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ROCHEDALE STATE HIGH SCHOOL

Enrichment and Extension

Opportunities

Version 2020

Enrichment and Extension Opportunities at Rochedale

Enrichment is an integral facet of our endeavours at Rochedale State High School to advance the learning of every student and value their individual talents. We believe in the importance of supporting and cultivating the gifts, talents, and interests of each student. With a wide range of programs for all students, extending from the Mathematics and Science arenas to the Humanities and The Arts, Enrichment at Rochedale State High School is designed to help each student maximise their potential through enjoyable, exciting and challenging experiences. Students with specialised interests can choose to participate in out of class programs, day events or competitions in many subject areas.

With extensive choices in both the subject area and style of programs available as part of

Rochedale State High School’s Enrichment and Extension Program, students are assured of

developing their knowledge and skills in whichever area they have a high level of ability, interest,

or motivation to learn.

*Participation *Openness *Integrity *Success *Equality

Junior Secondary

Extension Activities

Student Leadership Opportunities (Sub School Parade,

Orientation Day, Open Day)

IDP Program

Junior Secondary Writers Group (Write a book in a day)

Signature Program (APEX, RAS and STEM)

Write that Essay “Go for Gold”

Committee fund raising events

Digital licence certificate

Head of Department - David Crase

Enrichment

Corrective Reading

Year 7 Tutoring

Independent study (Hub)

Rochedale Junior Certificate

Peer Mentoring


English


Lions speaking Competition

Brisbane Writer’s Festival

Head of Department - Wendy Mackay

Humanities


Competitions—National History Competition and National

Geography Competition

Excursions and Activity Days

Humanities Lunchtime Club

Humanities Week Celebration Activities

Self directed negotiated inquiry topics

A/Head of Department – Emily Smith

Languages – Chinese


Education Perfect World Languages Competition

QUT Confucius Cultural Activities – Year 7

QUT Confucius Institute Language & Cultural Camp - Year 9

& 10

On-line Learning Activities

Head of Department – Wendy Mackay


Science


Science Club

SPECTRA Award- year 7, 8, 9

High School Pathway Program Year 11 and Year 12

Rainforest Project

Biology Field Excursions

Excellence Days—Year 5, 7, 8 and 9

ICAS Science Competitions

Engineering Challenge Year 10

Agricultural Show Team

ConocoPhillips Science Experience Year 9

UQ Sunflower Competition

Green Heart School BCC

Griffith go program Physics, Chemistry, Biology or

Engineering

Girls STEM camp Year 10

Pathway and careers workshop Year 9

Health workshops Year 8 and 9

UQ Ambassadors Year 11

Titration Competition Year 11 and 12

Boot camps Year 11 and 12

Rocket workshop Year 10

Field Study Daisy Hill Year 9

Incursion Electron microscope Year 8

Head of Department - Anna Albert

Maths


Enrichment Days

Competitions (eg. Aust. Mathematics Competition)

Maths Teams Challenge

Problem Solving Challenge

In-Class Activities—Mathletics

A/Head of Department – Chris Bartlett


The Arts


APEX – Instrumental Music, Visual Art and Performance

Excellence Program

Instrumental Music Ensembles—Strings, Concert Band,

Stage Band, Orchestra

Instrumental lessons

Workshops with industry professionals

Junior/senior sport afternoons—musical, dance, drama and

singing excellence

Master Classes

Guest Workshops—including Shake ‘n’ Stir Master Classes,

Expressions Dance Company Workshop, Hip Hop

Excellence Troupe

Professional Theatre productions (Theatre night extension

programs)

Musical rehearsals—focusing on dance, drama and singing

excellence

Public Functions—XLD, Arts Festival

Dance/Drama Eisteddfod

Cultural Awards—recognition of cultural achievements with

performances of Excellence showcased on night

Maestro—excellence program performance nights—Maestro

Covers and Maestro Originals

Creative Generation—interested students participate in

Dance, vocals and Instrumental Music

Year 11/12 peer mentoring—training in drama conventions

Griffith University model for AAB (Acting Against Bullying)

Primary School Visits to conduct performances, workshops,

excellence troupes

Art Competitions—Artwaves Competition

Visual Arts Evening—Showcasing talented and emerging

artists

Tech Program—supporting school events—students have

access to training and provide support in ‘bump in’ and

bump out’ events.

Head of Department - Elsa Hearn


Business


Griffith University Ambassador Program—selected Year 10

Business students participate in three days of university

Griffith University Year 12 Program leading to early

university entry

QUT Accounting Student Forum

QLD Law Courts Visits including Judge Talks – Year 11 &

12 Legal

QLD Youth Parliament

Ecoman—2 day business simulation program

Year 10, 11 and 12 Business ventures

Smart Start Finance Program – Commonwealth Bank

Competitions – ASX Share market Game, Be Your Own

Boss, Essi Money

Excursions—Movie World

Guest Speakers related to business subjects

RUOK? Activities and ventures – Certificate III Business

Head of Department – Kate Flanagan / Sandra Buist

Health and Physical Education


Rochedale Academy of Sport – Volleyball, Touch Football

and Basketball

Participation in All Schools Touch Football and Schools

Touch League Competitions

Participation in Volleyball Queensland and Volleyball

Australia School’s Cup, and also host of the Schools

Volleyball League

Participation in Schools Premier League Basketball

Participation in Vicki Wilson Netball Competition

AFL Schools cup

State T20 Challenge – Cricket competitions

Logan 7’s Rugby Competition

Sport Leadership programs and opportunities

Head of Department - John Baxter


Technology


The Industrial Technology Department offer an inclusive

program for our gifted and talented students throughout all of our

courses. Our students looking to move into a trade-based career

are offered introductory courses in Engineering and Construction

in Years 9 and 10, which lead to the Engineering Excellence

program and the Certificate 1 in Construction course. For

students wanting a greater challenge, we offer our design

technology course which leads into senior Design. In this course

students are continually challenged as they solve real world

problems and compete in a range of competitions.

Students are encouraged to attend after school tutorial

sessions to further their pursuits in Furnishing by learning

advanced finishing techniques.

Human Powered Vehicle challenge – students maintain and

train to drive a pedal powered race vehicle competing against

like-minded students over a 24 hour period.

Formula Student – Students will build an actual Formula V

race car to compete in a motorkhana against other schools.

Students design and manufacture model F1 cars to enter into

the F1 in Schools competitions in conjunction with the STEM

department.

Head of Department – Robert Evans

Home Economics


School run functions including coffee shops and restaurants

Excursions and work experience opportunities eg Royal

Pines

Partnerships with local hospitality establishments and

retirement villages.

Playgroup.

Head of Department - Pam Tranchida


Digital Technology and Media


Digital Media Club

Thursdays second break in the HUB

Film, Video and Photography activities

Digital Technologies Club

Tuesdays and Fridays second break in the HUB

Coding and Robotics

In Class extension activities and projects

Head of Department - Phil Monsour

STEM


STEM Ambassadors STEM Horizons Griffith STEM Cup F1 in Schools Subs in Schools Space in Schools RoboCup GLO Challenge Optiminds UAV Challenge

Head of Department - Charlotte Winter


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