Middle Years Program

Year 7

Our Year 7 program is focused on supporting a smooth transition to the College and building the foundations of a successful secondary education. Students are introduced to a variety of subjects, with specialist teachers and facilities studying English, Mathematics, Humanities, Science, Health and Physical Education, Hindi or Italian, Information Technology, Visual Art, Materials Technology and Dance and Drama. They also receive weekly Literacy and Numeracy lessons to strengthen and support core learning and life skills. Students are supported to build relationships and set personal goals and reflect on their progress in Engage lessons, while exploring their personal interests through their nominated Club once a fortnight.

Subjects English & Literacy Mathematics & Numeracy Science Humanities Health and Physical Education Italian / Hindi Visual Art / Dance Drama Information Technology / Materials Technology Engage Explore Clubs Year 8 In Year 8 students extend their learning in English, Mathematics, Humanities, Science, Health and Physical Education, and Hindi / Italian. Literacy and Numeracy lessons continue to support students to strengthen these core skills and enhance their learning across other subjects. Students also participate in semester long studies of Music, Food Technology, Visual Art, and Fabrics Technology, where they develop a wide range of skills before selecting electives in Year 9. Subjects English & Literacy Mathematics & Numeracy Science Humanities Health and Physical Education Italian / Hindi Visual Arts / Music Food Technology / Fabric Technology Engage Year 9 Students in Year 9 expand their horizons by participating in a broad range of electives and special programs. As well as their core subjects students can choose six electives from a selection of more than 30 across the full range of learning areas. Students have the opportunity specialise in areas of interest and try subjects they might be considering for their Senior Years. Year 9 prepares students for their transition to Senior Campus, making appropriate and informed subject selections and establishing pathways that support their future goals. All Year 9 students undergo Morrisby career testing and counselling, and participate in our City School Program, where they spend time in the CBD pursuing an inquiry project. Subjects English & Literacy Mathematics & Numeracy Science Humanities Health and Physical Education Six units of elective chosen from all learning areas. Engage Explore