RSC Junior School Information Booklet 2022

2022 Junior School Course Information
Junior School
Curriculum
Our Years 7, 8 and 9 curriculum is a broad and comprehensive academic program based on the Victorian
Curriculum F-10. It is structured to ensure students are exposed to a wide range of subjects and have the
opportunity to sample every subject we offer at entry level. The Victorian Curriculum F-10 is structured around
discipline -based learning and capabilities.
The year 7 curriculum consists of ten core subjects: English, Maths, Science, Humanities, PE/Health, Indonesian,
Art, Technology and Foods, with no electives offered. This allows students the opportunity to explore all Domain
areas and develop a breadth of skills.
The Years 8 and 9 curriculum consists of six core subjects: English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Physical Education
and Health. Students are then able to select from a large range of electives from a variety of domain areas. The
electives are available to Year 8 and Year 9 students, with subjects having a mixture of Year levels in them. Most
electives will run for one semester, Indonesian and the Campaspe Academy of Sport (CAS) run for the whole
year. The Duke of Edinburgh Certificate also runs for the whole year and can only be chosen when students are
in Year 9.
Reporting and Assessment
Reports to parents are completed each term and can be accessed via XUNO. There will be a condensed report at
the end of term 1 and term 2, and a full report at the end of term 2 and term 4. Parent-teacher interviews occur at
the end of term 1 and 3.
Basis of Assessment:
Students are involved in setting attainable goals with assessment criteria being clearly described so that at all
times students fully understand what is required to successfully complete assigned work.
Assessment is continuous with a number of varied assessable tasks being undertaken throughout a semester.
Assessment is viewed as an integral part of the process of learning and teaching. No longer is it just the product
of a student’s learning which is assessed.
Step-Up Program
Each year we run a Step-Up program that begins in November. This allocated time provides teachers with the
opportunity to introduce students to the requirements of the next year level. Meeting their classmates and
gaining an insight into the expectations of each subject reduces feelings of anxiety at the start of the school year
and ensures a smooth start to their studies.
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