The Gap State High School

Years 8 into 9 Subject Selection 2022

Overview

• The Junior School Curriculum• Core Subjects• Elective Subjects• Subject Selection Process• Available Support• Junior Certificate of Education (JCE)• Reforms to Senior Schooling

English

Mathematics

Science

Humanities

Health and Physical Education

Applied Positive Psychology

plus

Two (2) Elective subjects

Australian CurriculumCore Subjects

Elective Subjects

Chinese (CHI)

Business and Economics (BST)

Drama (DRA)

Digital Solutions (DIG)

Engineering Principals and Systems (EPS)

Music (MUS)

Music Honours* (MUH)

STEM* (STE)

Specialist Volleyball Program* (SVP)

Visual Art (ART)

Visual Design (VID)

Food and Fashion Studies (FAF)

Food Technology (FDT)

Graphical Design and Technologies (GDT)

Materials and Technologies Specialisation (MAS)

Media Arts (MED)

* Music Honours, STEM and Specialist Volleyball are by application only

THE ARTS Elective Subjects

• Drama• Music

• Media Arts• Visual Art• Visual Design

• Accelerated Music Program - it is an expectation that if you are part of the program in Year 7/8, that students continue this in Year 9

Drama Devising and Performing Drama; Scriptwriting - Devised or Scripted Scenes

Music Composing and Performing Music; Digital Composition Software and Recording; Individual and Group Performance Work

Media Arts Designing and Producing Media Artworks; Digital Imaging -Print, Audio and Screen-based Media

Making and Responding

The Arts offer a unique opportunity for students to develop their 21st Century Skills in a supportive classroom environment. Our students have a growth mindset!

THE ARTS Elective Subjects

THE ARTS Elective Subjects

Visual Art Experimenting with and Resolving Visual Artworks; Ceramics, printmaking, drawing and painting, photography

Visual Design Experimenting with and Resolving Visual Artworks; Ceramics, etching, lino-block printing, painting, mixed media drawing, sculpture and assemblage

Making and Responding

The Arts offer a unique opportunity for students to develop their 21st Century Skills in a supportive classroom environment. Our students have a growth mindset!

Implications of participating in the interdependent global economy

The interdependence of the global economy means that there are consequences, both positive and negative, that result from decisions made by individuals, governments and businesses.

Producers

Consumers

Supply and demand of goods and services

WorkersGovernments

Business/trade regulations Supply of labour

Business Studies (BST)

Business Elective Subject

Why study Chinese?

Engaging with the global community to broaden cultural understanding and experiences

Developing new perspectives and opportunities gaining a competitive edge in the job market

Social Enjoyment and creating opportunities to travel through parts of the world.

Future opportunities

Language extension activities on offer at school• Excursions to Buddhist temples• Kung Fu and Taichi classes • Trips to Chinese restaurants• Learn to make (and eat!) dumplings

Internship and Scholarship opportunities• Variety of opportunities to travel to China • From two week language trips up to six

week internships• On offer throughout the year to eligible students.

Language Elective SubjectChinese (Mandarin)

Design Technology Subjects

• Engineering Principals and Systems

• Food and Fashion Studies

• Food Technology

• Graphical Design and Technologies

• Materials and Technologies Specialisation

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Home EconomicsHome Economics Food Studies

• Human Growth and development

• Relationship issues

• Living environments

• Textiles

• Design Skills

• Textile item production

• Food preparation, cookery,

presentation

• Management and consumer

practices

• Nutrients and food related health

issues

• Food safety and hygiene

• Food preparation and cookery

• Nutrition

• Health Issues

• Food Technology

• Meal Planning

• Entertaining with food

• Food Presentation

1. Graphical Design and Technologies (GDT)

2. Materials and Technologies Specialisation (MAS)

3. Engineering Principals and Systems (EPS)

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Design Technology Subjects

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Industrial TechnologyGraphical Design and Technologies (GDT)

Materials and Technologies Specialisation (MAS)

Engineering Principals and Systems

• Wooden Toy

• Nut Cracker / Hole Punch

• Themed Bed

• Student Common Room

• Technical Representation

• Obliques

• Isometrics

• 3D Modelling

• Rendering

• Surveying

• Developments

• Workshop Safety

• Project planning

• Finishing Techniques

• Woodworking

• Key ring holder

• Folding Table

• Themed Bed

• CO2 Drag Car

• Clock

• Plastics

• Workshop Safety

• Mechanics

• Electronics

• CNC Machinery

• Pneumatics

• Hydraulics

• Project planning

• Down Hill Racer

• Flying-wing

• Control Systems

• Catapult

• Robotics

Digital Technologiesev3 Coding – Visual (blocks) + Code (C++)

Digital Technologies

Main Areas of Study and Application

• Computational Thinking, Algorithms & Coding (Python/JavaScript)

• Data Representation & Management

• Networked Systems & HCI (Human Computer Interaction )

• Investigation – Design Thinking to create a Digital Solution

• Robotics – Mindstorms Ev3 – Visual (Block based) and Language Based Coding (c++)

• HTML/CSS/JavaScript

There are gathering threats and challenges to us maintaining this

way of life. The five most significant societal challenges that we

presently face are:

•Living in a changing environment

•Promoting population health and wellbeing

•Managing our food and water assets

•Securing Australia’s place in a changing world

•Lifting productivity and economic growth.

Addressing these challenges requires the development of a high-

quality STEM enterprise and its strategic deployment.

http://www.chiefscientist.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/STEMstrategy290713FINALweb.pdf

STEM (STE)

STEM (STE)Students with an interest and talent for science, maths, engineering and technology will

have the opportunity to extend their journey into the STEM world. The emphasis will be on

extending understanding and inquiry through experimentation and project work.

Topics could include:

▪ Science and the art of working scientifically

▪ Using data loggers to collect and analyse data

▪ Neuroplasticity

▪ Robotics

▪ Engineering and Design

▪ Wearable technology

▪ Nanotechnology

▪ Biomimicry

▪ Pandemics Aerodynamics

▪ The Magic of Sound

Entry to the course will be by application (forms available from Head of Department). Achievement standards in Maths,

Science and English will be considered in the determination of successful applications.

Applications Due Date – Tuesday 24 August

Choosing Your Subjects

What do I want to be?

Which courses I think would be good to do?

Which subjects am I good at?

Which subjects do I like?

But I don’t knowwhat I want to do!

Keep your options open.

Consider pre-requisites for future studies.

Select subjects…

• that you enjoy

• in which you have achieved good results

• which reflects your interests and abilities

• which helps you reach your career and employment goals

• which will develop skills, knowledge and attitudes useful throughout your life.

Available Support

Curriculum HandbookVisit The Gap State High School’s Website

Guidance Officer

Heads of Department

Teachers

Parents

Experienced Students

1. Access the OneSchool website at http://oslp.eq.edu.au2. Log on with your EQ/MIS username and password3. Navigate to the Subject Selection tab and click here

then the Radio Button and ‘Edit’4. Select your subjects5. Enter a third preference (click – add new)6. Click Save

Subject Selection Online Registration

Instructions are on the reverse of the Subject Selection From

Subject Selection Process

Important Dates for Subject Selection

1. Wednesday 11 August – Forms sent to parents via Email

2. Monday 16 August (7:00am) – One School Portal open for Subject Selection.

3. Friday 10 September (2:30pm) – One School Portal closed for Subject Selection.

4. Monday 13 September –Subject selection forms will be collected during Connect Class.

The subject selection form, including parent signatures sections must be fully completed.

Junior Certificate of Education (JCE)

• Year 9 is a crucial stage of education as it marks the end of the Junior Secondary Phase and their transition as a senior student.

• The JCE will ensure students are prepared for a pathway that will assist them in achieveing stronger academic outcomes and support for their future goals and aspirations.

• Is a school based framework to track student progress and engagement.

• It is a tool to enable students to self-regulate their own learning.

• It is the recognition of students readiness to embark on their Senior Schooling journey.

• Is a framework that allows students to transition into Senior secondary expectations.

Junior Certificate of Education (JCE)

To gain a JCE,students

demonstrate LEARNING

12 Credits

at a SET STANDARD

Sound Achievement

in a SET PATTERN

At least 12 credits

Meet LITERACY and NUMERACY

requirements

This requires achieveing a ‘C’ standard or higher in a number of core and elective subjects in Semester 2 Year 9. (Excluding Applied Positive Psychology (APPs)

How does a student gain a JCE?

There are three categories that celebrate the

attainment of a JCE

Honours

A minimum requirement of 7 As or 6 As and nothing less than 1 B in core and elective subjects in each Semester. (Excluding Applied Positive Psychology (APPs)

Merit

A minimum requirement of 6Bs and no less than 1 C in core and elective subjects in each Semester. (Excluding Applied Positive Psychology (APPs)

JCE

A minimum of 6Cs in each Semester in core and elective subjects. (Excluding Applied Positive Psychology (APPs)

Thank You