Welcome to

Year 9 Advisory

“TELL ME AND I FORGET, SHOW ME AND I REMEMBER,

INVOLVE ME AND I UNDERSTAND”

Advisory Expectations

● We decide on our rules together

● School Values

● Integrity

● High Expectations

● Respect

● Responsibility

● How should we talk to each other, what can we expect from one another etc.

What is Year 9 Advisory?

● Science

● Biological Science

● Chemical Science

● Earth and Space Science

● Physical Science

● Humanities

● History

● Geography

● Economics

● Civics and Citizenship

● Inquiry-Based Learning

Advisory Units of Study

● 2 Passion/Research Projects

● STELR (Science enquiry based learning)

● Community Programs

● Master Classes

● History Units

● Geography Units

● Economics Unit

● Leadership Program (15 Mile Creek)

● Careers portfolio and mock interview

Inquiry-Based Learning

● Also known as Passion Projects/ Research Projects

● You ask the questions or problem

● Identify and research questions to develop your knowledge

● Obtain and explain evidence to support questions

● Assisted by an advisor

● Presented to your friends and/or family

Community Connections

● Opportunities to be involved in community based projects such as:

● Alkoomi Retirement Village

● Sports programs

● Reading/Numeracy program for primary students

● Beautifying the school

● School vegetable garden

● Salvation Army