The Year 8 Curriculum is based on the Victorian F-10 Curriculum. Students experience a learning program which is broad, however, allowing for some choice with 4 electives subjects included.
The Religious Education learning program follows the curriculum structure set by the Diocese of Sale.
There is a significant focus on literacy and numeracy with additional class time focussed on English and Mathematics.
Students study 4 electives:
Extension Academies are available (semester elective) for students who have a high level of interest in a particular area as well as performing above standard. An application process applies for admission into an Extension Academy. Students may negotiate to not study a compulsory subject if they study an Extension Academy subject.
In order to meet student needs and offer more choice and flexibility within the learning program Mathematics, Arts, Technology and Extension Academy subjects are studied as classes with both Year 8 and Year 9 students included.
Students will participate in a 5 day City Experience at the end of Term 4.
‘Hands on Learning’ is a program run at both Berwick and Officer Campuses aimed at engaging students at school to help them discover their talents and experience success. This supportive program sees students grow in confidence and increase their sense of connection to school.
The Individual Support Program is available for students who require their learning program to be adjusted to support them with literacy intervention or general program support. Numeracy intervention is offered through the mathematics learning program.
Students are supported through the Care Group Program which focusses on:
Religious Education – 3 options
English
Mathematics
Science
Humanities
Health and Physical Education
Japanese
Elective 1
Elective 2
Care Group
Religious Education – 3 options
English
Mathematics
Science
Humanities
Health and Physical Education
Japanese
Elective 3
Elective 4
Care Group
Dance
Drama
Media
Music (can be studied both semesters – includes the study of an instrument)
Visual Art
Visual Communication
Electronics
Food
Horticulture
Textiles
Wood
Digital Technology 1
Digital Technology 2
Health Sciences
Humanities
Literature
Performing Arts
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Sport
Visual Arts
(studied as an alternative to another subject in consultation with the College)
ISP – Literacy (Years 8 and 9)
ISP – Program Support (Years 7, 8 and 9)
ISP – Numeracy (through the mathematics program)