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Supporting Parents and Students 2017Principal Scott Tully

Assistant Principals Meredith Nursey, Allan Langley

Senior School LeaderBrett Andrews

Middle School Leader Mitchell Gray

Curriculum LeadersMonique Rohr, Laura Molan

VCAL Coordinator Bronwen Foley

Junior School LeaderJeremy Cliff

VET Coordinator/Careers Advisor Tracey Shallcross

Year 7 LeaderJeremy Cliff

Year 8 LeaderKaren Knowles

English/Languages Lisa Vanderkolk

MathematicsDeborah Morrish

Science Olga Timoney

The ArtsLaura Molan

HumanitiesSimon Tacey

Health and Physical Education Megan Sloan

Design, Creativity and TechnologyDavid Timmermans

Outdoor Education CoordinatorBenjamin Blattman

Instrumental Music CoordinatorSamuel Buckley

Education Support Leader Rodney Fay

MIPS Coordinator/Careers Tracey Smedley

Transition Team Mitchell Gray, Jeremy Cliff, Stacey Rumbold, Rodney Fay

UPPER YARRA SECONDARY COLLEGE2

Curriculum Overview 4

Year 7 and 8 Year - Long Subjects 6

Year 7 and 8 Semester - Length Subjects 13

The College provides high quality, academically rigorous curriculum, developed in line with the Victorian Curriculum. It is structured to ensure students study a comprehensive range of both year long and semester long subjects in order to develop their skills in all areas of the curriculum.

The curriculum is delivered over a 5 day timetable with 5 teaching periods each day.

Curriculum Learning Opportunities at UYSC

Reporting on Learning and AchievementWe as a College give very specific advice to students and parents about what students are achieving in their learning.

Year 7 - 8 students receive:

• 4 Reports

• All subjects are divided into units.

• A unit is a semester length section of a subject.

• If it is a year long subject, students will study two units of this subject.

PromotionStudents who achieve ‘S’ results will be automatically promoted to the next year level.

Students who do not achieve the ‘S’ result will be subject to a promotion interview and a process designed to support each student to achieve success.

National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)Students in year 7 complete tests in Language Conventions, Writing, Reading, and Numeracy (with and without a calculator) in May.

Examinations Examinations for all year levels are now a part of the College operations. Years 7- 8 students complete exams in selected subjects, at the end of each semester.

The exam process is designed to prepare students for VCE and act as an assessment of their learning throughout the semester.

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Years 7 and 8 Curriculum 2018 5UPPER YARRA SECONDARY COLLEGE4

Years 7 - 8 Year - Long Subjects 2018English ..................................................................................................................................6

Languages (Japanese)/Literacy/Numeracy.. ....................................................................7

Mathematics .........................................................................................................................8

Science..................................................................................................................................9

FLIP.......................................................................................................................................10

Health and Physical Education..........................................................................................12

Years 7 - 8 Semester - Length Subjects 2018Year 7 and 8 students no longer take Core Art or choose electives, rather, they complete a range of semester - long Art and Technology subjects over the two year period.

Design, Creativity and Technology Year 7...................................................................................................................................13

• Wood• Digital Literacy

Year 8...................................................................................................................................13

• Materials• Food

The ArtsYear 7....................................................................................................................................14

• Drama • Art

Year 8...................................................................................................................................15

• 3D Art• Digital Art• Visual Communication Design• Music

Years 7 & 8


The Domain of English covers three strands:

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English Year 8

At year 8, students learn to understand how the selection of text structures is influenced by the selection of language mode and how this varies for different purposes and audiences. Students explain how language features, images and vocabulary are used to represent different ideas and issues in texts.

They continue to consolidate their knowledge, selection and application of the strategies readers use to comprehend what they read. Year 8 students learn to be critical readers, questioning and analysing ideas and sources.

Students will practise the selection of language features for particular purposes, audiences and effects in their own writing. They make presentations and contribute actively to class and group discussions, using language techniques for effect.

They demonstrate their understanding of grammar, their ability to select vocabulary for effect and their use of accurate spelling and punctuation.

English Year 7

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At year 7 students explore text structures and the effect of audience, purpose and context. They develop their ability to understand, select and utilise the strategies good readers use to comprehend texts.

Year 7 students write structured and coherent texts for a range of purposes and audiences. They will respond to set topics, as well as writing about topics of their own choice.

Students make presentations and contribute actively to class and group discussions, using language features to engage the audience. They demonstrate their understanding of grammar, their ability to select vocabulary for effect and their use of accurate spelling and punctuation.

• Language • Literature • Literacy


Japanese By the end of year 7, students will show an awareness of the language and cultural requirements related to a given topic, use vocabulary and grammar relevant to the topic, and adapt tones and gestures appropriately for the role, audience and purpose of the discourse.

Students will also gain an awareness and appreciation of another culture.

Students are introduced to:

• Japanese greetings

• starting and finishing a class

• how to use appropriate formal and informal greetings

• introducing themselves

• numbers

• Hiragana script

The UYSC Languages department encourages students to take their Language studies to VCE or VCE Baccalaureate level for advanced placement in a tertiary institution.

8Languages: Japanese Year 7 and 8

Japanese Students in year 8 will be introduced to the topics of family, likes and dislikes, telling the time, daily routine and date.

They also learn about some aspects of Japanese culture, traditions and geography.

In the area of language studies students learn how to discuss their family members and express their likes and dislikes.

Students will also be able to tell the time and learn new Kanji characters.

At the end of year 8, students will show awareness of the language and cultural requirements related to a given topic, adapt language and gesture appropriately for the role, audience and purpose of the discourse.

Literacy Literacy is a subject aimed at students requiring extra support with the development of their literacy skills.

In these smaller classes, students focus on improving their skills in reading, writing and comprehension.

A large focus is placed on improving the reading techniques of students. They learn to use and apply a variety of strategies, enabling them to access and understand different text types.

Students complete a variety of writing and vocabulary activities, designed to improve their ability to write for all subject areas.

The subject aims to incorporate students’ personal interests, as a way of engaging students while improving their skills in literacy.

Literacy and Numeracy Year 7Numeracy The UYSC Numeracy Program provides individualised programs to improve basic numeracy skills. It hopes to provide students with an understanding of the importance of numeracy in everyday life, success in the hope that their interest in mathematics increases and scaffolding for their regular mathematics classes.

Students discover new ways and ‘‘tricks’’ for dealing with basic numeracy. They learn to explain concepts to their peers and in turn reinforce their own knowledge.

The program “Studyladder” is used to assess each student’s numeracy skills, to provide individual learning programs and to give students personalised feedback on their progress. Students work through topics in Studyladder including regular assessment of learning. ‘‘Manga High’’ is used to reinforce their knowledge and provide individualised programs and game-based learning.

Learning a second language supports students’ literacy and skills in their first and

subsequent language(s) by focusing on structures,

systems and patterns of language generally. Japanese


Year 8 mathematics is a platform for students’ future mathematical development, supporting a wide variety of practical and academic student pathways. Students extend their knowledge in:

• Percentages

• Algebra

• Measurement

• Geometry

• Equation Solving

Rounding and estimating are practised and basic skills are constantly revised. New topics introduced are:

• Directed Numbers (Positive and Negative Numbers)

• Chance and Data (Probability and Statistics)

• Cartesian Plane (Straight Line Graphs)

• Ratio

Where possible, real life examples are incorporated into the students’ learning experience.

Mathematics Year 8Mathematics Year 7Mathematics provides students with essential mathematical skills and knowledge in Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability.

Extension opportunities exist for individuals based on their skills and areas of interest. Remediation is also facilitated.

THE AUSTRALIAN

MATHEMATICS

COMPETITION

The Australian Mathematics

Competition is held each year and

our high achievers are invited to

partake in the event. The competition

attracts approximately half a million

students competing from over 30

countries. It takes place at the

beginning of August.

Mathematics

The main focus in year 7 is to consolidate basic numeracy skills. Strong emphasis is given to addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

An extended length of time is spent introducing the four operations with fractions and decimals and building up skills in rounding off and estimation.

New concepts introduced:

• Algebra

• Geometry

• Measurement

• Linear relations


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Science Year 7 Science Year 8

RIO TINTO BIG

SCIENCE COMPETITION

The Big Science Competition

is a one-hour competition of 30

multiple-choice questions held at

the school at the end of May. The

competition challenges students to

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problems using everyday

examples.

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHEMISTRY

QUIZ

The Australian National Chemistry Quiz is an international competition where students test their skills and knowledge and find out where they

are ranked amongst their peers. The Quiz comprising of 30 multiple

choice questions to be answered in 60 minutes takes place in

June each year.

ScienceMathematicsThe Science curriculum provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of important scientific concepts and processes, the practices used to develop scientific knowledge, the contribution of science to our culture and society, and its applications in our lives. The curriculum supports students to develop the scientific knowledge, understandings and skills to make informed decisions about local, national and global issues and to participate, if they so wish, in science-related careers.

In Semester One year 8 students study:

Chemistry : Differences between elements, compounds and mixtures can be described by using a particle model.

Biology: Cells are the basic units of living things and have specialised structures and functions.

Physics: Energy appears in different forms including movement (kinetic energy), heat, light, chemical energy and potential energy; devices can change energy from one form to another.

Light can form images using the reflective feature of curved mirrors and the refractive feature of lenses, and can disperse to produce a spectrum which is part of a larger spectrum of radiation.

In Semester Two students study:

Chemistry: The properties of the different states of matter can be explained in terms of the motion and arrangement of particles.

Chemical change involves substances reacting to form new substances.

Biology: Multicellular organisms contain systems of organs that carry out specialised functions that enable them to survive and reproduce.

Earth and Space: Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks contain minerals and are formed by processes that occur within Earth over a variety of time scales.

Semester One is an introduction to the science laboratory, its equipment and working safely. Year 7 students study:

Chemistry: Mixtures, including solutions, contain a combination of pure substances that can be separated using a range of techniques

Biology: There are differences within and between groups of organisms; classification helps organise this diversity.

Interactions between organisms can be described in terms of food chains and food webs and can be affected by human activity.

Semester Two students study:

Physics: Change to an object’s motion is caused by unbalanced forces acting on the object ; Earth’s gravity pulls objects towards the centre of Earth.

Simple machines: devices can change energy from one form to another.

Earth and Space: Predictable phenomena on Earth, including seasons and eclipses, are caused by the relative positions of the Sun, Earth and the Moon.

Some of Earth’s resources are renewable, but others are non-renewable.

Water is an important resource that cycles through the environment.


Future Learners Inquiry Program (Humanities) Year 7In years 7 and 8, Humanities is part of the FLIP program with an emphasis on inquiry learning and literacy that continues into the senior years.

The goal of FLIP is to engage students in a personalised, challenging curriculum, that promotes collaboration and high order thinking, and equips students with the skills necessary for a successful future. It is based on a model of integrated learning, utilising research that demonstrates that students learn better when they are interested and keen to participate in programs that relate concepts across subject areas, rather than single subjects.

In year 7, students learn about how and why we study History with a focus on Ancient Civilisations. In Geography students begin to develop their geospatial skills and learn about water issues at a local, national and global level.

FLIP

Me as a Learner Students learn about themselves as learners. They investigate how their brains work, how to keep their brains healthy and reflect upon their learning styles and preferences.

History Students learn about how and why we study as well as the key skills needed for the subject. Students learn about different ancient civilizations, in the Mediterranean and in Asia. Students explore the daily life of different groups, as well as the development of these societies.

GeographyStudents develop their geospatial skills, such as understanding scale, grid references, and legend, direction and reading maps.

Students then focus on weather and water, including topics such as rainfall, the hydrologic cycle, weather hazards (storms, cyclones, droughts, floods), world water usage and distribution, and water resource management.

Art Students create a self-portrait based on the styles of four famous artists: Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo and Vincent Van Gogh. They explore the way their chosen artist depicts themselves in their artwork and then imitate the style to create an image of themselves.

Students also draw portraits during the Ancient Civilizations unit. They adapt their drawing to capture an image of someone who lived in the particular civilization that they are investigating.

During the “Going Public” stage of their inquiry projects, they can create drawings, painting, sculptures, dioramas, moving images/films, photographic essays and mixed media pieces to convey the knowledge they have gained.

Year 7 Open Inquiry The culmination of learning in FLIP in Year 7 will see students embark on their own open inquiry project.

Students will focus in on their own interests, concerns, values and curiosity to create their own research questions and writing pieces, to express their learning, as well as identifying audiences with whom to share their information.

Maker DaysEach term, students

spend a whole day working intensively on a creative project linked

to their Inquiry project.


Me as a Learner Students learn about Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences and about their brains as an incredible learning tool with an amazing capacity! They will further understand how to keep their brains healthy and the keys to being a successful life-long learner.

History Students explore the medieval period of history, through to the Renaissance (500-1600) and explore key societies from the Western and Islamic, as well as the Asia-Pacific world. Using an inquiry approach, students are given the opportunity to examine an aspect of medieval society in detail, developing both their literacy and research skills.

Geography

The topics covered include landforms. Students learn to recognize and analyse how different environments have been impacted significantly by humans and their actions. Students will also have the opportunity to study a geography topic of their choice, using an inquiry approach.

Art

Students study an Art movement creating a self-portrait. They study art techniques such as stencilling and collage and then utilise them in their own portraits.

Students study artworks from particular periods of time during the History unit and learn to analyse and interpret meaning from them.

As part of the ‘Going Public’ stage of the inquiry process, students can create drawings, paintings, sculptures, dioramas, moving images/films, photographic essays and mixed media pieces that convey the learning they have been doing.

Year 8 Open Inquiry

The culmination of learning in FLIP in year 8 will see students embark on their own open inquiry project.

Future Learners Inquiry Program (Humanities) Year 8FLIP

Maker DaysEach term, students

spend a whole day working intensively on a creative project linked

to their Inquiry project.

In years 7 and 8 Humanities is part of the FLIP program with an emphasis on inquiry learning and literacy that continues into the senior years.

The goal of FLIP is to engage students in a personalised, challenging curriculum, that promotes collaboration and high order thinking, and equips students with the skills necessary for a successful future.

In year 8 the focus of History is the world during the Middle Ages. In Geography students learn about different types of environments.


Health and Physical Education Years 7 and 8 The Health and Physical Education domain provides students with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to achieve a degree of autonomy in developing and maintaining their physical, mental, social and emotional health.

Health and Physical Education is a year-long subject in Years 7 - 8. For the duration of Junior School, students undertake a gymnasium program including Pilates, Boxing and Weight Training in the new UYSC Fitness Studio.

Year 7s are timetabled three lessons per 5 day cycle (three theory, three practical)

Physical EducationStudents work on developing essential motor skills through game play and skill work. This will build the basis for all other sports and activities that they participate in throughout their schooling.

Throughout the year, year 7s participate in a wide variety of sports to develop their motor skills:

• Netball • Athletics • Soccer• Softball

HealthStudents are introduced to the Health of Australia, the National Physical Activity Guideline and the Healthy Eating Food Pyramid.

They study Cyberbullying and Digital Citzenship.

Semester Two studies include health concerns for youth, self esteem, self identity and body image.

Year 8s are timetabled three lessons per cycle (three theory, three practical)

Physical Education Students focus on improving motor skills and building on prior knowledge to improve their physical fitness and motivation.

Throughout the year, Year 8s participate in a wide variety of sports some of which they may have never heard of or been involved in before. These sports include:

• Lacrosse • Athletics • European Handball • Basketball • Soccer

Health Semester One focuses on risk taking behaviours:

• health concerns for youth • nutrition and eating disorders and the effects on

youth health • respectful relationships

Semester Two focuses on the study of body systems:

• muscular • skeletal • circulatory • respiratory • male and female reproductive systems and the

changes that occur during puberty • alcohol and smoking and the effects these

behaviours have on the body

Health & PE


Health & PE Technology(Wood)Year 7 woodwork students develop an understanding of design, creativity and technology through the production of a range of woodwork models.

Students have the opportunity to learn many practical skills using tools and equipment in the workshop as well as the ability to use a range of drawing techniques to develop design ideas.

Students are taught to reflect on what they have learnt and to look at ways they could improve their products.

Students learn the importance of safe work practices.

Students who enjoy being creative and developing their practical ability may also choose to do Woodwork as an elective in years 9 and 10.

Design, Creativity and Technology Years 7 and 8Technology

Information Technology (Digital Literacy)Year 7 students are introduced to the fundamentals of technology and its role in their lives. They develop the necessary skills to solve digital problems and collaborate with their peers on solutions.

Students complete a range of tasks using the Google suite, computer aided design software and video editing software with core focus on utilising their creativity and developing their confidence with technology.

In response to the evolution of technology students develop an understanding of how to participate ethically and respectfully in the online community.

Design Technology allows students to develop skills in designing and making. It enables students to justify solutions and to responsibly, safely and creatively use and select materials, tools and techniques. The area of Technology covers Information Technology, Wood, Materials, and Food.

Technology (Food) Year 8 Food Studies is a practical and theoretical subject that teaches students the importance of:• healthy eating• the design process • cooking skills• reflective and evaluating practices • food science• simple and challenging recipes

‘Food for a Healthy Me’ is structured as an introduction to food and food science. It begins to build the foundations of an understanding of safe cookery, basic food production skills, the principle of cooking, the role of food in our lives, nutrition and the design process.

Students engage in a weekly practical (prac) class, where they make a variety of different savoury and sweet recipes. Theory classes are then used to support the prac classes and build on students’ knowledge and understanding of food.

Students are expected to maintain high levels of safety organisation and production.

Technology (Materials) Year 8 students are expected to work through a number of set projects. Production Work involves students in activities aimed at promoting an understanding of metal and other materials to develop basic skills to experience how processes, equipment, design and safety requirements may be used to give shape to their ideas.

Students are expected to maintain a workbook which is organised to include all lesson notes and steps taken in producing and constructively analyse, evaluate and discuss their own work.

Due regard to the necessary and particular safety requirements is essential.


The Arts Year 7The Arts are unique, expressive, creative and communicative forms that engage students in critical and creative thinking and help them understand themselves and the world. The Domain of The Arts covers several areas including Drama, Music, Visual Communication Design, Art and 3D Art.

ArtIn this unit students will get a taste of the many different ways we can create art. They will explore two-dimensional works such as drawing, painting, photography, collage and printmaking.

Students will look at combining multiple materials so that works can be created on paper.

They will explore art history focusing on artists, their techniques and artworks.

Drama

This unit involves students engaging in games and workshop activities to develop knowledge and control of their emotions and performance skills. Students focus on the physicality and control of their bodies to communicate effectively.

They will hot seat characters, adopt roles, and devise scenes for performance and feedback within the classroom.

Theatre Arts will be introduced in detail, including props, design, lighting and sound. Using the skills and techniques developed during their studies they will devise performances base on set stimulus. They will devise scenarios using the space and objects around them to create performance.

Students maintain a drama logbook in which they undertake various literacy tasks and keep a record of the work undertaken in group work, such as devising and rehearsal.

The Arts


The Arts Year 8

Visual Communication Design In this unit students will work on their drawing, rendering and design skills.

They will use the design elements and principles to create effective and original designs for things like t-shirts, badges, DVD/game covers, skateboard decks or surfboards.

They will investigate ICT design skills and learn how to apply them to create posters, advertisement, logos and business cards.

Digital ArtIn this unit students will combine traditional art making techniques with digital technologies.

Students will learn to use the computer as a tool to create new works of art.

Digital drawing tools such as tablets and Photoshop will be used to manipulate and improve hand drawn images.

The focus will be on continually using both analogue and digital tools to perfect and refine works.

Photography will be the main medium used and the students will learn how to focus on composition to create aesthetically pleasing images.

3D Art In this unit students study how artists have created artworks across a range of three-dimensional mediums including clay, wire, paper, stone and found objects.

They will then use these skills to create their own 3D works. Most their works will be created with clay however other materials may also be used.

MusicThe main focus of this unit is to introduce students to music as a form of art and self-expression.

Students look at the instruments in the orchestra while studying and applying musical theory.

They will learn to play instruments at a basic level and gain an understanding that music performance requires special skills and knowledge.

Students will participate in group performances, playing their chosen instrument.

Students have the opportunity to receive

tuition in piano, brass, woodwind, string, percussion

instruments, violin, viola and voice. Students learning a musical

instrument are required to become

a member of one of the College Ensembles or Bands.

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81 - 89 Little Yarra Road, Yarra Junction, Victoria 3797

P (03) 5967 1877 F (03) 5967 2109 www.uysc.vic.edu.au

81 - 89 Little Yarra Road, Yarra Junction, Victoria 3797

P (03) 5967 1877 F (03) 5967 2109 www.uysc.vic.edu.au

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8 junior Curriculum - Upper Yarra Secondary College · The curriculum is delivered over a 5 day timetable with 5 teaching periods each day. ... Students will practise the selection