Curriculum Handbook (PDF) - Marryatville High School

MarryatvilleHigh SchoolCurriculum Guide 2012

Heading ContentsPrincipal’s Introduction............................................................................................................................................ 2General Information............................................................................................................................................... 3Special Interest Music............................................................................................................................................. 4Special Interest Tennis............................................................................................................................................. 5International Programs........................................................................................................................................... 6Co-Curricular Program........................................................................................................................................... 7Year 8 Curriculum.................................................................................................................................................. 8Year 9 Curriculum ................................................................................................................................................. 9Year 10 Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................. 10Subjects Offered in Years 8 - 10............................................................................................................................ 11The SACE............................................................................................................................................................ 12Flexible Learning Options..................................................................................................................................... 15Post School Pathways........................................................................................................................................... 17Subjects offered at Stage 1................................................................................................................................... 20Subjects offered at Stage 2................................................................................................................................... 21Art and Design.................................................................................................................................................... 22Drama................................................................................................................................................................ 25Music.................................................................................................................................................................. 28Design and Technology......................................................................................................................................... 33Technology Studies............................................................................................................................................... 36English................................................................................................................................................................ 39English as a Second Language.............................................................................................................................. 43Intensive Secondary English Courses (ISEC)............................................................................................................ 45Home Economics.................................................................................................................................................. 46Physical Education................................................................................................................................................ 50Tennis.................................................................................................................................................................. 54Languages........................................................................................................................................................... 56Mathematics........................................................................................................................................................ 61Science................................................................................................................................................................ 64Society and Environment....................................................................................................................................... 68Business Education............................................................................................................................................... 72Cross Disciplinary Subjects................................................................................................................................... 74Research Project and Workplace Practices.............................................................................................................. 75East Adelaide Schools’ Cluster VET Programs......................................................................................................... 76- 1 -

Principal’s IntroductionEstablished in 1976, Marryatville High School is an innovativeand exciting school offering a diverse curriculum in a learningenvironment that promotes academic excellence and supportsall students in reaching their potential.As a Special Interest Music School that also provides programsfor Students with High Intellectual Potential, a significantInternational Program, a Special Interest Tennis Program andan extensive Co-curricular Program, Marryatville High Schoolis recognised internationally as a centre of excellence. Theschool has achieved international accreditation through theCouncil of International Schools and has a strong focus onstudent achievement, engagement and well-being. Teachingand support staff meet the highest professional standards intheir commitment to the school and care for students.Students enter the Middle Years at Marryatville High Schoolon either a pathway through Special Interest Music, SpecialInterest Tennis or general curriculum studies. We recognise thateach young person brings with them their own prior knowledgeand experience as well as the unique needs of adolescence.As part of the Student Life Program, students in the MiddleYears explore their strengths as well as identifying areas thatneed to be developed in order to enhance their curriculumdecision-making. Exploration and discussion about personallearning styles, and what this means for them as learners,directly links with the Personal Learning Plan, a compulsory unitof the SACE. Students with High Intellectual Potential (SHIP)are encouraged and developed during Year 8 and placed inSHIP/extension classes in English, Mathematics and Sciencein Years 9 and 10.Marryatville High School has a strong academic traditionacross all Learning Areas. Students start their preparation forthe South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) in Year10 by completing the Personal Learning Plan (PLP). Studentsundertaking Stage 1 can select from over fify-five semesterlengthsubjects, whilst Stage 2 students have over forty full yearor semester subjects to choose from.Emphasis is placed on counselling students into successful futurepathways. Training in the Australian Career DevelopmentStudies course has been undertaken by teachers to support thisrole. Several staff have also trained as Workplace Assessorsfor units taught in mainstream subjects that prepare studentswith greater understanding of the issues and expectations ofthe workplace.Marryatville High School benefits from excellent communitysupport with a number of industry partnerships and strongcommunity alliances. Members of the Governing Councilwork closely with staff and students to ensure that the schoolhas a clear strategic focus on teaching and learning. TheStudent Representative Council ensures that student voice isan important component of our decision-making. Graduatesleave Marryatville High School with an understanding of thevalue of life-long learning and the attributes required for beingresponsible members of society.Students are encouraged to use this Curriculum Guide to selecta program which will give them every chance of achievingtheir goals.Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you requirefurther information.Mark LeahyPrincipalMarryatville High School has an extensive Co-curricular Programwhich aims to cater for students’ interests. Students are activelyencouraged to choose from more than 20 different sportingand non-sporting activities, which results in the establishment ofover 100 different teams each year.- 2 -

General InformationPurpose of the Curriculum GuideThis guide provides information regarding the broad rangeof programs offered at Marryatville High School and specificcourse descriptions of subjects within these programs.The guide is designed to help students make decisions abouta suitable course of study from Year 8 to Year 12 during thecourse counselling process.The curriculum requirements for each Year level are outlined inthe first part of this book and specific course descriptions areprovided under learning area headings.Recommendations to all StudentsBefore selecting a subject or course there are a number ofimportant steps to consider• Possible future pathways based on current level ofperformance, as well as, ambitions and capabilities• Success and enjoyment of current subjects• Plans and goals for the future and subjects required toachieve these goals.• Requirements of university, TAFE enrolment oremployment.Counselling ProceduresParents and care-givers are encouraged to explore this guidewith their son or daughter and to plan possible options andpathways of study.Students should select courses which suit their abilities, interestsand vocational aspirations. It is crucial that possible futurepathways and options remain open for as long as possibleduring the middle school yearsStudents and parents, together with teachers, will be involvedin the selection of courses for each student. The coursecounselling process will include extended home group sessions,parent information evenings prior to the course counsellingand selection day. Some re-counselling will occur in Term Fourbased on a review of student achievement.Subject AvailabilityEvery effort will be made to place students into the subjects oftheir choice. However, the availability of subjects offered in thisguide will be dependent on the number of students selectingthe subject and staff availability. Students will be supported inselecting an alternative subject if needed.Careers and Tertiary EducationStudents have access to a range of resources at school. Manypublications such as University Handbooks, SATAC Guides,Job Guide and Tertiary Entry Handbooks are located in theResource Centre or the Counselling Centre. In additioninformation and advice regarding training, employment andhigher education entrance requirements are available throughthe Career and Transition Coordinator, Year Level Managersand Student Counsellors. International students receive adviceregarding further education from the International ProgramCoordinator.- 3 -

Special Interest MusicSpecial Interest MusicThe Special Interest Music Program offers a broad musiceducation, performance opportunities, as well as anintensive study of music. It has an enviable reputationand a tradition of excellence and achievement in allendeavours, and a program that is vibrant, innovative andhighly regarded nationally and internationally.Underlying principles of Special Interest Music Centresin Public Schools.• To cater for students who demonstrate the strongestmotivation and greatest aptitude for development inmusic.• To develop self-confidence and achievement of personalexcellence in music, enabling confident participation inmusic within the school and the wider community.• Successful applicants will pursue their music studies untilthe completion of Stage 2.Music 2 Entry (Special Interest Music)Entry to this course is through application and successfulcompletion of a practical musicianship test, audition andinterview. Although usual entry is for year 7s enrolling into Year8, entry to higher year levels is possible but with musical andacademic prerequisites. Music 2 students are passionate andcommitted to a musical education. SIMC Candidate selectioncriteria and application forms are available from the school orschool’s website.Music 2 students receive a scholarship to support privateinstrumental/vocal tuition and travel grants are available forstudents meeting specific criteria.Music 2 Curriculum (Years 8 to 10)In Years 8 to 10, areas of study for Music 2 students includeTheory, Aural, Composition and Arrangement, Concert Practice,Solo and Ensemble Performance, Choir, Score Reading andListening, History, Analysis, Early Music, Music Pathways andMusic Technology.The Senior ProgramThe Senior Music Program offers students a broad andcomprehensive musical education. Three music subjects areoffered as part of Stage I and all eight music options areoffered in Stage 2 of the SACE. The school provides pathwaysto music studies at tertiary level.Orchestral ProgramMarryatville High School has four orchestras: School orchestra,Studio orchestra, Chamber orchestra and the Junior orchestra.The School orchestra has travelled to Japan and Europe, aswell as many regional and national tours.- 4 -Concert BandMarryatville High School has a strong band program at juniorand senior level. The development of ensemble skills is nurturedthrough the classroom program in Years 8 to 10, as well asafter hours as a co-curricular activity. The Senior Band hasrecently had a successful tour to Japan.JazzThrough the Jazz program the Big Bands have had successin local and national competitions, namely the Generationsin Jazz National Stageband Awards associated with JamesMorrison. Big Band One has toured to England, USA andCanada.ChoralAs singing is the most important part of a child’s musicaldevelopment, it is an integral part of the music program atMarryatville High School. Every music student sings in a classchoir. Students may also choose to participate in Co-curricularensembles: Concert choir, Chamber choir, Junior choir, Boys’choir, Girls’ choir and the Pops Vocal ensemble.Small EnsemblesOur extra curricular ensembles include many smaller groupssuch as: Double Bass ensemble, Flute ensemble, Baroqueensemble, Senior and Junior Recorder ensembles, Senior andJunior Guitar ensembles, Percussion ensembles, Jazz combos,Instrumental trios and quartets and other ensembles dependingon student needs.Specialist AreasExpertise is available in the highly specialised area ofComposition. Students may access contemporary musictechnology through the music computer laboratory andrecording studio.Extra-Curricular EnsemblesAll students at Marryatville High School have the opportunityto participate in our numerous extra-curricular ensembles.Membership to Senior ensembles is through audition or byinvitation. Our ensembles perform regularly at school eventsand to the wider community, and at times, participate incompetitions and tours.

International ProgramsInternational ProgramsAs a leader in International Study Programs, MarryatvilleHigh School offers an extensive international program forinternational fee paying students.These students can participate in a range of study programswhich include:Intensive Secondary English Courses (ISEC) ProgramThe ISEC Program consists of intensive English classes designedto improve the students’ English communication and formallanguage skills when they first arrive in Australia.High School Graduate ProgramThis program is for students who wish to complete the SACE(South Australian Certificate of Education) and enter universityor other tertiary institutions eg TAFE (Technical and FurtherEducation).The High School Graduate Program provides internationalstudents with the opportunity to live and study alongsideAustralian students. Marryatville High School offers a varietyof programs to cater for the individual academic needs of eachstudent.Students can make a choice of subjects at senior high schoollevel that will compliment their own interests and ambitions fortertiary study. Students are assisted in deciding on the mostappropriate tertiary course for them.High School Study Abroad ProgramsThe Study Abroad Program provides international students withan exciting opportunity to experience the Australian way of lifewhilst studying alongside Australian students. Study AbroadPrograms are available for one, two, three or four terms at allyear levels.French, Chinese and Japanese can be studied at MarryatvilleHigh School while other languages can be studied off campusat the South Australian School of Languages.Marryatville High School has a widely acclaimed music andtennis program and entry into these programs is consideredon an individual basis. Entry is on merit selection based onset criteriaAt Marryatville High School international students are supportedby an international coordinator and support teachers who arededicated to ensuring that international students are successfullearners who will reach their potential and feel comfortable inour safe school environment.School Counsellors, a pastoral care program responsive tocultural needs, as well as orientation programs, ensure thatstudents make a successful transition into our school communityand have a good understanding of the teaching and learningmethodology used to ensure they are successful in their studies.International students are individually supported, at each yearlevel, with their subject choices.- 6 -

Co-Curricular ProgramCo-Curricular ProgramMarryatville High School has an extensive co-curricularprogram. The program includes an extensive range ofsporting and cultural activities which offer opportunitiesfor students to develop skills in an individual and teamenvironment, as well as form relationships with teachersand students outside the classroom. While parentalinvolvement is actively encouraged, skilled coaches arealso employed to develop the abilities of students in theseareas.Marryatville High School belongs to the Sports Association of Adelaide School, Secondary School Sport of South Australia andthe South Australian Catholic Secondary Schools Girls’ Sports Association Inc, which organise sporting competitions on Saturdaymornings and some afternoons during the week.Marryatville High School is an active participant in the Statewide Knock out sports competitions throughout the school year.Cultural Co-Curricular Activities IncludeArt ClubString OrchestraChess ClubSenior BandDebatingJazz Ensemble JuniorDrama Productions Jazz Ensemble SeniorMock TrialSenior Recorder EnsembleGirls ChoirBoys ChoirJunior ChoirPops VocalChamber ChoirStudio OrchestraSchool Orchestra Orchestra and Band ToursSingapore Drama Tour French Cultural TourJapanese Cultural Tour Future Problem SolvingDuke of EdinburghSporting Co-Curricular Activities includeCricketTennisBasketballVolleyballBeach VolleyballBadmintonTouch FootballWater PoloSoftballAthleticsSwimmingGolfSoccerFootballHockeyTable TennisBadmintonSquashNetballOrienteeringCross CountryTriathlonCyclingMountain BikeFencingSurfing- 7 -

Year 8 CurriculumThe subjects offered in Year 8 are grouped within the eight learning areas of the South Australian Curriculum Standards andAccountability Framework (SACSA). The subjects are either Semester or Full Year subjects.Students undertake a common curriculum depending on the amount of Music undertaken. The curriculum allows students to accessa greater range of subjects as they progress from Year 8 to 10.Music 2 Students (Entry is by merit selection)Intensive course designed to meet the special needs of students with identified musical talents.Special Tennis Students (Entry is by merit selection)Intensive course designed to meet the special needs of students with identified tennis talents.Music 1 StudentsStudents must have met the requirements of a pre entry musicianship testMainstream StudentsStudents follow a general curriculum patternMusic 2 Students Special Tennis Students Music 1 Students Mainstream StudentsEnglish / English as aSecond LanguageEnglish / English as aSecond LanguageEnglish / English as aSecond LanguageEnglish / English as aSecond LanguageMathematics Mathematics Mathematics MathematicsScience Science Science ScienceChinese, French or Japanese Chinese, French or Japanese Chinese, French or Japanese Chinese, French or JapaneseMusic 1 Tennis Music 1 Health and Home Economics(Semester)Music 2Society and Environment(Semester)Society and Environment(Semester)Technology Studies(Semester)Society and Environment(Semester)Health and PersonalDevelopment (Semester)Health and Home Economics(Semester)Technology Studies(Term)Physical Education(Term)Health and Home Economics(Semester)Technology Studies(Term)Physical Education(Term)Society and Environment(Semester)Physical Education(Semester)Art (Semester)Art (Term) Art (Term) Drama (Semester)Drama (Term)Drama (Term)Please note: Due to timetabling constraints it is not always possible for the Special Tennis students to do a Term each of PhysicalEducation, Technology Studies, Art and Drama. They may be required to do a Semester of Art and Drama instead.- 8 -

Year 9 Curriculum HeadingThe subjects offered in Year 9 are grouped within the eight learning areas of the South Australian Curriculum Standards andAccountability Framework (SACSA). The subjects are either Semester or Full Year subjects.Students undertake a common curriculum depending on the amount of Music undertaken. The curriculum allows students to accessa greater range of subjects as they progress from Year 8 to 10.The following table indicates the compulsory subjects for specific students.Music 2 Students Special Tennis Students Music 1 Students Mainstream StudentsEnglish / English as aSecond LanguageEnglish / English as aSecond LanguageEnglish / English as aSecond LanguageEnglish / English as aSecond LanguageMathematics Mathematics Mathematics MathematicsScience Science Science ScienceMusic 1 Tennis Music 1 Society and Environment(Full Year)Music 2Society and Environment(Full Year)Society and Environment(Full Year)Health and PhysicalEducation / Health andHome Economics(Semester)Society and Environment(Semester)Students choose theequivalent of a further threesemester subjects from:Society and Environment(additional semester), Art,Drama, Physical Education,Home Economics,Technology Studies, Chinese,French or Japanese.Health and Home Economics(Semester)Students choose theequivalent of a further threesemester subjects from:Art, Drama, PhysicalEducation, HomeEconomics, TechnologyStudies, Chinese, French orJapanese.Health and PhysicalEducation / Health andHome Economics(Semester)Students choose theequivalent of a further threesemester subjects from:Art, Drama, PhysicalEducation, Home Economics,Technology Studies, Chinese,French or Japanese.Art / Drama(Semester)Technology Studies /Home Economics(Semester)Students choose theequivalent of a further threesemester subjects from:Art, Drama, PhysicalEducation, Home Economics,Technology Studies, Chinese,French or Japanese.- 9 -

Subjects offered in Year Heading 8-10Year 8 Page Year 8 PageArt 22 Japanese 59Chinese 57 Mathematics 61Drama 25 Music 1 28English 39 Music 2 28English as a Second Language 43 Physical Education 50French – (Accelerated) 58 Science 64French – (Continuers) 58 Society and Environment 68Health and Home Economics 46 Technology Studies 36Health and Personal Development 46 Tennis 55Year 9 Page Year 9 PageArt A 22 Japanese 59Art B 23 Mathematics 61Chinese 57 Music 1 29Drama 25 Music 2 29English 39 Physical Education 51English as a Second Language 43 Science 64French – (Accelerated) 58 Society and Environment 68French – (Continuers) 58 Technology Studies A 36Health and Home Economics 47 Technology Studies B 36Health and Physical Education 51 Tennis 55Home Economics 47Year 10 Page Year 10 PageArt 2D 23 Japanese 60Art 3D 23 Mathematics 61Chinese 57 Modified Mathematics 62Design A 23 Music 1 29Design B 23 Music 2 29Drama A 26 Philosophy 74Drama B 26 Physical Education A 51English 40 Physical Education B 52English as a Second Language 44 Physical Education C (girls only) 52French – (Continuers) 59 Science A 65Geography 69 Science B 65Health 47 Society and Environment A 69History 69 Society and Environment B 69Home Economics. - Child Studies 47 Technology Studies - CAD 37Home Economics - Food and Hospitality 48 Technology Studies - Electronics 37Home Economics -47 Technology Studies - Metal 37Introduction to Commercial CookeryHome Economics - Textiles 48 Technology Studies - Wood 37Information Technology - Essentials 34 Tennis 55Information Technology - Information Processing 33 Theatre Technology 26and PublishingInformation Technology – Programming 33- 11 -

The SACEInformation about the SACEThe South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) is a certificate awarded to students who successfully complete certainrequirements in their senior secondary education. The SACE is a certificate of completion for secondary education in SouthAustralia and forms the basis for entry into higher education.The SACE meets the needs of students, families, higher and further education providers, employers and the community. TheSACE will continue to help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed, whether, they are headed for furthereducation and training, university, an apprenticeship or straight into the workforce.The certificate is based on two stages of achievement. Stage 1 is normally undertaken in Year 11 and Stage 2 is completed inYear 12. Students will be able to study a wide range of subjects and courses as part of the SACE.The SACE certificate will be awarded to students upon completion of their secondary schooling.What are some of the features of the new SACE?The new SACE program began in 2009 with the introduction of a compulsory subject called the Personal Learning Plan in Year10 and will continue through Year 11(in 2010) and Year 12 (in 2011), with the first group of students graduating with the newqualification at the end of 2011.As part of the SACE students will:• receive credits for different forms of education and training (such as academic subjects, learning a trade, TAFE,vocational training and community service) provided they are recognised by the SACE Board• be able to return to their studies at any time in the future to complete the SACE without losing credit for work alreadyundertaken• receive A - E grades in every Stage 1 and Stage 2 SACE subject• have thirty per cent of their work in every Stage 2 subject externally assessed. This will be done in various ways,including examinations, practical performances or presentationsThe requirements to achieve the SACETo gain the certificate students must earn 200 credits. Ten credits are equivalent to one semester or six months’ study in a particularsubject or course.- 12 -

The Heading SACETo be awarded the SACE certificate at the end of 2012, students must have completed 200 credits as per the SACE patternrequirements as shown belowYear 10CreditsStage 1 Personal Learning Plan 10Year 11Literacy (from a range of English subjects and courses) 20Numeracy (from a range of mathematics subjects and courses) 10Year 11 or 12 - Stage 1 or Stage 2 subjectsOther subjects and courses of the student’s choice Up to 90Research Project 10Year 12Stage 2 subjects and courses60 or moreTOTAL 200Compulsory Stage 1 subjects and courses. Compulsory Stage 2 subjects and coursesOther subjects and courses (Stage 1 or 2)The importance of the compulsory subjects is reflected in the requirement that students must achieve either an A, B, C or equivalentin these subjects to complete the SACE successfully. In addition to the compulsory elements, students will choose from a widerange of subjects and courses to earn the remaining 90 credits to gain the SACE. These include subjects and courses from eitherStage 1 or Stage 2.Compulsory Stage 1Total = 40 Credits‘C’ Grades or betterPLP = 10 CreditsNumeracy = 10 CreditsLiteracy = 20 CreditsCompulsory Stage 2Total = 70 Credits‘C’ Grades or betterResearch Project = 10 CreditsStage 2 Subjects and Courses = 60CreditsAdditional choicessubjects and coursesfrom either Stage 1 or Stage 2Total = 90 CreditsCompulsory Stage 1 = 40 CreditsCompulsory Stage 2 = 70 CreditsAdditional Choices = 90 CreditsTotal SACE = 200 Credits- 13 -

The SACEThe following tables indicates two examples of SACE completionYear 10 Credits TotalCompulsory - Stage 1 Personal Learning Plan 1010Year 11Compulsory - Stage 1 English A and English Pre Communications 20Compulsory - Stage 1 Mathematical Applications A 10Stage 1 Mathematical Applications B 10Stage 1 Physical Education A and Physical Education B 20Stage 1 Modern History A and Modern History B 20Stage 1 Information Technology 10Stage 1 VET Automotive 10Stage 1 Drama A and Drama B 20Compulsory - Stage 2 Research Project 10120Year 12Compulsory - Stage 2 VET Automotive 40Compulsory - Stage 2 Mathematical Applications 20Stage 2 Visual Arts - Design 20 80210ToSACE Completion220Year 10 Credits TotalStage 1 Personal Learning Plan 1010Year 11Stage 1 English A and English Pre Communications 20Stage 1 Mathematical Applications A and B 20Stage 1 Design and Technology - Wood 10Stage 1 VET Hair and Beauty 20Stage 1 Tourism 10Stage 1 Psychology 10Stage 1 Food and Hospitality 20Stage 1 Community Learning – Royal Life Saving 10Stage 2 Research Project 10130Year 12Stage 2 English Communications 20Stage 2 Tourism 20Stage 2 Psychology 2060Total 200Compulsory Stage 1 subjects and courses. Compulsory Stage 2 subjects and coursesOther subjects and courses (Stage 1 or 2)

Flexible Learning Heading OptionsFlexible Learning Options are designed to provide students with the flexibility in what is studied, the range of skills that can bedeveloped and techniques used to assess learning.Marryatville High School’s Flexible Learning Options are contained within four broad categories:• Vocational Education and Training (VET)• WorkPlace Practices• SSABSA VET Curriculum (Stage 2 only)• Community Learning - community developed programs or individual community involvementVocational Education and Training (VET)Vocational Education and Training may be completed during the senior school years of years 10, 11 and 12.The major benefits of these programs include:• achievement of Industry recognised units of competency - recognised qualifications from nationally endorsedtraining packages• credit towards the SACE• credit for entry into further study. TAFE recognises completed units and provides credit towards further study in thesame area• opportunities to learn in an adult environment or real work settings• work placement provides on the job training and experience as an entry-level trainee• assists with decisions regarding future directions• assists a smooth direction and transition from school to work• develops employability skills• begins networks with employers who may offer further employment or apprenticeshipsVET in the SACEStudents can gain SACE credits for the successful completion of VET qualifications or units of competency that make up aqualification.A student will earn 5 or 10 SACE credits for the successful completion of 35 or 70 nominal hours of VET, up to the maximumnumber of credits allocated to each qualification.All VET qualifications, or units of competency that make up a qualification, in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) cancontribute to the completion of the SACE.The VET Recognition Register lists the maximum and minimum number of SACE credits allocated to each qualification. (Refer tothe VET Recognition Register on the SACE Board website).Students can gain recognition for up to 180 SACE credits at Stage 1 and Stage 2 for successfully completed VET.VET School Based CoursesVocational Education programs are available at Marryatville High School in the following industry areas:• Hospitality• Community Services - Childcare• Fashion and Retail (descriptions are in the East Adelaide Schools’ Cluster VET programs)East Adelaide Schools’ Cluster ProgramsThe East Adelaide Schools’ Cluster (EASC) represents the collaborative partnership and regional provision of Vocational Educationand Training across all schooling sectors in the East of Adelaide. Comprising sixteen schools and a range of training partners,the EASC compile courses that compliment student interests, school specialisations, regional and national skill shortage areasand experiences that lead to the development of transferable skills. These courses are most frequently part or full certificate Ior certificate II programs. The number of SACE units awarded varies and therefore it is important to check the details of eachprogram.- 15 -

Flexible Learning OptionsFor 2012 the EASC continues to offer a broad range of coursesacross a variety of learning environments for senior studentsto study. The courses involve students being out of school forone day a week. By agreement EASC schools have made acommitment to hold programs on a Thursday where possible.The range of subjects is in the section East Adelaide Schools’Cluster VET Programs.Australian School Based ApprenticeshipsIn an Australian School Based Apprenticeship (ASBA) studentsare employed part time while being enrolled as a full timeschool student. The student as part of the contract of traininggains a vocational education qualification, which is mostcommonly at Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level2 or 3. In addition the training contributes towards SACEcompletion. While ideally the student should work half time inorder to complete the apprenticeship in most cases they willwork for only one day a week and make up extra hours atweekends, after school and during school holidays. AustralianSchool Based Apprenticeships (ASBA) are available in avariety of industry areas.WorkPlace PracticesWorkPlace Practices suits the following students:• those who are involved in or select VET programsand work place learning in a specific vocational area• those who have Australian School BasedApprenticeships• have employment• play elite level sport.The subject requires a blend of course work and practicalworkplace involvement.Community LearningCommunity Learning is learning that is not formally accreditedthrough the SACE Board, but is considered to be at a leveland a standard that is equivalent to the learning expressed inBoard-accredited subjects. The SACE Board recognises twokinds of community learning, Community Based Self DirectedLearning and Community Developed Programs.Community Based Self Directed LearningPrograms or sets of activities are developed by the individualstudent or developed specifically for individual students byothers. Examples of these programs include undertaking anindependent life skills program or a personal enrichmentprogram, care giving, taking leadership in the workplace ormentoring.Community Developed ProgramsMany community organisations develop and accredit theirown programs. Examples of community organisations thatdevelop such programs are the Australian Music ExaminationsBoard, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, the Royal Life SavingSociety(SA Branch), Scouts Australia and the SA Country FireService.Additional ProgramsFor some students another option can be to study particularsubjects outside the school.South Australian Secondary School of LanguagesStudents can enrol into language subjects that are not offeredat Marryatville High School. The SASSL charges a fee foreach subject enrolled. The family of the student must paythis. Students must enrol in SASSL independently; this is nothandled by the school although the forms must be signed bythe Languages Coordinator at Marryatville. Students maybeallowed to replace two of their selected school units. Most ofthese classes run in the evenings.Marden Senior Secondary SchoolStudents can enrol into subjects that are not offered atMarryatville High School. Marden is a high-school, likeMarryatville, so enrolling into two schools can only occur withthe permission of both schools. Marden charges a fee foreach subject enrolled. The family of the student must pay this.Students apply to enrol into Marden through our Counsellors atMarryatville. Students maybe allowed to replace one of theirselected school units.Open Access CollegeStudents can enrol into subjects that are not offered atMarryatville High School. The Open Access College worksby distance education. Students do not attend lessons at theCollege. Instead, lessons are conducted electronically viacomputer or over the phone. The Open Access College chargesa fee for each subject enrolled. The family of the student mustpay this. Students apply to enrol into the Open Access Collegethrough the Counsellors. Students maybe allowed to replaceone of their selected school units.- 16 -

Post School Pathways HeadingSources of information for career choicesThis Guide is only a part of the process for selecting a course of study. Individual students and their parents or caregivers needto research information regarding career choices. The following sources of information may be useful:• Tertiary Handbooks (Resource Centre and Counselling Centre)• TAFE Information - tafeinfo@saugov.sa.gov.au• SATAC Booklet• Visits to the individual Universities• Centrelink Career Information Centre• Job Guide Booklet - issued to all Year 10 studentsThe following web sites may be useful:Flinders UniversityAdelaide UniversityUniversity of SATAFE SACentrelinkSATACJob GuideMy FutureJob JuiceAustralian ApprenticeshipsAustralian UniversitiesYear 12 What NextSACE Boardwww.flinders.edu.auwww.adelaide.edu.auwww.unisa.edu.auwww.tafe.sa.edu.auwww.centrelink.gov.auwww.satac.edu.auhttp://jobguide.dest.gov.auwww.myfuture.edu.auwww.jobjuice.gov.auwww.australianapprenticeships.gov.auwww.australian-universities.comhttp://year12whatnext.gov.auwww.sace.sa.edu.auInformation for international students is available at each university site and TAFE SA site, or from the International or Career andTransition Coordinators.It is important to consider subject selections as part of a pathway that extends from Year 11 into Year 12 and beyond. It isessential to consider where this pathway leads.Direct Technical and Further Education (TAFE) Entrance RequirementsTAFE courses have Minimum Entry Requirements (MER) that students must meet. The MER will vary depending on the type andlevel of TAFE course. Some courses have completion of Stage 1 only as a minimum requirement. For most it is completion of theSACE that is required and a TAFE selection score is calculated based on the student’s best three Stage 2 subjects.It is also possible to progress from studying certificate courses at TAFE into studying diploma and degree courses at universityDetails of entry requirements can be obtained from the Tertiary Entrance Booklets that all Year 10 and Year 11 students will haveaccess to from SATAC(South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) Booklets or their website www.satac.edu.au. However, allstudents are encouraged to check this information with the institution concerned, or through the School Counsellors or Year LevelCoordinators. Interstate information should be obtained directly from the institution.- 17 -

Post School PathwaysDirect University Entrance Requirements (for students who wish to apply for university in 2013)Students studying for the SACE and applying for entry into university in 2013 and beyond must:• complete the SACE• complete at least 80 credits at Stage 2, including 60 credits of Stage 2 approved university entry subjects• complete prerequisite requirements for some university courses• obtain an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). This previously was a TER. (Tertiary Entrance Rank).The ATAR will be calculated based on their results in three full-year Stage 2 approved university entry subjectsplus one of the following:• a fourth Stage 2 approved full-year university entry subject or a “flexible option”.Flexible optionsSouth Australia’s universities will recognise one alternative to a full-year Stage 2 approved university entry subject as part of thecalculation of the ATAR. The flexible option can comprise either option A or B below (whichever gives the highest ATAR).Option AStudies recognised as equivalent to a full-year university entry subject by the SACE Board of South Australia and universitieseg. full VET Certificate III qualificationorOption BTwo of the following:• half the score from a fourth Stage 2 approved full-year university entry subject or other recognised studies• a half-year Stage 2 approved university entry subject or other recognised studies• another half-year Stage 2 approved university entry subject or other recognised studies• the half-year Stage 2 Research Project. (certain conditions applies)The new rules for university entry for students, as well as additional detail about subject options, are published in the SATACTertiary Entrance 2011, 2012, 2013 booklet.Examples for University Entry in 2013.University Entry - EngineeringYear 10CreditsStage 1 Personal Learning Plan 10Year 11CreditsStage 1 English A and English Pre Studies 20Stage 1 Mathematics A 10Stage 1 Mathematics B and Mathematics C 20Stage 1 Chemistry A and Chemistry B 20Stage 1 Physics A and Physics B 20Stage 1 Food and Hospitality A 10Stage 1 Biology 10Stage 2 Research Project B 1010120- 18 -

Post School Pathways HeadingYear 12CreditsStage 2 English Communications 20Stage 2 Physics 20Stage 2 Mathmatical Studies 20Stage 2 Chemistry 2080TOTAL 210University Entry – ArtsYear 10CreditsStage 1 Personal Learning Plan 10Year 11CreditsStage 1 English A and English Pre Studies 20Stage 1 Mathematical Applications A 10Stage 1 Mathematical Applications B 10Stage 1 History A and History B 20Stage 1 Art A and Art B 20Stage 1 Tourism 10Stage 1 Japanese 20Stage 2 Research Project A 10Year 12CreditsStage 2 Modern History 20Stage 2 Psychology 20Stage 2 English Studies 20Stage 2 Japanese 201012080TOTAL 210Compulsory Stage 1 subjects and courses. Compulsory Stage 2 subjects and coursesOther subjects and courses (Stage 1 or 2)- 19 -

Stage 1 subjectsSTAGE 1SubjectPageSTAGE 1SubjectPageAccounting 72 Journalism 74Ancient Studies 70 Legal Studies A 73Art A 23 Legal Studies B 73Art B 24 Mathematical Applications A 62Biology A 65 Mathematical Applications B 62Biology B 65 Mathematics A 62Chemistry 65 Mathematics B 62Child Studies 49 Mathematics C 62Chinese - (Background Speakers) 57 Mathematics D 62Chinese - (Continuers) 57 Mathematics Pathways 62Design A 24 Modern History A 70Design B 24 Modern History B 70Design Technology Studies (CISCO) 34 Music Appreciation 30Drama A 27 Music Studies 30Drama B 27 Musicianship 30Economics 72 Peer Support 74English as a Second Language 44 Physical Education A 52English A 40 Physical Education B 52English C - Pre English Studies 40 Physics 66English D - Pre English Communications 41 Psychology 66English Pathways Semester 1 40 Studio Recording 30English Pathways Semester 2 41 Tennis 55French - (Continuers) 59 Technology Studies - Computer Aided Design 38Geography 70 Technology Studies - Electronics 38Home Economics - Food and Hospitality 48 Technology Studies - Furniture 37Home Economics - Food and Nutrition 48 Technology Studies - Metal 38Information - Processing and Publishing 34 Theatre Technology 26Japanese - (Continuers) 60 Tourism 70- 20 -

Stage 2 subjectsStage 2SubjectPageStage 2SubjectPageAccounting Studies 73 Mathematical Studies 63Biology 66 Modern History 71Chemistry 66 Music in Context 31Child Studies 49 Music Individual Study 32Chinese - (Background Speakers) 58 Music Technology 32Chinese - (Continuers) 57 Musicianship 31Composing and Arranging 32 Nutrition 67Design and Technology Studies (CISCO) 35 Performance Special Study 31Desktop and Electronic Publishing 35 Physical Education 53Drama 27 Physics 67Economics 73 Psychology 67English as a Second Language 44 Research Project A 75English as a Second Language Studies 44 Reserach Project B 75English Communications 42 Specialist Mathematics 63English Studies 42 Society and Culture 71Ensemble Performance 32 Solo Performance 31Food and Hospitality 49 Material Products - Furniture 38French – (Continuers) 59 Tourism 71Japanese – (Continuers) 60 Visual Arts - Art 24Legal Studies 73 Visual Arts - Design 24Mathematical Applications 63 Workplace Practices 75Mathematical Methods 63- 21 -

Art and DesignArt and DesignThe study of visual arts encourages participation,creativity, expression, and awareness of multi culturalismthrough making and analysing artworks. Students havethe opportunity to undertake study in the following visualarts areas; drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics,sculpture and graphic, product, and environmentaldesign. Gifted and talented students are extended throughour artist mentoring program.Art and Design Contact Person:Ms Glenys HaenselYear 8 Year 9 Year 10 Stage 1 Stage 2ArtArt AArt 2DArt AArt BVisual Arts - ArtArt 3DArt BDesign ADesign ADesign BDesign BVisual Arts - DesignThis arrowmeans that the lower-level subject is a recommended background for the higher-level subject.If no study at a prior level has occured, an interview with the Visual Coordinator is required.ART YEAR 8Subject Code8ARTLength of course:SemesterCourse DescriptionPractical: Areas covered are drawing, painting, printmaking,clay and design. Developing skills in drawing will be integralto all aspects of the course. In addition, a range of media/techniques will be explored with an emphasis on ideageneration and the development of problem-solving skills.Theory: Students will cover the following topics “UnderstandingArt”. “What is Art?” and “Art and Primitive Cultures”Assessment:Practical tasks 70%Theory tasks 30%ART A YEAR 9Subject Code9ARTALength of course:SemesterCourse DescriptionPractical: Areas covered are drawing, painting, printmaking -lino printing, clay and environmental design. Developing skillsin drawing will be integral to all aspects of the course. Inaddition a range of media/techniques will be explored withan emphasis on idea generation and the development ofproblem-solving skills.Theory: Students will cover the following topics “UnderstandingArt”. “An Artist and his/her work” and “An Art Movement”.Assessment:Practical tasks 70%Theory tasks 30%- 22 -

Art and Heading DesignART B YEAR 9Subject CodeLength of course:9ARTBSemesterCourse DescriptionPractical: Areas covered are drawing, painting, printmaking- stencilling, construction - papier mache and product design.Developing skills in drawing will be integral to all aspects ofthe course. In addition a range of media/techniques willbe explored with an emphasis on idea generation and thedevelopment of problem-solving skills.Theory: Students will cover the following topic “UnderstandingArt”.- “The Artists Role in Society”Assessment:Practical tasks 70%Theory tasks 30%ART 2D YEAR 10Subject Code0ARTALength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 9 Art.Course DescriptionPractical: Students work in the area of painting, drawing andprintmaking. This is supported by skills and media experimentsas well as idea generation, to enable students to process,document and realise final works.Theory: Students examine the contemporary and historicalapplications in art and how they relate to the practical workthey are undertaking.Assessment:Practical tasks 70%Theory tasks 30%ART 3D YEAR 10Subject Code0ARTBLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 9 Art.Course DescriptionPractical: Students work in the areas of sculpture, ceramics,soft fabrications and mixed media. This is supported by skillsand media experiments as well as idea generation, to enablestudents to process, document and realise final works.Theory: Students examine the contemporary and historicalapplications in art and how they relate to the practical workthey are undertaking.Assessment:Practical tasks 70%Theory tasks 30%DESIGN A YEAR 10Subject Code0DESALength of Course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 9 Art.Course DescriptionPractical: Students undertake projects in graphic(communication) design and product (industrial) design.Theory: Students examine the contemporary and historicalapplications of graphic, product and environmental designresponding to how they relate to the practical work they areundertaking.Assessment:Practical tasks 70%Theory tasks 30%DESIGN B YEAR 10Subject Code0DESBLength of Course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 9 Art.Course DescriptionPractical: Students undertake projects in product (industrial)design and environmental (architectural) design.Theory: Students examine the contemporary and historicalapplications of graphic, product and environmental designresponding to how they relate to the practical work they areundertaking.Assessment:Practical tasks 70%Theory tasks 30%ART A SACE Stage 1Subject Code1ARTALength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 10 Art.Course DescriptionPractical and Folio (Practical Resolution and Visual Thinking):Students produce a 2D Practical Piece or suite of Pieces, asresult of research, experimentation and idea generation in theFolio. The Practical can be drawing, painting or photography.The Folio documents the student’s visual learning and supportstheir final resolved visual artwork.Visual Study (Visual Arts in Context): Students research andanalyse an area of Visual Art using appropriate sources, usingterminologies and language to respond to Artists and Artworks.Students will complete a small piece related to the research,which reflects student learning.Assessment:Practical 30%Folio 30%Visual Study 40%- 23 -

DramaDRAMA A YEAR 10Subject Code0DRAALength of course:SemesterRecommended Background:Satisfactory completion of Year 9 Drama.Course DescriptionActing styles and theory will be studied in conjunction withrelevant texts. This will lead to a series of short performances thatwill be shown to chosen audiences in the school’s theatre.Students will be expected to gain more control over theatricalpresentation through developing a more formal understandingof the connections between actor, audience, writer andstagecraft. The emphasis is on students moving from selfdevelopedplays to scripted plays. The development of scriptsthrough workshops, script writing and using existing scripts willbe a major topic. An individual project will be undertakenwhere students may further develop a personal interest in anarea of theatre. Students will view live theatre and write theatrereviews.AssessmentTheory - Student folio that contains reviews of live theatre orfilm, theory notes, individual project, research report and scriptwork.Practical - “in class” workshops. Major performance in theForge Theatre - either as an actor or crew member.DRAMA B YEAR 10Subject Code0DRABLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 10 Drama A.Course DescriptionA theoretical and practical study of Drama, leading to a publictheatre performance in the school’s theatre. This performancemay be for primary students, peers and/or parents. Anindividual project will be undertaken where students mayfurther develop a personal interest or aptitude.Students will study various texts leading to the group production.At least one theatre visit will be compulsory. Using scripts anddeveloping a wide range of production styles, leading to themajor performance, will be a feature of this course. Students willdevelop skills in acting, offstage roles, such as lighting, sound,design, scriptwriting, directing and performance leading to themajor production.AssessmentTheory - Student folio that contains reviews of live theatre orfilm, theory notes, individual project, research report and scriptwork.Practical - Individual study presentation. Major performance inthe Forge Theatre - either as an actor or crew member.THEATRE TECHNOLOGY YEAR 10Subject CodeLength of course:Recommended BackgroundSuccessful completion of year 9 Drama0DRTSemesterCourse DescriptionStudents will study sound, media and lighting technologydesign and application, costume, prop, set, make-up designand construction/application, promotions and front of housedesign. Students will be introduced to theatre technologyapplications in The Forge Theatre. Design and constructionprojects will be undertaken in workshop format. Research andtechnology applications will be presented in various formats(e.g. design folio, power point, construction of set/prop,make-up application).Students will undertake an individual/team project in theirpreferred area of technology. Where possible the technologywill be applied during the year 10, 11 or year 12 theatreproduction season.AssessmentTheory - Folio of research and lecture notes on varioustechnology applications and research for an individual of teamproject. Reviews of live theatrePractical - Various design and technology applications resultingfrom workshops. All students will complete an individual orteam project during the year 11 or 12 production.THEATRE TECHNOLOGY SACE Stage 1Subject Code1DRTLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSuccessful completion of Year 10 Theatre Technology.Course DescriptionThis course involves students in developing the skills andmaterials required to support one of the senior DramaProductions at The Forge Theatre. Students choose from threeareas of interest:-• Communication Products - promotions, programmes,front of house, tickets, budgets. This will incorporatethe use of computer aided technology to promote andsupport a theatre production.• Material Products - designing and making sets andproperties. This will include the use of power tools formaking sets and props.• Systems and Controls - sound, lighting or vision - thiswill include the use of the sound, lighting and visiontechnology available at the Forge Theatre.The course is divided into three stages:-• Skills Application - Students develop a small project thatdemonstrates their expertise in their chosen area.• Product - Students develop a product in the chosen areafor the year 11 or 12 production e.g. lighting designand production, make up design and application,sound design and production, sets and properties, frontof house.• Folio - Students produce a folio of work which willinclude a report and designs.AssessmentSkills Application 20%Product 50%Folio 30%- 26 -

Heading DramaDRAMA A SACE Stage 1Subject Code1DRAALength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSuccessful completion of Year 10 Drama.Course DescriptionStudents will study 20th Century theatre styles, which willform the basis for their group performance and investigation.Students will be expected to view live theatre.Students will:-• Undertake a major group production at The ForgeTheatre either as an actor or as an off stage practitioner(stage manager, lighting, sound, front of house, media,costumes or make-up).• As an individual or group complete an investigationand presentation based on the study of 20th CenturyTheatre.• Present a folio of theory tasks which includes theatrereviews and a report of the production and project.AssessmentPerformance – The major group production 50%Investigation and Presentation 25%Folio 25%DRAMA B SACE Stage 1Subject Code1DRABLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSuccessful completion of Year 11 Drama A or successfulcompletion of Year 10 Drama.Course DescriptionAlthough the content is the same as Drama A, different textsand topics are used in Drama B. Students should view DramaA and Drama B as separate courses. Students will study 20thCentury theatre styles, which will form the basis for their groupperformance and investigation. Students will be expected toview live theatre.Students will:-• Undertake a major group production at The ForgeTheatre either as an actor or as an off stage practitioner(stage manager, lighting, sound, front of house, media,costumes or make-up).• As an individual or group complete an investigationand presentation based on the study of 20th CenturyTheatre.• Present a folio of theory tasks which includes theatrereviews and a report of the production and project.AssessmentPerformance – The major group production 50%Investigation and Presentation 25%Folio 25%DRAMA SACE Stage 2Status:TASSubject Code2DRA1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSuccessful completion of Stage 1 Drama.Course DescriptionThe emphasis is on dramatic theory and practice Students havethe opportunity to work collaboratively and/or independently.Students will:-• Work in groups to analyse a play-script or the work ofa dramatic innovator, and devise creative interpretationsof these works in practical and collaborative ways.• Write a report on their Performance or Individual Project.• Write reviews of live theatre and/or film.• Have the opportunity to explore in depth a specific playscriptor the work of a dramatic innovator.• Students who investigate and respond to a playscriptadopt the role of a director, actor, or designer.• Students who investigate and respond to a dramaticinnovator create a question that they answer throughtheir study.As part of the External Assessment students will:-• Be involved in a major group production at The Forgeeither as an actor or as an off stage practitioner (stagemanager, lighting, sound, front of house, media,costumes or make-up.)OR• Produce an Individual Performance or Presentation ofan area of specialization. Students can choose fromacting, design (set, costume, make-up, lighting, soundpublicity and promotions), dramaturgy, front-of-house,multimedia/film and video, stage management.Scriptwriting or directing.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Group Analysis and Creative Interpretation 20%Review and Reflection 30%Interpretative Study 20%External Assessment 30%Group Performance or Individual Investigation and Presentation- 27 -

MusicMusicStudents’ intellectual, emotional, physical, social andcreative potential and skills are enhanced by the study ofmusic. Music education enables students to engage in alife long learning process of involvement within a local orglobal environment.MUSIC CONTACT PERSON:Mr Aldis SilsYear 8 Year 9 Year 10 Stage 1 Stage 2MusicianshipMusicianshipMusic 2 Music 2Music 2Composing andArrangingPerformanceSpecial StudyMusic 1 Music 1 Music 1 AMusic StudiesSolo PerformanceMusic 1 BMusic AppreciationEnsemblePerformanceMusic in ContextStudio RecordingMusic TechnologyIndividual StudyMUSIC 1 YEAR 8Subject Code8MU11Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSome musical/instrumental knowledge is an advantage, butnot mandated.Course DescriptionStudents develop an awareness of the significant part musicplays in their lives as individuals and in the wider community.Students gain an appreciation and understanding of howcomposers and improvisers of western and other cultures haveworked with sound. Units of study include Integrated Study,Musicianship, Creative Skills, Score Reading, ClassroomEnsemble, Concert Practice and Choir.It is a requirement that the students undertake instrumentaltuition, with either an IMS or private teacher. Studentsare encouraged to participate in the extra-curricular musicensembles offered at Marryatville High School.AssessmentWritten assignments, tests, research projects, oral presentations,practical work - solo and ensemble performance (instrumentaland choral). Students are involved in peer assessment andparticipation in group activities.Students enrolling in Music 1 commit to two years of musicstudy (Music 1 in Year 8 and Year 9)MUSIC 2 YEAR 8Subject Code8MU21Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSelection through audition process in year 7Course DescriptionMusic 2 is an intensive course designed to meet the specialneeds of students with identified musical gifts and a passionand commitment to the study of music. This subject aims todevelop awareness of the significant part music plays in ourlives as individuals and in the wider community, as well asan appreciation and understanding of how composers andimprovisers of western and other cultures have worked withsound. Units of study include Theory/Aural, Composition,Score Reading, Concert Practice, Classroom Ensembles,- 28 -

Heading MusicChoir and Music Experience/Early Music. Students undertakeinstrumental tuition on at least one instrument. Participationin Junior Choir and one other extra-curricular ensemble ismandatory, and students are encouraged to make the most ofthe opportunities provided by the music faculty.AssessmentWritten assignments, tests, research projects, oral presentations,practical work - solo and ensemble performance (instrumentaland choral). Students are involved in peer assessment andparticipation in group activities.MUSIC 1 YEAR 9Subject Code9MU11Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of year 8 Music, including at least 1year of instrumental tuition.Length of course:Full yearCourse DescriptionStudents develop an awareness of the significant part musicplays in our lives as individuals and in the wider community, aswell as an appreciation and understanding of how composersand improvisers of western and other cultures have worked withsound. Units of study include Integrated Study, Musicianship,Creative Skills, Score Reading, Classroom Ensemble, ConcertPractice and Choir.It is a requirement that the students undertake instrumentaltuition, with either an IMS or private teacher. Studentsare encouraged to participate in the extra-curricular musicensembles offered at Marryatville High School.AssessmentWritten assignments, tests, research projects, oral presentations,practical work - solo and ensemble performance (instrumentaland choral). Students are involved in peer assessment andparticipation in group activities.MUSIC 2 YEAR 9Subject Code9MU21Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of year 8 Music 2 or selection throughaudition process in the previous year.Course DescriptionMusic 2 is an intensive course designed to meet the specialneeds of students with identified musical gifts and a passionand commitment to the study of music. This subject aims todevelop awareness of the significant part music plays in ourlives as individuals and in the wider community, as well asan appreciation and understanding of how composers andimprovisers of western and other cultures have worked withsound. Units of study include Theory/Aural, Composition,Score Reading, Concert Practice, Classroom Ensembles, Choirand Music Experience. Students undertake instrumental tuitionon at least one instrument. Participation in Junior Choir and oneother extra-curricular ensemble is mandatory, and students areencouraged to make the most of the opportunities provided bythe music faculty.AssessmentWritten assignments, tests, research projects, oral presentations,practical work - solo and ensemble performance (instrumentaland choral). Students are involved in peer assessment andparticipation in group activities.MUSIC 1 YEAR 10Subject Code0MU11Length of course:Full yearA single semester is possible (Semester 1 only) with a restrictionto Year 11 Musicianship and Music StudiesRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 9 Music 1 and at least 2 fullyears of tuition on their chosen instrument.Course DescriptionStudents further develop an understanding and enjoyment ofmusic, through practical, creative and analytical activities. Unitsof study include Performance in Instrumental Ensemble, Choir,Concert Practice, Musicianship, Theory, Aural, Creative Skills,Arranging and Composition, History of Music, Score Readingand Analysis, Music Technology and Careers in MusicIt is a requirement that the students undertake instrumentaltuition, with either an IMS or private teacher. Studentsare encouraged to participate in the extra-curricular musicensembles offered at Marryatville High School.AssessmentWritten assignments, tests, research projects, oral presentations,practical work - solo and ensemble performance (instrumentaland choral). Students are involved in peer assessment andparticipation in group activities.MUSIC 2 YEAR 10Subject Code0MU21Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 9 Music 2 or selection throughaudition process in the previous year.Course DescriptionThis subject aims to provide a balance between musiceducation in its broadest sense and music performance throughspecifically designed intensive courses, which assist specialinterest music students in developing their talents and capacitiesto their full. Units of study include Classroom Ensemble, Year10 Choir, Concert Practice, Senior Choir, Musicianship,Theory, Aural, and Arranging, Composition, History of Music,Score Reading and Analysis, Music Experience and Careersin Music. Students undertake instrumental tuition on at least oneinstrument. Participation in choir and one other extra-curricularensemble is mandatory, and students are encouraged to makethe most of the opportunities provided by the music faculty.AssessmentWritten assignments, tests, research projects, oral presentations,practical work - solo and ensemble performance (instrumentaland choral). Students are involved in peer assessment andparticipation in group activities.- 29 -

MusicMUSICIANSHIP SACE Stage 1Subject Code1MUP1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundA full year of Music 1 at Year 10 and at least 3 full years oftuition on their chosen instrument.Course DescriptionStudents extend their performing, theoretical and creative skillswithin a course that focuses on studies relating to WesternMusic including the Jazz Idiom. The choice of Jazz theory and/or Composition in Semester Two will be determined by studentsuccess in Semester One and the discretion of their teachers.AssessmentSkills presentation 40%Skills Development 30%Folio 30%MUSIC STUDIES SACE Stage 1Subject Code1MUH1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundA full year of Music 1 at Year 10 and at least 3 full years oftuition on their chosen instrument.Course DescriptionStudents extend their musical skills while at the same timegaining a deeper appreciation and understanding of theirmusical heritage through an in-depth study of selected musicalworks from the 19th and 20th centuries. Music experienceincludes topics in Music Technology, Multimedia and ConcertManagement.AssessmentSkills presentation 35%Skills Development 30%Folio 35%MUSIC APPRECIATION SACE Stage 1Subject Code1MUA1Length of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundFor students with a varied musical background e.g. instrumentalexpertise, but limited Music Theory and writing, or an interestin composition / songwriting, but no interest in pursuing MusicTheory and Practical to a high level or a specific interestin Music Technology and computer generated music andcomposition.Course DescriptionStudents will learn about a variety of musical styles and willgain skills in musical analysis and literature. Students will havea choice on focusing their study in one area of performance,composition, technology or a specific area of interest.AssessmentSkills presentation 35%Skills Development 30%Folio 35%STUDIO RECORDING SACE Stage 1Subject Code1MSRLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundStudents must have a good working knowledge of ICT, feelcomfortable with technology, be interested in the arts ingeneral, and have an open attitude to most kinds of music.Course DescriptionStudents gain a theoretical background and practicalexperience in the recording and reinforcement of sound.Students achieve a basic preparation for involvement in avariety of media and music industry positions. Learning willtake place in a classroom situation, with access to existingfacilities, appropriate equipment and materials. Visits toworkplace locations are recommended.AssessmentSkills presentation 40%Skills Development 30%Folio 30%- 30 -

Heading MusicSTAGE 2 MUSIC COURSESThe SACE Board offers 8 units in Stage 2 Music. These canbe paired to create music subjects. Students can count 2 musicsubjects (4 units) as part of their ATAR. Students are able tostudy more than 4 units with the approval of the Head of Music.Stage 2 Music will be timetabled on 2 lines: MUSIC CRAFTand MUSIC STUDIES.Musicianship is offered as part of MUSIC CRAFT only.Music in Context is offered as part of MUSIC STUDIES only.All other units can be offered on both lines, but timetablerestrictions may Impact these choices.Other units are: Music Individual Study, Performance SpecialStudy, Solo Performance, Music Technology, EnsemblePerformance or Composing and Arranging.MUSIC IN CONTEXT SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASLength of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundStage 1 Music StudiesCourse DescriptionSection 1:Part A: Core topicsStudents will study two topics from the curriculum.Part B: School-developed topicStudents will study one topic concentrating on the analysis andaural recognition of the chosen music.Section 2:InvestigationStudents undertake research on a question or an area of theirchoice.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Skills Development 30%InvestigationWritten research project or an oral presentation. 40%External Assessment 30%ExaminationSOLO PERFORMANCE SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASLength of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundStage 1 MusicianshipCourse DescriptionSolo Performance gives students the opportunity to extend theirtechnical and performance skills on their chosen instrument ortheir voice, and to use this expertise as a means of developingmusical expression.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%First Performance 30%Second Performance 40%External Assessment 30%Final PerformancePERFORMANCESPECIAL STUDY SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASLength of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundStage 1 MusicianshipCourse DescriptionPerformance Special Study gives instrumentalists and vocaliststhe opportunity to address the technical and musical demandsof performing an approved work in public.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%First Performance 20%Second Performance 30%Commentary 20%External Assessment 30%Final PerformanceMUSICIANSHIP SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASLength of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundStage 1 MusicianshipCourse DescriptionStudents develop their aural acuity and ability to acquirefundamental functional musical knowledge, and associatedaural, theoretical, and notational skills. These skills are assessedthrough school based and external assessment.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Skills Development 30%Arrangement 40%External Assessment 30%Examination- 31 -

MusicMUSIC TECHNOLOGY SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASLength of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundStudents need to have a working knowledge of ITC, soundreinforcement equipment and sound recording software.Course DescriptionStudents study a selection of topics. Students demonstrate theapplication of the skills and knowledge they gain by completinga series of projects and commentaries on the projects.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Folio of Minor ProjectsExternal Assessment 30%Major ProjectENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASLength of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundStage 1 Music Studies or Stage 1 Musicianship.Course DescriptionStudents develop skills on a chosen instrument or their voiceand the application of these skills and other musical knowledgein an ensemble.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%First Performance 30%Second Performance 40%External Assessment 30%Final PerformanceCOMPOSING ANDARRANGING SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASLength of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundA working knowledge of ITS, sound reinforcement equipmentand sound recording software.Course DescriptionStudents’ musical imagination and creativity are developed bycomposing and/or arranging musical works.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Folio of Minor WorksExternal Assessment 30%Major WorkMUSIC INDIVIDUAL STUDY SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASLength of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundStage 1 Music Studies or Stage 1 Musicianship.Course DescriptionStudents study an individually negotiated topic in an areaof interest that is not covered in any other Stage 2 Musicunit. Students develop skills in documenting the processes ofnegotiating, planning, structuring, developing, and evaluatingtheir learning.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Folio 30%Product 40%External Assessment 30%Report- 32 -

Design and TechnologyDesign and TechnologyIt’s an Information Technology world and students useInformation Technology as tools in their leaning as wellas take specific Information Technology courses to learnspecific content. Marryatville High School offers students’access to the World Wide International Curriculumoffered by the Cisco Academy program as well asoffering courses where students learn to think with anduse technology.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYCONTACT PERSON: Mr John SchuhYear 8 Year 9 Year 10 Stage 1 Stage 2Information Processingand PublishingInformation Processingand PublishingDesk Top andElectronic PublishingInformationTechnology EssentialsDesign andTechnology StudiesProgrammingDesign andTechnology StudiesINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY-PROGRAMMING YEAR 10Subject Code0ITPLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundNilCourse DescriptionThis course deals with a range of computing languages andhow instructions are given to a computer to make it completea set of tasks. The languages will be Visual Basic and HTMLnative coding and will illustrate the concepts of sequenceof actions, selection, iteration and modularity as appliedto solving a problem. Students will create small Windowsprograms including games.AssessmentPractical and Theoretical tasksINFORMATION PROCESSINGAND PUBLISHING YEAR 10Subject Code0ITWLength of course:SemesterRecommended backgroundNilCourse DescriptionThis course provides students with skills in Flash Animation, WebPage Design, Word Processing, PowerPoint Presentations,Internet Use and Touch-typing. Students will use “MicrosoftOffice”, “PhotoStory”, Adobe “Dreamweaver” and Adobe“Flash”.AssessmentPractical and Theoretical tasks- 33 -

Design and TechnologyINFORMATION TECHNOLOGYESSENTIALS YEAR 10Subject Code0ITECisco Curriculum allowing students to meet the requirements ofthe Comptia A+ certification.An IT Industry course for Computer TechniciansLength of Course:SemesterRecommended backgroundNilCourse DescriptionThe IT Essentials course covers the requirements of theComptia A+ Industry Certification and the first three modulesof the European Certification of Informatics Professional(EUCIP) IT Administrator. These qualifications are world widequalifications for a computer technician. The Curriculum coversthe requirements of building, troubleshooting, repairing andmaintaining the hardware and software components of thepersonal computer and creating simple networks.AssessmentOnline Cisco assessment of module exams, labs andworksheets, Unit final exams and a Skills Task.SACE requirements are a Folio, Skills & Application Task anda Product.INFORMATION PROCESSINGAND PUBLISHING SACE Stage 1Subject Code1IPPLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of year 10 Information TechnologyCourse DescriptionTwo units of study are chosen from either: Business Publishing,Digital Presentations, Digital Publishing or Personal Publishing.AssessmentPractical Skills 50%Issues Study 20%Product and Documentation 30%DESIGN TECHNOLOGYSTUDIES (CISCO) SACE Stage 1Length of Course:Full YearRecommended backgroundNilCourse DescriptionTaught in conjunction with East Adelaide School’s ClusterCISCO Program.The course is based on the Cisco Curriculum from either CiscoExploration Curriculum 1 and 2 or Cisco Discovery Curriculum1and 2. The course allows students to take industry certificationby completing the CCENT certification exam for entrynetwork technicians.The CCNA Discovery courses are:• Networking for Home and Small Businesses• Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISPThe CCNA Exploration courses are:• Network Fundamentals• Routing Protocols and ConceptsCCNA Discovery is primarily designed for Cisco® NetworkingAcademy® students who are looking for career-oriented,information and communication technology (ICT) skillsinstruction or a quick path to job entry and career exploration.The CCNA Exploration curriculum prepares students for theCisco CCNA® network associate certification exam. CCNA isthe industry standard, foundational certification for networkingcareers.This same Cisco Curriculum is taught at TAFE as part ofCertificate IV and at UNISA as part of Degree Course inNetwork Engineering.AssessmentSkills and Applications Tasks 20%Folio 30%Product 50%(as well as Cisco assessment of online exams)- 34 -

Design and Technology HeadingDESKTOP AND ELECTRONICPUBLISHING SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2DPU1 and 2EPU1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundYear 10 Information Processing and Publishing.Course DescriptionStudents use a range of computer technologies to developand apply practical skills in providing creative solutionsto communication tasks. The knowledge and skills that aregained can be applied to all learning. Students will also gainan appreciation of the social and ethical issues in informationprocessing and publishing through an investigation of issues.The course will consist of two units of study - Desktop Publishingand Electronic Publishing.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Practical Skills 40%Issue Analysis 30%External Assessment 30%Product and Documentation Task.DESIGN TECHNOLOGYSTUDIES (CISCO) SACE Stage 2The course is based on the Cisco Curriculum from either CiscoExploration 1, 2,3,4 or Cisco Discovery 1,2,3,4 . Studentswho have completed the Cisco 1 and 2 units in Stage 1undertake units 3 and 4.STATUS:TASSubject Code2DGP2Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundTaught in conjunction with East Adelaide School’s ClusterCISCO Program.This course is for students who have studied the CiscoCurriculum in Stage 1.The Stage 2 course covers the final 2 courses of the DiscoveryProgram or the Exploration Program.The Discovery courses are:• Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise• Designing and Supporting Computer NetworksThe Exploration Courses are• LAN Switching and Wireless• Accessing the WAN:Course DescriptionStudents will use the online Cisco Curriculum to do an Industrystudy and complete a project that meets the requirements ofDesign Technology at Stage 2 level.The Cisco Assessment is covered by Module Tests, practicaltests and labs and final exams in each of the 2 units.SACE Assessment is covered bySchool Based Assessment 70%Skills and Application Tasks 20%Product 50%External Assessment 30%Folio- 35 -

Technology StudiesTechnology StudiesStudies in Technology provide students with the opportunityto explore and apply their practical capabilities usinga variety of materials, machinery and tools in a safeworking environment. Technology Studies enablestudents to expand their knowledge and understandingof Technological concepts, develop new skills and designideas, experience new techniques then critique the finaloutcome.TECHNOLOGY STUDIESCONTACT PERSON: Mr Andrew HannafordYear 8 Year 9 Year 10 Stage 1 Stage 2TechnologyStudiesTechnologyStudies ATechnology Studies- WoodTechnology Studies- MetalTechnology Studies- FurnitureTechnology Studies- MetalDesign andTechnology- Material ProductsFurnitureConstructionTechnologyStudies BTechnology Studies- CADTechnology Studies- CADTechnology Studies- ElectronicsTechnology Studies- ElectronicsTechnology Studies YEAR 8Subject CodeLength of course:8TSTSemesterCourse DescriptionStudents will undertake studies in Woodwork, Metalwork,Plastics and Electronics. Students will undertake design tasksand utilise CAD/CAM technologies throughout their study.AssessmentPractical work 70%Design briefs 10%Homework 20%TECHNOLOGY STUDIES A YEAR 9Subject Code9TSTALength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundNilCourse DescriptionStudents will undertake studies in Woodwork Metalwork,Plastics and Electronics. Students produce a variety of projectsand cover topics relating to materials, processes and productiontechniques. CAD (Computer Aided Design) graphics will beused as a component in the unit.- 36 -AssessmentPractical work 70%Design briefs 10%Homework 20%TECHNOLOGY STUDIES B YEAR 9Subject Code9TSTBLength of course:SemesterRecommended Background:NilCourse DescriptionStudents will develop skills in Woodturning, Welding,construction of jigs, machine and power tools and CAD(Computer Aided Design). Projects will be based aroundindividual designs and develop skills students have gainedin previous Technology units. Students will design projectsusing a CAD package and utilise CAM (Computer AidedMachining) and cutting technologies in their studies to producetheir product.AssessmentDesign tasks, briefs 30%Construction/practical tasks 50%Homework 20%

Technology Heading StudiesTECHNOLOGY STUDIES-WOOD Year 10Subject Code0TSWLength of course:SemesterRecommended Background:NilCourse DescriptionFabrication and research associated with timber and timberproducts in various forms. Learning will follow the design, makeand appraise model. Students will develop technical drawingskills and project costing. Studies related to material processesused and the technology of the associated equipment will beundertaken. Use of appropriate Information Technology andCAD packages will be encouraged and in some tasks will beessential.AssessmentDesign, make and appraise assignment 70%Research and skill development tasks 20%Attitude to safety and behaviour 10%TECHNOLOGY STUDIES-METAL YEAR 10Subject Code0TSMLength of course:SemesterRecommended Background:NilCourse DescriptionFabrication and research associated with ferrous metals.Learning will follow the design, make and appraise model.Technical drawing skills and project costing. Studies relatedto the material processes used and the technology of theassociated equipment will be undertaken. This course coversthe metal lathe, plasma cutting, gas, and MIG welding. Use ofappropriate Information Technology will be encouraged and insome tasks will be essential.AssessmentDesign, Make, Appraise assignments. 70%Research and skill development tasks. 20%Attitude to safety and general performance. 10%TECHNOLOGY STUDIES-ELECTRONICS YEAR 10Subject Code0TSELength of course:SemesterRecommended Background: NilCourse DescriptionStudents will be introduced to the basics of electronics andelectronic theory through Ohm’s Law, component recognition,circuit analysis, diagrams, symbols and layout. The practicalelement of the course enables students to apply this knowledgeby designing, building and faultfinding circuits of increasingcomplexity. It allows them to develop skills in circuit boardconstruction, component identification, and soldering andtest instrument procedures. Students will use computer basedprograms to design and test circuits for a variety of projects.AssessmentSet practical tasks 70%Written assignments 20%Tests. 10%TECHNOLOGY STUDIES-CAD YEAR 10Subject Code0TSCLength of course:SemesterRecommended Background:NilCourse DescriptionThe course is designed to familiarize students with ComputerAided Design (CAD) processes, geometric principles and IndustryStandards in drawing. The course will extend students throughthe introduction of Computer Aided Machining principles andbroaden their perception of the role of the computer in industry.Students aiming for a career in Engineering, Architecture andthe trades would particularly benefit from this course.AssessmentSet practical tasks 70%Written assignments 20%Tests 10%TECHNOLOGY STUDIES-FURNITURE SACE Stage 1Subject Code1TSTWLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of a Year 8 - 10 Technology StudiessubjectCourse DescriptionThis course is designed to allow students the opportunity todevelop skills in the area of materials technology. Practicalproblem solving, safety awareness and industrial practicesare all important aspects of the course. They will be requiredto engage in a major design based on framing and carcaseconstruction, and the study of the relevant materials and systemsassociated with wood technology, with particular emphasis onnatural harvest timber products. This course covers machiningskills, hardware selection and fitting and the selection and useof a variety of timbers.AssessmentProduct 60%Folio 20%Skills and Application Tasks 20%- 37 -

Technology StudiesTECHNOLOGY STUDIES- METAL SACE Stage 1Subject Code1TSTMLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of a Year 8 -10 Technology StudiessubjectCourse DescriptionThis course is designed to allow students the opportunity touse and expand the skills they have already developed intechnology, particularly in the area of materials technology.Practical problem solving, safety awareness and industrialpractices are all important aspects of the course. Studentswill be required to engage in a major design, make appraiseexercise and in further study of the relevant materials andsystems associated with metal technologies with particularemphasis on machining and welding. Students will explorewelding techniques of non-ferrous materials such as StainlessSteel and Aluminium using Tungsten Inert Gas welder.AssessmentProduct 60%Folio 20%Skills and Application Tasks 20%TECHNOLOGY STUDIES-CAD SACE Stage 1Subject Code1TSTCLength of course -SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 10 CADCourse DescriptionThis course is designed to build on skills learnt in the previousunit. The emphasis will be on mechanical drawing andarchitecture. This course is aimed at students taking a career inArchitecture, Engineering or the trades and continuing studiesinto Year 12.AssessmentProduct 30%Folio 40%Skills and Application Tasks 30%TECHNOLOGY STUDIES-ELECTRONICS SACE Stage 1Subject Code1TSTELength of course -SemesterRecommended Background:Satisfactory completion of year 10 ElectronicsCourse DescriptionThis course is designed to allow students to gain theoreticalknowledge and develop practical skills in both analogue anddigital electronic circuit components and techniques.Students will learn component and electrical theory, developcircuit analysis and troubleshooting skills, while designing andconstructing circuits using bread boarding and printed circuitboard construction techniques. Students will learn to solveelectrical circuit equations and undertake circuit measurementand testing. Digital circuit principles including logic states andprogramming of ”picaxe” chips will also be covered in thecontext of security alarms and sensors.Assessment:Product 40%Folio 20%Skills and Application Tasks 40%MATERIALS PRODUCT-FURNITURE SACE STAGE 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2TST1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Stage 1 Technology Studies,preferably Wood.Course DescriptionStudents will further develop and extend their technologicalskills through the wood medium. Students will be involvedin the study of furniture technology. The course structure andassessment will explore the design and manufacture of furnitureand a study of associated theory and systems as well as theimpact of technological practices on the environment. Studentsuse the design process to create an individual folio of workthat documents their research and records their product ideasand development. The course is based on students individualinterests and it is expected all students design a comprehensiveproduct and apply their knowledge and skills in a practicalenvironment.AssessmentSkills and Application Task 20%Folio (external) 30%Product 50%- 38 -

EnglishEnglishFor an individual to be an effective and productivemember of any local or global community it is essentialthat they develop knowledge, skills and understandingsabout language and literacy.ENGLISH CONTACT PERSON:Ms Robyn PrestYear 8 Year 9 Year 10 Stage 1 Stage 2English English English EnglishEnglishA and CStudiesEnglishA and DEnglishCommunicationsEnglishPathways 1EnglishPathways 2ENGLISH YEAR 8Subject Code8ENG1Length of course:Full yearCourse DescriptionThis course introduces students to secondary English through:• study of shared print and media texts and independentreading, including analytical and creative responses• a range of oral language activities, including grouptasks• writing using a range of forms, for differnet audiencesand purposes.AssessmentWritten and multimedia text responses, writing not related totext, speaking and listening activities. Peer and self-assessmentstrategies are included.ENGLISH YEAR 9Subject Code9ENG1Length of course:Full yearCourse DescriptionThis course includes:• study of shared prose, poetry, film and media,everyday texts, and independent reading• creative and analytical responses to texts, includingintroduction to analytical essays• debating, interviews, presentation about independentreading and other speaking and listening activities• production of a range of written texts for differentpurposes and audiences.There is a focus on students being aware of and extending thestrategies they use for working with and producing texts.AssessmentWritten and multimedia responses, writing not related to text,speaking and listening activities. Peer and self-assessmentstrategies are included.- 39 -

EnglishENGLISH YEAR 10Subject Code0ENG1Length of courseFull yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 9 EnglishCourse DescriptionStudents will participate in a range of literature and languagebased experiences that aim to develop their understanding,appreciation and skills in these areas, and to prepare them forStage 1 English. Students will encounter a number of sharedtexts (including poetry, prose, film and a Shakespeareandrama text) and respond to them creatively and analytically,including literary essays. Students will also read and respond toindependently chosen texts, complete a media study, producea range of polished written pieces in a variety of styles, and beinvolved in a range of both individual and group oral languageexperiences. Some text responses will be completed orally.AssessmentAssessment is both summative and formative. Summative taskswill take the form of responses to texts, oral presentations andwritten pieces in a variety of styles.ENGLISH A SACE Stage 1Subject Code1ENGALength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 10 English.Course DescriptionEnglish A at Stage 1 is a course for most students. It will preparestudents for English at Stage 2 and will enable students to meetSACE requirements. Students will undertake a study of literatureand language including one play by Shakespeare. They willproduce texts in written, oral or multimodal form. In particularthey will:• read or view closely and respond to a range of texts• complete at least two responses to texts• complete at least two responses demonstrating a rangeof styles for different purposes• participate in a range of oral language activities withat least one being formally assessed• Complete the Extended Study: Language requirement.Students focus on an aspect of language in a contextbeyond the classroom, complete an investigation oflanguage use in that context, and present their findingsin written, oral, electronic or multimodal form.• Prepare for the examination at the end of the courseAssessmentText Analysis 40%Text Production 40%(including an oral presentation)Extended Study - Language 20%Examination - will contribute to school assessed markENGLISH PATHWAYSSEMESTER 1 SACE Stage 1Subject Code1ENGP1Length of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 10 English.Course DescriptionEnglish Pathways is designed for students who will struggleto attain a satisfactory achievement in Stage 1 English. Entryto this course is by English Faculty recommendation only.Students who undertake this course must also choose EnglishPathways in Semester 2, however by negotiation, studentswho achieve a high ‘B’ may alternatively choose English DIn Semester 2. While this course does not prepare studentsfor Stage 2 English, it will enable them to meet SACEliteracy requirements. The course has a workplace and skillsdevelopment focus, and includes opportunities to negotiateresponse types and forms. In particular students will:• read or view closely a variety of texts, with a focus oneveryday texts• complete at least two responses to texts• complete at least two responses demonstrating a rangeof styles for different purposes• participate in a range of oral language activities withat least one being formally assessed• produce responses in written, oral, and multimodalforms• use ICT for a range of purposesAssessmentText Analysis 50%Text Production 50%ENGLISH C PRE ENGLISHSTUDIES SACE Stage 1Subject Code1ENGCLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundB or better grade at Stage 1 English A.Course DescriptionEnglish C at Stage 1 will prepare students for English Studies atStage 2 and will enable students to meet SACE requirements.It also provides suitable background for Stage 2 EnglishCommunications. Students will undertake a study of literatureand language. They will produce texts in written, oral ormultimodal form. In particular they will:• read closely, view and respond to a variety of texts• complete at least two written responses to texts with anemphasis on the development of the student’s ability towrite critical essays in response to texts• complete at least two responses demonstrating a rangeof styles for different purposes• participate in a range of oral language activities withat least one being formally assessed• Complete the Extended Study: Connected Textsrequirement. Students will complete an investigationrevealing an understanding of the links between at- 40 -

Heading Englishleast two texts connected by similarity or difference,and present their findings in written, oral, electronic ormultimodal form.• Prepare for the examination at the end of the courseAssessmentText Analysis 40%Text Production(including oral presentation) 40%Extended Study - Connected Texts 20%Examination - will contribute to school assessment markENGLISH D PRE ENGLISHCOMMUNICATIONS SACE Stage 1Subject Code1ENGDLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of English ACourse DescriptionEnglish D at Stage 1 will prepare students for EnglishCommunications at Stage 2 and will enable students to meetSACE requirements. Emphasis will be placed on the developmentof students’ literacy, negotiation and organisational skills.They will produce texts in written, oral or multimodal form. Inparticular they will:• read closely, view and respond to a variety of texts• complete at least two responses to texts• complete at least two responses demonstrating a rangeof styles for different purposes, including one writtenresponse completed under supervision in lesson time• participate in a range of oral language activities withat least one being formally assessed• Complete the Extended Study :Connected Textsrequirement. Students will complete an investigationrevealing an understanding of the links between atleast two texts connected by similarity or difference,and present their findings in written, oral, electronic ormultimodal form.AssessmentText Analysis 40%Text Production 40%(including an oral presentation and a supervisedtimed written response)Extended Study - Connected Texts 20%ENGLISH PATHWAYSSEMESTER 2 SACE Stage 1Subject Code1ENGP2Length of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of English Pathways in Semester 1.Course DescriptionWhile this course does not prepare students for Stage 2 English,it is designed to further develop the literacy skills of studentswho have completed the first semester course. There will bea continuing focus on the workplace, but students will alsohave a cultural option, and opportunities to negotiate responsetypes and forms. Entry into this course is by English Facultyrecommendation only. By negotiation, students who have notbeen successful in Semester 1 English A may also be able toaccess this course in Semester 2. In particular students will:• read or view closely a variety of texts, with a focus oneveryday texts• complete at least two responses to texts• complete at least two responses demonstrating a rangeof styles for different purposes• participate in a range of oral language activities withat least one being formally assessed• produce responses in written, oral, and multimodalforms• use ICT for a range of purposesAssessmentText Analysis 50%Text Production 50%- 41 -

EnglishENGLISHCOMMUNICATIONS SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2ENG1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Stage 1 English A and Stage 1English C or English D.Course DescriptionEnglish Communications is concerned primarily with therelationship between audience, form and purpose in a rangeof communication modes and contexts. It includes some closereading of literature. To succeed at this course, students needstrong literacy skills and must be prepared to complete severaldrafts of written work.Students will:• complete a comparison of two examples ofcommunication, produce one application of the formfrom a list of options, and reflect on their productionprocess• read or view then respond in written and oral form,to texts which may include a selection of poetry, filmor TV, drama or drama performance, and extendedprose, verse or multimedia• produce written texts for various purposes, with onetask being written under supervision• complete a folio of up to 2,000 words containinga commentary in response to an example ofcommunication ( eg short story, film, speech transcript),a written text production piece ( creative or functional),and a writer’s statement explaining intent and reflectingon the production process.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Text Analysis -three tasks 20%Text Production - three tasks 20%Communication Study - two tasks 30%External Assessment 30%Folio - two partsENGLISH STUDIES SACE Stage 2STATUSTASSubject Code2EGS1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Stage 1 English A and CCourse DescriptionEnglish Studies involves the study of literature and language.To succeed in this course, students need to be keen readerswith strong literacy skills. In general students will read, discussand write about a range of novels, plays, films and poems.Students will regularly engage in close critical readingexercises. The course includes both centrally moderated andexternally marked components, including an externally set andmarked 3 hour examination.In particular students will:• consider the connections between a set of pairedtexts• study two single texts• read closely 1,000 lines of poetry• select and independently read two texts that reflecttheir own interests and concerns, and produce apolished written essay of up to 2,000 words.• read closely a variety of short pieces and analysewriters’ use of language as well as visual information,including illustrations.• write often for a range of purposes and for differentaudiences, with accuracy and clarity.• participate in a wide range of oral language activities,including formal oral presentations.AssessmentSchool -Based Assessment 70%Shared Studies 30%Individual Study 20%Text Production 20%External Assessment 30%Examination- 42 -

English as a Second Language (E.S.L)English as a Second Language(E.S.L.)English as a Second Language give students theopportunity to develop their skills in listening, viewing,reading, speaking and writing, including working outthe meaning of information and using graphical elementssuch as tables and graphs.The personal, educational, and cultural backgrounds ofstudents are valued in this subject. The impact of linguistic,cultural, and social factors on students’ engagement withsociety is acknowledged. The aim is to expand students’linguistic resources, enabling them to participate in societyand to continue developing their sense of identity.English As A Second Language Contact Person:Ms Sarah GoldfainYear 8 Year 9 Year 10 Stage 1 Stage 2E.S.L E.S.L E.S.L E.S.L E.S.L StudiesE.S.LSpecial conditions apply for entry into English as a SecondLanguage.ENGLISH AS A SECONDLANGUAGE YEAR 8Subject Code8ESL1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundStudents must come from a non-English speaking background -includes immigrants (recently arrived or long term residents) orstudents born in Australia.Course DescriptionEnglish as a Second Language will provide opportunities forstudents to develop their skills in listening, viewing, speaking,writing and using technology. This will be done through thestudy of themes. Students will read, view and listen to a rangeof texts and discuss topics of interest. They will communicateboth orally and in writing for a variety of purposes, audiencesand situations. Students will undertake research by acquiringinformation from a variety of sources and analyse and processthe information to address the tasks set. Students will alsoconstruct creative and imaginative texts.AssessmentAssessment is both formative and summative and focuses oncommunication skills, language and cultural understanding andlanguage learning strategies.ENGLISH AS A SECONDLANGUAGE YEAR 9Subject Code9ESL1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundStudents must come from a non-English speaking background -includes immigrants (recently arrived or long term residents) orstudents born in Australia.Course DescriptionEnglish as a Second Language will provide opportunities forstudents to develop their skills in listening, viewing, speaking,writing and using technology. This will be done through thestudy of themes. Students will read, view and listen to a rangeof texts and discuss topics of interest. They will communicateboth orally and in writing for a variety of purposes, audiencesand situations. Students will undertake research by acquiringinformation from a variety of sources and analyse and processthe information to address the tasks set. Students will alsoconstruct creative and imaginative texts.- 43 -

English as a Second Language (E.S.L)AssessmentAssessment is both formative and summative and focuses oncommunication skills, language and cultural understanding andlanguage learning strategies.ENGLISH AS A SECONDLANGUAGE YEAR 10Subject Code0ESL1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundStudents must come from a non-English speaking background.This includes immigrants (recently arrived or long term residents)or students born in Australia.Course DescriptionEnglish as a Second Language will provide opportunities forstudents to develop their skills in listening, viewing, speaking,writing and using technology. This will be done through thestudy of themes. Students will read, view and listen to a rangeof texts and discuss topics of interest. They will communicateboth orally and in writing for a variety of purposes, audiencesand situations. Students will undertake research by acquiringinformation from a variety of sources and analyse and processthe information to address the tasks set. Students will alsoconstruct creative and imaginative texts.AssessmentAssessment is both formative and summative and focuses oncommunication skills, language and cultural understanding andlanguage learning strategies.ENGLISH AS A SECONDLANGUAGE SACE Stage 1Subject Code1ESL1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundStudents must be from a non-English speaking background. Thisincludes immigrants (recently arrived or long-term residents) orstudents born in Australia.Course DescriptionIn Stage 1 English as a Second Language students developtheir ability to use English that is accurate and appropriate ina variety of contexts. They read, view and listen to short textsand discuss issues of interest. Students develop their skills indelivering effective oral presentations without undue relianceon memorised or written texts. They undertake research andinteract with other people in the community.AssessmentText Production 50%Language Application 50%- 44 -English as a SecondLanguage SACE Stage 2STATUSTASSubject Code2ESL1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory Achievement in Stage 1 English as a SecondLanguage or English.Recommended BackgroundStudents must be from a non-English speaking background.This includes immigrants (recently arrived or long-term residents)or students born in AustraliaCourse DescriptionIn Stage 2 English as a Second Language students build ontheir existing linguistic skills as they develop English languagecompetence in a range of increasingly formal contexts. Studentswill develop their skills as critical viewers, listeners, speakers,readers and writers. They will develop skills in learning howto learn and be encouraged to reflect on the ways in whichcultural meanings are expressed in texts.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Communication Study 20%Text Production 30%Language Application 20%External Assessment 30%InvestigationENGLISH AS A SECONDLANGUAGE STUDIES SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2ESP1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory Achievement in Stage 1 English as a SecondLanguage or English.Recommended BackgroundStudents must be from a Non-English speaking background.This includes immigrants (recently arrived or long-term residents)or students born in Australia.Course DescriptionStudents will read, view, write, listen to and talk about a varietyof texts and issues. Students will acquire a range of strategiesthat will enable them to become independent learners withthe ability to find and evaluate information from spoken,printed and electronic sources and to appraise their ownwork critically. Students will be given the opportunity to useinformation and communication technologies to facilitate andenhance the presentation of their work.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Issue Analysis 20%Text Production 20%Investigation 30%External Assessment 30%Examination

Intensive Secondary English CourseIntensive Secondary English Course (ISEC)The ISEC program consists of intensive English classes designed to improve students’ English communication skillswhen they first arrive to study in South Australia.This course enables students to: Develop both oral and written communication skills, increase their knowledge ofAustralian culture, receive subject specific language and content support, develop study skills, learn skills for livingand studying in Australia. Courses are available for ten, twenty, thirty and forty weeks, depending on the time ofyear of enrolment and the English language proficiency, reading and writing skills of each student.After one, two, three or four terms of intensive English, students are ready to enter mainstream classes.All teachers are subject specialists and are highly experienced in teaching International studentsIntensive Secondary English Course Contact Person:Ms Sarah GoldfainThe subjects taught in the ISEC program are as followsAUSTRALIAN STUDIESLength of Course:SemesterCourse DescriptionParticipation in this course improves student understanding ofAustralian lifestyles and Australian schooling practices. Studentsdevelop skills in the following areas: research, note taking,paraphrasing information, paragraphing, essay writing, reportwriting, small group work and in developing oral presentations.ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGELength of Course:SemesterCourse DescriptionEnglish as a Second Language will provide opportunities forstudents to develop their skills in listening, viewing, speaking,writing and using technology. Students will read view andlisten to a range of texts and discuss topics of interest. Theywill communicate both orally and in writing for a variety ofpurposes, audiences and situations. Students will develop skillsin organising ideas logically in both written and oral languagetasks.HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATIONLength of Course:SemesterCourse DescriptionHealth and Physical Education aims to develop, in students,a positive approach towards ongoing participation in regularphysical activity. They will participate in a number of sportingactivities to enhance co-operation and collaboration skills.Students will complete a research task and be involved inproblem solving activities.INTEGRATED STUDIESLength of Course:SemesterCourse DescriptionStudents will undertake a computer based English languagecourse with a focus on following instructions and developingskills in working independently. Students will also take part inactivities from a range of learning areas to develop their oral,written and technological skills and will also consider optionsfor future career pathways.- 45 -MATHEMATICSLength of Course:SemesterCourse DescriptionThe Mathematics Program has been specifically designed tomeet the needs of ISEC students at Marryatville High School.It will assist them in developing the language specific tomathematics as well as provide them with the appropriatemathematical background necessary for their eventual transitioninto mainstream. Topics are studied through carefully designed,graded worksheets to meet each student’s specific needs.RESOURCE BASED LEARNINGLength of Course:SemesterCourse DescriptionStudents will develop their research and critical thinkingskills by acquiring information from a variety of sources andanalysing and processing the information obtained throughnote taking, paraphrasing and synthesis. Students will learnto write analytical reports and do PowerPoint presentations.Students will be required to complete a reading program byreading a set number of graded novels each week. Studentswill develop their vocabulary and understanding of the Englishlanguage through the reading program.ScienceLength of Course:SemesterCourse DescriptionThis course develops students’ scientific skills and knowledge aswell as English vocabulary and expression within the Sciencecontext. Students will learn how to write scientific reports aswell as complete practical experiments within well-equippedlaboratories. The Science course will include topics fromPhysics, Chemistry and Biology.

Home EconomicsHome economicsThe central focus of Home Economics education is thewellbeing of people within the context of their personal,family, community and work roles. Learning in HomeEconomics promotes the integration of social, emotional,environmental and spiritual dimension of living and includesareas such as health and wellbeing, food and nutritionstudies textiles and fashion, people and communities.HOME ECONOMICS CONTACT PERSON:Ms Laura HudsonYear 8 Year 9 Year 10 Stage 1 Stage 2ChildStudiesChildStudiesChildStudiesHealth and HomeEconomicsHealth and HomeEconomicsFood andHospitality StudiesFood andHospitality StudiesFood andHospitality StudiesHealth and PersonalDevelopmentHomeEconomicsIntroduction toCommercial CookeryFood andNutrition StudiesTextilesHealthHEALTH AND HOMEECONOMICS YEAR 8Subject Code8HECLength of course:SemesterCourse DescriptionThis course will focus on the personal and social developmentand health of individuals in the community.Students will:• analyse the changes associated with their social,emotional, and sexual development.• identify health issues relevant to adolescence, includingharm minimisation and coping with change, with afocus on the Child Protection Curriculum.• understand a range of influences on nutritional needsand implement dietary strategies for adolescence.• develop skills in food selection and preparation ofhealthy meals and apply safe food handling practicesin relation to preparation and storage.AssessmentDemonstrated ability to apply knowledge to practical skillsAnalysis and research skillsGroup and class participationHEALTH AND PERSONALDEVELOPMENT YEAR 8Subject Code8HEPLength of course:SemesterCourse DescriptionThis course will focus on the personal and social development,health of individuals in the community and physical activity andparticipation.• analyse changes associated with their social emotionaland sexual development.• develop skills in food selection and preparation ofhealthy meals and apply safe food handling practicesin relation to preparation and storage• learn and apply new physical activity skills in a rangeof individual and team games.AssessmentDemonstrated ability to apply knowledge to practical skillsAnalysis and research skillsGroup and class participation- 46 -

Home Economics HeadingHEALTH AND HOMEECONOMICS YEAR 9Subject Code9HECLength of course:SemesterCourse DescriptionThis course will focus on the personal and social developmentand health of individuals in the community.Students will:• critically appraise the inter-relationships of factors thatinfluence growth and development and ways ofpromoting health.• critically assess and develop effective strategiesand behaviours to promote safety, personal and socialresponsibility. Health topics will include relationships,coping with change, drug strategies and sexual health.• critically analyse current dietary trends and the impactthey have on the health of individuals in the community.• explore and demonstrate different approaches tofood preparation and presentation.• develop practical solutions and techniques to preventfood contamination.AssessmentDemonstrated ability to apply knowledge to practical skillsAnalysis and research skillsGroup and class participationHOME ECONOMICS YEAR 9Subject Code9HETLength of course:SemesterCourse DescriptionStudents will:• explore contemporary issues in food selection insociety and examine why groups in the community eatdifferently.• develop more advanced cookery techniques toprepare a variety of foods and apply work placesafety and hygiene.• develop skills in the use of equipment, selection andconstruction of a fashion garment using a commercialpattern.The structure of this course will depend on availableresources.AssessmentDemonstrated ability to apply knowledge to practical skillsAnalysis and research skillsGroup and class participationCHILD STUDIES YEAR 10Subject Code0HECALength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundNilCourse DescriptionStudents will have the opportunity to complete a nationallyrecognized VET unit:-Follow Basic Food Safety Practice.Students are expected to:• develop knowledge to enhance responsible lifestyledecisions• develop knowledge and skills that promote physical,social, cognitive and emotional development of youngchildren.• take an active role in creating environments thatsupport children’s learning and developmentStudents will be expected to:• participate in all lessons, including simulated activitieson-site/off-site child care settings.• demonstrate ability to apply knowledge to practicalchildren situations.AssessmentDemonstrated ability to apply knowledge to practical skillsAnalysis and research skillsGroup and class participationHEALTH YEAR 10Subject Code0HEALength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundNilCourse DescriptionStudents will build upon and explore in depth the following:• relationships and sexuality • Drug Strategy• planning for independent living • Shine• problem solving skills• Mind Matters• loss and grief• harm minimisation - drugs and alcoholAssessmentPractical work tasksTheory tasksHOME ECONOMICS INTRODUCTION TOCOMMERCIAL COOKERY YEAR 10Subject Code0HECBLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundNilCourse DescriptionThis course will utilise the availability of a commercial kitchensetting at Marryatville High School to focus on the principles andpractices of food preparation and presentation to HospitalityIndustry standards. Students will develop their understandingof Commercial Cookery and develop their food preparationand presentation skills. Students will have the opportunity tocomplete one nationally recognised Hospitality module -Workplace Hygiene.Students may not do this course with Home Economics - Foodand HospitalityAssessment - Competency BasedPractical work tasksSummative Research tasks- 47 -

Home EconomicsHOME ECONOMICS FOODAND HOSPITALITY YEAR 10Subject Code0HECCLength of course:SemesterCourse DescriptionStudents will be introduced to the world of Food and Hospitalitythrough practical application, investigation and pre-vocationalexperience. Restaurant reviews will give students an insight intothe standards set by hospitality establishments and the rangeof career pathways. Students will further develop their skills infood preparation and presentation.Students will have the opportunity to complete two nationallyrecognised Hospitality modules, namely Develop and UpdateIndustry Knowledge and Prepare and Present Non-AlcoholicBeverages.Students may not do this course with Home Economics -Introduction to Commercial Cookery.Assessment - Competency BasedPractical work tasksSummative Research tasksHOME ECONOMICS -TEXTILES YEAR 10Subject Code0HECDLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundNilCourse DescriptionUsing commercial patterns, students will construct twopersonalised fashion garments, thus developing theirunderstanding of the design process, commercial patterns andthe use of technology within the clothing industry:Assessment - Competency BasedPractical work tasksSummative research tasksHOME ECONOMICS -FOOD AND HOSPITALITY SACE Stage 1Subject Code1HECFLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundNilCourse DescriptionStudents gain an understanding of the diversity of the foodand hospitality industry in meeting the needs of local peopleand visitors.• Investigate sustainable food preparation practices usedin the hospitality industry.• Explore hospitality career paths by participating in asmall group catering exercise.• Work collaboratively to plan, prepare and serve ahealthy lunch for a targeted group.• Research a contemporary issue in food and hospitalityin the local community.AssessmentPractical Activity 1Research, Practical, Evaluation Report 25%Practical Activity 2Action Plan, Practical, Evaluation Report 25%Group ActivityAction Plan, Practical, Evaluation Report 30%InvestigationInvestigation Report 20%HOME ECONOMICS -FOOD AND NUTRITION SACE Stage 1Subject Code1HECNLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundNilCourse DescriptionStudents examine some of the factors that influence people’sfood choices and the health implications of those choices.• Investigate the current trend of including super foods aspart of the diet.• In a small group plan and prepare a nutritious lunch foran invited adolescent.• Work collaboratively to plan, prepare and servea meal that demonstrates an understanding of ‘eatwell SA schools and preschools HEALTHY EATINGGUIDELINES’.• Research a contemporary issue in nutrition inconnection with the family and local community.AssessmentPractical Activity 1Research, Practical, Evaluation Report 25%Practical Activity 2Action Plan, Practical, Evaluation Report 25%Group ActivityAction Plan, Practical, Evaluation Report 30%InvestigationInvestigation Report 20%- 48 -

Home Economics HeadingCHILD STUDIES SACE Stage 1Subject Code1CHLSLength of course:SemesterVET units:YesRecommended BackgroundNilCourse DescriptionStudents will have the opportunity to acquire the underpinningknowledge of the core units of competency towardsCertificate II Community Services, childcare focus.• Students will prepare for work in the child care sector.• Develop knowledge and skills needed to providequality care of young children.• Implement strategies to work with others, cope withstress and provide safe care of children.• Take an active role in creating environments thatsupport children’s learning and development.• Complete a minimum 50 hours compulsory workplacement in a child care centre.AssessmentCompetently demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge topractical childcare situations.CHILD STUDIES SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2CHL1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundNilCourse DescriptionChild Studies focuses on children’s growth and developmentfrom conception to 8 years. Students critically examineattitudes and values about parenting/care giving and gainan understanding of the growth and development of children.This subject enables students to develop a variety of research,management and practical skills.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Practical Activities 50%Group Activity 20%External Assessment 30%InvestigationFood and Hospitality SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2HEC1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Stage 1 Food and Hospitalitystudies would be an advantage.Course DescriptionThe course of study focuses on the changing nature of the foodand hospitality industry. Students critically examine attitudesand values about the hospitality industry and the economics,environmental, legal, political, socio-cultural, and technologicalfactors at local, national, and global levels.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Practical Activities 50%Group Activity 20%External Assessment 30%Investigation- 49 -

Physical EducationPhysical EducationPhysical Education is the study of physical activity and itsplace in the lives of individuals. Physical Education willenable students to understand the importance and placeof physical activity, sport, recreation and fitness in theirpresent and future lives.PHYSICAL EDUCATIONCONTACT PERSON: Mrs Marg VivianYear 8 Year 9 Year 10 Stage 1 Stage 2PhysicalEducationHealth andPhysical EducationPhysicalEducationPhysicalEducation APhysicalEducation BPhysicalEducation CPhysicalEducation APhysicalEducation BPhysicalEducationPHYSICAL EDUCATION YEAR 8Subject Code8PEDLength of course:SemesterCourse DescriptionThis course will focus on the SACSA Strands Physical Activity andParticipation. Students will learn new skills and be able to applythem in a range of individual and team ‘games’. Students willalso learn about the importance of fitness and leading an activelifestyle for health and enjoyment.Sports studied will include athletics, netball, fitness, badminton,soccer, orienteering, gymnastics and softball. Wherever possible,classes will be taught as single-sex and according to ability.AssessmentStudents are assessed according to their skill-development andperformance, application and attitude. Assessment methodsinclude performance checklists, skill tests, written assignments andrecords of participation.- 50 -

Physical EducationHEALTH ANDPHYSICAL EDUCATION YEAR 9Subject Code9HPELength of course:SemesterCourse DescriptionThis course will focus on the SACSA Strands Personal andSocial Development, Health of Individuals and Communities,and Physical Activity and Participation. Some resources andactivities will be based on the “Mindmatters” and Shineprogrammes.Students will:• Critically appraise the inter-relationships of factors thatinfluence growth and development and ways ofpromoting health.• Critically assess and develop effective strategiesand behaviours to promote safety, and personal andsocial responsibility.• Through a range of physical activities, learn new skillsand strategies in individual and team settings.• Learn the need to develop and carry out personalplans for a lifetime of fitness and recreation.Health Topics will include relationships, coping with change(disabilities, grief) drug srategies (safe/unsafe behaviours)and sexual health (sexual rights/responsibilities and sexuallytransmitted Infections).Sports studied will include athletics, basketball, hockey,sofcrosse and touchAssessmentAssessment methods for the Health component include acombination of written assignments, tests, research projects,oral presentations, video reviews, peer assessment andparticipation in group activities. In the Physical Educationcomponent performance checklists, skills tests, writtenassignments and participation records are used.PHYSICAL EDUCATION YEAR 9Subject Code9PEDLength of course:SemesterCourse DescriptionThis course will focus on the SACSA Strands Physical Activityand Participation. Students will learn new skills and be able toapply them in a range of individual and team games. Studentswill also learn about the importance of fitness and leading anactive lifestyle for health and enjoyment.Sports studied will include: football, volleyball, table tennis,cricket and tennis. Wherever possible, classes will be taughtas single-sex classes and according to ability.AssessmentStudents are assessed according to their skill-development andperformance, application and attitude. Assessment methodsinclude performance checklists, skills tests, written assignmentsand records of participation.PHYSICAL EDUCATION A YEAR 10Subject Code0PEDALength of course:SemesterRecommended Background:Satisfactory completion of Year 9 Physical Education.Course DescriptionStudents further develop their skills from some of the activitiesstudied at Year 8 or 9. Complexities of game rules andstrategies, umpiring and coaching will be a focus.In addition, recreational activities (at school and in out ofschool venues) will be undertaken. Students will choose fromgolf, lawn bowls, orienteering, Indoor cricket, snorkelling,fencing, korfball, and snow-dome activities. A compulsory unitof Track Cycling will be studied. Students need to be awarethat there will be a cost for some components of this course.Theory Topics include “The Body in Action” and Fitness Theory.AssessmentSkill performance 40%Application (task orientation), 20%Attitude (interpersonal skills) 20%Theory 20%A combination of skill tests, observation checklists, written tests,worksheets and assignments, and oral presentations will beused to assess students.- 51 -

Physical EducationPHYSICAL EDUCATION B YEAR 10Subject Code0PEDBLength of course:semesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 9 Physical Education.Course DescriptionStudents further develop their skills from some of the activitiesstudied at Year 8 or 9. Complexities of game rules andstrategies, umpiring and coaching will be a focus. In addition,recreational activities (at school and in out of school venues)will be undertaken. Students will choose from weight training,archery, snooker, ten pin bowling, squash, self defence,fitness centre, European handball and beach volleyball. Acompulsory unit of aquatics and indoor rock climbing will bestudied. Students need to be aware that there will be a cost forsome components of this course.Theory Topics include Sports Injuries and Contemporary Issuesin Sport.AssessmentSkill Performance, 40%Application (task orientation) 20%Attitude (interpersonal skills) 20%Theory tasks 20%A combination of skill tests, observation checklists, written tests,worksheets and assignments, and oral presentations will beused to assess students.PHYSICAL EDUCATION C(GIRLS ONLY) YEAR 10Subject Code0PEDCLength of course:SemesterRecommended Background:Satisfactory completion of year 9 Physical Education.Course DescriptionContent of the course comprises topics of interest and relevanceto a female-only class.PracticalSports from years 8 and 9, plus other recreational activities willbe developed in a single-sex setting. Activities will be basedon the following topics: target, fitness, court, hitting and kickingsports. Compulsory activities will be Aquatics (surfing), SelfDefence for Women, Indoor Rockclimbing and Fitness Centrevisits. Students need to be aware that there will be a cost forsome components of these units.TheoryWomen in Sport and SocietyPerformance of WomenLifestyle Studies eg. Nutrition, Leisure, Well-beingAssessmentSkill Performance, 40%Application (task orientation) 20%Attitude (interpersonal skills) 20%Theory tasks 20%A combination of skill tests, observation checklists, written tests,worksheets and assignments, and oral presentations will beused to assess students.PHYSICAL EDUCATION A SACE Stage 1Subject Code1PEDALength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 10 Physical Education.Course DescriptionThis subject focuses on the importance of physical activity tohealth and lifestyle. Learning and assessment activities areorganised through studying a variety of modules, comprisingthe following two sections.Practical Skills and ApplicationsSome negotiation may be possible, but previous sports studiedhave been badminton, archery, basketball, soccer, touchfootball and athletics. (activities outside the school will incura cost).Principles and IssuesTheory topics studied will be Anatomy and Physiology andFitness and Lifestyle.AssessmentPractical Skills and Applications tasks 60%Principles and Issues tasks 40%PHYSICAL EDUCATION B SACE Stage 1Subject Code1PEDBLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 10 Physical Education.Course DescriptionThis subject focuses on the importance of physical activity tohealth and lifestyle. Learning and assessment activities areorganised through studying a variety of modules, comprisingtwo sections.Practical Skills and ApplicationsSome negotiation may be possible but previous sports studiedhave been lawn bowls, table tennis, volleyball, Europeanhandball, weight training, ten pin bowling, softball andsquash. (Activities outside the school will incur a cost).Principles and IssuesTheory topics studied will be Sports Injuries and Sport inSociety.AssessmentPractical skills and applications tasks 60%Principles and Issues tasks 40%- 52 -

Physical EducationPHYSICAL EDUCATION SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2PED1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Stage 1 Physical Education.Course DescriptionPractical skills and applications of three sports: subject toconsultation but usually will include badminton, aquatics(kayaking, windsurfing and sailing) and one other. Each sportcomprises 18 hours study.Principles and Issues of three modules, namely:Exercise physiology and physical activitySkill acquisition and the biomechanics of movementIssues Analysis, where students investigate a selected topic ofinterest.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Practical tasks 50%Folio 10%Issues Analysis 10%External Assessment 30%Examination- 53 -

TennisSpecial Tennis ProgramTennis as a subject is offered from Year 8 to 10 andto those Year 11students (National High PerformanceAcademy (NHPA) squad members with Tennis SA) whoare able to meet specific criteria regarding skill level andplaying ability. There are two different practical coachinggroups operating within the curriculum.Contact Person: Ms Sue DansieYear 8 Year 9 Year 10 Stage 1 Stage 2Tennis Tennis Tennis TennisPhysicalEducationPhysicalEducation BGroup 1• 2 x 1 hour coaching sessions per week for 8 weekseach term.• 1 theory lesson per week.• Recommended for students involved in NHPA squadswith Tennis SA• International students may apply for entry to this group- acceptance will depend on playing ability.Group 2• 3 x 1½ hours coaching sessions per week for 8 weekseach term.• Physical program to be completed in own time• 1 theory lesson per week.It is an expectation that students will play tennis for the schoolin the Saturday morning school competitions and participate inany tournaments conducted by the South Australian SecondarySports Association as part of their course. They will also beexpected to participate in at least three other tournaments atsome stage during the year - these may be at a local, state ornational level.Students are assessed in their practical skill development andacquisition of tennis knowledge and will receive accreditationfor 20 SACE credits at the successful completion of Year 10.Students involved with National High Performance Academysquad with Tennis SA may be able to continue with Tennisat Year 11. Individual negotiation will take place with thosestudents to ensure coaching and academic studies can bebalanced and successful. SACE accreditation will apply.- 54 -

TennisTENNIS YEAR 8Subject Code8TEN1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundEntry by merit selectionCourse DescriptionTheory units include: Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness, GoalSetting, Group Dynamics, Growth and Development, SelfEvaluation, Time Management.AssessmentPractical tasks and evaluation booklets 60%Theory tasks 20%Attitude/Participation 20%TENNIS YEAR 9Subject Code9TEN1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundEntry by merit selectionCourse DescriptionTheory units include: Energy Systems, Food and Nutrition,Fitness Principles, Decision-Making, Drugs in Sport, HealthyLifestyle.AssessmentPractical tasks and evaluation booklets 60%Theory tasks 20%Attitude/Participation 20%TENNIS SACE Stage 1Subject Code1TEN1 and 1TEN2Length of course:Semester/Full YearRecommended BackgroundTennis SA - NHPA Squad memberCourse DescriptionThis subject is designed to enable those students in the TennisSA NHPA squads the opportunity to fulfil their individual trainingschedules within the curriculum setting. Students will needto negotiate various aspects of this course with Ms. Dansieand Year 11 Coordinator - and in consultation with Tennis SAcoaching and fitness personnel.AssessmentAssessment will include a performance checklist, fitness work,participation in tournaments, and written documentation/evaluation associated with all activities undertaken in theNHPA program.TENNIS YEAR 10Subject Code0TEN1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundEntry by merit selectionCourse DescriptionTheory units include: Fitness-Pilates, Coaching for children,Tennis tournament planning and organization, Practice andmatchplay evaluations. This course will enable students toachieve 20 credits of Integrated Learning towards the newSACE.AssessmentPractical tasks and evaluation booklets 60%Theory tasks 20%Attitude/Participation 20%- 55 -

LanguagesLanguagesLanguages education plays an ‘important role inequipping young Australians with the knowledge, skillsand capabilities to communicate with our internationalneighbours.’ It gives students the opportunity to come tounderstand their own place in the world and use theirknowledge to develop Australia’s economic, social andcultural relations in an increasingly global world.LANGUAGES CONTACT PERSON:Mr Chris ThorburnYear 8 Year 9 Year 10 Stage 1 Stage 2Chinese Chinese Chinese ChineseChineseContinuersContinuersChineseBackgroundChineseBackgroundYear 8 Year 9 Year 10 Stage 1 Stage 2Japanese Japanese Japanese JapaneseJapaneseContinuersContinuersYear 8 Year 9 Year 10 Stage 1 Stage 2Chinese FrenchContinuersChinese FrenchContinuersFrenchContinuersFrenchContinuersFrenchContinuersChinese FrenchBackground AcceleratedChinese FrenchAccelerated Background- 56 -

Languages HeadingCHINESE YEAR 8Subject CodeLength of course:8CIE1Full yearCourse DescriptionStudents will develop the basic communication skills oflistening, speaking, reading and writing. Chinese charactersare introduced and used in reading and writing tasks. Studentsare introduced to life in China through topics including self,family, classroom and daily routine. Where possible, electroniclinks with Chinese-speaking students elsewhere in the world arecreated.AssessmentAssessment tasks consist of a variety of activities and exercisescovering Communication, Understanding language andUnderstanding culture.CHINESE YEAR 9Subject Code9CIE1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 8 Chinese.Course DescriptionBasic communication skills of listening, speaking, reading andwriting acquired in Year 8 are further developed. Emphasisis placed on learning to use the language. Life in China isexplored in more detail through topics which include; Leisure,School Life, School Routine and Clothing.AssessmentAssessments tasks consist of a variety of activities and exercisescovering Communication, Understanding language andUnderstanding culture.CHINESE YEAR 10Subject Code0CIE1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 9 Chinese.Course DescriptionBasic communication skills of listening, speaking, readingand writing acquired in Years 8 and 9 are further developed.Students develop deeper understanding of Chinese Societyand culture. Writing and reading Chinese script is a majorfocus in preparation for SACE.AssessmentAssessment tasks are conducted in each topic covered. Thesetasks examine achievement in communication, linguisticknowledge and cultural understanding. In addition, studentshave regular short assignments and quizzes.CHINESE (Continuers) SACE Stage 1Subject CodeLength of course:Recommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 10 Chinese1CIE1Full yearCourse DescriptionThis subject focuses on using Modern Standard Chinese(Mandarin) to communicate, on understanding the culturalcontext in which Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) isused, and on making connections between Modern StandardChinese (Mandarin) and English and/or other languages.Students increase their understanding of language as a system,develop cognitive, learning, and social skills, and reflect ontheir own culture(s) through the study of another.AssessmentThere are four summative assessment tasks each semester.Spoken Task in Chinese.Written Task in Chinese,Text AnalysisInvestigative Study of a social/cultural issue.CHINESE (Continuers) SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2CIE1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Stage 1 ChineseCourse DescriptionThis subject further develops student competence in the use ofModern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) for a range of purposes,and which extends understanding of Chinese life and culture.To achieve these purposes students integrate the study of thefunction and structure of the language with the exploration ofsocial and cultural topics.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Five summative tasks (a mix of oral, written and text analysis)In-Depth Study (Oral Presentation, Written Response in Chinese,Written Reflection in English)External Assessment 30%Oral (Conversation and discussion),Written (Listening and Responding, Reading and Responding,Writing in Chinese).CHINESE(BACKGROUND SPEAKERS) SACE Stage 1Subject Code1CIS1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundFor students who have a background in the language and whohave had more than 1 year/s education in a country wherethe language is spoken.Course DescriptionThere are four prescribed themes: China and the World,Modernisation and Social Change; The Overseas Chinese-Speaking Communities; Language in Use in ContemporaryChina. The study of themes, presented through a range of texts,will enable students to reflect on, and respond to, aspects ofthe Language and Culture of Chinese-speaking communities.Students will develop skills in exchanging, analysing, andevaluating information, opinions, and ideas.- 57 -

LanguagesAssessmentThere are four summative assessment tasks each semester.Spoken Task in ChineseWritten Task in ChineseText AnalysisInvestigative Study of a social/cultural issue.CHINESE(BACKGROUND SPEAKERS) SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2CIS1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundFor students who have a background in the language and whohave had 1 year’s education (or more) in a country where thelanguage is spoken.Course DescriptionThere are four prescribed themes: China and the World,Modernisation and Social Change; The Overseas Chinese-Speaking Communities; Language in Use in ContemporaryChina.The study of themes, presented through a range of texts, willenable students to reflect on, and respond to, aspects of theLanguage and Culture of Chinese-speaking communities.Students will develop skills in exchanging, analysing, andevaluating information, opinions, and ideas.AssessmentSchool Assessment 70%Five summative tasks (a mix of oral, written and text analysis)In-Depth Study (Oral Presentation, Written Response in Chinese,Written Reflection in English)External Assessment 30%Oral (Conversation and discussion),Written (Listening and Responding, Reading and Responding,Writing in Chinese).FRENCH (Continuers) YEAR 8Subject Code8FRE1Length of course:Full yearCourse DescriptionAn introduction to the French language and culture.Development of the basic communication skills of listening,speaking, reading and writing. Topics covered include -Getting to Know You, School, Leisure, Holidays, Where YouLive and The Weekend. Integrated background studies includetopics on the geography and history of France and Frenchspeaking territories. Where possible, electronic links withFrench speaking students elsewhere in the world are created.AssessmentTasks consist of a variety of activities and exercises coveringthe three strands Communication, Understanding languageand Understanding culture.FRENCH (Accelerated) YEAR 8Subject Code8FRA1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundStudents with previous experiences in the study of French areeligible for this course.Course DescriptionStudents will participate in an accelerated program which willallow them to attempt Stage 1 French in Year 10. The coursefocuses on language in use and students will be encouragedto use French as the medium of communication. Topics coveredinclude personal information, the past, present and future,family and friends and activities we like to do.AssessmentTasks consist of a variety of activities and exercises coveringthe three strands Communication, Understanding languageand Understanding culture.FRENCH (Continuers) YEAR 9Subject Code9FRA1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of year 8 FrenchCourse DescriptionTopics covered include: food, what to wear, hobbies and lastweekend (using past tense).Students develop the basic communication skills of listening,speaking, reading and writing. Integrated background studiescover topics such as regional France, New Caledonia,Religious Holidays and Historical Events. Where possibleelectronic links with French-speaking students elsewhere in theworld are created.AssessmentTasks consist of a variety of activities and exercises coveringthe three strands Communication, Understanding languageand Understanding culture.FRENCH (Accelerated) YEAR 9Subject Code9FRC1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSuccessful completion of Year 8 French (Accelerated) orby negotiation after successful completion of Year 8 French(Continuers)Course DescriptionStudents will continue to focus on topics of a personal andsocial nature, expressing themselves in French about their ownexperiences, past, present and future, as well as investigatingfurther the richness of the French-speaking world.AssessmentTasks consist of a variety of activities and exercises coveringthe three strands Communication, Understanding languageand Understanding culture.- 58 -

LanguagesFRENCH (Continuers) YEAR 10Subject Code0FRE1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 9 FrenchCourse DescriptionBasic communication skills of listening, speaking, readingand writing acquired in Years 8 and 9 are further developed.Extended texts are read and students respond orally and inwriting expressing opinions. Topics may include Family Life,Celebrations, Careers, Outings and Holidays. Integratedbackground studies cover topics such as school in France,French-speaking Countries, Customs and Beliefs.AssessmentAssessment tasks consist of a variety of activities and exercisescovering the four communication skill areas and socio-culturalunderstandings, through the medium of written text, film andsongFRENCH (Continuers) SACE Stage 1Subject Code1FRE1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of year 10 French.Course DescriptionThis curriculum statement encompasses both Stages 1 and 2.Themes, therefore, will be covered across both year levels.These are: The Individual, The French-speaking Communitiesand The Changing World. Ten topics are prescribed acrossthese three themes.Stage 1 French aims to further develop communicativeskills in written and spoken French, to improve written andaural comprehension skills and to extend awareness andunderstanding of the culture and way of life in French-speakingcountries.AssessmentTen summative assessment tasks (a mix of oral, written and textanalysis and two investigation tasks)FRENCH (Continuers) SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2FRE1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Stage 1 FrenchCourse DescriptionThe aims of this curriculum statement are to further developcommunicative skills in written and spoken French, to improvewritten and aural comprehension skills, and to extendawareness and understanding of the culture and way of life inFrench-speaking countries.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Five summative tasks (a mix of oral, written and text analysis)In-Depth Study (Oral Presentation, Written Response in French,Written Reflection in English)External Assessment 30%Oral (Conversation and discussion),Written (Listening and Responding, Reading and Responding,Writing in French).JAPANESE YEAR 8Subject Code8JPE1Length of course:Full yearCourse DescriptionStudents will develop the basic communication skills of listening,speaking, reading and writing. The hiragana script and somekanji are introduced and used in reading and writing tasks.Students are introduced to life in Japan through topics includingSchool and Family Life, Festivals and Travelling in Japan.Where possible, electronic links with Japanese-speakingstudents elsewhere in the world are created.AssessmentTasks consist of a variety of activities and exercises coveringthe three strands Communication, Understanding languageand Understanding culture.JAPANESE YEAR 9Subject Code9JPE1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of year 8 Japanese.Course DescriptionBasic communication skills of listening, speaking, reading andwriting acquired in Year 8 are further developed. The katakanascript is introduced and is used along with hiragana and anumber of new kanji in reading and writing tasks. Studentsare introduced to life in Japan through topics including Food,Festivals, and Shopping in Tokyo.AssessmentTasks consist of a variety of activities and exercises coveringthe three strands Communication, Understanding languageand Understanding culture.- 59 -

LanguagesJAPANESE YEAR 10Subject Code0JPE1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 9 JapaneseCourse DescriptionBasic communication skills of listening, speaking, readingand writing acquired in Years 8 and 9 are further developed.Hiragana and katakana scripts and a number of kanji areused in reading and writing tasks. Students are introducedto informal and polite speech in topics including - Travel,Weekends, Visiting Hiroshima, Technology in Japan, My Futureand Things you want.AssessmentAssessment tasks consist of a variety of activities andexercises covering the four communication skill areas and theunderstanding of language and culture.JAPANESE (Continuers) SACE Stage 1Subject Code1JPE1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of year 10 Japanese.Course DescriptionThe course encompasses both Stages 1 and 2.Themes are: The Individual; The Japanese-Speaking Communityand The Changing World. Eight topics are presented acrossthese three themes. Stage 1 Japanese aims to further developcommunicative skills in written and spoken Japanese, toimprove written and aural comprehension skills and to extendawareness and understanding of the culture and way of lifein Japan.AssessmentTen summative assessment tasks (a mix of oral, written and textanalysis and two investigation tasks)JAPANESE (Continuers) SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2JPE1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Stage 1 JapaneseCourse DescriptionThe aims of the Curriculum Statement are to further developcommunicative skills in written and spoken Japanese, toimprove written and aural comprehension skills and to extendawareness and understanding of the culture and way of life inJapan. Topics covered include Travel in Japan, Traditions andCulture, Future Plans and Work.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Five summative tasks (a mix of oral, written and text analysis)In-Depth Study (Oral Presentation, Written Response inJapanese, Written Reflection in English)External Assessment 30%Oral (Conversation and discussion),Written(Listening and Responding, Reading and Responding,Writing in Japanese).- 60 -

MathematicsMathematicsMathematics learning is central to numeracy, the abilityto understand, analyse, and critically respond to meet thedemands of learning, school, home, work, communityand civic life.MATHEMATICS CONTACT PERSON:Mr David GoodwinYear 8 Year 9 Year 10 Stage 1 Stage 2MathematicsMathematicsSemester 1MathematicsSemester 2MathematicsPre MathsA, B, C or DSemester 2MathematicsPre ApplicationsMathematicsA, B and CMathematicsA, B and DMathematicsApplications AMathematicalStudies and SpecialistMathematicsMathematicalStudiesMathematicalMethodsMathematicsModifiedMathematicsModifiedMathematicsApplications BMathematicalApplicationsMathematicsPathwaysMATHEMATICS YEAR 8Subject Code8MTH1Length of course:Full yearCourse DescriptionThe course is developed on five curriculum strands ofExploring, analysing and modelling data, Measurement,Number, Patterns and algebraic reasoning and Spatial senseand geometric reasoningAssessmentA range of assessment practices, including tests, assignmentsand investigations.MATHEMATICS YEAR 9Subject Code9MTH1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 8 Mathematics.Course DescriptionThe course is developed on five curriculum strands ofExploring, analysing and modelling data, Measurement,Number, Patterns and algebraic reasoning and Spatial senseand geometric reasoningAssessmentA range of assessment practices, including tests, assignmentsand investigations.MATHEMATICS YEAR 10Subject Code0MTH1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 9 MathematicsCourse DescriptionThe course is developed on five curriculum strands ofExploring, analysing and modelling data, Measurement,Number, Patterns and algebraic reasoning and Spatial senseand geometric reasoningAssessmentTeachers will use a range of assessment practices, includingtests, assignments and investigations.- 61 -

MathematicsMODIFIED MATHEMATICS YEAR 10Subject Code0MTM1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 9 MathematicsCourse DescriptionThis course is designed for students that have experiencedsignificant difficulties with Year 9 Mathematics. The courseinvolves mathematics that can be used in everyday life and theworkplace. Semester 1 reviews previous skills while Semester2 looks at introducing new skills necessary to undertake Stage1 Mathematical Applications A.AssessmentA range of assessment practices, including tests, assignmentsand investigations.MATHEMATICS A SACE Stage 1Subject Code1MTHALength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundHigh C grade, or better, in the Semester 2 Pre-Maths A/B/C/D Year 10 Mathematics course.Course DescriptionStudents will study concepts covered in Relations and Functions,Quadratics and Other Polynomials.AssessmentSkills and applications tasks 70%Folio 30%MATHEMATICS B SACE Stage 1Subject Code1MTHBLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundHigh C grade, or better, in the Semester 2 Pre-Maths A/B/C/D Year 10 Mathematics course.Course DescriptionStudents will study concepts covered in Models of Growth,Coordinate Geometry and Statistics.AssessmentSkills and applications tasks 70%Folio 30%MATHEMATICS C SACE Stage 1Subject Code1MTHCLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundHigh C grade, or better, in the Semester 2 Pre-Maths A/B/C/D Year 10 Mathematics course.Course DescriptionStudents will study concepts covered in Geometry andMensuration, Periodic Phenomena and Planar Geometry.AssessmentSkills and applications tasks 70%Folio 30%MATHEMATICS D SACE Stage 1Subject Code1MTHDLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundHigh C grade, or better, in the semester 2 Pre-Maths A/B/C/D Year 10 Mathematics course.Course DescriptionStudents will study concepts covered in Geometry, Matrices,Counting and Probability and Introductory Calculus.AssessmentSkills and applications tasks 70%Folio 30%MATHEMATICALAPPLICATIONS A SACE Stage 1Subject Code1MAPALength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of year 10 MathematicsCourse DescriptionStudents will study concepts covered in Measurement,Data in Context, and Earning and Spending.AssessmentSkills and applications tasks 65%Folio 35%MATHEMATICALAPPLICATIONS B SACE Stage 1Subject Code1MAPBLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of year 10 MathematicsCourse DescriptionStudents will study concepts covered in Geometry andMensuration, Saving and Borrowing and Functions andGraphs.AssessmentSkills and applications tasks 65%Folio 35%MATHEMATICS PATHWAYS SACE Stage 1Subject Code1MAPPLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundCompletion of year 10 MathematicsCourse DescriptionThis course is designed for students to meet the numeracyrequirements of the SACE. Students will study conceptscovered in Earning and Spending, Data in Context and inMeasurement.AssessmentSkills and applications tasks 50%Folio 50%- 62 -

Mathematics HeadingMATHEMATICALAPPLICATIONS SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2MAP1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory Completion of Stage 1 MathematicsApplications BCourse DescriptionThe course will comprise four topics: Investments andLoans, Statistics and Working with Data, Share Investments,Mathematics of Small Business and an Open Topic.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Skills and Application tasks 30%Folio 40%External Assessment 30%ExaminationMATHEMATICAL METHODS SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2MAM1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Stage 1 Mathematics A, B and C orStage 1 Mathematics A, B and D.Course DescriptionThe course develops skills and concepts covered in Statistics,Algebraic Models from Data, Calculus (describing change)and Linear Models.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Skills and Application tasks 45%Folio 25%External Assessment 30%ExaminationAssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Skills and Application tasks 45%Folio 25%External Assessment 30%ExaminationSPECIALIST MATHEMATICS SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2MSL1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Stage 1 Mathematics A, B and CCourse DescriptionThe course develops skills and concepts covered in Polynomialsand Complex Numbers, Vectors and Geometry, Calculus andDifferential Equations.This subject must be taken in conjunction with MathematicalStudies.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Skills and Application tasks 45%Folio 25%External Assessment 30%ExaminationMATHEMATICAL STUDIES SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2MAS1Length of course:Full yearRequired backgroundSatisfactory completion of Stage 1 Mathematics A, B and C orStage 1 Mathematics A, B and D.Course DescriptionThe course develops skills and concepts covered in Statistics,Functions and Graphs, Using Calculus and Linear Equationsand Matrices.This course will suit students who want to enter fields suchas architecture, economics, and biological, environmental,geological and agricultural science.- 63 -

ScienceScienceScience has changed the conditions of our lives. It hasaltered the communities in which we live and belong,learn and act. The ideas of science have changed theway we think of ourselves and of the world.A Contextual Approach presents science in real worldcontexts using contemporary examples and case studiesthat excite and motivate students and demonstrate therelevance and importance of science to them and society.It caters for a range of learning styles and abilities andutilises the very latest teaching and learning strategies.SCIENCE CONTACT PERSON:Mr Manuel PontikinasYear 8 Year 9 Year 10 Stage 1 Stage 2ChemistryChemistryScience Science Science A Physics PhysicsScience B Biology A BiologyBiology BNutritionPsychologyPsychologySCIENCE Year 8Subject Code8SCI1Length of course:Full yearCourse DescriptionScience is organised into four conceptual strands based onearth and space science, physics, biology and chemistry. Theprocesses involved in working scientifically are interwoveninto each of the strands. Students cover the following topics,Materials, Separating and Identifying Substances, Cells,Classification, Ecosystems, Energy and Charge, Sound,Electricity and Magnetism, Reproduction, Cyclic Changes andData Logging.Assessment:Tests 50%Practical Work 25%Research Assignments 25%SCIENCE Year 9Subject Code9SCI1Length of course:Full yearCourse DescriptionScience is organised into four conceptual strands based onearth and space science, physics, biology and chemistry. Theprocesses involved in working scientifically are interwoveninto each of the strands. Students cover the following topics,Elements and Compounds, Reactions, Body Systems,Reproduction, Disease, Light, Machines, Energy, The Earth’sSurface, Satellites and Space Probes and The Solar System.Assessment:Tests 50%Practical Work 25%Research Assignments 25%- 64 -

Heading ScienceSCIENCE A Year 10Subject CodeLength of course:0SCIASemesterCourse Description:Science is organised into four conceptual strands based onearth and space science, physics, biology and chemistry. Theprocesses involved in working scientifically are interwoven intoeach of the strands. Students cover the following topics, Atoms,Modules and Ions, Genetics and Waves and Resources.Assessment:Tests 50%Practical Work 25%Research Assignments 25%SCIENCE B Year 10Subject Code0SCIBLength of course:SemesterRecommended Background:Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Science A.Course Description:Science is organised into four conceptual strands based onearth and space science, physics, biology and chemistry. Theprocesses involved in working scientifically are interwoveninto each of the strands. Students cover the following topics,Biology (Bio Fuels and Sustainable Energies), Chemistry(Reactions) and Physics (Motion).Assessment:Tests 50%Practical Work 25%Research Assignments 25%BIOLOGY A SACE Stage 1Subject Code1BIOALength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 10 Science A and B.Course DescriptionLearning and working in Biology enables us to understandthe structure and function of living things and how these livingthings interact with other members of their own species, withother species, and with their environments. In Biology, studentslearn about the cellular and overall structures and functionsof a range of organisms, such as how those organisms gainnutrition and reproduce and how they live in a variety ofecological habitats.Students will cover the following topics:• Relationship between cell structure and function• Human impact on ecosystemsAssessmentSkills and Application tasks 60%Investigation Folio 40%BIOLOGY B SACE Stage 1Subject Code1BIOBLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 10 Science A and B.Course DescriptionBiology is the study of living organisms, life processes, andthe different levels of organisms from the cell to the biosphereand interactions between organisms and their environment.Biology seeks to explain the diversity and complexity of life.Students will cover the following topics:• Cellular basis of infectious disease• An aspect of human physiology• Structural adaptations of organismsAssessmentSkills and Application tasks 60%Investigation Folio 40%CHEMISTRY SACE Stage 1Subject Code1CHM1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 10 Science A and B.Course DescriptionThe study of Chemistry offers students opportunities to considerthe use that human beings make of the planet’s resourcesand the impact of human activities on the environment. Anunderstanding of chemistry, and the application of thisunderstanding, helps students to appreciate the factors thatinfluence the pursuit of science and to make informed decisionsabout modifying and interacting with nature.The course is designed to prepare students for year 12Chemistry, a prerequisite for many university courses.Students will cover the following topics:Atomic structure, Metals, Salts and Molecules, Petrol and otherfuels, Analysis (quantitative and qualitative), Acids and Bases,Electrochemistry and Stoichiometry.AssessmentSkills and Application tasks 60%Investigation Folio 40%- 65 -

SciencePHYSICS SACE Stage 1Subject Code1PHY1Length of course:Full YearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 10 Science A and Science B.Year 10 Mathematics - strongly recommended that studentsalso study Stage 1 Mathematics A, B and C or Stage 1Mathematics A, B and D.Course DescriptionStudents will cover the following topics:• Light and optics• Force and motion• Waves and sound• 2D forces and motion• Momentum and Energy• Fields-gravity, electric• ElectricityAssessmentTests and examination 50%Practical skills 30%Assignments, Portfolio written work, Research 20%PSYCHOLOGY SACE Stage 1Subject Code1PSYLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 10 Science A.Course DescriptionPsychology is a science subject and is based uponPsychological principles used to understand our own behaviourand that of others. It has a direct relevance to our personaland social lives. The principles of Psychology are studied usingscientific methods of investigation. As part of the course workstudents participate In a SACE Board Psychology ResearchProgram and write a detailed scientific report on the results ofthe Investigation.The course may cover the following topics:Introduction to Psychology (compulsory)Social Influence and Social InteractionIntelligence, Cognition, Brain and BehaviourHuman Development and Emotion.AssessmentInvestigation Folio 40%Skills and Application Tasks 60%BIOLOGY SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2BIO1Length of course:Full YearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Stage 1 Biology, Chemistry,Psychology or Physics.Course DescriptionThe Stage 2 Biology subject outline is organised around thefollowing four themes:• Macromolecules• Cells• Organisms• EcosystemsStudents will develop skills in working scientifically to acquire,understand and communicate knowledge in Biology. Theywill develop opinions on issues and an appreciation of therole of Biology in the world. Students will also develop skillsin problem solving and critical thinking which are applicablein all tasks.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Investigation Folio 40%Skills and Applications Tasks 30%External Assessment 30%ExaminationCHEMISTRY SACE Stage 2STATUSTASSubject Code2CHM1Length of course:Full yearRecommended Background:Satisfactory completion of stage 1 Chemistry.Course DescriptionChemistry is a subject for students who are interested innatural and processed materials and how they are obtained,manufactured, and used in everyday life. Chemistry isrelevant to future occupations in diverse fields such as nursing,soil science, oenology, engineering environmental studies,medicine, and biotechnology.There are six compulsory topics:• Skills of chemistry (practical)• Elemental and Environmental Chemistry• Analytical Techniques• Using and Controlling Reactions• Organic and Biological Chemistry• MaterialsAssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Investigation Folio 40%• Practical Investigations• Issues InvestigationsSkills and Applications Tasks 30%External Assessment 30%Examination- 66 -

Heading ScienceNUTRITION SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2NUT1Length of course:Full yearRecommended BackgroundThe Stage 2 Nutrition subject outline is organised around thefollowing four core topics and one option topic.Core Topics• Core Topic 1: The fundamentals of Human Nutrition• Core Topic 2: Diet, Lifestyle, and Health• Core Topic 3: Food Selection and Dietary Evaluation• Core Topic 4: Food Nutrition and the ConsumerOption TopicsOne of the following option topics will be selected inconsultation with the students.• Option Topic 1: Global Nutrition and EcologicalSustainability• Option Topic 2: Global HungerStudents will develop skills in working scientifically to acquire,understand and communicate knowledge in Nutrition. Theywill develop opinions on issues and an appreciation of therole of Nutrition in the world. Students will also develop skillsin problem solving and critical thinking which are applicablein all tasks.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Investigation Folio 40%Skills and Applications Tasks 30%External Assessment 30%ExaminationPSYCHOLOGY SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2PSY1Length of course:Full YearRecommended Background:Satisfactory completion of Stage 1 Psychology.Course DescriptionStudents study topics which have been chosen to provideopportunities to examine different levels of explanationfor human behaviour. As part of the course work studentsparticipate in two SACE Board Psychology Research Programsand write two detailed scientific reports on the results of theInvestigations. These two reports make up 30% of the finalgrade for this subject. The following topics are studied:Introduction to Psychology, Social Cognition, Personality,Learning and Psychobiology of Altered States of Awarenessand Healthy minds.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Investigation Folio 30%Skills and Assessment Tasks 40%External Assessment 30%ExaminationPHYSICS SACE Stage 2STATUSTASSubject Code2PHY1Length of course:Full YearRecommended Background:Satisfactory completion of Stage 1 Physics. It is stronglyrecommended that students also study Stage 2 MathematicalStudies.Course DescriptionPhysics is the study of the fundamental laws of nature, andthe application of these laws and principles in the real worldand society. Students will be expected to gain skills inexperimentation, investigation design, information gathering,data analysis and communication.The course consists of four areas of study:Motion in Two DimensionsElectricity and MagnetismLight and MatterAtoms and NucleiAssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Investigation Folio 40%Skills and Applications Tasks 30%External Assessment 30%Examination- 67 -

Society and EnvironmentSociety and EnvironmentLearning through Society and Environment involves learnersin developing knowledge, skills and values that enablesthem to participate, in a range of ways, as ethical, activeand informed citizens in a democratic society within aglobal community.SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENTCONTACT PERSON: Mr Steve HeardYear 8 Year 9 Year 10 Stage 1 Stage 2Ancient StudiesClassical StudiesSociety andEnvironmentSociety andEnvironmentSociety andEnvironment ATourismTourismSociety andEnvironment BModern History AModern HistoryHistoryModern History BGeographyGeographyGeography StudiesSociety and CultureSOCIETY ANDENVIRONMENT YEAR 8Subject Code8SENLength of course:SemesterCourse DescriptionThis subject is a study of people and their surroundings, in thepast, present and looking towards the future. Skills in History,Geography and the Social Sciences are taught. Students willcover the following topics: Mapping, Ancient Societies, andSouth Australia.AssessmentResearch Reports and assignmentsOral PresentationsTestsHomework Exercises.SOCIETY ANDENVIRONMENT YEAR 9Subject Code9SEN1Length of courseFull yearCourse DescriptionStudents look at Studies in History, Geography and the SocialSciences connected with people and their surroundings in thepast, present and looking towards the future. Students willcover the following topics: Advanced Mapping, MedievalHistory, Our Heritage, Water Resources, The Asian PacificRegion and The Law.AssessmentResearch Reports and assignmentsOral PresentationsTestsHomework Exercises.- 68 -

Society and Environment HeadingSOCIETY ANDENVIRONMENT A YEAR 10Subject Code0SENALength of course:SemesterCourse DescriptionStudents cover the learning areas of Time, Continuity andChange, Place and Space, Culture, Resources, Naturaland Social Systems, and using the processes involved inInvestigation, Communication and Participation. Students willcover the following topics: Australia Since 1945, GlobalGeography and the Australian Political Scene.AssessmentResearch Reports and assignmentsOral PresentationsTestsHomework ExercisesSOCIETY ANDENVIRONMENT B YEAR 10Subject CodeLength of course:0SENBSemesterCourse DescriptionStudents cover the learning areas of Time, Continuity andChange, Place and Space, Culture, Resources, Naturaland Social Systems, and using the processes involved inInvestigation, Communication and Participation. Studentswill cover the following topics: Introduction to global issuesof environment and social change brought about by tourism.Introduction to legal systems and issues.AssessmentResearch Reports and assignmentsOral PresentationsTestsHomework ExercisesGEOGRAPHY YEAR 10Subject Code0GGYLength of course:SemesterCourse DescriptionStudents study a range of topics, focussing on the physical andhuman geography of places on the Earth’s surface. Studentswill cover the following topics: Hazards and Disasters, CoastalGeography, Negotiated topic and Extension of Mapping Skillsdeveloped previously.AssessmentResearch Reports and assignmentsOral PresentationsTestsHomework ExercisesHISTORY YEAR 10Subject Code0HISLength of course:SemesterCourse DescriptionThe course aims to promote knowledge and understandingof Australia’s historical and cultural heritage, understanding ofprocesses of change and continuity in human affairs and thedevelopment of a range of skills in history especially the useand evaluation of evidence. Students will choose topics fromaspects of Australian and global history in the nineteenth and/or twentieth centuries.AssessmentAssignments and Written ReportsClass DiscussionsOral ReportsCharts/Poster DisplaysDocument AnalysesMajor Research AssignmentPower Point Presentation- 69 -

Society and EnvironmentANCIENT STUDIES SACE Stage 1Subject Code1ANSLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundNilCourse DescriptionThis course aims to develop an understanding of issues involvedin the study of ancient societies and an appreciation of aspectsof a variety of cultures and societies over time and place bothfor their own intrinsic value and for their continuing impacts andrelevance to modern cultures and societies. Emphasis is givento historical and archaeological evidence and its interpretationencouraging the development of a range of literacy, researchand communication skills.AssessmentWork Folio 60%Sources Analyses 20%Special Study 20%GEOGRAPHY SACE Stage 1Subject Code1GGYLength of course:SemesterCourse DescriptionThis subject focuses on the application of skills in informationgathering and fieldwork as well as numerical and graphical skillsin data analysis. Students are encouraged to use technologicalgeographical tools (such as geographical information systems)to capture, gather, process, analyse, and display geographicaldata .A combination course of both physical and humangeography. Students will cover the following topics: Weather,Climate and People, Water - An important resource, Land Use,Conflict and Compromise, Coastal Environment, Map Readingand Satellite Images and Fieldwork.AssessmentSkills and Applications Tasks 30%Inquiry 30%Fieldwork 20%Investigation 20%MODERN HISTORY A SACE Stage 1Subject Code1MHIALength of course:SemesterCourse DescriptionStudents will develop an understanding of people froma different culture and background, the Use of Evidence inHistory, Skills in Communication, Skills in Working with Sourcesand Skills in Essay WritingStudents will choose from the following topics: ModernDictatorships, Japan and Germany / World War 2 andHolocaust / The end of Imperialism, India / The Cold War.AssessmentWork Folio 40%Sources Analyses 40%Investigation 20%MODERN HISTORY B SACE Stage 1Subject Code1MHIBLength of course:SemesterCourse DescriptionStudents will develop an understanding of people froma different culture and background, the Use of Evidence inHistory, Skills in Communication, Skills in Working with Sourcesand Skills in Essay WritingStudents will cover from the following topics: Superpowers andthe end of the Cold War / Conflict & Issues in the TwentiethCentury, / Ireland - a troubled history / The assassination ofPresident Kennedy.AssessmentWork Folio 40%Sources Analyses 40%Investigation 20%TOURISM SACE Stage 1Subject Code1TOULength of course:SemesterCourse DescriptionThis subject encourages students to develop an understandingof the global issues of environmental and social changebrought about by tourism activities. Students have opportunitiesto explore and evaluate planning and management systemsfor future sustainability, and also develop personal andinterpersonal skills appropriate for travelling or for working inthe tourism industry.AssessmentCase Studies 40%Sources Analysis 20%Practical Activity 20%Investigation 20%- 70 -

Society and Environment HeadingMODERN HISTORY SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2MHE1Length of course:Full YearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Stage 1 Modern History and highStage 1 English result.Course DescriptionStudents will acquire knowledge and understanding of howmen, women and children lived, acted and died in differentparts of the world since 1500 CE. Students will be requiredto complete a comparative study of the French and RussianRevolutions, an in-depth study, such as, “The War to end allWars” and an individual historical essay from one of twelveoptions. Students will complete the following activities: primarysource work, group discussions, essays and assignments.This subject is Language rich and students must be preparedfor a substantial written component in the form of fortnightlyessays, source analyses and tests. Students also complete anindividual essay, based on their own research and area ofinterest. Students will be given the opportunity to access andborrow from the Barr Smith Library.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Folio 50%Individual essay 20%External Assessment 30%ExaminationTOURISM SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2TOU1Length of course:Full YearRecommended BackgroundNilCourse DescriptionStudents learn that Tourism is a dynamic and economicallyimportant industry locally, nationally and globally. Emphasisis placed on the development of communication skills andpractical skills.Students will cover the following topics: Operations andStructures of the Tourism Industry, Travellers’ Perceptions andInteractions of the Host Community and Visitor, Planning andManaging Sustainable Tourism, Evaluating the Nature ofWorking the Tourism Industry and The Role of the Governmentsand Organisations in Tourism.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Folio 20%Practical activity 25%Investigation 25%External Assessment 30%ExaminationSOCIETY AND CULTURE SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2SOS1Length of course:Full YearRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Stage 1 EnglishCourse DescriptionStudents will develop an understanding of the cultures andbeliefs of diverse societies, social structures and systems andconsider their role at different levels of society. Students willcover the following topics: Culture; Contemporary Challengesand Global IssuesStudents considering taking up this subject should keep in mindthat the subject is based upon the inquiry approach to learningand students need good time management skills.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Folio 50%Interaction 20%External Assessment 30%Investigation- 71 -

Business EducationBusiness EducationDue to the ever changing nature of the content taught inBusiness Education subjects, the school does not purchasetextbooks as they become out of date very quickly. Studentsare expected to purchase school-produced booklets thatinclude all relevant theory as well as appropriate practicalexercises. The cost is $15 for Stage 1 subjects and $25for Stage 2 subjects.BUSINESS EDUCATIONCONTACT PERSON: Mr Geof BaileyYear 8 Year 9 Year 10 Stage 1 Stage 2Legal Studies ALegal StudiesLegal Studies BAccountingAccountingEconomicsEconomicsACCOUNTING SACE Stage 1Subject Code1ACS1Length of course:SemesterCourse DescriptionThe course focuses on the development of skills andunderstanding of the role of accounting in the financial decision- making process. Students learn how to produce financialstatements for a sole trader using single entry and double entryaccounting.AssessmentSkills and Application Tasks 50%Investigation 50%ECONOMICS SACE Stage 1Subject Code1ECO1Length of course:SemesterCourse DescriptionThe course focuses on the development of an understanding ofthe basic economic problem. Students will study the operationof the market system and the factors that influence the decisionsof individual firms (microeconomics) and the structure of theAustralian economy (macroeconomics). Students will developproblem-solving skills to assist them to understand the forcesthat shape the Australian economy in a global context.AssessmentFolio 33%Skills and Application Tasks 33%Issue Study 33%- 72 -

Business Education HeadingLEGAL STUDIES A SACE Stage 1Subject CodeLength of course:1LGLASemesterCourse DescriptionThe course focuses on developing an understanding of thefunctions of laws and the structure of the Australian legal system.Specific topics studied include: The court system, crimes andcivil wrongs and the making of legislation and regulations.The emphasis is on civil literacy so that young people canbecome constructive citizens. The course includes excursions toParliament House and the courts.AssessmentFolio 33%Presentation 33%Issues Study 33%LEGAL STUDIES B SACE Stage 1Subject Code1LGLBLength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Stage 1 Legal Studies ACourse DescriptionThe course focuses on the law-making process by courts andthe dispute resolution process. Students will develop skillsin analysing and evaluating the nature of adversarial andjury systems and be able to offer constructive reforms andalternatives. The emphasis is on civil literacy so that youngpeople become constructive citizens. The course includes anexcursion to the courts.AssessmentFolio 33%Presentation 33%Issues Study 33%ACCOUNTING SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2ACS1Length of course:Full yearCourse DescriptionThe course focuses on the development of skills andunderstanding of the accounting process from the recording oftransactions in general and subsidiary ledgers to the preparationof financial statements and reports. Students will develop skillsto interpret and analyse a broad range of financial reports sothat informed financial decisions can be made about the useof scarce resources.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Report 20%Skills and Application Tasks 50%External Assessment 30%ExaminationECONOMICS SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2ECO1Length of course:Full yearCourse DescriptionThe course focuses on the development of a student’sunderstanding of the foundations of the Australian economy.The core topics include the operation of the market system,economic objectives and indicators, economic policy and thefinancial sector.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Folio 20%Skills and Application Tasks 50%External Assessment 30%ExaminationLEGAL STUDIES SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2LGS1Length of course:Full yearCourse DescriptionThe course focuses on the development of a student’sunderstanding of the relationships between law, society and theinstitutions of government. Students develop critical analysingskills in a broad range of topics from a sound understanding ofthe Australian Constitution and the making of statute and caselaw to the resolution of legal disputes using the adversarialsystem.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Folio 50%Inquiry 20%External Assessment 30%Examination- 73 -

Cross Disciplinary SubjectsJOURNALISM SACE Stage 1Subject Code1JOULength of course:SemesterRecommended BackgroundSatisfactory completion of Year 10 EnglishCourse DescriptionStudents investigate and report on people and events andcover a broad study of the print and TV media, examiningownership, function, language, technique and presentation.Students will develop their ability to undertake effective research,analyse events and determine their newsworthiness, adapt toa ‘journalistic’ style of writing, develop articles from researchstage to layout and production and assess their importanceand significance.AssessmentWritten Report.Major InvestigationPEER SUPPORT SACE Stage 1Contact person:Ms Jennifer HunterSubject Code1PDTSLength of courseSemesterRecommended BackgroundStudents must have completed a registration of interest at thebeginning of Term 3 of Year 10.Course descriptionPeer Support Leaders undertake leadership training andfacilitate a range of relationship building activities to supportthe transition of Year 8 students to high school. These activitiesincluded: home group visits, splash carnival, lunchtime sport,team building excursion, lunchtime help desk, anti harassmentsessions and a celebration activity.AssessmentPractical & Reflection JournalGroup Activity - Planning & Feedback CollectionFolio & Virtual TourPHILOSOPHY YEAR 10Subject Code0PHLSLength of course:SemesterContact person: Ms Maxwell ClarkRecommended BackgroundThis is an accelerated Year 10 course. Students need to havethe ability to cope with a SACE Stage 1 subject at Year 10as well as a real interest in how we think and make decisions.Very good results in Year 9 English, Society and Environmentand Science are required.Course DescriptionStudents learn to think more effectively, to consider and debateissues, to consider aspects of their own lives and to explorethe basis for knowledge and belief. Students will have theopportunity to identify philosophical issues and methods,inquire into philosophical issues, and engage in philosophicalargument. By examining the philosophical positions of otherpeople, students can develop and communicate their ownphilosophical positions. Students will learn how to think theirway through problems, develop clarity of thought, and presentideas, evidence, and reasons in an orderly way. They canalso apply these skills to studies in other subjects.AssessmentArgument AnalysisDebate or Oral PresentationArgumentative essayEthical Issues Study- 74 -

Research Project and Workplace Heading PracticesRESEARCH PROJECT SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2RMP1Length of courseSemesterThe Research Project is a compulsory subject of the SACE andstudents must complete the 10-credit subject with a C gradeor better.Students have the choice of two options for the Research Project,Research Project A (cannot be used in the calculation of anATAR) or Research Project B (can be used in the calculation ofan ATAR). These options vary only in how the students presentthe external assessment.RESEARCH PROJECT A SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2RMP1Length of courseSemesterThis Research Project option does not contribute to the AustralianTertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).ContentStudents will choose a topic of interest. They will learn andapply research processes, knowledge and skills specific totheir research topic. Students will record their research andevaluate what they have learnt.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Folio (preliminary Ideas and research proposal,research development and discussion) 50%Research Outcome 20%External Assessment 30%Evaluation (including written summary)Written summary of research project, processes used,and outcome.Presentation of the evaluation can be in written, visual,and/or oral formsRESEARCH PROJECT B SACE Stage 2STATUS:TASSubject Code2RMP1Length of courseSemesterThis Research Project option does contribute to the AustralianTertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).ContentStudents will choose a topic of interest. They will learn andapply research processes, knowledge and skills specific totheir research topic. Students will record their research andevaluate what they have learnt.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Folio (preliminary Ideas and research proposal,research development and discussion) 50%Research Outcome 20%External Assessment 30%Evaluation (including written summary)Written summary of research project, processes used,and outcome.Presentation of the evaluation is in written form.WORKPLACE PRACTICES SACE Stage 2STATUSTASSubject Code2WPC1Length of course:Full YearThis course suits Individual pathways and Australian SchoolBased Apprenticeships and links with part time employment.Students develop knowledge and understanding of the nature,type and structure of the workplace including local, national,and global workplaces.Students must undertake three or more topics from the followingIndustry and Work Knowledge list. as well as VocationalLearning and/or VET.Topic 1: Work in Australian SocietyTopic 2: The Changing Nature of WorkTopic 3: Industrial RelationsTopic 4: Finding EmploymentTopic 5: A Negotiated TopicStudents must also include any formal learning in a workrelated context and/or VET.AssessmentSchool Based Assessment 70%Folio 25%Performance 25%Reflection 20%External AssessmentInvestigation 30%50 hours of work placement is essential. It could be workexperience, paid work, simulated training, voluntary work orstructured work placement.- 75 -

East Adelaide School’s Cluster VET ProgramsCode Program LocationA-1 Aquaculture Saint Ignatius' CollegeA-2 Automotive The Heights SchoolA-3 Advertising and Graphic Design Glenunga International High SchoolA-4 Animal Studies Rostrevor CollegeB-1 Business Services APAC (Stage 1) Mary MacKillop CollegeB-2 Building Links Youth Education CentreB-4 Business- Virtual Enterprise OfficeMax Marden Senior CollegeC-3 Community Pharmacy St Mary’s CollegeC-4 Civil and Environmental Engineering Prince Alfred CollegeE-3 Electrotechnology (Electrical) PEER VEET, Port Road Royal ParkF-1 Fashion Design Marryatville High SchoolF-2 Fibre, Fashion and Fantasy Marden Senior CollegeH-3 Introduction to Hair and Beauty TAFE SA Adelaide City CampusH-5 Community Recreation Norwood Morialta High SchoolH-7 Health Support Services Charles Campbell Secondary SchoolM-1 Multimedia Marden Senior CollegeP-2 Photography Marden Senior CollegeR-1 Robotics and Mechatronics Prince Alfred CollegeV-1 Vocational Geoscience Marden Senior CollegeV-2 Engineering and Fabrication Prince Alfred CollegeV-4 The company of Muses – Live Production Christian Brothers CollegeV-5 CISCO – Certification Marryatville High SchoolAQUACULTURE - Ornamental Fish andAquarium ManagementQualification: Competencies from Certificate I and II inSeafood IndustryProgram DescriptionAn introduction to skills needed for the Seafood Industry with afocus on Aquarium Management and the care and breeding ofornamental fish for the pet shop market. The course will involveworkplace environment learning in the Aquaculture industry andmaintenance of an individual aquarium along with classroomactivities. Industry specific structured work placement (5 days)will be required for assessment of some competencies.Program InformationDuration:Semester 1 or 2 or Full YearTime: Thursdays, 1.30-4.30pmLocation: Saint Ignatius’ College,2 Manresa Court, AthelstoneAUTOMOTIVE -Retail Service and RepairQualification: Certificate I in AutomotiveProgram DescriptionA nationally recognised entry level program into theAutomotive Industry. All competencies are generic to a numberof Automotive trades. The program is 50% theory based and50% practical skill development exercises. Completion of thecourse provides students with immediate knowledge and skills,industry exposure, employer networking through structuredwork placement program, exposure to working on cars, dieseland petrol engines throughout the training program, provides apathway to further studies.Program InformationDuration: 3 TermsTime: Thursdays, 8.30am-4.30pmLocation: The Heights School, Automotive Skills Centre,Brunel Drive, Modbury Heights- 76 -

East Adelaide School’s Cluster VET Programs HeadingADVERTISING AND GRAPHIC DESIGNQualification: Partial Certificate IV inAdvertising/Graphic DesignProgram DescriptionSemester 1: Covers the skills and knowledge required toresearch and apply techniques to graphic design. This is aspecialisation unit that refers to a specific design form.Semester 2: The 2 units in this semester are core units fromCertificate IV in Advertising/Graphic Design and underpinmany other specialisation units. They cover the skills andknowledge required to explore and integrate colour theoryand design processes using 2-dimensional (2D) and/or3-dimensional (3D) space and interpretation and response toa design brief.Program InformationDuration: Full YearTime: Thursdays, 2.00-5.15pmLocation: Glenunga International High School,L’Estrange Street, Glenunga.ANIMAL CAREQualification: Certificate 1Program DescriptionCovers the skills and knowledge required to research andapply techniques to work with animals in a variety of settings,from veterinary courses to careers in zoos and wildlife parks.Completion of the Semester long course will provide studentswith valuable experience and information to make careerdecisions. The course will run at both Rostrevor College andTAFE SA.Program InformationDuration: Semester 1Time: Thursdays, 1-4pmLocation: Rostrevor College and Gilles Plains TAFE SABUSINESS SERVICES: AdelaidePerforming Arts Centre (Stage 1)Qualification: Partial or Full Certificate II inBusiness ServicesProgram DescriptionThe Virtual Enterprise practice firm, APAC, is a simulatedbusiness that is set up and run by trainees with the supportof facilitators and the Adelaide Festival Centre. The AdelaidePerforming Arts Centre (APAC) conducts business with otherVirtual Enterprises in a simulated environment on a local, nationaland international basis. It provides a training environment thatenhances the development of business skills, technical skillsand interpersonal skills. Provides pathways into administration,sales, marketing and advertising and management.Program InformationDuration: Semester 1 or 2 or Full YearTime: Thursdays, 1.30-4.30pmLocation: Mary MacKillop College,10 High Street, Kensington.BUILDING LINKSQualification: Certificate I in General ConstructionProgram DescriptionThis program will work in conjunction with the Housing IndustryAssociation (HIA) and Housing SA and it will provide pathwaysto vocations within the building and construction industry such ascarpentry, concreting, tiling, painting and decorating, joinery,plastering, bricklaying and demolition. This course combineson-the-job training, practical work sessions and theory.Program InformationDuration: Full YearTime: Thursdays, 8.30am-3.00pmLocation: on-site (tba)BUSINESS - Virtual EnterpriseOfficeMaxQualification: Certificate II in BusinessProgram DescriptionThis program has been designed to prepare students with theskills and knowledge to build a career in the office environment.Skills are developed within a virtual enterprise environment andsupported by our business partner OfficeMax. This providespathways into administration and management and includesstudies in the areas of technology, information handling,communication, organisation, team skills, financial sourcedocuments and enterprise.Program InformationDuration: Full YearTime: Thursdays, 8.45am-3.45pmLocation: Marden Senior College,1-37 Marden Road, Marden.COMMUNITY PHARMACYQualification: Partial Certificate II in Community PharmacyProgram DescriptionThe program provides students with an understanding ofthe Community Pharmacy industry and the career pathwaysavailable as well as increased opportunity to gain employmentin the industry as Pharmacy Assistants. The Pharmacy Guildwill source a required work placement of a minimum 30 hoursfor students.Program InformationDuration: Semester 1 or Semester 2Time: Thursdays, 9.00am-3.00pmLocation: St Mary’s College,253 Franklin Street, Adelaide.- 77 -

East Adelaide School’s Cluster VET ProgramsCIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGQualification: Competencies from the Diploma of CivilEngineeringProgram DescriptionWorking in conjunction with TAFE SA, students participating inthis program will develop a range of skills in relation to drawing,CAD, computer use, civil construction and understandingenvironmental issues. Students will be involved in 2 days perterm of industry placement.Program InformationDuration: Full YearTime: Thursdays, 9.00am-3.30pmLocation: Prince Alfred College,23 Dequetteville Terrace, Kent Town.ELECTROTECHNOLOGYQualification: Certificate I in ElectrotechnologyProgram DescriptionThis program covers the spectrum of trades ranging from highendelectronics (TV and multi-media units) to refrigeration,air conditioning and electrical. Students will undertakecompetency-based training both on and off-the-job in OHS,drawing, electrical systems, materials, accessories, workshoppractices and maths for electrotechnology trades. Students willundertake 4 weeks of self organised Work Place Learningduring the year.Program InformationDuration: Full YearTime: Thursdays, 8.00am-4.00pmLocation: PEER VEET, 1024 Port Rd, Royal Park.FASHION DESIGNQualification: Partial Cert II in Applied Fashion Design andTechnologyProgram DescriptionThe program is for those interested in design with a specificinterest on fashion. Content includes the process of fashiondesign principles, interpreting and drawing basic tradesketches used by pattern makers and exploration of fabricsused in the clothing industry. Current fashion trends areidentified and discussed.Program InformationDuration: Semester 1Time: Thursdays, 1.30pm-4.30pmLocation: Marryatville High School,170 Kensington Road, Marryatville.FIBRE, FASHION AND FANTASYQualification: Certificate II in Visual Art and ContemporaryCraftProgram DescriptionThis program is for those interested in a very creative approachto fashion, art and textiles. Areas covered may include -dyeing, drawing through to stitch, printing on fabric, photoimaging, embellishment, beading, stitching, both hand andmachine, fashion drawing, garment construction, colour theoryand many other textile techniques.Program InformationDuration: Full YearTime: Thursdays, 8.45am-3.45pmLocation: Marden Senior College,1-37 Marden Road, Marden.INTRODUCTION TO HAIR AND BEAUTYQualification: Competencies from Certificate II inHairdressingProgram DescriptionThe program gives a taste of the Hairdressing and Beautyindustries. Students will gain a range of salon skills that willassist in work placement. There are group and individualactivities that develop skills in personal presentation, hygiene,salon practical skills, communication, dealing with clients andstyling hair. A work experience placement is required.Program InformationDuration: Programs commence each termTime: Thursdays, 10.00am-4.00pmLocation: TAFE SA Adelaide City Campus,Centre for Hair and Beauty, Level 1,North Wing, 120 Currie St. Adelaide.COMMUNITY RECREATIONQualification: Competencies from Certificate II in Sport andRecreationProgram DescriptionThis course provides an introduction to programs derived fromFitness and Recreation and includes competencies from theCommunity Recreation Industry Training package, BusinessServices. This course introduces students to aspects withinthe health and fitness industry such as: exercise science,developing fitness programs, communication skills, nutritionand healthy lifestyles. This course is for students interested inthe Fitness Industry i.e. working as a gym or group instructoror a personal trainer. The practical sessions allow students tocontextualise their learning though relevant experiencesProgram InformationDuration: Semester 1Time: Thursdays, 11.30am-2.00pmLocation: Norwood Morialta High School,Senior Campus: 202 The Parade, Magill.- 78 -

East Adelaide School’s Cluster VET Programs HeadingHEALTH SUPPORT SERVICESQualification: Partial Certificate II in Health Support Services(Client/Patient Support Services)Program Description:This Program introduces students to all aspects of patient careand support by developing knowledge and skills to undertakea range of tasks to support the provision of patient and clientcare. Topics covered include infection control, handlingmedical gases, basic first aid, food handling and transportingpatients. Learning will take place in the classroom, at the NorthEastern Hospital and local Aged Care facilities.Program InformationDuration: Full YearTime: Thursdays, 9.00am-3.30pmLocation: Charles Campbell Secondary School,3 Campbell Road, Paradise.MULTIMEDIAQualification: Certificate II in MultimediaProgram DescriptionStudents will gain skills, knowledge and attitudes to beable to fill the role of people in the Multimedia industry asassistants who perform basic duties such as captioning andimage manipulation, assist in updating web pages, animation,production and project work.Program InformationDuration: Full YearTime: Thursdays, 8.45am-3.45pmLocation: Marden Senior College,1-37 Marden Road, Marden.PHOTOGRAPHYQualification: Certificate II in Visual Art and ContemporaryCraftProgram DescriptionThis course in black and white photography aims to provide skillsand knowledge in the use of a single lens reflex camera, filmprocessing and printing techniques including the introduction ofsome advanced printing processes and creative approaches.Students will develop a personal photographic style.Program InformationDuration: Full YearTime: Thursdays, 8.45am-3.45pmLocation: Marden Senior College,1-37 Marden Road, Marden.ROBOTICS AND MECHATRONICSQualification: Competencies from MicroprocessorProgramming, Transducers and Electronic Hand SolderingProgram DescriptionRobotics and Mechatronics is the technology of buildingmachines (robots) with computer intelligence and human-likephysical capabilities. The program will provide students withan understanding of how electronics is developing the Roboticsand Mechatronics industry and why it is an important partof industry areas.In this program students will learn how toprogram Microcontrollers that are the basis of robotic electroniccontrol systems, assemble electronic and robotic kits and selectand use electronic components that interface with the electronicand human world (e.g. transducers and sensors)Program InformationDuration: Semester 1Time: Thursdays, 1.30-4.30pmLocation: TAFE SA, Tea Tree Gully 100 Smart Rd, Modbury.VOCATIONAL GEOSCIENCEQualification: Partial Certificate III in Geoscience FieldPracticesProgram DescriptionAs part of the Certificate III in Mining Exploration, through ashared delivery agreement with the O’Halloran Hill Campusof TAFE SA, successful completion of these units provides apathway to further study at O’Halloran Hill. The programsare widely recognised by the mining and energy industriesand have an excellent record of leading to employment ofgraduates as field assistants and para-professional support staffin a range of areas.Program InformationDuration: Semester 1Time: Thursdays, 8.45am-3.45pmLocation: Marden Senior College,1-37 Marden Road, Marden.ENGINEERING - FabricationQualification: Certificate I in EngineeringProgram Description:Successful completion of the program provides a directpathway to further study either for the Certificate or the Diplomaof Engineering. The programs are widely recognised by themining and energy industries and have an excellent record ofleading to employment of graduates as Engineers and paraprofessionalsupport staff.Program InformationDuration: Full YearTime: Thursdays, 12.30pm - 4.30pmLocation: Prince Alfred College,23 Dequetteville Terrace, Kent Town.- 79 -

East Adelaide School’s Cluster VET ProgramsTHE COMPANY OF MUSES - LiveProduction, Theatre and EventsQualification: Certificate II in Live Production, Theatre andEventsProgram DescriptionStudents work with an established theatre company producingboth newly created works and existing plays. This programmeoffers an opportunity to obtain Certificate II in staging andperformance whilst working with experienced theatrepractitioners and industry professionals in the creation of livetheatre. The company produces shows during the AdelaideFringe Festival.Program InformationDuration: Semester 1 or Semester 2Time: Thursdays, 4.00pm - 7.00pmLocation: Christian Brothers College Drama Suite.CISCO - CCNAQualification: CISCO Academy CertificationProgram DescriptionThe program is based on Cisco Curriculum from the firsthalf of the Cisco Certified Network Associate Curriculumand will cover Networking Essentials and Routing Protocolsand Concepts. The Cisco Assessment is covered by ModuleTests, practical tests and labs and final exams in each ofthe 2 units which provides the first Cisco Certification. Theprogram includes an Industry study and a project that meets therequirements of Design Technology at Stage 2 level.Program InformationDuration: Full YearTime: Thursdays, 1.30-5.30pmLocation: Marryatville High School,170 Kensington Road, Marryatville.- 80 -

Marryatville High School170 Kensington Road, MarryatvilleSouth Australia 5068Phone: +61 8 8304 8420Fax: +61 8 8332 3228Email: mhsinfo@marryatvillehs.sa.edu.auWeb: www.marryatvillehs.sa.edu.auDECSAccredited SchoolINTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMSIESAn InternationallyAccredited SchoolDepartment for Education and Child DevelopmentT/A South Australian Government Schools,CRICOS Provider No: 00018A