Year 7 & 8 Subject Selection Information Evening

Introductions Mr Nigel Hughes – Principal Mrs Rachel Cutajar – Head of School - Junior Mrs Cath Downing – HOD – Junior Secondary Mrs Kathleen Janecek – Head of School – Senior Mrs Kate Shepherd – DP – Senior

Welcome Mr Nigel Hughes

Year 7 and 8 Transitions Mr Damien Burke

Our pathway credo Develop and implement pathway education programs for the entire school community that ensures valid and viable pathways selection leading to post-secondary success for all students. (School Strategic Plan 2017-2020)

Subject Selection Philosophy Year 7 & 8 Elective trials Year 9 Elective trials + Specialisation Year 10 Specialisation Career Pathway Selection Year 11 Career Pathway Consolidation

Year 8 – Mainstream/ACE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Semester 1 English Maths History Science PE Elective 1 Elective 2 Semester 2 Elective 3 Elective 4 Elective 5 Four Core (Eng, Mat, Sci, His) – 12 months PE - 6 months Electives (5 for a semester each, 2 lessons a week): Art, Business, Chinese, Dance, Drama, Hospitality, ICT, IDT, Media, Music, STEAM Excellence Programs (12 months): Sports Excellence: Elite Development Program, AFL, Basketball, Netball or Touch Creative Arts Excellence: Art, Dance, Drama, Instrumental Music, Music, Media or Triple Threat

Year 8 – Sports/Arts Excellence Sports Excellence Timetable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Semester 1 English Maths History Science Sports Excellence Touch Excellence Elective 1 Semester 2 Elective 2 Creative Arts Excellence Timetable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Semester 1 English Maths History Science Triple Threat Dance Excellence PE Semester 2 Elective 1

Year 9 – Mainstream/ACE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Semester 1 English Maths History Science PE Elective 1 Semester 2 Elective 2 Elective 3 Four Core (Eng, Mat, Sci, His) – 12 months PE - 6 months Electives (3 for a semester each, 3 lessons a week): Art, Business, Dance, Drama, Hospitality, ICT, IDT, Legal Studies, Media, Music, STEAM Excellence Programs (12 months): Sports Excellence: Elite Development Program, Basketball, Netball or Touch Creative Arts Excellence: Art, Dance, Drama, Music, Media or Triple Threat

Year 9 – Sports/Arts Excellence Sports Excellence Timetable 1 2 3 4 5 6 Semester 1 English Maths History Science Sports Excellence Touch Excellence Semester 2 Creative Arts Excellence Timetable 1 2 3 4 5 6 Semester 1 English Maths History Science Triple Threat PE Semester 2 Elective 1

Head of Junior Secondary Mrs Cath Downing

Growth Mindset

Study Habits Research tells us that students who exhibit effect learning behaviours will have an improved chance of success. Effective study habits and study skills help to set the path for successful learning behaviours to ensure successful outcomes during the schooling years and beyond.

Study Tips Plan when to study – successful students schedule time throughout the week when they are going to study. Creating a weekly routine will help develop habits that will enable success. Set a specific goal – set a specific goal of what you wish to accomplish from each session. Make the goal visible. Limit distraction – to ensure success find a place where you won’t be distracted or disturbed. Create an environment conducive to learning.

Study Tips Review notes, schoolwork over the weekend – plan come to school at the beginning of each week prepared and ready to attack your week with success. Ask for help – wise people seek help. Ask your teachers when unsure. Utilise our homework centre to seek extra assistance and support

Important Dates Mr Damien Burke

Important Dates Subject Selections for Year 8 & 9 2017 open – Wednesday 31st August Subject Selections forms due Year 9 2017 – Tuesday 13th September (last week of school) Subject Selections forms due Year 8 2017 – Thursday 15th September (last week of school)

For more information Any questions or further information, HODs are available or: Damien Burke – dburk13@eq.edu.au Deputy Principal – Junior Secondary Cath Downing – cdown42@eq.edu.au Head of Department – Junior Secondary Lukas Avgerinos – ljavg0@eq.edu.au Guidance Officer – Junior Secondary