1. Year 7 & 8 Subject Selection Information Evening

2. 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

3. Welcome
Mr Nigel Hughes

4. Year 7 and 8 Transitions
Mr Damien Burke

5. 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 )

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Head of Junior Secondary
Mrs Cath Downing

12. Growth Mindset

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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

16. Important Dates
Mr Damien Burke

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

18. For more information
Any questions or further information, HODs are available or: Damien Burke – Deputy Principal – Junior Secondary Cath Downing – Head of Department – Junior Secondary Lukas Avgerinos – Guidance Officer – Junior Secondary