Years 7 and 8 Curriculum

Introduction

Years 7 and 8 are a time of transition and change. This is a critical period for young people as it is an important phase of learning. Swan Hill College is sensitive to these needs and has implemented, in conjunction with our feeder primary schools, innovative programs from Years 5 to 8. All students are assessed throughout the semester via assessment tasks.

Year 7
Students study a set curriculum, comprising a broad range of subjects where classes remain together for each one. Subjects studied are; General Studies (English/Humanities), Maths, Science, Health and Physical Education, LOTE, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths), Visual Art, Performing Arts, Food and Technology. Some of these subjects are studied for the year and some are semester based.

Year 8
Students remain in the same class for each subject and study the Year 8 core subjects.  Subjects studied are; English, Humanities, Maths, Science, Health and Physical Education, LOTE, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths), Visual Art, Performing Arts, Food and Technology. Some of these subjects are studied for the year and some are semester based.

The College aims to provide students with:

• A stimulating and challenging environment that enables students to experience success and achieve significant learning outcomes,
• A supported transition from primary to secondary,
• Literacy and numeracy teaching that is fundamental to all and across all key learning areas,
• Curriculum that is engaging and delivered through a variety of approaches including integrated themes, table teams, negotiated tasks and independent learning,
• A focus on developing problem solving and thinking processes,
• Skill development for adolescence,
• Leadership programs;
• Access to a wide range of computer and other technological learning aids.