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STCC | Year 10 2017 Elective Course & Essential Information Guide

Welcome to Year 10 Delivering a 21st Century Approach to Teaching & Learning

Lorem

St Teresa’s Catholic College is committed to creating a dynamic and supportive learning

environment where students are provided with opportunities to realize their potential and pursue their aspirations.

Students in Year 10 are prepared for the challenges of Senior School through participation in subjects and courses that develop skill sets designed to set them up to succeed as

independent, self-directed and motivated learners who are able to engage collaboratively with their peers to produce meaningful and relevant products of their learning.

As Year 10 represents a critical transition stage between the Middle School and Senior Phase of learning, students will be challenged to begin making choices about their future pathway

options and determine where their personal strengths, gifts and talents best sit within the framework of a plan for their post-Year 10 education.

This Guide has been developed to assist Year 9 students with

their decision making for Elective Courses in Year 10. It contains all relevant information pertaining to curriculum structures and

courses that will be offered in 2017.

Ursula Witham-Young | Assistant Principal - Curriculum

e-mail | [email protected]

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STCC | Year 10 Elective Course & Essential Information Guide 2017

Year 10 Curriculum Overview

Curriculum Structures - 2017

In Year 10 all students will study a total of seven (7) courses each semester (5 core + 2 elective). The

structure of the curriculum offerings for Year 10 for 2017 will be as follows:

Full Year Core Courses (Studied for two full semesters by all students)

Students will study 4 compulsory ‘core’ courses in Year 10 for a full year.

English

Religious Education

Mathematics

Science

These 4 courses will all be delivered within the guidelines of the ACARA National Curriculum and

Brisbane Catholic Education syllabus documents.

Half Year Core Courses (Studied for one full semester by all students)

Students will study 2 additional compulsory ‘core’ courses in Year 10 (one per semester).

History + Civics & Citizenship

Health & Physical Education

These 2 additional core courses will also be delivered within the guidelines of the ACARA National

Curriculum syllabus documents.

Elective Courses In 2017 the Year 10 Elective Course Program will be represented by 5 ‘full year’ and 25 ‘half year’

courses. Students will have three possible selection pathway options for completing their program

of study within the diverse range of elective courses available to them.

Selection Pathway A: 2 x full year (two semester) courses

Selection Pathway B: 1 x full year (two semester) course + 2 x half year (one semester) courses

Selection Pathway C: 4 x half year (one semester) courses

The addition of a range of ‘full year’ courses in Year 10 provides students with improved opportunities for comprehensive preparation within subject areas that require significant

development of highly specialized discipline sets for success in continuing study in Year 11 and 12.

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Year 10 Core Courses

English

By Year 10, students are older, asking for more independence, able to view a problem or issue analytically without reacting, looking for more challenging subject matter and looking for more

information on things that interest them. As a result, the Yr10 English curriculum aims to develop students who are engaged in more decision making, follow more independent study options, have the ability to communicate effectively through written and spoken words and are given even more

opportunities to express their findings.

Whilst Year 10 English is a core subject, within each unit of work students are given choices and options to maximize the flexibility of the program and sense of ownership of student learning. In addition to core units of work that are offered each term, students with a particular passion for writing creatively will have the opportunity to extend their literary skill set through engaging in the elective course: ‘Creative

Literacy: Exploring the creative writing process.’

Religious Education

Australia today is a pluralistic society in which a great variety of religious traditions exist side by side. When a person is looking at issues in our society they bring a certain perspective based on their beliefs and upbringing. It is important to recognize firstly that our perspective is based on these factors and

also that other people from different cultures will bring a very different approach to the same issues. Studying different religious beliefs and the cultures from which

they have emerged can help to engender understanding and tolerance of different perspectives. Professor John Bowker of Oxford University states that there are three reasons to study

religion. Firstly because most major conflicts throughout

history have had a religious influence – hopefully studying

other religions will give people greater tolerance. Secondly it

is important to study religion in order to appreciate the

magnificent cultural legacy that religions have contributed in

terms of art, architecture and culture.

Finally, if the study of religion is to reveal something about

humankind’s search for meaning and purpose then it is well worth

our pursuit and study!

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Term 1, 2 & 3

Year 10 Mathematics Foundations Course

Term 4

Senior Mathematics B &

C Preparatory Course (ACARA Yr10A Syllabus)

Term 4

Senior Mathematics A

Preparatory Course (ACARA Yr10 Syllabus)


Mathematics

In the Year 10 Mathematics curriculum, students build on their ability to represent numbers in a variety of ways; to develop an understanding of the benefits of algebra through building algebraic

models and applications and the various applications of geometry; to estimate and select appropriate units of measure; to explore ways of working with data to allow a variety of representations and to make predictions about events based on their observations. The intent of the curriculum is to encourage the development of important ideas in more depth,

and to promote the interconnectedness of mathematical concepts.

An obvious focus is the preparation of students for studying Mathematics in the senior secondary years. All students will be taught from the ACARA Year 10 syllabus until the end of Term Three with some variation in Terms One, Two and Three in the form of embedded extension opportunities within lessons and assessment tasks. Teachers will, in implementing the curriculum, extend students by using appropriate challenges and extensions within available topics. A deeper understanding of Mathematics in the curriculum enhances a student’s potential to use this

knowledge to solve non-routine problems, both at this level of study and at later stages.

The organization of the Mathematics course has therefore been designed to accommodate an increased scope for academic extension in Term Four for students seeking to pursue Mathematics

B & Mathematics C pathways in Year 11 and 12.

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History + Civics & Citizenship

The Year 10 curriculum provides a study of the history of the modern world and Australia from 1918 to the present, with an emphasis on Australia in its global context. The twentieth century became a critical period in Australia’s social, cultural, economic and political development. The transformation of the modern world during a time of political turmoil, global conflict and international cooperation provides a necessary context for understanding Australia’s development,

its place within the Asia-Pacific region and its global standing.

The content provides opportunities to develop historical understanding through key concepts,

including evidence, continuity and change, cause and effect, perspectives, empathy, significance

and contestability. These concepts may be investigated within a particular historical context to

facilitate an understanding of the past and to provide a focus for historical inquiries.

The history content at this year level involves two strands: Historical Knowledge and Understanding

and Historical Skills. The key inquiry questions at this year level are:

How did the nature of global conflict change during the twentieth century?

What were the causes and consequences of World War II? How did these consequences shape the modern world?

How was Australian society affected by significant global events, the emergence of popular culture and other changes in this period?


Science

In the Year 10 curriculum students explore systems at different scales and connect microscopic and macroscopic properties to explain phenomena. Students explore the biological, chemical, environmental, geological and physical evidence for different theories, such as the theories of natural selection and the Big Bang. The chemical concepts relating to the chemical nature of substances will be studied with an investigation into chemical reactions completed. Understanding motion of objects and forces are related by applying appropriate physical laws. Relationships between aspects of the living, physical and chemical world are applied to systems on a local and global scale and this enables

students to predict how changes will affect equilibrium within these systems.

The organization of the Science course has been designed to accommodate an increase scope for

academic extension for students seeking to pursue Science based pathways in Senior.

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Health & Physical Education

In Year 10, students learn to apply more specialised movement skills and complex movement

concepts and strategies in a range of movement contexts and environments. They also are provided with opportunities to use a range of concepts to evaluate and refine their own and others’ movement performances. Students analyse how physical activity and sport participation can influence an individual’s identities and explore the role participation plays in shaping cultures. The curriculum also provides opportunities for students to refine and consolidate the personal and social skills necessary to demonstrate leadership and collaboration in a range of physical activities. In Year 10,

students explore questions such as:

What factors influence the challenges and decisions I may face in the future and how can I respond effectively to these challenges and decisions?

How can I access strategies or resources to support me to make health decisions that are in the best interest of others and me?

How do I support and contribute to community health and wellbeing?

How can I improve my movement performances and those of others?

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Skills for Learning

Prior to making elective course selections, students and parents are

asked to reflect on the following list of ‘Skills for Successful

Learning’. Each of the elective courses described within this guide

have an identified set of skills that are desirable for success in that

course of study. Identify where your skillset strengths are and

consider these when making elective course choices for 2017

Identifying Your Skillset

Skill for Learning

What does it ‘look’ like?

Communication

Having the capacity for confident communication in written and oral contexts

Teamwork

Being able to contribute positively and effectively within team and group settings whilst showing both leadership and role playing capabilities during opportunities for collaboration with peers

Problem-solving

An ability to identify the essential elements of challenging situations that can be navigated through a planned and methodical approach to overcoming those challenges

Initiative & Enterprise

Possessing a motivated and enthusiastic approach towards the

formation of original ideas and the self-confidence to `get involved’ in learning opportunities

Planning & Organizing

Maintaining a consistently thorough and methodical approach towards the planning and organization of assignments and extended learning experiences

Independence & Self-management

Being able to maintain personal organization and time management demands as well as having the capacity to follow instructions and persevere with extended independent tasks without additional guidance

Technology

Being able to access and creatively apply a wide range of technological tools associated with enhancing learning in a range of contexts

Creative Design

Displaying a natural ability in creative and innovative thinking

and presentation style in a range of visual display and presentation contexts.

Applied Literacy

Having the confidence and capacity to apply a well-developed understanding of language within a range of different contexts and genres

Applied Numeracy

Having the confidence and capacity to apply a well-developed understanding of numbers and mathematical relationships within a range of different contexts

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‘Smart Choices for Electives’

Before finalizing elective course selections for 2017, students are

strongly advised to use the following selection criteria as a guide

to making the most appropriate and suitable course preference

choices…

The ‘Smart Choice’ Checklist

Choose courses that not only appeal to your interests but also compliment your own personal

skills and talents. Be honest with where your strengths & skillset truly lie.

Don’t select a course simply because you think it might be ‘popular’ or because your friends

have indicated they will be choosing it. It’s your study program and your future.

Make `smart’ decisions about your Year 10 program to set you up to succeed for Senior.

Choose courses that you are confident you will have the ability to succeed in.

Choose a range of courses that complement each other, rather than selecting courses that have no links or future pathway relationships to each other. Whilst you are definitely encouraged to explore your interests in Year 10 across a diverse set of courses, the majority of your course bundle should be relevant to your future pathway aspirations.

Be aware of how your Year 10 course selections may impact on your Senior Study pathway options. Seek the advice of your Pastoral Care teacher or the Year 10 Student Development

Leader. If you have any questions about the future implications and suitability of your selections

then you should ask now.

The Elective Choice Pathway

Students in Year 10 need to follow one of 3 possible elective pathway options. Each option caters for different levels of certainty about future study intent. For students who intend to study French, Music or Visual Art in Senior it is strongly advised that you select the year-long course in Year 10 as this will provide the best possible foundation for success in Year 11 and 12. Students whose future pathway is likely to be either trade related or within the ICT field should either select Industry Trades or Certificate II in IDMT respectively to ensure that you are developing the essential skillsets for

success in those career pathways.

Which Year 10 elective course pathway will best set you up for success in Year 11 and 12?

Selection Pathway A Selection Pathway B Selection Pathway C

Select any two (2) year-long

courses available

Select one (1) year-long

course + any two (2) of the

half year courses available

Select any four (4) of the half

year courses available

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Full Year Elective Courses

Senior French Foundation Course

and DELF Qualification

The Year 10 Senior French Foundation Course has been designed in line with the Australian National Curriculum and aims to give students the necessary grounding for

continuing language studies in Senior French. Students will develop grammatical knowledge and understanding to enable them to become independent

linguists and develop the resources and skills to acquire further languages. They will learn the language of French in functional, real-world contexts using role-play to acquire ‘transactional’ language such as eating out and asking for information. In Term Four, students may sit the DELF exam to gain an internationally recognized qualification in French language. Learning experiences will be provided through media presentations, interactive resources, group work/pair work and teacher lead tutorials. Currently, students who continue with French at senior level have the

opportunity to participate in a 3-week exchange visit to Paris.

The Year 10 course is delivered across four modules:

Module A: It’s all about me! Communicating and understanding personal information about self, family and friends. Comparing French and Australian teenage life. Improving pronunciation and developing comprehension skills. Talking in the Present Tense. Transactional language ‘Eating out’

followed by a visit to a French café. Writing skills – magazine article.

Module B: It’s tense work! Learning to use past tenses to talk about what you were like when you were little and to describe your work experience week. Using future tenses to talk about your future career path. Transactional language ‘Arranging to go out’ through role-play. Writing skills – producing a report.

Module C: DELF Intensive Preparation. Preparation for the DELF Scolaire International Qualification (to be taken in October). Practice exam papers and relevant topic vocabulary for oral and written comprehension and oral and written production. Assessment in the form of a full mock exam.

Module D: Business French. Study of business and consumerism in the local area (travel, tourism and hospitality). Describing and interpreting statistical data. Examining the importance of languages

in the international business community.

Yr10 Course Connections: English | Creative Literacy

Senior Pathway Links: French | French Extension | English Extension

Career Aspirations: Linguist/Interpreter, Travel & Tourism, International Relations, International Business, Flight Attendant, Foreign Correspondent.

Skillset for Success: Communication, Planning & Organizing, Independence & Self-management, Applied Literacy skills

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Senior Music Foundation Course: The R-Evolution of Music

Music has undergone constant change throughout time, yet

more rapidly in the 20th – 21st centuries. The Senior Music Foundation Course delivers two modules based on composing,

performing, and analysing repertoire. These learning opportunities provide an essential preparatory program for future studies in Senior Music. By

the end of each module students will have developed a portfolio of original compositions created for a variety of media, gained performance experience in a live setting, and created their own

music magazine. The course will be delivered through two modules…

Module A: The Evolution and Revolution of Music

Students will embark on a journey of music and sound evolution, and how, throughout history, it has developed, become popularized, been banned, mediated, managed and manipulated by entrepreneurs, advertisers, big business, mass media, politicians and popes to become the most vital universal language of them all. Music reflects society, and society is generally a reflection of music.

Students will analyse and deconstruct music that was ‘popular’ at any moment in musical history, finding strong connections to political, social and economic issues and needs of the time – musical revolution. Our journey will look at these changes and the way music of the past plays such an important role in the music of today. Students will develop skills in their application of musical elements and compositional devices through composing, performing and analyzing repertoire.

Module B: The Ambient Century

Students will explore 20th century music and the development of music technology through a unit titled ‘The Ambient Century’. Students will compose and record using Logic and Garageband, as well as explore and analyse music and technological developments of the 20th Century. This module aims to develop and connect composing and recording skills with music performance and multimedia presentations such as composing music for commercials, video games and short films. The module will provide several performance and recording opportunities and be balanced with an insight into

music industry and music making skills.

Yr10 Course Connections: Drama | Media Studies II | Business Studies I

Senior Pathway Links: Music | Music Extension | Certificate IV in Music via external provider

Career Aspirations: Musician | Composer | Music Producer | Sound Engineer | Music Journalist | Music Teacher.


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Senior Visual Art Foundation Course

The Visual Arts curriculum is built around the two interrelated

strands, ‘Making’ and ‘Responding’. Within the ‘Making’

strand, students will develop skills within the visual art fields

of Painting, Ceramics, Photography, Printmaking, Portraiture

and Public Art. They will be presented with a number of opportunities to

experiment with both traditional and non-traditional media and techniques with a

view to developing a means of personal expression. Some of these include acrylics and watercolours, crayons, charcoal and drawing media, photographic image transfers and projection, digital image manipulation, clay construction and decoration, stencils and airbrushing, and screen-printing. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a real-world installation project by designing, developing and constructing an artwork for the annual local “Floating Land

Festival”.

With ‘Responding’, students will critically examine and respond to quality artworks from historical and contemporary Australian and international artists in order to develop knowledge and understanding of how visual artworks embed values and beliefs and have been interpreted differently by audiences across time and in different social and cultural contexts.

The major practical focus in this course is the creation of a body of artworks that develop a conceptual idea using the student’s visual literacy skills to explore, challenge and represent ideas and meaning. This year-long course is designed to effectively prepare students interested in pursuing Visual Art studies in the senior phase.

Yr10 Course Connections: Camera to Canvas | Fashion Design | Digital Design

Senior Pathway Links: Visual Art

Career Aspirations: Artist | Designer | Graphic Designer | Art Curator | Arts Teacher

Skillset for Success: Communication, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Planning & Organizing, Technology, Independence & Self-management skills


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Industry Trades: Trade Training &

Manufacturing

The Year 10 Industry Trades course has been developed to provide opportunities to explore industry skills in basic

OH&S, materials, equipment, calculation, design, production and finishing techniques. Students engage in ‘real life’ workplace expectations and

industrial processes. The students will produce personal projects as well as engage in production project tasks within a team framework. This course will essentially offer students with an early start to the manufacturing, construction or trade industries.

Please Note: This course will be limited to 18 students. Students seeking enrolment may be subject to eligibility criteria and will ideally have an intended future career pathway plan within the building trades industry.

Yr10 Course Connections: Architectural Design | Laser Design & Production | Business

Studies Senior Pathway Links: Certificate I in Construction | Technology Studies | Graphics

Career Aspirations: All construction trades

Skillset for Success: Communication, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Initiative & Enterprise,

Independence & Self-management skills

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Certificate II in IDMT ICT20115

The Certificate II course in Information, Digital Media & Technology is a year-long course that will focus on communicating with clients, working in teams and experimenting using the latest technology, both hardware and software. The content covered provides students with the option

of choosing to work in areas of IT that they are specifically interested in. A student will be encouraged to solve problems using technology and evaluate the solutions for the clients. The assessment is self-paced and assignment based, rather than examinations.

This course is ideal for those students looking to establish a recognized qualification in ICT that can enhance employment potential in any type of organisation. Upon successful completion of the course a student would earn 4 of the 20 points required to achieve a Queensland Certificate

of Education in senior schooling.

Units of Competency covered in ICT20115 include…

BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others

BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

ICTICT201 Use computer operating systems and hardware

ICTICT202 Work and communicate effectively in an ICT environment

ICTICT203 Operate application software packages

ICTICT204 Operate a digital media technology package

ICTWEB201 Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement

CUADIG303 Produce and prepare photo images

ICPDMT321 Capture a digital image

ICTICT206 Install software applications

ICTICT211 Identify and use basic current industry specific technologies

ICTSAS202 Apply problem-solving techniques to routine ICT malfunctions

ICTSAS203 Connect hardware peripherals

ICTSAS209 Connect and use a home based local wireless network

Yr10 Course Connections: Digital Design

Senior Pathway Links: ITS | Certificate III in Information, Digital Media & Technology

Career Aspirations: I.T. Professional, Computer Systems Engineer, Network Administrator

Skillset for Success: Communication, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Planning & Organizing, Technology, Independence & Self-management skills

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Half Year Elective Courses

Study Field: Creative Industries

Camera to Canvas: The art of photography

The Year 10 Camera to Canvas course has been designed to

provide opportunities for students to develop industry

standard skills in creative Photography and Digital Image

manipulation and apply those skills in the creation of artworks based

on personal expression. Students are introduced to practical and theoretical

camera basics, navigating manual camera controls and image manipulation using

Adobe Photoshop. Photographic images captured during the course are then used to create two-

dimensional and three-dimensional artworks in other media including clay, painting, screen-printing and collage. A number of excursions both during the day and at night provide the opportunity for students to capture a wide range of dynamic images with which to work. In addition, students investigate, critique and respond to the works of other photographers, developing an understanding of the critical role of photography in capturing important moments of world history in the Twentieth

Century.

Yr10 Course Connections: Senior Visual Art Foundation | Digital Design

Senior Pathway Links: Visual Art | Film, TV & New Media

Career Aspirations: Photographer | Artist | Graphic Designer | Digital Publisher

Skillset for Success: Communication, Initiative & Enterprise, Independence & Self- management, Technology and Creative Design skills

Fashion Design: The clothing design & fabrication process

The Year 10 Fashion Design course has been designed to provide opportunities for students to develop skills useful for the Fashion Industry. Students will participate in the studying the design process, creative use of fabrics and advanced sewing techniques. Students will engage in practical classes studying various uses of fabrics, the elements and principles of design to be able to create clothes that suit different body shapes, using commercial patterns and adapting patterns for

individual needs and advanced sewing construction techniques. The course does not require students to have experience in the field though knowledge of how to use a sewing machine will be an

advantage.

Yr10 Course Connections: Senior Visual Art Foundation Course

Senior Pathway Links: Cert III in Applied Fashion & Design Technology via external provider

Career Aspirations: Fashion Designer

Skillset for Success: Communication, Teamwork, Initiative & Enterprise, Planning & Organizing, Creative Design skills

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Dance Studies: From Street to Stage

The Year 10 Dance Studies course is suitable for students who either a) study studio dance outside school and are keen to be developed as ‘thinking’ dancers, or b) students who have not previously studied dance but are keen to develop confidence,

presence and an artistic and whole body awareness. It also provides a solid foundation in the three strands of Senior Dance - choreography, performance

and appreciation. This semester course focuses on developing dance technique in the styles of jazz,

tap, contemporary and hip hop. Students will learn and perform recognizable routines and new

repertoire in a variety of styles. The course also develops skill in critical appraisal and understanding of the historical context as students learn to appreciate choreographic intent, the origins of style and form, exploring various approaches to composing dance and manipulating sequences. Learning experiences include excursions to and analysis of live professional dance performances and the course culminates in performance for an audience of taught repertoire and students’ own choreography.

Yr10 Course Connections: Drama | Senior Music Foundation Course | Senior Visual Art Foundation Course Senior Pathway Links: Dance | Drama

Career Aspirations: Music Theatre Performer | Dance Teacher | Dancer | Choreographer |

Educator | Human Movement Practitioner

Skillset for Success: Communication, Teamwork, Initiative & Enterprise, Planning &

Organizing, Creative Design

Digital Design: Desktop publishing & website design

The Year 10 Digital Design course has been designed to provide opportunities to develop industry standard skills in creative digital design and publishing. Students engage in project tasks that require accessing applications such as Adobe Creative Suite 5, Garage Band, and online Web 2.0 based creative tools to generate products relevant to their interests and in contexts that represent ‘real world’ digital design samples. The students will explore the critical elements of effective Photo Journalism, produce a professional print-ready ‘Fanzine’ magazine and will utilize online communication to support an awareness campaign of their choice. The website design module within the course has been designed to provide opportunities to develop industry standard skills in the planning, design,

construction and evaluation of websites. Students will be introduced to the application ‘Tumult

Hype’ as the primary web-authoring tool for the course. This application enables the web developer to easily build dynamic HTML 5.0 based web sites that can be used for ‘real world’, professional online deployment. Students will have control over the context for their website and will generate

their own creative web interface from the ground up to meet the needs of their clients.

Yr10 Course Connections: Creative Literacy | Camera to Canvas

Senior Pathway Links: ITS | Cert III in Information, Digital Media & Technology

Career Aspirations: Graphic Designer | Digital Image Editor | Digital Media Publisher

Skillset for Success: Communication, Teamwork, Initiative & Enterprise, Independence & Self-

management, Technology, Creative Design and Applied Literacy skills

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Drama I: Presenting and Acting

for Stage and for Camera

This course develops confident and engaging presenters and performers. It is as ideal for students seeking to build confidence in presenting to an audience, (including in the video multi-modals required in many Senior subjects), as for those keen to pursue this industry in its various forms – as TV presenters, actors, journalists, educators and communion specialists.

These skills are as essential to business and communications as to the arts and entertainment industry.

Yr10 Course Connections: Media Studies | Creative Literacy | Business | Visual Art | Dance Senior Pathway Links: English |Film, TV & New Media | Dance

Career Aspirations: Communications | Presenter | Journalist | Educator | Actor | Director | Psychology | Counsellor | Management

Skillset for Success: Communication, Management, Teamwork, Initiative & Enterprise, Planning & Organising, Creative Design & Innovation


The course consists of 3 modules:- A: Comfortable in my own skin

B: Presenting onstage to a live audience

C: Performing on-camera

Students will build confidence in communicating by experiencing improvisation, devising, interpreting written text and performing scene work, to develop a strong engaging voice, physicality and stage presence. Performance styles will focus on realism, with students learning best practice presenting techniques and performing convincing scene work, including opportunity to develop presentation pieces for other subjects and actor’s audition and performance pieces.

The course will include workshop sessions with a professional industry actor and director. Students will also work as actors in short films being produced for entry into a film festival by the Media Studies in their Short Film unit. Above all, students will develop an ability to take on various roles, of understanding multiple perspectives and the confidence and enjoyment in connection with an audience necessary for future success as a powerful communicator.

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Drama II: Foundation for Senior Drama:

From Tragedy to Comedy

Prerequisite: Drama I, as Drama II assumes the skills and knowledge in acting. Together these 2 courses provide the

necessary foundation for Senior Drama

This course provides a solid foundation in the students’ ability to create and critique dramatic work, with students experiencing professional touring shows and Brisbane productions to open their minds to the world of contemporary theatre and to analyse and evaluate how great art

communicates.

Students will work with both traditional and contemporary theatrical forms, focusing on directing by developing strong text interpretation skills, confidence in taking informed creative risks and skill in managing and directing others. Students explore numerous dramatic works, learning to manage the elements of drama in staging various styles, by managing focus, symbol, timing, relationships and conflict, to build the tension necessary for engaging an audience. Students will also develop essential skill in devising original scenes, in communicating their original ideas as directors, and in

collaborating to solve challenging artistic problems.

Workshops will provide a solid foundation in comedy and tragedy, from classical texts in chorus style, through to Shakespearean works, commedia and 20th century comic styles, tragi-comedy and contemporary dramatic forms. The course culminates in students developing and performing a whole-group performance for a public audience.

Yr10 Course Connections: Media Studies |Creative Literacy |Business |Visual Art | Dance Senior Pathway Links: English |Film, TV & New Media | Dance

Career Aspirations: Communications | Presenter | Journalist | Educator | Actor | Director | Psychology | Counsellor | Management

Skillset for Success: Communication, Management, Teamwork, Initiative & Enterprise, Planning &

Organising, Creative Design & Innovation

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Media Studies I:

Media is our primary source of information and entertainment and is an important channel for education. Media Studies explores numerous forms of moving media – television, film, advertising, music video and new multi-platform trans-media. Students will make

(design and produce) and critique media. Study of both courses I and II provides the foundation for

senior studies in Film, TV & New Media.

Module A: THE TELEVISION MACHINE

Students will gain a sophisticated understanding of how television works to communicate and influence. Students will take on the role of employees of a broadcast network (becoming programmers and content developers), designing a 7-day broadcasting schedule including students’ original concepts for content, news, syndicated TV shows and advertising, while applying broadcasting guidelines. Students will compete with each other in rival network teams, to produce their pilot of a primetime show, then learn how to pitch their work to network executives.

Module B: MAKING A SHORT FILM

Yr10 Course Connections: Drama | Creative Literacy | Digital Design |Music

Senior Pathway Links: Film, TV & New Media | Drama

Career Aspirations: Film & TV Producer | Advertising Agent | Media Analyst | Director

Skillset for Success: Communication, Teamwork, Initiative & Enterprise, Planning & Organising | Collaborating | Creative Design


Students will produce a short film for entry into a film festival. Focusing on documentary format, this unit develops media production skills in

cinematography, narrative and script development and directing, while learning the language of film and is role in presenting different points of view. The unit also examines social values and how the film-maker can connect with and challenge the expectations of audiences, as students examine an issue of importance to them. Our film-makers will experience the

challenges of film production and will work to solve those challenges.

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Media Studies II: Prerequisite: Media Studies I

Module A:

EXPERIMENTAL FILM This module develops students’ creative confidence, encouraging them to take risks in expressing their ideas. Practical work includes exploring and discovering creative camera techniques, editing and production, for engaging a young audience with new imagery, story and style. Students will study other film-makers, and will learn to devise and explain a creative concept. Students will also develop the confidence and language to direct actors in their scenes, and to confidently justify and pitch their ideas.

Module B:

Yr10 Course Connections: Drama | Creative Literacy | Digital Design | Music Senior Pathway Links: Film, TV & New Media | Drama

Career Aspirations: Film & TV Producer | Advertising Agent | Media Analyst | Director

Skillset for Success: Communication, Teamwork, Initiative & Enterprise, Planning & Organising, Collaborating, Creative Design


TRANSMEDIA Society is increasingly wanting and expecting media-makers to engage us through multiple platforms. This exciting unit heightens students’ understanding of the role of interactive technology in present and future communication and society. Transmedia demonstrates the need for new technologies to connect audiences and narratives through multi-perspective and participatory storytelling. Each media piece – on mobile apps, comic, film, video games, etc – functions as a standalone story experience, with each piece, like a giant puzzle, contributing to a larger narrative. Students will study successful popular industry campaigns and then work in groups to create a campaign of their own design.

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Study Field: Science, Engineering & Technology

Electronics

The course provides students with a keen interest in the physics and science of electrical circuits with an opportunity to explore these concepts with a view to future studies in Senior Physics and possibly

working toward careers in fields associated with Electrical Engineering.

Students will apply the theory of electricity to design and construct working circuit designs that

integrate ohms law, resistance networks and capacitors.

Yr10 Course Connections: Science Senior Pathway Links: Physics

Career Aspirations: Electrical Engineer, Electrician, Electrical Component Designer

Skillset for Success: Communication, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Planning & Organizing, Technology, Applied Numeracy.

Sports Coaching & Management:

The art, science & business of sport

Within this unit students will explore a range of aspects relating to both individual and team sports. Topics include coaching, refereeing, management (player, team and game), health and nutrition and sport specific strength and conditioning fundamentals. This course will

encompass practical and theoretical aspects and both are of equal

importance.

Module A: Sports Coaching - students will study the role of the modern day coach and develop skills required to plan, implement and evaluate

training sessions, catering for a range of team and individual needs.

Module B: Personal Exercise Plan (PEP) – students will study the importance of learner development and acquisition of skill as they devise a

personalised training program to meet their desired training goals. A range of training methods will be explored and practiced as students understand how differing demands of training effect and

influence components of fitness.

Yr10 Course Connections: Business Studies I | Food Technology

Senior Pathway Links: Physical Education| Certificate III in Fitness | Certificate III in Sport Coaching

Career Aspirations: Sports Professional, Sports Psychologist, Referee, Sports Administrator

Skillset for Success: Communication, Teamwork, Planning & Organizing, Initiative & Enterprise

Study Field: Human Health

& Recreation

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Half Year Elective Courses Half Year Elective Courses

Forensic Science: The science of the C.S.I

The Year 10 Forensic Science course has been designed to provide opportunities for students to develop and apply scientific knowledge and procedures from a broad range of sciences to answer questions relating to crime and the legal system. The Forensic Science elective course is delivered in two

modules…

Module A: Collecting and Analysing Evidence – In this module students will develop scientific

skills and techniques from the different branches of science that can be used to collect and analyse evidence from crime scenes.

Module B: Case Study – In this module the students will use the skills and techniques developed in

Module A in to solve and present a hypothetical crime case study.

Yr10 Course Connections: Criminal Law | Science

Senior Pathway Links: Science 21| Chemistry| Physics & Biology

Career Aspirations: Forensic Scientist, Criminologist, Police Officer

Skillset for Success: Communication, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Planning & Organizing, Independence & Self-management skills.

Engineering Science

Engineering Science is the study of the Scientific Theory behind engineering applications. The course will be split into 3 modules:

Module 1: Structural Engineering. This module will focus on the study of structures. This is vital to the construction industry from building homes to designing bridges.

Module 2: Chemical Engineering. This module will focus on the production methods used in commercial production of chemicals from fuels to polymers.

Module 3: Environmental Engineering. This module will focus on the use of engineering methods to solve environmental issues from energy production to pollution control.

All modules will be taught through a mixture of theory and practical work. Students will study both the scientific method of research and the engineering process of design.

Assessment will include scientific research projects, an engineering design task and topic exams.

Yr10 Course Connections: Science Senior Pathway Links: Physics

Career Aspirations: Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering

Skillset for Success: Communication, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Planning & Organizing,

Technology, Applied Numeracy.

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Marine & Aquatic Practices

The Marine Industries & Coastal Ecology course has been designed to

provide students with an opportunity for applied studies in the fields

of Marine Science, Aquatic Practices and Biology. Students considering

continuing studies in Marine & Aquatic Practices, Marine Science and/or Biology are encouraged to consider enrolling in this course as part of their

elective program. Throughout the course students will investigate the difference between recreational and commercial fishing, talking to stakeholders in both industries and writing a report detailing the predicted future of fisheries. The biology of fish and their adaptations, including dissection different species of fish will be experienced with extension to looking at the close relationship between fish body form and habitat and the fishing techniques and equipment used to catch them for consumption.

Students will then learn the skills of knot tying and casting a cast net and a fishing rod. The course will include a trip to Underwater World to explore marine diversity and species classification. Students will also learn about the science of coastal ecology and develop skills in the identification of

environmental indicators of healthy coastal ecosystems.

Yr10 Course Connections: Science | Geography

Senior Pathway Links: Marine Science | Biology | Marine & Aquatic Practices

Career Aspirations: Marine Biologist | Ecologist | Marine Resource Management


Creative Design Workshop

DIY furniture products and simple project construction techniques are an important asset for any young person living at home or independently. In this course students will learn about design cycle models and develop their own project designs. Research into design options and material use will allow students to understand how these factors influence the production of modern designs. Students will be able to produce a range of possible designs as solutions to a range of challenge problems. Students will be required to research, design, draw and produce practical work during the course that will include natural timber, sheet timber products, specialist hardware and plastics products. This is the perfect course for both male and female students wanting to extend their creativity and

design skills within the context of materials usage!

Yr10 Course Connections: Architectural Design | 3D & Laser Design

Senior Pathway Links: Technology Studies | Graphics

Career Aspirations: Design Engineer | Design Draftsperson | Industrial Designer

Skillset for Success: Communication, Planning & Organizing, Initiative & Enterprise, Technology, Creative Design, Applied Literacy skills

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Architectural Design:

Urban housing design & construction

The Year 10 Architectural Design course has been developed to provide opportunities to explore industry standard skills

in basic aspects of domestic housing construction and design. Students engage in design project tasks that require accessing applications

(including AutoCAD REVIT Architecture) to generate products relevant to our specific location and climate and in contexts that represent existing design samples. The students will produce

a portfolio of standard drawings.

Yr10 Course Connections: Laser Design & Production | Business Studies I

Senior Pathway Links: Graphics| Technology Studies

Career Aspirations: Architect | Design Drafter | Civil Engineer Skillset for Success: Communication, Problem-solving, Initiative & Enterprise, Independence &

Self-management, Technology and Creative Design skills

3D and Laser Design

Laser technologies and three-dimensional (3D) design technology is a rapidly advancing field in the modern world. In this course students will learn about the role of lasers in modern production industries. Research into the types and forms of lasers will allow students to understand how this technology works in the production of modern designs. Students will produce a range of designs from 2D to advanced 3D models through Auto-CAD software in combination with the laser machine specific software for final production. Students will be required to research, design and produce

practical work throughout the course that will include stickers, badges, stamps, 2D articles & 3D.

Yr10 Course Connections: Architectural Design

Senior Pathway Links: Technology Studies

Career Aspirations: Design Engineer | Design Draftsperson | Industrial Designer

Skillset for Success: Communication, Planning & Organizing, Initiative & Enterprise, Technology, Creative Design, Applied Literacy skills

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Study Field:

Business, Law & Humanities

Creative Literacy 1: Exploring the creative

writing process

The Year 10 Creative Literacy course offers students with a passion for creative writing the chance to engage in three

different area of literacy skills development...

The word is out: responding to and composing short

stories: We live in a culture that communicates through

storytelling. Some of it is informal, such as bits and pieces of plot and character through quick conversation, some of it

follows more formal conventions of the narrative genre. In this unit students will be introduced to a wide range of short stories to read, listen to and

enjoy. Then, through the exploration of a individual study topic of choice (for example, the beach, the animal kingdom, relationships, love and romance, sport), students will research background ideas, establish characters, brainstorm a credible plot, brainstorm, plan, draft write and

then publish at least one, or more, short story.

The novel way: Popular belief has it that everyone has at least one novel in them. So, to honour this, students will be guided through the process of inspiration to creation and beyond. No prior ideas are necessary, just a keen willingness to explore the mode of extended storytelling. The aim of this course is for each student to produce a draft ready for sharing with each other. Students will investigate the techniques of the novelist, from journaling to “fishing for ideas”, plotting and chapter construction. A study of at least one novel of choice will also be incorporated in order for

each student to hone an appreciation of the art of the novelist.

Generating a Creative Project: Students will choose to create either an anthology of self-authored short stories (minimum of 5) or a novella (2000+ words). This project will be self-directed through the brainstorming, planning, drafting, editing and final production process. Students will form

editorial teams to critique the work and to decide on final publication format.

Yr10 Course Connections: Digital Design | Ancient History | Drama | Senior French

Foundation Course Senior Pathway Links: English Extension

Career Aspirations: Writer/Author, Journalist, Playwright, Teacher, Literary Editor

Skillset for Success: Communication, Teamwork, Planning & Organizing, Independence & Self-

management, Creative Design and Applied Literacy skills

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Study Field:

Business, Law & Humanities

Creative Literacy 2: People, places and things

The Year 10 Creative Literacy 2 course builds on existing skills and a passion for creative writing already cultivated in Creative Literacy 1. Students can do this course as an add-on or stand-alone to Creative Literacy 1. Topics studied include...

Biography and memoir: We learn through the real-life stories we share with each other- some funny, some tragic and some thought provoking. In this unit students will learn the skills of determining which real life stories to tell and how to tell them. Students will use either their own stories or the stories of someone they know to author a rich and powerful work of non-fiction. Work produced:

memoir or biography 600+ words plus photos.

Poetry: If you’ve got emotion, you’ve got poetry- the trick is to get it into words so that others can see and hear. Students will be guided through some of the more interesting forms of poetry in order to lead to the creation of a unique body of work. No prior ideas are necessary, just a keen willingness

to explore all forms of poetry. Work produced: Poetry anthology of 10-15 poems

“Oh the places you’ll go”: Travel writing: Students will examine the techniques used by many travel writers; particularly the art of making any place sound interesting! Students will take part in a field trip and use this as the basis for their writing experience. Work produced: Travel article 600-

1000 words plus photos

Yr10 Course Connections: Digital Design | Ancient History | Drama | Senior French

Foundation Course Senior Pathway Links: English Extension

Career Aspirations: Writer/Author, Journalist,

Playwright, Teacher, Literary Editor

Skillset for Success: Communication, Teamwork,

Planning & Organizing, Independence & Self-management, Creative Design and Applied

Literacy skills

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Business Studies I: Venturing into business

Students will investigate the different business structures in Australian business before focusing on the concepts of small business ownership and entrepreneurship. Students will then have an opportunity to run a small business venture themselves (either at St Teresa’s or the Eumundi Markets) where they will incorporate skills such as marketing

and advertising, human resource management and financial decision making.

Yr10 Course Connections: Business Studies II | Food Technology II | Drama

Senior Pathway Links: BCT | Accounting | Cert III in Tourism | Cert III in Business

Career Aspirations: Small Business Owner, Retail Manager, Marketing & Advertising Executive, Financial Planner, Accountant

Skillset for Success: Communication, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Initiative & Enterprise, Independence & Self-management, Applied Numeracy skills

Criminal Law: The Australian Legal System

The Year 10 elective course ‘Criminal Law and the Australian Legal System’ will provide students with a basic understanding of the legal system and the role laws play in our daily life. Students will study both statutory law (Acts made by Parliament) and Common Law also known as ‘Case Law’. The focus will centre on how the legal system responds to criminal activity within society through an investigation into court procedures and personnel involved in criminal trials.

Yr10 Course Connections: Forensic Science | Creative Literacy Senior Pathway Links: Legal Studies | Cert IV in Justice Studies

Career Aspirations: Lawyer/Solicitor | Legal Secretary | Criminologist | Police Officer

Skillset for Success: Communication, Independence & Self-management, Applied Literacy skills

Business Studies II: Consumerism capers

Within this course students will plan a camping trip where topics such as budgeting, consumer rights and intelligent consumer choices will be discussed. Students will also investigate the different loan and insurance options that are available to consumers when purchasing personal assets such as cars. In the second module of this course students will investigate a variety of personal finance and investing options where they will have the opportunity to compete in the Australian Schools Sharemarket Game. The course will integrate components from Senior Accounting and BCT and in

doing so students will begin working towards their Certificate II in Business.

Yr10 Course Connections: Business Studies I | Mathematics

Senior Pathway Links: BCT | Accounting | Cert III in Business

Career Aspirations: Stockbroker, Financial Planner, Accountant, Economist

Skillset for Success: Communication, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Initiative & Enterprise,

Independence & Self-management, Applied Numeracy skills.

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Ancient History: The Roman Empire

Students will study the greatest ancient empire of all time - The Roman Empire. They will examine the foundations of Rome as it became known, the mythology and treachery of the story of Romulus and Remus, and the first Roman kings. The students will see the rise of The Republic, examining the structure of society that made Rome all conquering and all great. They will then be posed the question‘What have the Roman’s ever done for us?’ (Monty Python), and explore how many things from

the past are still present today. Finally the students will explore the nature of conflict in the ancient world, specifically the Spartacus Rebellion. An Ancient History course brimming with drama, lust,

bloodshed and lessons for today!

Yr10 Course Connections: History

Senior Pathway Links: Ancient History| Modern History | English Extension

Career Aspirations: Historian | Teacher | Curator

Skillset for Success: Communication, Planning & Organizing, Independence & Self-management,

Applied Literacy skills


Coastal Geography & Natural Disasters

In this course, students will investigate the processes, patterns and uses of coastal locations around the world. Some time is dedicated to investigating what makes locations ideal for surfing and tourism. Coastal formation and management of these resources by humans is a central component of this unit. Students will then engage in a second module of study where they will work towards answering the question “Why do natural hazards occur?” Students will investigate the location,

distribution and processes of volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis and floods. How governments prepare for and manage these events will be

researched.

Yr10 Course Connections: Marine & Aquatic Practices Senior Pathway Links: Geography | Physics | Marine Science

Career Aspirations: Environmental Scientist, Geologist


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Food Technology II: Master Chef

Fancy yourself as a budding Master Chef? In this course we will look at developing the knowledge and skills associated with preparation and presentation of more interesting foods in the context of creative cooking, entertaining and hospitality. The focus will be on familiarizing students with the endless possibilities for using food as a medium to express creativity as well as providing an opportunity to develop confidence and imagination in the kitchen

setting. Try this unit out to see if Senior Hospitality Studies is for you!

Yr10 Course Connections: Food Technology I | Business

Studies I

Senior Pathway Links: Hospitality Studies | Certificate II in

Hospitality

Career Aspirations: Chef | Nutritionist & Dietician

Skillset for Success: Communication, Planning & Organizing,

Initiative & Enterprise skills

Food Technology I: Global

Cuisine

This course will explore the food habits and influences on a variety of selected cultures around the world, looking at what makes the culture unique and what foods are specific to that country. Countries studied will be negotiated to cater for student interests but could include France, Italy,

Spain, and a selection of Asian Cultures such as Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai, Indonesian or Malaysian. It will also address the

multicultural eating habits of Australians, and the environmental consequences of food choices that result in health inequities for some groups of people.

Through research and practical applications students will become familiar with the influences on

food choices of culture, religion, geography and more.

Yr10 Course Connections: Food Technology II | Senior French Foundations Course

Senior Pathway Links: Hospitality Studies | Certificate II in Hospitality

Career Aspirations: Chef | Nutritionist & Dietician

Skillset for Success: Communication, Planning & Organizing, Initiative & Enterprise skills


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Setting Goals for Senior

The following guide has been developed to assist students and

parents in developing a clear awareness of how study success in

Year 10 correlates with selection recommendations and criteria

for Senior Study Pathways

Authority (OP

Eligible) Senior Subject

Yr10 Experience and Achievement standard

required for entry in Yr11

Recommended Yr10 Elective

Course Experience Success in these Yr10 courses is a

strong predictor of future success

in related Senior Study

Year 10 Subject Minimum

Standard for

Yr11 entry

Accounting Mathematics C Business Studies I&II

Ancient History History & English B- Ancient History

Biology Science B Marine Industries & Coastal

Geography English B-

BCT Mathematics & English C Business Studies I&II

Chemistry Science B Forensic Science

English B-

Dance English C+ Dance Studies

Drama English B- Drama Foundations &

Powerful Presenting

English English B- Creative Literacy

Film, TV & New Media English C+ Media Studies I&II

French English B- Senior French Foundations

Geography English & Science C Coastal Geography

Graphics English C+ Architectural Design

Hospitality Studies English C+ Food Technology I&II

ITS English C Certificate II in ICT

Legal Studies English B- Criminal Law

Marine Science English B- Marine & Aquatic Practices &

Coastal Geography Mathematics & Science C

Mathematics A Mathematics C Any course with Applied

Numeracy in identified skillset Mathematics B Mathematics B

Mathematics C Mathematics B+/A-

Modern History English & History B- Ancient History

Music English C Senior Music Foundations

Physics Mathematics B Electrical Engineering

Science B

Physical Education English C Health & Physical Education

Science 21 Science C Any science based elective

course English C

Study of Religion English B- Religious Education

Technology Studies English C Architectural Design & Laser

Design and Production Mathematics C

Visual Art English B- Senior Visual Art Foundations

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Parents and students are asked to read the following

information carefully and be fully aware of the Assessment

Submission expectations in Year 10

Year 10 Assessment Submission Policy

Students who fail to submit an assignment on the due date will have an Overdue Assessment Task

letter sent home by the classroom teacher. Students must write any incomplete assessment on the day they return to school if they do not have their assessment completed and this work will be

marked. Without proper justification and at the discretion of the teacher a Level 3 negative will be

issued and the student will receive an automatic detention.

Extension

Students in year 10 are to negotiate extensions with the Class Teacher only in the first instance. The classroom teacher is to inform the relevant Curriculum Development leader and also the

Student Development leader of any extensions granted so that records can be kept.

Application for an extension must be negotiated and is required before the due date except in the

case of an emergency. A signed letter from a parent/guardian is required for students in Year 10 .

Collect assignments and record receipt.

Students are not to use Learning Services on the day the assignment is due.

Work to be completed during class time and marked.

Contact parents/caregivers by phone/email. Copy Overdue Assessment Task letter.

Notify Pastoral Care Teacher.

Copy to be sent to SDL, original sent home, copy to subject teacher.

Additional Information

Well Before the Due

Ensure assessment date details, and copies of Task are available.

Discuss requirements.

Students record due date.

Monitor progress of task completion, eg drafts, progress checks.

Encourage use of Learning Services

On the Due Date

Collect assignments and record receipt.

Students are not to use Learning Services on the day the assignment is due.

Failure to Submit on Due Date

Work to be completed during class time and marked.

Contact parents/caregivers by phone/email. Copy Overdue Assessment Task letter.

Notify Pastoral Care teacher.

Copy to be sent to Student Development Leader, Original sent home, copy to subject teacher

Detention

Documents

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