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Curriculum Handbook Year 9, 2021

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Contents Emmanuel Catholic College Vision and Mission .......................................................................................... 4

General Information........................................................................................................................................ 5

Compulsory Subject Outline ................................................................................................................................. 5

Elective Subject Outline ......................................................................................................................................... 5

Feedback on Student Progress ............................................................................................................................ 6

Holidays during term ............................................................................................................................................... 6

Interschool Sport ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

Music (Instrumental Lessons) ................................................................................................................................. 6

Christian Service ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

Compulsory Curriculum Courses ................................................................................................................... 8

Religious Education................................................................................................................................................. 8

English ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Mathematics ............................................................................................................................................................ 9

Humanities & Social Sciences (HASS) ................................................................................................................ 10

Science ................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Health & Physical Education ............................................................................................................................... 12

Elective Curriculum Courses ........................................................................................................................ 13

Italian (Year-long) ................................................................................................................................................. 13

Bush Rangers (Year-long) .................................................................................................................................... 13

Football & Netball Academy (Selection by Invitation & Trial) (Year-long) ................................................ 14

Visual Art I ............................................................................................................................................................... 14

Visual Art II ............................................................................................................................................................... 14

Graphic Design I .................................................................................................................................................... 15

Graphic Design II ................................................................................................................................................... 15

Media Studies I....................................................................................................................................................... 16

Media Studies II ...................................................................................................................................................... 16

Drama I .................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Drama II ................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Dance I .................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Dance II ................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Music I ...................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Music II ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Fashion I................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Fashion II .................................................................................................................................................................. 20

Materials I ................................................................................................................................................................ 20

Materials II ............................................................................................................................................................... 20

Metals I .................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Metals II ................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Wood I ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Wood II .................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Fast Food for Teenagers ....................................................................................................................................... 22

Cooking with Cakes & Pastries ........................................................................................................................... 23


CAD/CAM I............................................................................................................................................................. 23

CAD/CAM II ............................................................................................................................................................ 23

Creative Digital Technology I ............................................................................................................................. 24

Creative Digital Technology II............................................................................................................................. 24

Clever Hands I ........................................................................................................................................................ 24

Clever Hands II ....................................................................................................................................................... 24

Outdoor Recreation ............................................................................................................................................. 25

Sport & Recreation ................................................................................................................................................ 25

Megastructures ...................................................................................................................................................... 25

Gifted & Talented Program ................................................................................................................................. 26


Emmanuel Catholic College Vision and Mission

College Name

The Hebrew word Emmanuel means “God is with us”.

Vision

God is with us and calls us to become men and women of service for others.

Core Values

We will show respect, compassion and service to others

We will strive for excellence

We will be consistent and fair

We will model Christ in our behaviour

Mission

Foster the growth and development of knowledge, skills and values needed by each person to

become what God has called him or her to be in their service for others.

Develop the whole person to be fully alive and encourage the students to see Jesus as the model

for humanity.

Appreciate the God-given gifts in all members of the College community and to develop these

gifts so that each person may contribute to the common good.

Encourage students to develop a love of learning.

Promote in students a respect for themselves and others.

Raise students' consciousness and practice of Social Justice, especially in support of the

disadvantaged both locally and globally.

Help students to be aware of and actively engaged in the process of National Reconciliation.

Assist students to become responsible stewards of the Environment.


General Information

Compulsory Subject Outline

Students will undertake the compulsory study in the following subjects at Emmanuel Catholic College;

Religious Education

English

Mathematics

Humanities & Social Sciences

Science

Health and Physical Education

PC (Pastoral Care)

In Year 9 English and Mathematics, the students are placed into classes based on their performance in

Year 8. This is to ensure that students are in a class that follows a program most suitable to their ability.

Classes are constantly monitored to ensure that students are always in the most appropriate classes.

Consequently, student achievement in Year 9 will impact upon eligibility for particular Year 10 academic

pathways. Students are always encouraged to work at the best of their ability and support in the home

is vital for the success of a student at school.

Elective Subject Outline

Students will study up to 6 subjects during the year depending on student selections.

If courses do not run due to insufficient numbers, students will be allocated one of their reserve choices.

Changes to electives can be made up until the end of Week 1, Term One. Changes for Semester Two

are discouraged, however if necessary need to be completed in the first week of Semester Two. No

other changes are permitted.

Year-long Electives

Italian

Bush Rangers

Football & Netball Academies

Semester-long Electives

Visual Arts I

Visual Arts II

Graphic Design I

Graphic Design II

Media I

Media II

Drama I

Drama II

Dance I

Dance II

Music I

Music II

Fashion I

Fashion II

Materials I

Materials II

Metals I

Metals II

Wood I

Wood II

Fast Foods for Teenagers

Cooking with Cakes & Pastries

CAD/CAM I

CAM/CAM II

Creative Digital Technology I

Creative Digital Technology II

Clever Hands I

Clever Hands II

Outdoor Recreation

Sport & Recreation

Megastructures

Students who were selected in the Gifted and Talented program in Year 8 are automatically included

in the Gifted and Talented Program for Year 9.


Feedback on Student Progress Students will receive the following:

Interim Report at the end of Term One

Semester One Report

Semester Two Report

Parent, Student & Teacher interview (Term Two)

Student achievement in each subject will be reported on an appropriate scale. The methods by which

these achievement levels are to be determined will vary from subject to subject.

Holidays during term Parents/guardians are encouraged not to take their children on holidays outside of the College holiday

break time. Families who make the decision to take holidays during term time and who remove their

children from the College for extended periods of time need to be aware that teachers at the College

are under no obligation to provide work for students during these extended periods of absence.

Students will need to catch up on work missed on their return to the College, but please recognise that

this is not a suitable substitute for teacher directed lessons.

Interschool Sport

Year 9 students at Emmanuel Catholic College will be given the opportunity to display their sporting

talents throughout the year in the Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country Inter-House Carnivals.

Students will also have the opportunity to be selected to represent the College in these fields as well as

Junior representative teams to compete against other schools in a range of after school sports

competitions through the Southern Associated Schools (Junior) branch of the ACC program and School

Sport WA sporting programs.

Music (Instrumental Lessons) Music (Specialist Instrumental) comprises of instrumental tuition with a specialist teacher of a chosen

instrument. The cost of instrumental tuition must be met by parents and will be in addition to school fees.

Students will be withdrawn from class once a week for 30 minutes to attend their instrumental lesson.

Tuition arrangements will be negotiated with the parent(s) of each student.

The instruments offered at Emmanuel Catholic College are: Flute, Drums, Brass, Cello, Clarinet, Electric

Guitar, Classical Guitar, Violin and Piano/Keyboard and Voice.


Christian Service

At Emmanuel Catholic College, students in Year 9 are expected to complete a minimum of 20 hours of

Christian Service by the end of Term 3. The College will also provide students with a reflective

component in Term 4.

Christian Service is defined as: “Activities undertaken for the benefit of individuals and/or community for

no financial reward.” Such activities may be school-orientated, providing a service in an area of need

within the school environment or community-orientated, providing a service in an area of need within

the broader community.

Recording Hours of Christian Service

Students must keep a digital record of their service activities and number of hours completed in school

provided digital log sheets.

What Counts as Christian Service?

Social and personal development activities undertaken for the benefit of others

Service component of community programs

Fund-raising activities

Service components built into school curriculum

Activities that receive a small honorarium

Activities that benefit the school environment or other students

Activities undertaken following skills development or leadership programs

Activities that benefit the community

Work for non-profit organisations

Participation in citizenship or leadership service activities

Home-based service given by young carers.


Compulsory Curriculum Courses

Religious Education

The key role of the Religious Education curriculum is firstly to develop the spiritual awareness of our

students within our Catholic Tradition. Secondly, we strive to develop inquisitive learners, who are able

to take ownership of their own learning. Students are encouraged to share their ideas and explore their

Catholic education through discussion, source analysis and research-based tasks.

The Religious Education program in Year 9 follows the Religious Education guidelines for the Archdiocese

of Perth. The Year 9 curriculum content allows students to explore a variety of theological, moral and

social issues through the completion of four units of study.

Unit Topics

9.1 The Human Search for Truth

9.2 How Can People Grow Stronger Spiritually?

9.3 How Can People Handle Their Emotions?

9.4 Sexuality and Love

Bishops’ Religious Literacy Assessment

During a student’s educational life at a Catholic school they will be asked to complete what is known

as the Bishops’ Religious Literacy Assessment in Years 3, 5 and 9. The Year 9 assessment is carried during

Term 3 in all Catholic schools. Its focus is to assess each student’s ability to recall the content about the

Catholic faith and measure their knowledge and understanding of Religious Education. This assessment

provides each school with a snapshot of student achievement in Religious Education. This assessment

is not designed to measure a student’s faith.

English

The Year 9 course is developed around the strands of the Australian Curriculum: Language, Literature

and Literacy. The activities and assessments will reflect the learning outcomes of listening and speaking,

viewing, reading and writing. The aims of the course are to:

Develop, students’ knowledge of language and literature and to consolidate and expand their

literacy skills. More specifically it aims to support students to understand how Standard Australian

English works in its spoken and written forms

Appreciate and enjoy language and develop a sense of its richness and its power to evoke feelings,

form and convey ideas, persuade, entertain and argue

Understand, interpret, reflect on and create an increasingly broad repertoire of spoken, written and

multimodal texts across a growing range of settings

Access a broad range of literary texts and develop an informed appreciation of literature master

the written and spoken language forms of schooling and knowledge

A variety of texts, including transactional, media and literature, will be used reflecting the aims of the

Australian Curriculum and the Cross Curriculum Priorities of: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories

and culture, Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia and Sustainability. The English course is designed

and delivered to enhance the individual student's learning needs.

This course introduces a wider range of texts that are more sophisticated. It provides students with

opportunities to consolidate and develop the concepts, skills and understandings they encountered in

Year 8 English.

Students who show greater aptitude in English may be placed in an Extension English class for Year 9.

Selection into the Extension class is based on the student’s performance in Year 8 and individual teacher

feedback.

Some selected texts are provided for free through the English Department however some teachers may

request iBooks via the book list. This will enable students to be presented with a variety of stimulus

material.


Mathematics

The Year 9 Mathematics course follows the West Australian Curriculum published by the School

Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA). The knowledge, understandings, skills, values and attitudes

set by SCSA (www.scsa.wa.edu.au) include studies in:

Number and Algebra

Measurement and Geometry

Statistics and Probability

The curriculum also aims at developing a range of numeracy capabilities that all students require in their

own personal life, work and civic life. These include building a foundation for future mathematical

specialties and professional applications of mathematics.

Because of the on-going developments in technology, the Year 9 program has been designed to take

advantage of a range of digital technologies to explore and develop students’ mathematical skills.

These include the use of calculators, devices and a range of online resources. These are used to

facilitate acquiring skills in the following key mathematical strands:

Understanding

Fluency

Logical reasoning

Analytical thought

Problem-solving skills

Year 9 Mathematics is a critical time for students to begin preparing for their Year 11 and 12 courses. In

Year 9, students are placed in either Extension, Advanced, Mainstream or Enrichment classes according

to their achievement in assessments in Year 8 and in consultation with their Year 8 class teacher. This

placement begins their preparation for entry into the pre-senior school courses in Year 10.

Extension will begin to prepare students for the Pre-Mathematics Specialist and Methods courses.

Students who have demonstrated very high ability in Extension or outstanding results in

Advanced in Year 8 will be placed in this pathway.

Advanced will begin to prepare students for the Pre-Mathematics Methods and Applications

courses. Students who have demonstrated very high ability in Advanced or outstanding results

in Mainstream in Year 8 will be placed in this pathway.

Mainstream students will begin to prepare to study courses in Year 10 that lead to either the

Mathematics Applications (ATAR course) or General options.

Enrichment students will be provided with the opportunity to bridge areas not yet understood

from previous years and to link this with new year 10 concepts. This course begins the preparation

for students to study either of the two general courses, Foundation or Essential Mathematics, that

prepare students for the practical mathematics required for life skills.

Assessments

Students are assessed according to the Curriculum Framework Learning statements for mathematics as

developed by the School Curriculum and Standard Authority (www.scsa.wa.edu.au).

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Humanities & Social Sciences (HASS) The Year 9 HASS course continues to build on the Western Australian Curriculum.

Business and Economics

Students will study aspects of the Australian economy and how it interacts with the global economy.

They will explore the impact of Globalisation on the Australian Economy. Case studies on global business

practices and the impact of Transnational Corporations will also allow for students to investigate the

impact globalisation has had and will have on them in the future.

History

The History course will study Industrial Revolution and World War One with a special investigation into

technology and the conscription debate. The History skills of source analysis and investigation will

complement the content areas.

Politics and Law

Students will explore the election process and the role of political parties in Australia’s government. For

Legal Studies they will examine the different methods for making laws and debate some of the legal

issues of the day. Students will be encouraged to examine different political and legal issues and form

their own opinions based on their research. Students will continue to build on source analysis and

investigation skills.

Geography

The focus of the Geography course is the Global Food Systems and their associated Biomes. Global

issues related to feeding the world are analysed by studying the climate, vegetation and physical

features of our world. Understanding maps, graphs and other data presentations also help students

make judgements on what actions are being taken by different nations.

Class Information

Students will be placed in mixed ability classes. Technology skills will be a focus with student using tools

from the Office 365 Suite, Flipgrid and Skype in the Classroom.

Assessments

Students will complete a number of assessments throughout the year with a focus on assessing the

development of skills of research, analysis, and communication of findings.


Science Aim of the Course

Science helps students to become critical thinkers by encouraging them to use evidence to evaluate

the use of science in society and the application of science in daily life. In the Science Learning Area,

students learn to investigate, understand and communicate about the physical, biological and

technological world, and to value the processes that support life on our planet.

Course Description

The Year 9 course provides a hands-on approach to science, drawing on the student’s own experiences

and developing their understanding of scientific concepts based on these. One of the main objectives

is to encourage our students to be inquisitive and to question how things work, while building their

knowledge and skills in science.

STRAND CONTENT

Science Understanding

Sub-strand

Biology Body Control

Ecosystems

Chemistry Atoms, Ions, acids and bases

Chemical Reactions

Earth and Space

Science

Plate Tectonics

Physics Light & Sound

Electromagnetic radiation

Electrical energy

Science as Human Endeavour The nature and development of

Science

Use and Influence of Science

Science Inquiry Skills Questioning and predicting

Planning and conducting

Processing & analysing data and

information

Evaluating and Communicating

Assessment Structure

Year 9 Science Assessments will take the form of tasks such as:

Investigations

Research projects and presentations.

Practical and laboratory reports

In class written responses

Topic tests and

Semester 2 Exam


Health & Physical Education The purpose of the Year 9 course is to further develop in students an in depth of understanding of Health

and Physical Education. A healthy level of fitness is encouraged, and the development of the

fundamental skills in various sports is a focal point. Year 9 Health & Physical Education is aligned to the

Western Australian Curriculum. The Health Education program introduces Health; this allows students to understand the components of

Health and physical Education. In the Health Classroom, the students will learn about “Personal, social

and community health”. The focus will be on the following sub-categories:

1. Being healthy, safe and active

2. Communicating and interacting for health and wellbeing

3. Contributing to healthy and active communities

Under these headings the students will study the following topics:

Safety & Personal Health

Peer Pressure

Relationships

Safe Choices

Mental Health

The Physical Education program the students will learn about “Movement and Physical Activity”. The

Focus will be on Moving our Body, Understanding Movement and Learning Through Movement. The

different sports and activities below, will be used to teach to the above focus areas:

Athletics & Cross Country

Basketball

Gaelic Football

European Handball

Indoor and Beach Volleyball


Elective Curriculum Courses

Italian (Year-long)

In Year 9 Italian the journey will continue whereby the Italian culture comes alive and learning Italian is

a fun and meaningful experience.

This course is designed for students who have had experience of the Italian language at Year 8 level

and who are working towards further studies in the following years.

The content of the course will be well balanced in the four learning areas of reading, writing, listening

and speaking. Many cultural based activities will be incorporated in the course to consolidate the

content and skills learnt in class. They include such things as viewing Italian films in Italian, having lunch

at an Italian restaurant, visiting an Italian pottery studio and conducting a fashion parade.

At Year 9 level students will be reinforcing the content and skills that will prepare them for further studies

in their Italian language acquisition.

The “Formula Italiano” (vol 2) Italian textbook and workbook will be required for this elective.

Assessment

Assessment is in class based and will cover the four learning areas. Assessments include role plays, term

tests, oral interviews and assignments.

Bush Rangers (Year-long) Pre-requisites: Completion of Year 8 Bush Rangers

Bush Rangers is a year-long elective and should be viewed as a long-term elective over the course of

the students schooling. Bush Rangers is a statewide cadet program with 200 schools and colleges taking

part.

This is an environmentally-based cadet program, which has as its mission statement;

‘To empower young Western Australians to take an active role in the conservation of the natural

environment and to understand the need for its management and sustainability.’

The objective of the course is to provide students with the opportunity to practice actively in

conservation projects and a variety of self-reliance, teamwork and initiative training activities.

Opportunity exists for students to gain nationally recognised certificates in First Aid, Conservation and

Land Management, and Leadership.

Focus Areas:

practical conservation and environmental management projects

leadership and the value of duty, loyalty and service to the community, College and the Bush

Rangers

active commitment to conservation and the natural environment through appropriate training and

supervision

During the course of the year many environmentally oriented programs, and activities will be organised

for the students. It is a compulsory requirement for students to attend their Year Group excursions and

camps.

Assessment

Assessment will be based around the camps, practical work as well as content knowledge tests.


Football & Netball Academy (Selection by Invitation & Trial) (Year-long) Students are invited to apply for inclusion in these two specialised programs. This comprises two periods

per week with Practical (e.g. strength and conditioning, skills and tactics) and theoretical units, with a

Football or Netball focus. (Such as game plans and structures, nutrition, physiology and preparation for

performance).

There is also a mandatory extra-curricular component, where participants are expected to attend an

hour session a week, either before or after school. A number of matches against other schools and

colleges will occur throughout the year. A camp, excursion, guest presenters, goal setting sessions and

leadership activities will be included as part of the subject.

Assessment

Personal journal, individual and group presentations and reports, practical performance. Students will

then participate in a review and trial for entry into the program for the following year.

Visual Art I

Society influences artists, as artists influence society. In making their own art works students will develop

a range of skills and techniques in the selected art mediums. By responding to and evaluating artist’s

work as well as class work, students will learn about history and gain the ability to analyse art themselves.

Studio areas that may be explored during the year:

Drawing

Mixed art works

Painting

Printmaking

Ceramics

Sculpture

Assessment

Production of an Art folio that displays development in visual inquiry, design work, media and colour

testing

Individual creative projects exploring the range of studio areas listed above. Completed in class

Written assignments investigating artists work

Students intending to study Visual Art in Years 11 and 12 would benefit from this useful preparation.

Visual Art II Society influences artists, as artists influence society. In making their own art works students will develop

a range of skills and techniques in the selected art mediums. By responding to and evaluating artist’s

work as well as class work, students will learn about history and gain the ability to analyse art themselves.

Studio areas that may be explored during the year:

Drawing

Mixed art works

Painting

Printmaking

Ceramics

Sculpture

Assessment

Production of an Art folio that displays development in visual inquiry, design work, media and colour

testing

Individual creative projects exploring the range of studio areas listed above. Completed in class

Written assignments investigating artists work

Students intending to study Visual Art in Years 11 and 12 would benefit from this useful preparation.


Graphic Design I Graphic Design is the artistic process of combining text and graphics, and communicating an effective

message in the design of logos, graphics, brochures, newsletters, posters, signs, and any other type of

visual communication.

Graphic Design caters for students who wish to develop their artistic skills, creativity and knowledge in

the design industry. Industry standard software will be used including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Students will be given the opportunity to develop images (both photographic and illustrated) into

computer-generated designs.

Studio Areas explored may include:

Digital Art

CD Covers

Image Manipulation

Design in general

Assessment

Production of a folio that displays development in visual enquiry, design work, presentation, colour

studies, class work and final design piece.

Students intending to study Graphic Design in Years 11 and 12 would benefit from this useful preparation.

Graphic Design II Graphic design is the artistic process of combining text and graphics, and communicating an effective

message in the design of logos, graphics, brochures, newsletters, posters, signs, and any other type of

visual communication.

Graphic Design caters for students who wish to develop their artistic skills, creativity and knowledge in

the design industry. Industry standard software will be used including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Students will be given the opportunity to develop images (both photographic and illustrated) into

computer-generated designs.


Vector Art

Digital Art

Digital Illustration

Design in general

Assessment

Production of a folio that displays development in visual enquiry, design work, presentation, colour

studies, class work and final design piece.

Students intending to study Graphic Design in Years 11 and 12 would benefit from this useful preparation.


Media Studies I Media is a practical course where students reflect on the Media in the world around them and create

their own Media products. Over the course of the year, they will produce a:


Basic skills production; Action Film & Chase Scene

Television Soap Trailer

The course focuses on the use of new technology such as digital video and still cameras, video editing,

sound mixing, animation, and image manipulation. By working collaboratively with others on their tasks,

students also gain valuable interpersonal and communication skills.

Assessment

The majority of the course is practical production, however each task will also require students to reflect

on their work in the form of a self/peer evaluation.

Students intending to study Media Studies in Years 11 and 12 would benefit from this useful preparation.

Media Studies II Media is a practical course where students reflect on the Media in the world around them and create

their own Media products. Over the course of the year, they will produce a:


Product Advertising Review

Lifestyle TV

The course focuses on the use of new technology such as digital video and still cameras, video editing,

sound mixing, animation, and image manipulation. By working collaboratively with others on their tasks,

students also gain valuable interpersonal and communication skills.

Assessment

The majority of the course is practical production, however each task will also require students to reflect

on their work in the form of a self/peer evaluation.

Students intending to study Media Studies in Years 11 and 12 would benefit from this useful

preparation.


Drama I This subject is designed to develop the basic skills and knowledge of dramatic techniques acquired in

the Year 8 foundation Drama course.

Drama is an exploration of the ways human beings think, feel and communicate and it teaches us to

better understand ourselves, other people and society at large. Students can explore and learn real-

life skills in a fun and practically-focused course, which concentrates on effective public

communication, problem solving and teamwork. Drama thus requires a high level of discipline and

dedication. Students must expect to work hard for success.

Studio Areas explored include:

Acting Skills - Voice and Movement, Characterisation

Different Theatre Styles - Realism, Acting for Film

Costume and Set Design

Special Effects Make-up and Audition Techniques

Although not a prerequisite, students intending to study Drama in Years 11 and 12 would benefit from

this useful preparation.

Assessment

Students will be assessed throughout each unit on their preparation, the content of the material they

prepare, their performance skill, and presentation ability.

Drama II This subject is designed to develop the basic skills and knowledge of dramatic techniques acquired in

the Year 8 foundation Drama course.

Drama is an exploration of the ways human beings think, feel and communicate and it teaches us to

better understand ourselves, other people and society at large. Students can explore and learn real-

life skills in a fun and practically-focused course, which concentrates on effective public

communication, problem solving and teamwork. Drama thus requires a high level of discipline and

dedication. Students must expect to work hard for success.


Acting skills in Comedy, Physical Theatre, Mime / Masks, Commedia Dell’Arte

Improvisation

Slapstick and Stage Combat

Lighting and Sound Design

Engagement in Drama with the community (Primary School Groups)

Although not a prerequisite, students intending to study Drama in Years 11 and 12 would benefit from

this useful preparation.

Assessment




Dance I Through Dance, students have the opportunity to develop a range of life skills such as expression,

creativity, enthusiasm and confidence. Dance gives students an opportunity to understand and

appreciate the importance of music and movement in our past, present and future society.

The course explores a variety of genres, cultures and purposes of dance. Students will engage in

practical technique workshops and group creative choreography in a range of genres and will have

the opportunity to view a live performance. Students, also may be given the opportunity to participate

and perform at dance competitions and College events.


Contemporary Dance

Modern Dance

Workshops

Assessment



Students will be expected to record the above in a Process Diary for Assessment.

Dance II Dance gives students an opportunity to understand and appreciate the importance of music and

movement in our past, present and future society.

The course explores a variety of genres, cultures and purposes of dance. Students will engage in

practical technique workshops and group creative choreography in a range of genres and will have

the opportunity to view a live performance. Students, also may be given the opportunity to participate

and perform at dance competitions and College events.


Creative Dance

World Dance

Workshops

Assessment



Students will be expected to record the above in a Process Diary for Assessment.


Music I Find out more about a genre or style of music that interests you!

Learn about the history and important figures that defined your choice of music. Choose a repertoire

of songs to study and perform while focusing on an instrument of choice to develop your technical and

performance skills. Study the theory closely associated with your genre of music and learn how to use it

to your advantage to inform your own musical identity!

Students’ chosen repertoire will include solo and ensemble performance pieces.

Assessment:

Students will prepare and perform a selection of music of their choice. They will complete various

research, theory, listening and analysis tasks associated with their choice of music, to inform their

performance and deepen their understanding of the genre.

Music II

Let your voice be heard in this course on song writing.

Learn how to use music to tell a story and move your audience by writing write strong lyrics, catchy

melodies and pumping beats. Discover compositional devices and song writing techniques that can

be applied to writing music of any genre or style. Experience music technology in action and use

techniques for recording and editing that are currently used in the music industry.

Assessment:

Students will collaborate to write, record and release a completely original song. They will reflect on

their creative process throughout the semester in a creative journal.

Fashion I Are you bored by clothing designs? Do you find yourself thinking ‘I can design something better myself’?

Could you imagine your designs being worn by people all over the world? This could be the course for

you. As Fashion students, you will produce a visual diary of fashion illustrations, applying colour theory

and experimentation with different clothing materials. Students will get the opportunity to produce

runway inspired designs.


Fashion Illustration

Garment making

Fabric/Material design

Assessment

In this learning area, you will design and produce garments that may include a shirt, shorts/skirt, street

and sleepwear. You will also complete an analysis assignment, discussing runway looks using Arts

language and an investigation where you study the practices of Australian and international fashion

designers.


Fashion II As Fashion students, you will produce a visual diary of fashion illustrations, applying colour theory and

experimentation with different clothing materials. Students will get the opportunity to produce runway

inspired designs.


Sewing

Costume making

Fashion Design

Assessment

In this learning area, you will design and produce garments that may include a shirt, shorts/skirt, street

and sleepwear. You will also complete an analysis assignment, discussing runway looks using Arts

language and an investigation where you study the practices of Australian and international fashion

designers.

Materials I This course allows students to work with wood, metal, plastics and composites, either separately or in

combination, to build solutions to teacher-directed and design-based activities. Students are

encouraged to use the design process to create unique projects either for themselves, family or

community.

Skills such as welding, vacuum forming and laser engraving, glass fusing and 3D printing will be

introduced in a range of projects.

Areas of study:

the design process

drawing skills and techniques

safe working practices

familiarity with a selected range of tools

a basic knowledge of technologies and materials

Assessment

Students will be assessed on the completion of practical projects, incorporating competency in specific

skills, safety awareness and workshop manner.

Materials II This course allows students to work with wood, metal, plastics and composites, either separately or in

combination, to build solutions to teacher-directed and design-based activities.

Design tasks and projects will be different to those covered in the Materials I course.

Students are encouraged to use the design process to create unique projects either for themselves,

family or community. Skills such as welding, vacuum forming and laser engraving, glass fusing and 3D

printing will be introduced in a range of projects.

Areas of study:

the design process





Assessment




Metals I This course allows students to work with metals to build solutions to teacher-directed and design-based

activities. Students are encouraged to use the design process to create unique projects either for

themselves, family or community. Design tasks will be different to those covered in Metals II with lots of

scope to individualise project tasks. Skills such as electric and oxy-acetylene welding, plasma cutting

and sheetmetal work will be introduced into a range of projects.

Areas of study:

the design process



familiarity with a selected range of tools and equipment


Assessment



Metals II

This course allows students to work with metals to build solutions to teacher-directed and design-based

activities. Students are encouraged to use the design process to create unique projects either for

themselves, family or community. Design tasks will be different to those covered in Metals I with lots of

scope to individualise project tasks. Skills such as electric and oxy-acetylene welding, plasma cutting

and sheetmetal work will be introduced into a range of projects.

Areas of study:

the design process



familiarity with a selected range of tools and equipment


Assessment




Wood I This course allows students to broaden their knowledge, processes and skills in woodwork. They will be

given many opportunities to design and produce fun and useful projects for themselves, family or

community using industry-standard tools and equipment.

Students will be given opportunities to enhance projects using CAD/CAM techniques.

Areas of study:

the design process





Assessment



Wood II This course allows students to broaden their knowledge, processes and skills in woodwork. They will be

given many opportunities to design and produce fun and useful projects for themselves, family or

community using industry-standard tools and equipment.

Students will be given opportunities to enhance projects using CAD/CAM techniques.

Design tasks and projects will be different to those covered in the Wood I course.

Areas of study:

the design process





Assessment



Fast Food for Teenagers Students learn through many enjoyable practical activities that choosing, preparing and eating foods

can be fun. Factors relating to nutrition and its importance for optimal health throughout life will be

explored.

Areas of study:

Food preparation and presentation skills

Basic understanding of nutritional standards in Australia

Making wise decisions about selection and preparation of meals

Making fast food healthy and tasty

Assessment

Assessment tasks involve students in innovative planning & production of a wide range of food items.

Practical tasks and some tests.


Cooking with Cakes & Pastries Students learn through many enjoyable practical activities that choosing, preparing and eating foods

can be fun. We particularly look at the benefits of homemade bakery items.

Areas of study:

Food preparation and presentation skills

Exploring the different methods of baking cakes and pastries

Assessment

Assessment tasks involve students in innovative planning & production of a wide range of food items.

Practical tasks and some tests.

CAD/CAM I

CAD (computer-aided design) software and CAM (computer aided manufacturing) technologies are

used by architects, engineers, drafters, artists, and others to create precision drawings or technical

illustrations. CAD software can be used to create two-dimensional (2D) drawings or three-dimensional

(3D) models.

Students will use CAD software to design and construct projects that can be cut and engraved using

CAM technology such as the Epilog CO2 lasers, Roland vinyl cutter and Robox 3D printer. Students will

have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials.

Assessment

Students will be assessed on the completion of CAD designs and practical projects, as well as safety

awareness and workshop manner.

CAD/CAM II CAD (computer-aided design) software and CAM (computer aided manufacturing) technologies are

used by architects, engineers, drafters, artists, and others to create precision drawings or technical

illustrations. CAD software can be used to create two-dimensional (2D) drawings or three-dimensional

(3D) models.

Design tasks and projects will be different to those covered in the CAD/CAM I course.

Students will use CAD software to design and construct projects that can be cut and engraved using

CAM technology such as the Epilog CO2 lasers, Roland vinyl cutter and Robox 3D printer. Students will

have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials.

Assessment

Students will be assessed on the completion of CAD designs and practical projects, as well as safety

awareness and workshop manner.


Creative Digital Technology I Creative Digital Technology is based on the development of computer related skills to acquire, organise

and present information. Students will also be encouraged through their learning to be responsible

digital citizens.

This subject enhances achievement in other disciplines and equips students with the skills required to use

information and communication technology across the school curriculum. No previous experience is

needed to do this course. The course is totally hands on with students creating and producing work

using both College and personal devices.

What will be covered in this course?

Students will learn how to program using Python coding

Students learn how to create websites

Students will complete MicroBit challenges

Students will use Photoshop to manipulate images

Creative Digital Technology II Creative Digital Technology is based on the development of computer related skills to acquire, organise

and present information. Students will also be encouraged through their learning to be responsible

digital citizens.

This subject enhances achievement in other disciplines and equips students with the skills required to use

information and communication technology across the school curriculum. No previous experience is

needed to do this course. The course is totally hands on with students creating and producing work

using both College and personal devices.

What will be covered in this course?

Students will learn how animate using various software programs

Students will use various windows software programs to create different ways to present content

Students will use MicroBit and coding to design robotics to solve various challenges.

Clever Hands I Clever Hands provides an opportunity for students to develop their creative skills in craft and cooking.

This subject seeks to foster optimal use of leisure time whilst learning money saving ideas and the

exploration of cottage industries.

The major components of the course include:

Craft items – Easter baskets, chocolate making, create your own Easter Craft video

Mosaics, recipe book, kitchen craft

Assessment

Students will be assessed on their practical tasks and skills.

Clever Hands II Clever Hands provides an opportunity for students to develop their creative skills in craft, cookery and

beauty products. This subject seeks to foster optimal use of leisure time whilst learning money saving

ideas and the exploration of cottage industries.

The major components of the course include:

Beauty products - lip balm, soap, bath bombs, home-made moisturiser

Cookery for fetes - sweet, savoury, confectionary, cupcakes

Assessment

Students will be assessed on their practical tasks and skills.


Outdoor Recreation **Pre-requisites: Consultation is required with the Head of Health and Physical Education Learning Area

if:

The student is not a competent swimmer

A record of poor and/or unsafe behaviour

This course is for those students who are interested in alternate Sport and Outdoor recreation activities.

Students will participate in a variety of activities to develop a wide range of physical, personal and

social skills.

The activities offered are both land and water based and involve the following:

Survival Swimming and Rescues

Navigation, Orienteering and Mapping

Mountain Biking

Leadership and Teamwork

Sport Education and Coaching

The main emphasis of the course is to provide students with the opportunity to develop self-responsibility

and co–operation skills within a group. This course includes a camp, where the students are able to

apply the skills learnt throughout the course.

Students can use this course to determine if they are interested in Specialised Physical Education, and/or

Sport & Recreation, which are Year 10-12 electives.

Sport & Recreation The topics offered for Sport & Recreation are similar to Outdoor Recreation. However, the skills, ideas,

concepts and theories studied will vary. Students do not need to complete Outdoor Recreation in order

to complete this course, however if a student chooses to do so, they will not experience a double-up of

content or activities.

Assessment

Practical observation

Performance

Investigations

Responses

Megastructures

The world is changing rapidly around us as computers combine with modern materials to make new

opportunities that were only possible in dreams previously. Mechanisation and automation are

dramatically changing the employment landscape as simple labouring jobs disappear and creative

design-based careers emerge.

The careers of tomorrow are yet to be invented.

How do we best prepare for a future where your dream job doesn’t even exist yet?

The engineering design process will be at the heart of many of our future occupations, both those

traditional jobs that survive the technical revolution and those that emerge from it. By studying the

engineering design process, we can build skills that are both creative and systematic. Skills that will allow

us to adapt to any eventuality.

The exciting engineering elective on offer in Year 9 will find students planning, building and testing

structures using the design process introduced in mainstream science. The engineering electives are for

those students interested in gaining a better understanding of how things work and the design process

through practical experience in project based learning.


Gifted & Talented Program Students who were previously enrolled in the Catalyst program in Year 8 will have the opportunity to

continue in Catalyst for Year 9. The program will consist of two streams; Maths/Science and Humanities.

Each stream runs in addition to the regular timetable. Sessions are timetabled weekly either before or

after school. Students who were not part of the Year 8 Catalyst program but have shown exceptional

aptitude during Year 8 may be allowed entry in Year 9 by submitting an Expression of Interest to the

Head of Learning Excellence.

Throughout this program, students will develop their critical thinking skills, time management and

teamwork aptitudes. Students will benefit from guest speaker presentations and also participate in

annual events organised in tandem with Murdoch University. Students will also have the opportunity to

participate in a variety of academic competitions, usually against other schools. Examples include but

are not limited to the Australian National History Challenge, the Tournament of Minds, Opti-minds, the

Big Science Competition, the Australian National Chemistry Quiz and students will also be invited to

publicly display and communicate their Personal Projects which are based on the International

Baccalaureate style of teaching and learning at the annual Catalyst exhibition in the newly (2019)

refurbished Areas for Learning Excellence onsite at Emmanuel Catholic College.

Emmanuel Catholic College 122 Hammond Road Success WA 6164 P 08 9414 4000 E [email protected]

www.emmanuel.wa.edu.au

ContactsPrincipal .............................................................................................................................................Leo.DiGregorio@cewa.edu.au Vice Principal .......................................................................................................................................... [email protected] Deputy Principal Years 11 & 12 | Curriculum .................................................................................. [email protected] Deputy Principal Years 9 & 10 | Ministry ................................................................................. [email protected] Deputy Principal Years 7 & 8 | College Identity & Student Leadership .................................. [email protected] Assistant Deputy Principal | Teaching & Learning ........................................................................ [email protected] Business Manager.............................................................................................................................. [email protected] Director of Wellbeing .......................................................................................................................Fiona.Mcauliffe@cewa.edu.au

HEADS OF YEAR Head of Year 7 ..........................................................................................................................................Troy.Foote@cewa.edu.au Head of Year 8 ........................................................................................................................... [email protected] Head of Year 9 .......................................................................................................................Deborah.Barraclough@cewa.edu.au Head of Year 10 .......................................................................................................................Lee-anne.Marroccoli@cewa.edu.au Head of Year 11 ................................................................................................................................ [email protected] Head of Year 12 ....................................................................................................................................Sue.Kennedy@cewa.edu.au

HEADS OF LEARNING AREA Religious Education ............................................................................................................................... [email protected] Christian Service...................................................................................................................................Thomas.Ryan@cewa.edu.au English and LOTE ................................................................................................................................. [email protected] Mathematics ........................................................................................................................................Claire.Wallace@cewa.edu.au Science ..................................................................................................................................................Kerry.Randall@cewa.edu.au Humanities ...........................................................................................................................................Kylie.Kingdon@cewa.edu.au Health and Physical Education .............................................................................................................Ryan.Henley@cewa.edu.au Sport ........................................................................................................................................................ [email protected] Technologies ........................................................................................................................................ [email protected] The Arts ..................................................................................................................................................Sherie.Chant@cewa.edu.au Learning Excellence .............................................................................................................................Mark.Cornish@cewa.edu.au Careers and VET .......................................................................................................................................Sue.Beedie@cewa.edu.au e-Learning .....................................................................................................................................Basil.Psanoudakis@cewa.edu.au IT Technician ...................................................................................................................................support@emmanuel.wa.edu.au

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