The course aims to offer students a range of opportunities to
experience the world in which they live. Students are encouraged to
consider their contribution to sustainable futures, whilst engaging in
real life learning. This course assists students to develop thinking
skills, appreciation of other cultures, empathy and connection to the
local community.
Year 7 and 8
In Year 7 and 8 students do a term of Economics and Business and a term of Civics and Citizenship as a part of their rotations. This gives students the skills and values to become active and informed citizens.
Course Content
During Year 7 and 8 students study:
Year 7
Term 1: Place and Liveability
Term 2: Water in the World
Term 3: Ancient Civilisations
Term 4: Ancient China
Year 8
Term 1: Vikings
Term 2: Black Death
Term 3: Australian Landscapes
Term 4: Changing Nations
Special features
Students are offered opportunities, which may include:
SEQ Water Incursion
Guest Speakers
Optiminds
Excursions
Year 9
Economics & Business
Students will analyse the interdependence of the Australian economy in a global landscape by investigating how businesses trade with other countries and the impacts on business of global events.
Small business Expo
A research project to develop an innovative idea for a business and propose a viable trade display in a realistic setting. Students will focus on business concepts such as competitive advantage, corporate social responsibility and innovation. Relevant computer skills include preparing presentations and presentation of written reports. Additionally, students consider the financial costs of running a business and the risks they may encounter.
Year 9 (One semester course)
Skills and awesomeness including excursions/events/trips
Students will be exposed to contemporary issues, events and/or case studies and learn skills they will utilise throughout their lives to make sound, considered decisions as individuals, employees or in some cases business owners and managers.
Career pathwaysNumerous career pathways include (but not limited to): Business administration and management – eg banking, hotels, real estate, self-employment such as a sole trader, Business teacher
Humanities and Social Sciences
Academically, students will develop strong written analytical skills with diverse 21st Century skills through a variety of Humanities’ Assessment. These skills are invaluable for Senior studies and for creating individuals who wish to be part of preserving our environment. There is a strong emphasis on guest speakers, reading comprehension of news articles and graphing to bring both History and Geography to life. Above all, this subject is designed to promote the idea of citizenship and sustainable ways of living and a secure future for us all.
History
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| “You have to know the past to understand the present.” Doctor Carl Sagan
History is an essential part of the Junior School experience. It gives students a better understanding of the world in which they live. This subject provides students with a strong framework to interpret, analyse and make judgements about our past, our current society and the government of our nation. The innovative Junior Secondary Humanities course follows the guidelines of the National Curriculum, yet offers modern history with a local/ global twist with a critical hat whenever possible. | “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.” Mahatma Gandhi Geography is a highly relevant subject that gives students a better understanding of the world in which they live and provides students opportunities to get outside the classroom. It is also an essential part of the Junior School experience with growing job opportunities. Geography students learn a framework for decision making based on environmental, social and economic factors known as the triple bottom line. This practical subject follows the guidelines of the National Curriculum, while considering |
Term 1 - HistoryThe Anzac Legend
| Term 3 - HistoryGlobal Connections |
Term 2 - GeographyMovements of People | Term 4 - GeographyFeed the World |
This subject offers students the opportunity to learn by going on excursions, listening to guest speakers and being involved in local community projects. Some of these excursions may come at an extra cost, but we endeavour to keep costs to a minimum. Students may also have the chance to enter prestigious competitions such as The National Geographic Competition. Students may also have the chance to enter prestigious competitions such as The Australian History Competition, The Simpson Prize or participate in Anzac Day ceremonies.