curriculum guide year 9 2022
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CURRICULUM GUIDE
YEAR 9
2022
REDLYNCH STATE COLLEGE
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................ 2 BEHAVIOURAL EXPECTATIONS .................................................................................................................. 3 SELECTING SUBJECTS .................................................................................................................................. 4 CORE SUBJECTS ........................................................................................................................................... 5
ENGLISH .................................................................................................................................................... 5
MATHS ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
EXTENSION MATHS .................................................................................................................................. 7
SCIENCE .................................................................................................................................................... 8
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION .......................................................................................................... 9
HASS – HISTORY/LEGAL/PHILOSOPHY ................................................................................................ 10
HASS – GEOG/PSYCH/ACC/BUS ........................................................................................................ 11
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS ................................................................................................................................... 12 HUMANITIES ................................................................................................................................................ 13
ACCOUNTING/BUSINESS/ECONOMICS ............................................................................................ 13
PHILOSOPHY/PSYCHOLOGY/POLITICS/ECONOMICS ..................................................................... 14
THE ARTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
DANCE .................................................................................................................................................... 15
DRAMA .................................................................................................................................................... 16
MEDIA ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
MUSIC ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
VISUAL ART ............................................................................................................................................. 19
DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES .......................................................................................................................... 20
MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES SPECIALISATIONS .................................................................... 20
MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES SPECIALISATIONS 2 .................................................................. 21
FOOD & FIBRE PRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 22
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGIES .............................................................................................................. 23
ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES AND SYSTEMS ...................................................................................... 24
FOOD SPECIALISATIONS .................................................................................................................. 25
HEALTH & PE ............................................................................................................................................... 26
ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM .................................................................................................... 26
OUTDOOR RECREATION ....................................................................................................................... 27
RUGBY LEAGUE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM ....................................................................................... 28
LANGUAGES .............................................................................................................................................. 29
FRENCH ................................................................................................................................................... 29
JAPANESE ............................................................................................................................................... 30
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES .......................................................................................................................... 31
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES ...................................................................................................................... 31
SCIENCE ...................................................................................................................................................... 32
SCIENCE ENRICHMENT ......................................................................................................................... 32
INSTRUCTIONS TO ASSIST WITH SUBJECT SELECTION ........................................................................... 34 APPLICATION FORMS ............................................................................................................................... 37
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,
The following information clarifies the curriculum offerings to Year 9 students at Redlynch
State College.
All students will study the following Core Subjects:
• ENG - English
• MAT - Maths
• SCI - Science
• HPE - Health and Physical Education
• Humanities - History / Geography / Civics and Citizenship / Business and Economics
Students also select three elective subjects from the list below:
• ABE –
Accounting/Business/Economics
• Athlete Development Program
• Materials and Technologies
Specialisations 2 (Metal)
• Materials and Technologies
Specialisations (Wood)
• Food and Fibre Production
• Design & Technologies
• Engineering Principles & Systems
• Dance
• Drama
• French
• Japanese
• Food Specialisations
• Media Arts
• Music
• Outdoor Recreation
• PPP –
Philosophy/Psychology/Politics
• Rugby Engagement Program
• Science Enrichment
• Visual Art
Students who are at Redlynch State College in Year 8 have already studied a LOTE subject
and two electives. In Year 9 students no longer need to study either Japanese or French
and we allow students to reselect three elective subjects. Students may continue with
electives that they have enjoyed or select others that they may be interested in. Students
will reselect electives for Year 10.
Many of our elective subjects require the payment of elective subject charges. These
funds support the additional materials required to provide extra opportunities for those
students undertaking the subject. Elective subject charges will be invoiced early in the
term. Student Resource Scheme contributions are required to be paid at the
commencement of the school year. On receiving payment students will be issued with
an ID card that will entitle them to collect textbooks from the textbook hire room.
The College runs 20 x 70 minutes lessons per week for Year 9 students.
Time allocations for subjects are as follows:
English, Maths , Science, Humanities 3 lessons per week each
HPE and Electives 2 lessons per week each
RSC – Relationship, Social and Community Learning Embedded within Form
and other lessons.
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BEHAVIOURAL EXPECTATIONS
Redlynch State College is committed to ensuring that all young Queenslanders have
a right to, and receive a quality education.
Redlynch State College creates a supportive school environment where all people
feel respected, safe and committed to learning. A positive learning environment is
created by building on quality relationships with students and parents. Our
approach to developing responsible behaviour is focused on these relationships and
takes place in a caring, supportive environment. We believe that self-control is
necessary for children’s welfare and happiness and their ability to function
effectively in society. Students are encouraged to manage their thinking and their
behaviours and it is expected that they develop self-discipline and take responsibility
for their actions.
Our behavioural expectations are:
These behavioural expectations are embedded in the curriculum and expressed
through our learning outcomes. It is expected that all members of our school
community will consistently display our behavioural expectations in all actions. These
behavioural expectations are the foundation of our Responsible Behaviour Plan for
Students.
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SELECTING SUBJECTS
GUIDELINES
• Students are encouraged to discuss subject choices with their teachers as
College staff have an understanding of your student’s strengths and
weaknesses and will be able to give them guidance on the appropriateness
of their subject choices.
• Students will be required to study three (3) elective subjects.
• Students will have many influences at this time of subject selection: personal
likes/dislikes, career aspirations, expectations of family and others’, influence
of friends and media.
o The subjects you choose should include subjects which:
• You are interested in
• You have experienced past success with
• May lead to your preferred career path
• Optimist opportunities to reach your potential
• Make use of this booklet, which provides information about each elective
subject.
SELECTING SUBJECTS – SUBMITTING YOUR FINAL CHOICES
Final subject preferences are to be submitted online through OneSchool. The
OneSchool website is https://oslp.eq.edu.au and students are required to have their
school ID and password to access the site. A detailed information process with stepped
instructions for the submission of these online selections is outlined in the back of this
booklet.
SELECTING SUBJECTS – WHAT IF YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND?
While the online subject selection process is open, students may change their preferences
as many times as they like however, students need to be aware that the time of the last
online save is the primary data used for allocation to subjects. Once the online process
‘closes’ the opportunity for change will be minimal. Please see the detailed instructions
at the back of this booklet for more information.
SELECTING SUBJECTS – CLAUSES
• Whilst every effort will be made to accommodate a student’s preferences,
scheduling and the availability of resources will mean that not every student
will be assigned for their first preferences. When a class/subject reaches
maximum capacity, no additional students will be enrolled into that
class/subject. Therefore, you will be required to select two additional electives
that you are prepared to study.
• Students also need to be aware that the availability of a particular subject for
an individual student is dependent upon a number of important factors:
o Time of submission of elective preferences or changes to preferences
o Selection process in specialist classes such as languages
o Acceptance into excellence and specialist programs
o Availability of staff and physical resources such as specialist classrooms
o Class size numbers
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CORE SUBJECTS
ENGLISH
FACULTY ENGLISH
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
ENG - English
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES Year 8 English
UNITS STUDIED 1. Australian representation
2. Ethical Issues in a Drama
3. Novel Study – Character Representation
4. Advertising – Product and Pitch
CORE SKILLS • Write to a word limit
• Utilise figurative language to enhance writing
• Formulate and justify an opinion
• Examine text conventions
• Examination of author ideology, gaps and silences, privileging and
marginalisation
• Analyse a range of texts
• Identify and utilise persuasive techniques
• Experiment with language features, image and sound in literary texts
• Seek, provide and respond to feedback
• Discuss and respond to topical issues
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Literacy
ASSESSMENT 1. Feature Article – the Relevance of Australia Day. Does it need to be
changed?
2. Imaginative filling a gap or silence
3. Analytical essay
4. Design a product and persuasive pitch
COSTS Nil
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• English
• SCL – Short Course for Literacy
Year 11
• General English
• Essential English
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MATHS
FACULTY Maths
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
MAT - Mathematics
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES Year 8 Core Maths
UNITS STUDIED 1. Financial Mathematics
2. Pythagoras’ Theorem
3. Algebra
4. Measurement
5. Linear relationships
6. Geometric Reasoning
7. Trigonometry
8. Statistics and probability
9. Linear relationships and proportion
CORE SKILLS • Understanding
• Fluency
• Problem Solving
• Reasoning
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Literacy
• ICT
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Ethical understanding
• Intercultural understanding
• Personal and Social Capability
ASSESSMENT 1. Exam each Term
2. Problem Solving and Modelling Task
COSTS Nil
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Mathematics
• Extension Mathematics
• SCN – Short Course for Numeracy
Year 11
• General Mathematics
• Essential Mathematics
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EXTENSION MATHS
FACULTY Maths
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
XMA – Extension Mathematics
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES Year 8 Core Maths or Year 8 Extension Maths
UNITS STUDIED 1. Financial Mathematics
2. Pythagoras’ Theorem
3. Algebra
4. Measurement
5. Linear relationships
6. Geometric Reasoning
7. Trigonometry
8. Statistics and probability
9. Linear relationships and proportion
CORE SKILLS • Understanding
• Fluency
• Problem Solving
• Reasoning
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Literacy
• ICT
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Ethical understanding
• Intercultural understanding
• Personal and Social Capability
ASSESSMENT
1. Exam each Term
2. Problem Solving and Modelling Task
COSTS Nil
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Extension Mathematics
• Mathematics
Year 11
• Mathematical Methods
• Specialist Mathematics
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SCIENCE
FACULTY SCIENCE
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
SCI - Science
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES Year 8 Core Science
UNITS STUDIED 1. Energy – Light and Sound
2. Chemistry
3. Homeostasis
4. Genetics
5. Geology – Earth structure and processes
CORE SKILLS • Questioning
• Hypothesising
• Predicting
• Planning and Conducting Investigations
• Collect accurate data
• Graphing of data
• Safe use of Equipment
• Identify relationships
• Evaluate conclusions
• Critically analyse secondary data
• Problem solving
• Evaluating data
• Summarise data
• Improvements to quality of data
• Use of scientific language
• Analyse patterns and trends in data
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Literacy
• Numeracy
• ICT
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Ethical understanding
• Intercultural understanding
• Personal and Social Capability
ASSESSMENT 1. Exams
2. Assignment
COSTS Nil
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Science
Year 11
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Marine Science
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HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
FACULTY Health and Physical Education
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
HPE - Health and Physical Education
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES Year 8 Core HPE
UNITS STUDIED 1. Fair play, participation & team work - Ultimate Disc
2. Measuring Heart rate - Touch Football
3. Sociology and Sport - Softball
4. Sexual Education - Flag Football
CORE SKILLS • Identify issues and inequities
• Plan investigations /activities
• Research, analyse and evaluate
• Draw conclusions and make decisions
• Propose, justify, implement and monitor plans to achieve goals
• Promote health and wellbeing, movement capacities and personal
development
• Create and perform movement sequences by manipulating and
combining movement skills and applying movement concepts
• Identify risks and apply safe practices
• Select and apply positive, respectful and inclusive personal
development skills and strategies
• Develop controlled, coordinated and efficient movement
• Develop teamwork, tactical knowledge and strategic thinking
• Use feedback to improve performance
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Numeracy
• Literacy
• ICT
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Ethical understanding
• Intercultural understanding
• Personal and Social Capability
ASSESSMENT 1. Project
2. Report
3. Response to stimulus
4. Exam
COSTS Nil
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Health and Physical Education
Year 11
• Physical Education
• Health
• Sport and Recreation (applied subject)
• Certificate III Fitness
• Certificate II/III Sport and recreation
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HASS – HISTORY/LEGAL/PHILOSOPHY
FACULTY HUMANITIES
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
HIS – History HIS - Legal Studies and Philosophy &
Reason
DURATION One Term One Term
PREREQUISITES Year 8 History Year 8 History
UNITS STUDIED 1. World War I 1. Progressive Ideas and Movements
(1750 -1918) 2. Government and Democracy
3. Laws and Citizens
CORE SKILLS • Use chronological sequencing
• Use historical terms and concepts
• Identify and select different kinds
of questions about the past to
inform historical inquiry
• Identify & locate relevant sources
• Identify the origin, purpose &
context of primary & secondary
sources
• Process & synthesise information
• Evaluate the reliability & usefulness
of primary & secondary sources
• Identify & analyse the perspectives
of people from the past
• Identify & analyse different
historical interpretations (including
their own)
• Reference sources
• Select and use a range of
communication forms and digital
technologies.
• Investigate Australia's political and
legal systems
• Identify, gather and sort information
and ideas from a range of reference
sources
• Account for different interpretations
and points of view
• Recognise and consider multiple
perspectives and ambiguities, and
use strategies to negotiate and
resolve contentious issues
• Use democratic processes
• Present evidence using subject-
specific language
• Reflect on their role as a citizen in
Australian, regional and global
contexts.
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Literacy
• ICT
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Ethical understanding
• Intercultural understanding
• Personal and Social Capability
ASSESSMENT 1. Essay Response to Historical
Stimulus
2. Exam
COSTS Nil
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• History
Year 11
• Modern History
• Ancient History
• Legal Studies
• Philosophy and Reason
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HASS – GEOG/PSYCH/ACC/BUS
FACULTY HUMANITIES
SUBJECT
NAME &
CODE
GEG – Geography, Psychology, Accounting and Business
DURATION One Term One Term
PREREQUISITES Year 8 Geography & Science
UNITS STUDIED 1. Geographies of interconnections
2. Use and influence of Science
CORE SKILLS • Formulate questions or
hypotheses that can be
investigated scientifically
• Interpret and analyse multi-
variable data and other
geographical information using
qualitative and quantitative
methods
• Plan, select and use
appropriate investigation types,
including fieldwork and
laboratory experimentation
• Present findings, arguments
and explanations
• Evaluate conclusions, including
identifying sources of
uncertainty and possible
alternative explanations, and
describe specific ways to
improve the quality of the data
• Critically analyse the validity of
primary and secondary sources
• Communicate scientific ideas
and information for a particular
purpose.
• Develop questions and hypotheses
• Gather relevant and reliable data and
information from a range of digital, online
and print sources
• Analyse data and information in different
formats
• Generate a range of viable options in
response to an economic or business issue,
use cost-benefit analysis and appropriate
criteria to recommend and justify a course
of action and predict the potential
consequences of the proposed action
• Apply economics and business knowledge,
skills and concepts in familiar, new and
hypothetical situations
• Present reasoned arguments and
evidence-based conclusions in a range of
appropriate formats
• Reflect on the intended and unintended
consequences of economic
and business decisions
• Use chronological sequencing to
demonstrate the relationship between
events and developments in different
periods and places.
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Literacy
• ICT
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Ethical understanding
• Intercultural understanding
• Personal and Social Capability
ASSESSMENT 1. Response to stimulus test
COSTS Nil
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Geography
• Philosophy, Psychology and Politics
Year 11
• Geography
• Psychology
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ELECTIVE SUBJECTS Students are required to select three elective subjects in Year 9. These electives are studied
for the whole year.
Available elective subjects are shown below:
HUMANITIES
• ABE – Accounting/Business/Economics (Market)
• PPP – Philosophy/Psychology/Politics/Economics (Command)
PERFORMING ARTS
• DAN –Dance
• DRA - Drama
• MUS – Music
CREATIVE ARTS
• MED - Media Arts
• ART - Visual Art
DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES
• TMT -Materials and Technologies Specialisations (Wood)
• TM2 - Materials and Technologies Specialisations 2 (Metal)
• TFF – Food and Fibre Production
• DAT - Design & Technologies
• MEC -Engineering Principles & Systems
• TFD – Food Specialisations
HEALTH AND PE
• ADP- Athlete Development Program
• ORE - Outdoor Recreation
• REP - Rugby Engagement Program
LANGUAGES
• FRE - French
• JAP – Japanese
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
• DIG – Digital Technologies
SCIENCE
• SEN – Science Enrichment
Please note that many of our elective subjects require the payment of an elective subject
fee.
These funds support the additional materials required to provide extra opportunities for
students undertaking that subject.
Costs for Electives are shown on the subject selection form and are approximate costs at this
stage; these costs may change without notice. Elective subject charges will be invoiced
early in Term 1.
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HUMANITIES
ACCOUNTING/BUSINESS/ECONOMICS
FACULTY HUMANITIES
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
ABE - Accounting, Business & Economics (Market)
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES NONE
UNITS STUDIED 1. Accounting
2. Business
3. Economics
4. Combined unit
CORE SKILLS • Develop questions and hypotheses about an economic or business issue
or event, and plan and conduct an investigation
• Gather relevant and reliable data and information from a range of
digital, online and print sources
• Analyse data and information in different formats to explain cause-and-
effect relationships, make predictions and illustrate alternative
perspectives
• Generate a range of viable options in response to an economic or
business issue or event, use cost-benefit analysis and appropriate criteria
to recommend and justify a course of action and predict the potential
consequences of the proposed action
• Apply economics and business knowledge, skills and concepts in
familiar, new and hypothetical situations
• Present reasoned arguments and evidence-based conclusions in a
range of appropriate formats using economics and business
conventions, language and concepts
• Reflect on the intended and unintended consequences of economic
and business decisions
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Literacy
• ICT
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Ethical understanding
• Intercultural understanding
• Personal and Social Capability
ASSESSMENT 1. Combination Exam
2. Research Report
3. Multi Modal Presentation
4. Combination Exam
COSTS Nil
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Accounting/Business/Economics
Year 11
• Accounting
• Business
• Economics
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PHILOSOPHY/PSYCHOLOGY/POLITICS/ECONOMICS
FACULTY Humanities
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
PPPE - Psychology, Philosophy, Politics & Economics (Command)
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES NONE
UNITS STUDIED 1. Psychology
2. Philosophy
3. Politics
4. Economics
CORE SKILLS • Develop, select and evaluate a range of questions to investigate
Australia's political and legal systems
• Identify, gather and sort information and ideas from a range of
sources and reference as appropriate
• Critically evaluate information and ideas from a range of sources in
relation to civics and citizenship topics and issues
• Account for different interpretations and points of view
• Recognise and consider multiple perspectives and ambiguities, and
use strategies to negotiate and resolve contentious issues
• Use democratic processes to reach consensus on a course of action
relating to a civics or citizenship issue and plan for that action
• Present evidence-based civics and citizenship arguments using
subject-specific language
• Reflect on their role as a citizen in Australian, regional and global
contexts
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Literacy
• ICT
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Ethical understanding
• Intercultural understanding
• Personal and Social Capability
ASSESSMENT 1. Combination Exam
2. Research Report
3. Multi Modal Presentation
4. Combination Exam
COSTS Nil
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Psychology, Philosophy, Politics &
Economics
Year 11
• Legal Studies
• Economics
• Psychology
• Philosophy
• Certificate IV in Crime and Justice
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THE ARTS
DANCE
FACULTY Performing Arts
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
DAN - Dance
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES Group work is an essential process in dance and as such, skills in
communication and sharing of creative ideas are an asset.
Performance opportunities will require rehearsals outside class time.
UNITS STUDIED 1. Fancy Dance – Why is entertaining, engaging dance important?
2. Dance Landscapes – How does dance reflect my social, emotional
and physical environments?
CORE SKILLS • Demonstrate knowledge of the Elements of Dance and Safe Dance
Principles
• Investigate the origin, history and techniques of ritual, world and
cultural/sub cultural dance and genres such as ballet, hip hop, jazz
and contemporary
• Learn, practise and present their work using genre specific dance
vocabulary, expressive and technical skills
• Explore genre and styles; ritual, world and cultural/sub cultural
dance, ballet, hip hop, jazz and contemporary
• Recognise, describe, compare and contrast characteristics of
chosen dance styles in relation to their contexts
• Explore, select and manipulate dance elements to create
movement sequences in various dance styles and genres
• Reflect and offer feedback on their own work and that of their peers
• View, analyse and respond to dance examples from various genres.
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Literacy
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Intercultural understanding
• Personal and Social Capability
ASSESSMENT 1. Performance of Teacher devised dances
2. Choreography for solos/pair/small groups in various genres
3. Multimodal Presentations
4. Dance Journal Entries
5. Short Answer/Extended responses
COSTS $50
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Dance
Year 11
• Dance
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DRAMA
FACULTY Performing Arts
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
DRA - Drama
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES In preparation for the live performances, students will be required to
attend out of class time rehearsals i.e. lunchtimes and/or before/after
school. Students will also be required to attend a compulsory full dress
rehearsal on the weekend prior to the live performances.
UNITS STUDIED 1. Storytelling
2. Collage Drama
3. Let’s Get the Party Started
CORE SKILLS • Students will know the different dramatic conventions of a Collage
Drama
• Scriptwriting skills in the genres of collage drama scripts and
storytelling scripts
• Working as an ensemble cast for the purpose of a live performance
• Students will know how to review an early childhood piece of theatre
• Improvisation skills
• Group work skills
• Presenting skills
• Responding to Drama skills
• Vocal skills for performance
• Rehearsal responsibilities.
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Literacy
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Intercultural understanding
• Personal and Social Capability
ASSESSMENT 1. Scriptwriting a Collage Drama
2. Presenting a Collage drama in groups
3. Reviewing an early childhood theatre
4. Transforming a children’s story into a script for performance
5. Live performance of a Storytelling show in front of a year 3 audience
6. Live performance in front of parents and friends of a Collage Drama.
COSTS Nil
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Drama
Year 11
• Drama
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MEDIA ARTS
FACULTY Creative Arts
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
MED - Media
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES Group work is part of the process in Media and as such, skills in
communication and sharing of creative ideas are an asset.
UNITS STUDIED 1. Classic Film Genre: Horror
2. Classic Film Genre: Western
3. Advertising and Visual Persuasion
4. Television News Media
CORE SKILLS • Constructing a storyboard (shot size, angle, movement, an accurate
representation of what is happening on screen)
• Construction of pre-production documents and backwards planning
• Filming and editing a VFX safely
• Apply prosthetics and VFX make up
• Create, setup and design lighting
• Analysis and deconstruction of visual signs and symbols
• Use evaluation and develop evidence based judgments
• Structure essays
• Use videogame specific language
• Framing, angle and movement use to make specific meaning
• Composition (colour use, R.O.T, focus, shape and line)
• Setting: manipulating the environment and objects
• Lighting: using safe practices to manipulate light intensity and source
to make meaning
• Use of continuity and discontinuity editing to make meaning
• Use of digital grading and colour correcting software sound
• Manipulation of diegetic and non- diegetic sound as well as
recording to engage with and manipulate the audiences emotional
context.
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Literacy
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Intercultural understanding
• Ethical Understanding
• Personal and Social Capability
ASSESSMENT 1. Designing and producing a Horror film
2. Designing and producing a Western shootout
3. Designing and producing a PSA (public service announcement)
4. Designing and producing a News Report
COSTS $40
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Media Arts
Year 11
• Film, Television & New Media
• Media Arts In Practice (Photography)
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MUSIC
FACULTY Performing Arts
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
MUS - Music
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES Individuals with specific musical abilities are encouraged to select
Classroom Music as an elective subject.
UNITS STUDIED 1. Pioneers Of Rock
2. World Music
CORE SKILLS • Performance skills on guitar, keyboard, voice & chosen instrument
• Music literacies including music elements and associated concepts
• Understanding the relationships between music elements, concepts
and stylistic characteristics in relation to periods in Music history
• Composing music in a variety of styles to suit specific purposes and
contexts using a variety of music software programs
• Responding to musical works using musical language (elements,
concepts and stylistic characteristics)
• Evaluating and comparing music repertoire and other music sources
to develop and enhance musicianship
• Making judgements to express a music viewpoint as you work
• Reflecting on and reviewing your own and other musicians’ work.
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Literacy
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Intercultural understanding
• Personal and Social Capability
ASSESSMENT
1. Performance: as a soloist with a backing track or other suitable
accompaniment or as an accompanist to a solo performer
2. Composing: select and combine music elements, concepts and
stylistic characteristics to create original works for different contexts
in contrasting styles demonstrating a variety of compositional
techniques
3. Musicology: Short response exam and extended response task
analysis
COSTS $20
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Music
Year 11
• Music
• Music in Practice
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VISUAL ARTS
FACULTY Creative Arts
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
ART – Visual Arts
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES Commitment to completing all artworks, both during and outside of
class time.
UNITS STUDIED 1. Mixed Media Drawing
2. Mixed Media Painting
3. Printmaking
4. 3D Art forms
CORE SKILLS • Use visual language (elements & principles of design)
• Use technical terms for mix media, painting, printmaking, sculpture &
ceramics
• Solve visual problems in design and art making techniques in design
• Use specific processes involved in mix media, printmaking, painting,
drawing & ceramics
• Use the Inquiry model to research, develop, reflect and resolve to
create an artwork, to create an experimental folio of work
• Develop art making skills in 2D & 3D art
• Respond to artists’ works and arts concepts
• Reflect on own & other artists’ works
• Use & manipulate visual language (elements & principles of design).
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Literacy
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Intercultural Understanding
• Ethical Understanding
• Personal and Social Capability
ASSESSMENT 1. Drawing
2. Painting
3. Short Response Written
4. Printmaking
5. 3D Art Forms
COSTS $60
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Visual Arts
• Practical Arts
Year 11
• Visual Arts
• Visual Arts In Practice
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TECHNOLOGY
MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
SPECIALISATIONS 2
FACULTY TECHNOLOGY
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
TM2 - MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES SPECIALISATIONS 2 (Metal)
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES • Completion of the previous year’s course is recommended
• Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn about the practical
subjects
UNITS STUDIED 1. Sheet metal
2. Fabrication
3. Art Metal
4. Machining
CORE SKILLS • Investigating and defining
• Generating and designing
• Producing and implementing
• Evaluating
• Collaborating and managing
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Literacy
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Numeracy
ASSESSMENT 1. Practical Tasks
2. Written Theory
3. Short answer theory quizzes
COSTS $110
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Materials and Technologies Specialisations
• Materials and Technologies Specialisations 2
• Design & Technologies
• Engineering Principles and Systems • CERT II ENGINEERING PATHWAYS
(Build & Fly a Drone)
Year 11
• Design
• Engineering
• CERT II Engineering
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MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
SPECIALISATIONS
FACULTY TECHNOLOGY
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
TMT - Materials and Technologies Specialisations (Wood)
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES • Completion of the previous year’s course is recommended
• Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn about the practical
subjects
UNITS STUDIED 1. Wood working joints
2. Wood products
3. Design
CORE SKILLS • Investigating and defining
• Generating and designing
• Producing and implementing
• Evaluating
• Collaborating and managing
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Literacy
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Numeracy
ASSESSMENT 1. Practical Tasks
2. Written Theory
COSTS $110
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Materials and Technologies Specialisations
• Materials and Technologies Specialisations 2
• Design & Technologies
• Engineering Principles and Systems • CERT II ENGINEERING PATHWAYS
(Build & Fly a Drone)
Year 11
• Design
• Engineering
• CERT I Furnishing
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FOOD & FIBRE PRODUCTION
FACULTY TECHNOLOGY
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
TFF - Food and Fibre Production
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES • Completion of the previous year’s course is recommended
• Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn about the practical
subjects
UNITS STUDIED 1. Design
2. Textiles
3. Food preparation
CORE SKILLS • Producing
• Designing
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Investigating and defining
• Generating and designing
• Producing and implementing
• Evaluating
• Collaborating and managing
ASSESSMENT 1. Practical Tasks
2. Written Theory
COSTS $110
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Food & Fibre Production
• Food Specialisations
Year 11
• Food and Nutrition
• CERT II Hospitality
• Fashion
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DESIGN & TECHNOLOGIES
FACULTY TECHNOLOGY
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
DAT - Design and Technologies
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES • Completion of the previous year’s course is recommended
• Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn about the practical
subjects
UNITS STUDIED 1. Design
2. Sketching
3. 3D Printing
4. CNC Machines
CORE SKILLS • Investigating and defining
• Generating and designing
• Producing and implementing
• Evaluating
• Collaborating and managing
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Literacy
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Numeracy
ASSESSMENT 1. Practical Tasks
2. Written Theory
COSTS $60
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Materials and Technologies Specialisations
• Materials and Technologies Specialisations 2
• Design & Technologies
• Engineering Principles and Systems • CERT II ENGINEERING PATHWAYS
• (Build & Fly a Drone)
Year 11
• Design
• Engineering
• CERT I Furnishing
• CERT II Engineering
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ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES AND SYSTEMS
FACULTY TECHNOLOGY
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
TES - ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES AND SYSTEMS
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES • Completion of the previous year’s course is recommended
• Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn about the practical
subjects
UNITS STUDIED 1. Design
2. Mechanisms
3. CAMS
4. Linkages
5. CNC Machines
CORE SKILLS • Investigating and defining
• Generating and designing
• Producing and implementing
• Evaluating
• Collaborating and managing
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Literacy
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Numeracy
ASSESSMENT 1. Practical Tasks
2. Written Theory
COSTS $80
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Materials and Technologies Specialisations
• Materials and Technologies Specialisations
2
• Design & Technologies
• Engineering Principles and Systems • CERT II ENGINEERING PATHWAYS
• (Build & Fly a Drone)
Year 11
• Design
• Engineering
• CERT I Furnishing
• CERT II Engineering
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FOOD SPECIALISATIONS
FACULTY TECHNOLOGY
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
TFD - FOOD SPECIALISATIONS
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES Completion of the previous year’s course is recommended, as is a
strong work ethic with a willingness to learn about the design subjects.
UNITS STUDIED 1. Methods of cooking
2. Garnishes
3. Plating and presenting
CORE SKILLS • Investigating and defining
• Generating and designing
• Producing and implementing
• Evaluating
• Collaborating and managing
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Literacy
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Numeracy
ASSESSMENT 1. Practical Tasks
2. Written Theory
COSTS $160
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Food & Fibre Production
• Food Specialisations
Year 11
• Food and Nutrition
• CERT II Hospitality
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HEALTH & PE
ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
FACULTY Health and Physical Education
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
ADP – Athlete Development Program
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES Year 8 HPE
UNITS STUDIED 1. Energy Systems - Athletics
2. Sports Nutrition - Hockey
3. AFL - Officiating
4. Functional Anatomy & Biomechanics - Badminton
CORE SKILLS • Research, analyse and evaluate sporting performance
• Identify areas in need of development in own performance and
understanding
• Propose, justify, implement and monitor plans to achieve goals
• Promote health and wellbeing, movement capacities and personal
development
• Create and perform movement sequences by manipulating and
combining movement skills and applying movement concepts
• Identify risks and apply safe practices
• Select and apply positive, respectful and inclusive personal
development skills and strategies
• Develop controlled, coordinated and efficient movement
• Develop teamwork, tactical knowledge and strategic thinking
• Use feedback to improve performance
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Numeracy
• Literacy
• ICT
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Ethical understanding
• Intercultural understanding
• Personal and Social Capability
ASSESSMENT 1. Exam
2. Project
3. Multimodal
4. Exam
COSTS $80 (+ extra costs for bus)
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Athlete Development Program
Year 11
• Physical Education
• Health
• Certificate III Fitness
• Sport and Recreation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Participation in the practical and theoretical aspects of the course is expected
• Students will be required to attend practical sessions off campus
• Due to the high level of competence and commitment required to complete this course
students must submit an application form for the Athlete development Program
• Equipment includes: Bucket hat and running shoes.
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OUTDOOR RECREATION
FACULTY Health and Physical Education
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
ORE - Outdoor Recreation
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES Year 8 HPE
UNITS STUDIED 1. Rock climbing
2. Reef education, snorkelling & bushwalking
3. Environmental education & mountain biking
4. Wilderness first aid
Excursions: Northern Outlook, Fitzroy Island, Mt Bartle Frere, Smithfield
Mountain Bike Trails
CORE SKILLS • Technical knowledge, such as abseiling, climbing techniques and
procedures to suit the features of the surface
• Caving, climbing and abseiling technique policies and procedures
to enable safe conduct of all caving activities
• Knot tying techniques
• Care and maintenance of equipment to ensure prolonged life span
and safety requirements
• Minimal impact techniques
• Snorkelling techniques
• Mountain Biking
• Recycling techniques, policies and procedures
• Survival skills: stove design, camp fridge
• Team work
• Leadership
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Numeracy
• Literacy
• ICT
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Ethical understanding
• Intercultural understanding
• Personal and Social Capability
ASSESSMENT 1. Supervised written exam
2. Supervised written exam
3. Multimodal
4. Project
5. Open Book test
COSTS $220 (+ bus costs)
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Outdoor Recreation
Year 11
• Certificate II Outdoor Education
• Sport and Recreation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Students will be required to attend Camps and practical sessions off campus
• There is a course fee for this subject that will cover camping fees, venue hire, activities,
and transport
• Due to the high level of competence and commitment required to complete this
course students must submit an application form for Outdoor Recreation.
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RUGBY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
FACULTY Health and Physical Education
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
REP – Rugby Engagement Program
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES Year 8 HPE
UNITS STUDIED 1. Coaching
2. Sports Administration
3. Refereeing
4. Basic First Aid
CORE SKILLS Fundamental movement skills, spatial awareness, decision making and
basic ball handling in a fun, safe and inclusive environment. develop
and extend rugby specific skills across all formats of the game. Player
development opportunities in physical, skill, set piece, structured and
unstructured play, and position specific areas of the game. The program
is designed to assist with player welfare, safety and physical
development, a tool that can be implemented as part of training and
as a pre-game warm-up.
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Numeracy
• Literacy
• ICT
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Ethical understanding
• Intercultural understanding
• Personal and Social Capability
ASSESSMENT 1. Online certificate courses
2. Rugby practical assessment is ongoing and based on class sessions
as well as performance in GALA days and various school
tournaments.
COSTS $60
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Rugby Engagement Program
Year 11
• Certificate II/III Sport and Recreation
• Certificate III Fitness
• Sport and Recreation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Participation in the practical and theoretical aspects of the course is expected
• Equipment includes: Training shirt (for practical lessons), Bucket hat and running shoes
• The course fee for this subject will cover playing shorts, socks and assist with transport to
Rugby Gala Days.
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LANGUAGES
FRENCH
FACULTY LANGUAGES
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
FRE - French
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES Year 8 French preferred
UNITS STUDIED 1. House Rules
2. Holiday Plans
3. What Happened?
4. Going Out
CORE SKILLS • Encounter authentic language in a range of spoken and written texts
• Analyse, process, summarise and organise information and ideas from
different sources or texts
• Convey information
• Use a range of tenses
• Reflect on ways elements of communication vary according to context
and situation
• Understand the influence of cultural values on perspectives
• Justify opinions
• Organise, construct and present simple, cohesive spoken and written
texts
• Plan, draft and present information
• Participate in intercultural experience to notice, compare and reflect
on language and culture
• Reflect on learning to identify new understandings and future
applications
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Literacy
• Numeracy
• ICT
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Ethical understanding
• Intercultural understanding
• Personal and Social Capability
ASSESSMENT 1. Spoken task: Distribution of Chores; Listening Task: The household
2. Written task: Email to Best Friend; Reading Task: Work and Holiday Plans
3. Spoken task: Voicemail Message; Listening Task: What happened?
4. Written task: Week in Paris; Reading Task: Going out
COSTS Nil
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11
Year 10
• French
Year 11
• French
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JAPANESE
FACULTY LANGUAGES
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
JPN - Japanese
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES Year 8 Japanese preferred
UNITS STUDIED 1. Let’s Party!
2. School Life
3. Seasons and Weather
4. Friends and Fashion
CORE SKILLS This is a period of language exploration, vocabulary expansion, and
experimentation with different modes of communication, for example,
digital media, collaborative performance and group discussions. Learners
become more confident in communicating in a wider range of contexts
through greater control of language structures and vocabulary and
increased understanding of the variability of language use. They use
Japanese to communicate and interact; to access and exchange
information; to express feelings and opinions; to participate in imaginative
and creative experiences; and to create, interpret and analyse a wider
range of texts and experiences. They use language more fluently, with a
greater degree of self-correction and repair.
Learners at this level are able to read and write using hiragana, katakana
and an increasing number of kanji in all texts. Their writing is more
sophisticated, using connectives and conjunctions, and they engage with
more complex language structures.
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Literacy
• Numeracy
• ICT
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Ethical understanding
• Intercultural understanding
• Personal and Social Capability
ASSESSMENT 1. Spoken task: Role-Play; Listening task: Let’s Party
2. Written task: Email to Yoshiyuki; Reading task: School Life
3. Spoken task: Weather Report; Listening task: My Favourite Season
4. Written task: Entertainment Article; Reading task: Mitsuko’s Friends
COSTS Nil
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11
Year 10
• Japanese
Year 11
• Japanese
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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
FACULTY DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES and CREATIVE ARTS
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
DIG – Digital Technologies
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES Year 8 Core English and Year 8 Core Maths or Year 8 Digital Technologies
UNITS STUDIED 1. Application Development
2. Robotics
3. Websites
4. Internet of Things
CORE SKILLS • Computational thinking skills
• Design thinking skills
• System thinking skills
• Coding structures
• Project development skills
• Analyse and evaluate data and networks
• Defining and decomposing problems
• Designing code
• Project management
• Sustainable practises
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• ICT
• Numeracy
• Literacy
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Intercultural understanding
• Personal and Social Capability
ASSESSMENT 1. Project
2. Project
3. Investigation
4. Project
COSTS $30
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Digital Technologies
Year 11
• Digital Solutions
• Information and Communication
Technology Skills
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SCIENCE
SCIENCE ENRICHMENT
FACULTY SCIENCE
SUBJECT NAME
& CODE
SEN – Science Enrichment
DURATION Whole year
PREREQUISITES B in Year 8 Core Science or equivalent in Year 8 Extension Science
UNITS STUDIED Units are determined by students and teacher and may include:
• Forensics
• Sustainable Living
• Coral Reef Ecology
• Light
• Bottle Rockets
• Scientific Investigations
CORE SKILLS • Questioning
• Hypothesising
• Predicting
• Planning and Conducting Investigations
• Collecting accurate data
• Graphing of data
• Safe use of Equipment
• Identifying relationships
• Evaluate conclusions
• Critically analysing secondary data
• Problem solving
• Analysing patterns and trends in data
• Evaluating data
• Summarising data
• Improvements to quality of data
• Use of scientific language
GENERAL
CAPABILITIES
• Literacy
• Numeracy
• ICT
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Ethical understanding
• Personal and Social Capability
ASSESSMENT Assessment may include the following:
1. Report writing
2. Folios of work
3. Experimental design
4. Presentations
COSTS $25
SUBJECTS ALIGNED WITH YR 10 & 11 Year 10
• Science Enrichment
Year 11
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Marine Science
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INSTRUCTIONS TO ASSIST WITH SUBJECT SELECTION
A) Preparation for the online process
1. Students need to test that they are able to log into OneSchool before the subject
selection process opens. * Students with OneSchool accounts needing attention should visit the Student Laptop Window at the front
of the Library ASAP so that the issue can be resolved.
2. Students need to plan to have access to an appropriate device and internet
connection to enter their subject selections.
B) Preparation for choosing your subject preferences
1. Review the Curriculum Guide Year 9 2022 which has been emailed.
2. Review the subjects offered as listed in the screenshot below. Please note that
some subjects are offered on multiple lines – but you may only study the subject
once.
3. Students should select 6 preferences:
• Three (3) first preference electives
• Three (3) second preference electives * There is a chance that students might end up studying a second preference subject, so all six elective
preferences must be carefully considered. Second preference subjects will be considered if it is not
possible to place students in their first preference.
Students wanting to study Outdoor Recreation or the Athlete Development Program are
required to complete an application form and may have to attend an interview. It is
essential these students select a second preference in case they are not successful in
gaining a place.
Year 9 Subject Options for 2022
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C) Steps to Gain Access to OneSchool Subject Selections
1. Year 9 Subjects selections for 2022 will be open from:
Wednesday 3rd November 6.00pm and close 3.00pm Monday 8th November.
2. When selections open, go to https://oslp.eq.edu.au.
3. Enter your username (example jsmit21) and password as if logging onto a computer
at school.
4. Select the ‘My Education Plan’ tab.
5. Select ‘Subject Selections’ tab.
6. Select ‘here’ in the ‘Subject Selections Model’ tab.
7. Select Year 9 Subject Selection 2022 and then ‘Save’.
8. Select the ‘Edit’ pencil, and read the instructions carefully before you begin
selection.
D) Selecting 2022 Year 9 First & Second Preference Subjects
1. Select 3 first preference electives by left mouse clicking on your selection. ‘Subject
selection rank order’ does not need to be toggled, as it will not be referred to when
allocating students to subjects.
2. You must choose 3 second preference electives. You need to do this 3 times to
select 3 second preferences:
a) Click ‘Select a Preference to add…’
b) Click your choice
c) Click ‘add new’
3. Click ‘Save’ and check for the successful update message (onscreen message
indicating that your subjects have been entered). Students need to be very aware
that re-entering subject preferences at any time up until close is possible, but by
editing preferences, the most recent time and date saved will be used as the time of
entry for subject allocation purposes.
ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Allocation to Subjects / Classes
• The time and date that selections were last saved will be used to place
students in subjects.
• If a subject is full, or classes collapse due to insufficient enrolments, students who
are not able to be placed in the subject will be placed in one of their second
preference subjects.
• Although second preference subjects are entered online one after the other,
these subjects will not be considered ordered for allocation purposes.
• Our priority is to place students in their first choice subjects. Preferences for
classes (groups of students) are not able to be considered. If students ever have
welfare or pathway concerns, they should book in with our guidance officer
through Student Services.
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Changes to Subjects / Classes
• After online subject selections close, requests for subject change can be sent
by email to the College Deputy Principal, Sharyn Crookes ([email protected])
until the end of Week 8 in Semester 2, 2021.
• Once Semester 1 commences, it may be necessary to move students between
classes to accommodate subject preference changes and new enrolments.
These changes will be kept to a minimum, and usually be concluded by the end
of Week 2. Communication of these moves will be the issuing of an updated
timetable to the student and the updating of the IDAttend online timetable.
• Extra classes may need to be created if there is demand and resources. Classes
may also need to collapse during the year.
• Students who apply for ADP or ORE but are not accepted – the alternative
subject chosen by the student listed in the online application will be the subject
they study.
IF YOU HAVE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH ONESCHOOL during the subject selection
online process (not difficulties with devices or connectivity):
Screenshot the problem / error message with the time and date visible, and email
this screenshot with an explanation to [email protected].
Continue to enter your selections as soon as possible once the issue is resolved.
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APPLICATION FORMS
ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, 2022
WRITTEN APPLICATION FORM STUDENT INFORMATION (please print carefully):
FIRST NAME: SURNAME:
MAILING ADDRESS:
CONTACT PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION:
FIRST NAME: SURNAME:
HOME NO: MOBILE NO:
EMAIL ADDRESS (please print carefully):
Please provide a copy of the applicant’s most recent report card. Please
ensure it provides the applicant’s results for: Math, English, and Physical
Education and includes Effort, Behaviour and Attendance data.
Please provide the following
A copy of any certificates or awards related to sport from the past 2 years.
A letter of support from a sporting coach/manager
A paragraph outlining the personal strengths you can offer the ADP program.
Outline your involvement in school sport (TCN/Peninsula, Carnivals, School
Teams, Assisting the HPE department)
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Outline your previous playing experience including club and level of
participation
List any coaching or officiating qualifications/experience you may have had
I _____________________________________________ wish to be considered for
enrolment into the Redlynch State College Athlete Development Program for
the 2022 school year. If successful, I agree to adhere to the high
expectations and levels of participation expected of Student Athletes
enrolled in the program.
Student Athlete Signature:
Parent/Guardian’s Signature:
Students whose Written Applications are successful will be contacted by
HOD – HPE, Mrs Louise Harcourt/Mr Brett Fleeting.
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AND SUPPORTING MATERIAL
TO THE 7 – 12 ADMIN OFFICE ADDRESSED TO:
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT - HPE
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REDLYNCH STATE COLLEGE
Outdoor Recreation Program, 2022
Expression of Interest Form
STUDENT INFORMATION (please print carefully):
FIRST NAME: SURNAME:
MAILING ADDRESS:
CONTACT PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION:
FIRST NAME: SURNAME:
HOME NO: MOBILE NO:
EMAIL ADDRESS (please print carefully):
Please provide a copy of the applicant’s most recent report card.
Why do you feel you should be selected for the Outdoor Recreation Program at Redlynch State
College?
What skills do you hope to acquire/develop during the Outdoor recreation Program?
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What activities are you currently involved in outside of school that you feel will assist you in the
Outdoor Recreation Program?
Describe the three things you like most about school?
I _____________________________________________ wish to be considered for enrolment into the Redlynch State College Outdoor Recreation Program for the 2021 school year. If successful, I agree to adhere to the high expectations and levels of participation expected of student enrolled in the program.
Student Athlete Signature:____________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Signature: __________________________________________________
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AND SUPPORTING MATERIAL
TO THE 7 – 12 ADMIN OFFICE ADDRESSED TO:
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT - HPE