enrichment Stage (April to August) Students who achieve highly in the AMOC programs listed above are invited to participate in higher levelenrichment programs (the National Mathematics Summer School) and to sit for special MathematicalOlympiad Exams Membership of the Year 8 Maths Quiz Team is open to talented students - interschool competition in Term 3 Indooroopilly High hosts the annual district Mathematics Teams Challenge for Years 7 to 12 in Term 2 Talented students are encouraged to take part in the annual QAMT Mathematics Problem-SolvingCompetition in July – our school is a competition centre Gifted Year 11 Mathematics C students are encouraged to join the Queensland University of TechnologyMathX Program, at the Garden Point Campus. Maths In Industry Study Group – interested Year 12 students are invited to observe professionalmathematicians solving real problems Mathematics Futures – an annual seminar at Queensland University of Technology Garden Point Campusthat provides interested Year 12 students with a series of presentations by young professionalmathematicians who demonstrate vocational opportunities in mathematics Annual Queensland-Shanghai Friendship Mathematics Competition in August – open to talented Years 10and 11 students Every student in the school is automatically entered in the annual Australian Mathematics Competition Free Maths tutoring for all in D8 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, every Monday9. Multicultural Celebration: through preparation for an involvement in United Nations Day. You can perform,dress in costume, look, eat a wide variety of food, engage in workshops and celebrate the wide range of culturesthat make up Indooroopilly State High School.10. Music Fanfare - Education Queensland Festival of Music - Australian Academy of Music School performances - lunchtime concerts - Tournament of the Minds Participation in music composing competitions Senior Music Performance Evening High School Rock Small Group Vocal performances43

Original score for MusicalsCommunity performances11. Science RACI Titration Competition RACI National Chemistry Quiz Australian Science Competition Siemen’s Science Experience – three days hands-on at an Australian University National Science Youth Forum QIMR laboratory visits for Year 12 National Science Week activities Earthwatch Studies Challenge for Years 10 to 12 – Live and work in the Australian bush helping a researchscientist. Enrichment program for years 8,9, and 10 - a range of activities conducted by the parent scientist supportgroup e.g., student, mentoring, workplace visits, career talks, classroom talks. QUT link activities – year 11 and 12 chemistry. Natural Resources Sciences (NRSc) link activities – year 10, 11 and 12 students meeting with scientists. Brisbane-West Cluster Schools Annual Science Convention for years 8 and 9.12. Social Science Queensland History Teachers Association Essay Competition Japan-Australia Relations Essay Competition National Geography Competition Asia-Wise Competition Classics Department - University of Queensland Seminar for Senior Ancient History Students Youth Forum - Global Education Model United Nations Debating Seminars Queensland Geography Association Senior Seminar - Environmental Issues Queensland University of Technology Economics Conference ASX Sharegame AMP/The Australian Economics Competition CHOGM Discovering Democracy Activities Waterwise Home Challenge All competitions pertaining to Social Sciences are advertised and students encouraged to participate.13. Sporting Competitions and Activities Bert McAlpine Intraschool Tennis Tournament Many local and state sporting associations hold trials and championships. Students are notified of thesethrough daily notices Badminton Tournament 3-on-3 Basketball competition Striders walking/running groups Fun Run Volleyball Tournament Pierre de Coubertin AwardsIn addition, we offer the following general opportunities: Educational Excursions Competitive and Recreational Sport at various levels Inter-School Christian Fellowship Group Interact Club Special Camps OptiMinds44