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EAST HILLS GIRLSTECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL

ELECTIVECOURSE

SELECTIONS

FOR YEAR 9

2018

EHGTHS Year 9 Course Selection Booklet 2017 Page - 1

EAST HILLS GIRLS TECHNOLOGYHIGH SCHOOL

Our vision is to educate girls for a technological future

We believe in: excellence in teaching and learning education for life long learning providing a challenging and broad curriculum using technology to support creative and meaningful classroom learning

experiences learning as relevant and creative partnerships in which students, teachers,

parents and carers are engaged providing a culturally inclusive environment promoting individual dignity through socially just practices maintaining and developing caring and stimulating learning environments building community links to support programs, and creating a cohesive

school community which supports and promotes the school’s vision, statement of purpose and strategic directions.

Our Statement of Purpose

To provide a quality education with a technological focus which inspires girls

to develop to their full potential, and contribute to their communityas informed, caring citizens.


Table of Contents

COURSES AVAILABLE IN YEAR 9 – 2018......................................................................................................................5

MATERIAL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ELECTIVE COURSES YEAR 9 2018..................................................................6

THE NSW RECORD OF SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT (RoSA)..........................................................................................7

ENGLISH Teacher contact: Ms Hammoud.................7

MATHEMATICS Teacher contact: Mrs Vandergraaf.............8

SCIENCE Teacher Contact: Mrs Hammond...............8

HISTORY Teacher contact: Ms Wellfare...................8

GEOGRAPHY Teacher contact: Mr Short.........................8

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PDHPE) Teacher contact: Ms Gooch..9

INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY Teacher Contact: Mr Sharma.....................9

ELECTIVE COURSES........................................................................................................................................................10

ABORIGINAL STUDIES Teacher Contact: Mr Short........................11

DANCE Teacher contact: Ms Shlom........................11

COMMERCE Teacher Contact: Mr Short.........................11

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY Teacher contact: Mrs Small.....................12

DRAMA Teacher contact: Ms Shlom.......................12

ELECTIVE GEOGRAPHY Teacher contact: Mr Short.........................13

ELECTIVE HISTORY Teacher contact: Ms Wellfare....................13

FOOD TECHNOLOGY Teacher contact: Mrs Small......................14

GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY Teacher contact: Mr Sharma......................14

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY – ELECTRONICS Teacher Contact: Mr Sharma......................14

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Teacher Contact: Mr Short........................15

iSTEM Teacher contact: Mrs Hammond...............15

MUSIC Teacher contact: Mr Casey.......................16

LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH Japanese Teacher contact: Ms Wellfare....................16

PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL MEDIA Teacher Contact: Mr Necic & Ms Brunt....17

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES Teacher contact: Ms Gooch......................17

TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY Teacher contact: Mrs Small.......................18

VISUAL ARTS Teacher contact: Mr Ritchie......................18


COURSES AVAILABLE IN YEAR 9 – 2018 Dear Students, Parents,

At the end of this year, students in Year 8 will have finished the Year 7 and 8 Stage 4 studies and will begin a program culminating in the 2019 Record of School Achievement (RoSA). Students can choose a traditional program of study, a program of technology courses for their electives or a combination of both programs in preparation for their RoSA. The school offers an extensive curriculum which gives students many opportunities for the development of their abilities and interests. In Year 9 and 10, all students will continue to study the following courses:Core CoursesEnglish MathematicsScience GeographyHistory SportPersonal Development/Health/Physical Education Mandatory ElectiveChristian Education - provided where applicable. Information and Software Technology

In addition students must study two electives from the following.

Elective Courses –.Aboriginal StudiesCommerceDanceDesign & TechnologyDramaElective GeographyElective HistoryFood Technology

Graphics TechnologyIndustrial Technology – ElectronicsInternational StudiesiSTEMJapaneseMusicPhotographic and Digital MediaPhysical Activity and Sports StudiesTextiles TechnologyVisual Arts

All of these courses are fully approved by the NSW Educational Standards Authority. (NESA)Every effort will be made to provide Year 9 students with the courses they select. However, if the number of students who select a course is insufficient, then it may not be possible to run that course and if numbers are over the limit, preferences will apply. Therefore, students must select two elective courses in order of preference from 1 to 2 in each of the 2 lines.Selection of courses will be made on-line. Students will be notified of their electives in Term 4.FootwearParents and students are reminded that it is a requirement of the Department of Education that protective footwear be worn at all times during practical lessons. Shoes must be black leather lace-up shoes (without a high heel) as stated in the school dress code policy. Soft shoes of any kind, open toe type, sandals and buckled shoes with an open top are not acceptable. Hair must be tied back and the TAS uniform worn for Food Technology, the Industrial Technology classes and Design and Technology (same uniform as in Years 7 & 8). For all practical based learning activities correct shoes must be worn.We look forward to working with you and your daughter as she continues her studies at our school.J. Hardwick,


MATERIAL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ELECTIVE COURSES YEAR 9 2018Courses (payment is for course studied):Aboriginal Studies 5.00Commerce 10.00Design & Technology 40.00Dance 20.00Drama 20.00Elective History 5.00Elective Geography 5.00Food Technology * 60.00 Japanese 10.00Graphics Technology 15.00Industrial Technology - Electronics 20.00Industrial Technology - Engineering 20.00

iSTEM 20.00International Studies 10.00Music 20.00Physical Activity & Sport Studies 5.00Photographic and Digital Media 50.00Textiles Technology 40.00Visual Art 40.00

* Food Technology students need to purchase a cooking apron from the front office for an additional $10.00.

PLEASE NOTERefunds - If a student leaves during the year a pro rata refund will be made upon the return of all books and equipment.The Pearson Science NSW e-book provides students with an interactive text book. This is supplemented by the Activity book which has a literacy and numeracy focus.The IntoScience app provides an engaging inquiry based resource which feeds back process marks to the teacher as the students complete their work on the iPadP & C - parents are asked for a voluntary donation of $15 per family as a contribution to P & C funds.Sport - Students who have outstanding contributions from previous years will not be allowed to select out of school sport until all outstanding sport contributions have been finaliised. Swimming Carnival covers entry to pool. Athletics covers bus fare and venue hire.Textbook Support $15.00 per student. This money is to be used to assist with the purchase of textbooks. The cost of textbooks is increasing ($40-$90) and these funds will

ensure that our students have access to reference material as needed. This does not mean that every student will have a textbook but will have access to textbooks as required. This also covers the Student Services Card.

Information and Communication Technology Support (ICT) $30 per family. This money is to be used for the technical support that is required to maintain the network of the school. As more technology is purchased, the need to ensure that resources are fully maintained is increased.

USB storage device: It is strongly recommended that every student purchase a USB Jump Drive or similar with a minimum storage capacity of 8Gb. This will facilitate saving work and transporting files conveniently between school, home and across the school network.

RoSAEHGTHS Year 9 Course Selection Booklet 2017 Page - 5

THE NSW RECORD OF SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT (RoSA)

The RoSA is a cumulative credential for students who leave school before completing their HSC. It was introduced for school leavers in Year 10 in 2012.The RoSA lists all mandatory and additional Stage 5 and – where applicable – Stage 6 courses completed by the student, along with the grade awarded. The RoSA credential also lists any courses commenced but not completed and the date of leaving school. The Board issues the formal RoSA credential to students who satisfy the eligibility requirements when they leave school.

School leavers who are not eligible for the RoSA will receive a Transcript of Study.

The NSW Record of Achievement will: be a record of achievement for students who leave school prior to receiving their HSC report results of moderated, school based assessment, not external tests be available when a student leaves school any time after they complete Year 10 be cumulative and recognise a student’s achievements until the point they leave school show a result for all courses completed in Year 10 and Year 11 be able to be reliably compared between students across NSW give students the option to take online literacy and numeracy tests be comprehensive and offer the ability to record a student’s extracurricular achievements.

New School Leaving Age

Legislation has been introduced stating that students in NSW must complete Year 10. After Year 10, and until the age of 17 years, students must be in approved education or training or in full-time paid employment (average 25 hours per week) or in a combination of these. Visit the Department of Education web site for further information;http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/leavingschool/

Core Courses

ENGLISH Teacher contact: Ms HammoudIn stage 5 English students will respond to and compose a comprehensive range of imaginative, factual and critical texts using different modes and technologies. They respond to and compose a wide range of simple and complex texts from a range of units of work that aims to maximize student outcomes in the Senior School and raise student expectations. Our extensive and dynamic program of study in English is responsive to the needs of the students and also meets the requirements of the Australian Curriculum. Students will respond to texts from different cultures that offer a range of perspectives, use varying technologies to compose texts and focus on details of texts to analyse meaning, perspective, cultural assumption and language.

MATHEMATICS Teacher contact: Mrs Vandergraaf

The stage 5 (year 9 and 10) Mathematics courses have been designed as "nested courses". This means that by the end of year 10, all students will achieve 5.1 outcomes, with most students also


experiencing 5.2 outcomes. In addition some talented mathematicians will also complete the additional 5.3 outcomes by the end of year 10 in preparation for the 2 Unit Mathematics and Extension courses in the senior school.All Stage 5 courses build on skills developed in Stage 4 and include the content strands of Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry and Statistics and Probability. Working Mathematically is a process strand integrated into the teaching of the content strands.Technology continues to be an emphasis in Mathematics, with outcomes based around internet research, spreadsheet use and improving calculator skills. Mathspace is a computer program which enhances the learning of Mathematics.

SCIENCE Teacher Contact: Mrs Hammond

The stage 5 (year 9 and 10) new Science curriculum has been designed to build students scientific understanding over the two years. Students develop their scientific inquiry skills by engaging in using and applying the process of working scientifically.to increase their understanding of the world around them. Students develop their knowledge of scientific concepts and how knowledge is refined over time. They understand the significance of scientific evidence in evaluating claims, explanations and predictions. Students process, analyse and evaluate data from scientific investigations. They apply scientific models theories and laws to explain phenomena in the course content. They describe changing ideas and how advances in technology are linked to new discoveries. Students then explain chemical reactions and radioactivity and they link these to materials used by society. Students can also describe how the contemporary needs of society can influence the focus of scientific research, advances in technology and new materials. Students will discover the course content through the use of an interactive e-text which is full of links to the latest relevant scientific research. This is supplemented with an activity book to reinforce the literacy and numeracy requirements of the course. In 2016 the IntoScience resource will be included as it is still in development for stage 5.

HISTORY Teacher contact: Ms Wellfare

At this stage the study of History, is compulsory in both Years 9 & 10. The History course will focus on:In Years 9–10, students learn of significant developments in world history from 1750 to the present. Students examine significant events in shaping the modern world and Australia, including Industrialisation, Federation, the World Wars, social developments in Australia, Australia’s place in in Asia and the world.

GEOGRAPHY Teacher contact: Mr Short

Geography in Years 9 and 10 uses an inquiry-based approach to learning as students investigate the interactions between environments and communities. Students will investigate and apply Australian and global examples as they develop their understanding of geographical issues.

This course will also include a range of geographical inquiry skills including acquiring, processing and communicating geographical information. Students will also develop the ability to effectively use geographical tools such as maps, fieldwork, graphs and statistics, spatial technologies and visual representations.


The following concepts will be integrated throughout Years 9 and 10: place, space, environment, interconnection, scale, sustainability, and change. Inquiry-based learning and assessment for learning continue to be essential components of the Geography K–10 Syllabus as students study the following focus areas:

- Sustainable Biomes - Changing Places - Environmental Change and Management - Human Wellbeing

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PDHPE) Teacher contact: Ms GoochPDHPE in stage 5 is designed to provide educational opportunities that encourage and challenge all students to maximise their individual talents and capabilities for lifelong learning. Teaching and learning programs enable students to develop positive self-concepts and focus on key learning areas. Strands include: Self and Relationships, Movement Skill and Performance, Individual and Community Health and Lifelong Physical Activity. Students will achieve a variety of practical and theoretical course outcomes. Students will develop and refine skills in communicating (both intrapersonal and interpersonal), decision-making, interacting, technology use, moving and problem-solving / planning.Stage 5 students explain the relationship between a sense of self, health and wellbeing. Students affirm and celebrate diversity and challenge forms of discrimination, harassment and vilification. They predict the consequences of personal decision-making. Students assess the individual, sociocultural, political, economic and environmental factors that influence health. They plan for individual and community safety by identifying and assessing risks relating to mental health, healthy food habits, drug use, sexual health and road safety. Students participate with success in a range of movement contexts and environments, adapting and transferring their movement repertoire to suit the situation.

Mandatory Elective

INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY Teacher Contact: Mr Sharma

At our school, the study of computing is mandatory for all students in Years 9 and 10 and may be continued in years 11 and 12 if the student wishes to do so. Information and Software Technology provides students with the knowledge and skills which are essential to understand existing and emerging technologies. The course is project based with an emphasis on problem solving using real world scenarios and provides opportunities for students to work hands on with the technology.Students have the opportunity to study a range of options. Some examples may include multimedia, website design, software development and robotics.Course contribution: $15.00 which is to cover the cost of consumables.


ELECTIVE

COURSES


ABORIGINAL STUDIES Teacher Contact: Mr Short

Aboriginal Studies seeks to explore the cultures, languages and lifestyles of Aboriginal peoples. It aims to help students understand cultural heritage and pride in a history of Australian civilisation since the beginning of the Dreaming.Excursions, guest speakers and practical activities for students are a priority in this course. The types of topics covered are:

Aboriginality in Australia today Language Literature Life Stories

Organisations Families and Communities Media, Technology & the Environment

Course Contribution: $5 for paint and other materials.

DANCE Teacher contact: Ms ShlomThe study of dance as an art form in education is based on the study of three interrelated components: performance, composition and appreciation. Experiences in dance develop logical and creative thinking and aid memory, concentration and discrimination. Students develop motor and body awareness skills, fitness and the potential for rhythmic movement and communication. The aim of the Dance syllabus is to develop in students, the ability to:

Express themselves through dance Create dance on the virtual body Compose, perform and choreograph in dance Appreciate dance as a performing art Understand and accept a variety of dance styles Obtain knowledge of dance in a historic context

Develop skills and techniques of dance and of understanding the human body

Gain skills in dance composition, performance and production on film and computer

Promote an understanding of themselves and others by working cooperatively

This course is recommended for students who have an interest in dance and a desire to learn more about movement and different dance forms.

Course Contribution: $20 per year to cover the cost of materials, tapes etc

COMMERCE Teacher Contact: Mr Short

Commerce is a extremely useful course as it allows students to make educated and responsible decisions in the real world of business, finance, marketing and consumerism. In today’s world all students must have the skills and knowledge to become independent decision makers. This course assists students to operate in this often-confusing modern world and guides students into becoming responsible consumers and citizens.Commerce makes students aware of the commercial environment by developing knowledge and understanding of financial literacy (the ability to understand the use of money). This course offers an interesting and solid grounding for senior courses in Economics and Business Studies.Commerce is made as practical as possible with a variety of strategies used in the classroom including the setting up and operation of a “real’ business in Year 9. This involves selecting the CEO, managers, designing the product and marketingA study of Commerce will include the following core topics: Consumer Choice Personal Finance

Law and Society Employment Issues

And may include some of the options such as: Investing Promoting and Selling Towards independence Political Involvement

Travel Our Economy Running a Business Driving/Buying a Car


Course Contribution: $10.00

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY Teacher contact: Mrs SmallDesign and Technology is a creative, dynamic course concentrating on the practical `hands on" approach to the design process and technology usage.

Students develop further their understanding of the design process studied in Years 7 & 8, as well as investigating the role of designers and factors that influence design. The focus areas of design used in design projects could include:

Accessories Fashion Environmental Furniture Graphical

Interior Architectural Jewellery Digital media Or even a student negotiated focus for design.

As citizens of the 21st Century, students need to make informed choices and appreciate the contribution technologies make to the quality of life. This course aims to equip students with skills necessary for such choices. As the course requires students to produce practical solutions, the school will purchase some resources to assist this (eg. Food, textiles, timber, plastics, drawing materials)

Course Contribution: $40 for the use of protective equipment and provision of consumable resources (includes most project materials). Students may be required to supplement these supplies for some of the design projects undertaken. Students will be required to wear protective equipment provided by the school and wear black leather lace up shoes in the practical rooms.

DRAMA Teacher contact: Ms ShlomThe Drama course allows students to explore their creativity in the context of studying theatre and engaging in performance skills development. Play-building, wherein students use collaborative group cooperation to devise and perform original work, is a compulsory unit in Years 9 and 10. Students will also complete units of work on puppetry, physical theatre, movement, small screen drama, scripted drama, Commedia dell' Arte, Mask, street and environmental theatre.

There is a balance of practical skills workshops and performance preparation with journal writing and research into drama and theatre practice, past and present. Students will be required to make written records of their response to projects, presentations, research and performances from both an actor and audience perspective. Assessment of Drama will involve individual and group work based on journal writing, assignments, practical exercises and performances. There will be informal peer-evaluation and self-evaluation.

The Drama course will help students learn about themselves, explore a possible career path and enhance peer rapport. Students are expected to be active participants in all aspects of the course. Drama is serious fun!

Course Contribution: $20 which covers the cost of production materials, audio visual aids, scripts, make-up & props.

ELECTIVE GEOGRAPHY Teacher contact: Mr Short

The Elective Geography course provides students with a broader understanding of the discipline of Geography and the processes of geographical inquiry.


Geographical concepts that are embedded throughout the course include: place, space, environment, interconnection, scale, sustainability, and change. Students will further develop their geographical inquiry skills as well as the ability to effectively use geographical tools such as maps, fieldwork, graphs and statistics, spatial technologies and visual representations.

It is a course designed for those students who have enjoyed Geography in Years 7 and 8 and wish to further develop their skills and knowledge of the world in which they live and provides an excellent grounding for Senior Geography and for many future career prospects. Students will study a minimum of five of the following topics throughout Years 9 and 10.

Australia’s Neighbours Global Citizenship Primary Production Interactions & Patterns along a Continental Transect Oceanography Physical Geography Political Geography School-developed option

This course also provides a solid grounding for senior Geography.Course Contribution: $5.00

ELECTIVE HISTORY Teacher contact: Ms Wellfare

This course is designed for those students who have enjoyed History in Years 7 and 8 and wish to further their knowledge of History Students will develop essential research and communication skills through the study of historical events, personalities and periods. The course content will involve a study of Ancient and/or Medieval and/or Early Modern societies and at least one thematic study from a range of areas including: Heroes and Villains; Crime and Punishment; Terrorism; Myths and Legends; Slavery; Women in History.Students selecting this course will gain insights into how the past has affected the present. This will develop the ability to identify and discuss different perspectives and constructions of the past.This course encourages critical thinking and offers a perfect introduction to senior study, especially of Ancient or Modern HistoryCourse Contribution: $5.00

FOOD TECHNOLOGY Teacher contact: Mrs SmallFood Technology is a course that focuses on the study of food preparation and related technologies, looking at its application in the home, commercial and industrial situations. It provides students with the opportunity to investigate food through practical `hands on' activities, such as designing with food.

Students studying the Food Technology course will complete units of work that are centered on some of the following focus areas:

Food in Australia Food equity Food product development

Food selection development Food service and catering Food for special needs


Food for special occasions Food trends

During this course many practical experiences are used to reinforce and enhance theoretical content. Students will learn about food through research, experiments, visiting food outlets, food practicals, marketing and producing activities, design projects and group exercises.

Students electing this course should be fully aware of their financial responsibilities. Students will be required to purchase the white protective apron (available at the school), wear black leather lace up shoes, and pay the course contributions used to purchase consumable items such as food.

Course Contribution: $60.00 This is used to cover the cost of most food items used during the course. Additional ingredients from home may be required from time to time.

GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY Teacher contact: Mr Sharma

Start making your own Graphics and Animations! This course explores the technical aspects of Computer Aided Drawing and Design and allows students to explore the ever expanding computer graphics industry. Web Graphics, Computer based Animations as well as multimedia presentations are an integral part of this course. Draw in 2D and 3D graphics using powerful industry standard software. This course allows students to develop both personal and collaborative skills in the real and virtual worlds while fostering an understanding of the immense impact that they, as designers, can have. This course is designed for students of all abilities allow them to think creatively, devise graphic solutions and communicate ideas using graphic techniques and computerised media. In this course students will explore topics ranging from Architectural Drawing and Landscape Design to Complex 3D animation and Multimedia Development.Course Contribution: $15 to cover the cost of consumables

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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY – ELECTRONICS Teacher Contact: Mr SharmaImagine being able to design, construct and repair you own computer system or to design and build your own cool circuits. This is a practical course that enables students to gain the confidence to work with many types of technology they may encounter in the future.Some of the areas covered will include:

Setting up computer networks Constructing a range of electronic projects including wireless microphones and music boxes Using a range of electronic test equipment Producing projects using a 3D printer Operating an Amateur Radio Station Setting up a home theatre system Designing and building computers and troubleshooting common faults Designing and programming robots for competitions Circuit design using the iPad

This course provides a solid foundation that is so important to many areas of future study or employment. With some optional study topics, students can work towards obtaining the qualification of a licensed Amateur Radio Operator. No prior experience with computers or electronics is required to attempt this course.

Course contribution: $20 which covers the costs of consumables. Additional materials may be required to complete some optional design projects undertaken by the students.EHGTHS Year 9 Course Selection Booklet 2017 Page - 13

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Teacher Contact: Mr Short

The International Studies course equips students with the capacity to engage, understand, respect and connect with other cultures. Students will have the opportunity to develop intercultural understanding by learning about the Culture and Diversity in Today’s World and our trade, work, tourism, business and organisational links with other cultures, with an emphasis on those cultures of Asia and the Pacific.

Students studying International Studies will complete a core module on ’Understanding Culture and Diversity in Today’s World’ and two optional modules from a range of topics including: Culture in work and the workplace; Coming to Australia; Cultural Tourism; The media (religion, politics and human rights); Culture and family life in India and China; Culture and food; School developed optional topics.

During the course, there will be practical experiences such as guest speakers, cultural visits, design projects and marketing activities to reinforce and enhance theoretical content. This course will help students to develop knowledge and skills required for engaging and working in a culturally diverse and globalised career market.

Course Contribution: $10.00

iSTEM Teacher contact: Mrs Hammond

The aim of the iSTEM course is to promote the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics through the study of technology, engineering, skills and mechanics. Students will learn to use a range of tools, techniques and processes, including relevant technologies in order to develop solutions to a wide variety of problems and challenges relating to their present and future needs and aspirations.

The class will be taught by Science with assistance from the other STEM faculties (IT, TAS and Mathematics). Students will participate in a variety of STEM based activities, competitions and innovative programs during the course of the year. Students will also study a variety of themed units of work focusing on the application of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to real life, through inquiry based learning strategies. In the Year 10 course students will also engage in a minor and major STEM Problem Based Learning module.

This course will offered to students through invitation only to students who have been selected due to their outstanding aptitude in Science, Mathematics and Information Technology as demonstrated through their Year 8 performance. The class will run on one of the elective lines and these students will be given priority for their other elective choice.

Course Contribution: Cost $20

MUSIC Teacher contact: Mr CaseyThis course is designed for those students who enjoy music and wish to extend their experiences in music. The course is largely practical based on performance and composition work. Students will be experiencing music from a variety of styles including rock, techno, blues, pop, world and Australian music. The course consists of the following learning experiences:Performance


The students will be expected to perform in groups and solo. Students will also develop solo performance skills. They will experience keyboard, guitar, drums and singing. Performance is an integral part of this course and students will be performing music from a variety of styles as well as their own compositions. Students may continue using a specialist instrument if they have access to this beyond school.CompositionStudents will compose and arrange music in a variety of styles and this will be related to the performance strand. Music technology will be incorporated into composition and students will learn how to make use of this. Students will learn how to digitally record music and will become familiar with electronic sound manipulation.ListeningStudents will learn how to analyse music in terms of musical concepts: duration, pitch, dynamics & expressive techniques, tone colour, texture and structure. A number of opportunities will be explored to expose students to new musical ideas and experiences.Assessment will involve both individual and group tasks and will incorporate performances and other practical exams, listening tests, computer music compositions, utilizing teacher, peer and self assessment.Course Contribution: $20

LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH Japanese Teacher contact: Ms Wellfare

Learning a language has become more commonplace because of globalisation, increased ease of travel, and advanced information and communication technologies. Knowledge of another language gives students the opportunity to become more accepting of diversity, more respectful of others and more aware of their place in the international community.

The Language courses offered at this school are French and Japanese. These courses teach understanding, speaking and writing in the language chosen over a wide range of everyday and tourist situations such as: reading a menu and ordering a meal, understanding a weather forecast, going shopping, catching transport and following directions.

During study students will be presented with many practical experiences to develop your language skills including cultural activities, international links, excursions and restaurant visits.

The study of a language provides students with opportunities for future employment, both domestically and internationally, in areas such as commerce, tourism, hospitality and international relations.

Students may select more than one language.

Course Contribution: $10 per course. This covers the cost of an individual course workbook.

PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL MEDIA Teacher Contact: Mr Necic & Ms Brunt

This is an exciting course in which students will learn about the fields of photographic and digital media comprising conventions, technologies, traditions and relationships between these media and other artmaking forms. Students will also learn about how artists represent ideas and interests in photographic and digital media work samples. Students will learn about strategies, conventions and procedures to make photographic and digital still works (prints), interactive works (web-site and internet) and moving works (short films). Students will study film and photographic genres and develop a critical appreciation of styles and techniques.Students are expected to use journal writing to reflect on their own work and the work of others. Students will learn about photographers and digital artists including groups of artists in different times and places,


from our world today and from the past. Students will explore their world as a source of ideas to make photographic and digital works.Course Contribution: $50.00 to cover part of the costs of photo paper, printing chemicals, camera

upgrading and video making materials.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES Teacher contact: Ms Gooch

This course is designed for those students who enjoy participating in sports and wish to expand their knowledge and practical skill level beyond the compulsory PDHPE Course. The course has a large practical/participation/performance component based on current theoretical knowledge. Opportunity will be given for practical experiences in coaching and organising sports and recreational activities based on the needs and interests of the students in the course.Course content involves the study of: Foundations of Physical Activity

Systems of the body Physical fitness and activity for health Nutrition Fundamental movement skills Safety

Enhancing Participation and Performance Coaching Technology, participation and performance Event management Enhancing performance

Physical Activity and Sport in Society Australia’s sporting identity Lifestyle, leisure and recreation Activity for specific groups Issues in sport Careers in sport

Assessment will involve both individual and group tasks and incorporate the following:

Practical Presentations and Performance Training Diary and/or Journal

Unit Tests Peer and Self Assessment

Course Contribution: $5.00 costs may arise depending on availability of specialised clinics or practical activities

TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY Teacher contact: Mrs SmallA study of Textiles Technology provides students with broad knowledge of the properties, performance and uses of textiles. Particular focus will be given to an investigation of fabric types, colouration methods, yarns structure and fibres.

Students will explore a variety of focus areas that often involve the utilisation of practical experiences. Textile projects will give students the opportunity to be creative, independent learners and to explore functional and aesthetic aspects of textiles, demonstrate responsibility in decision-making and encourage individuals to express ideas and opinions. Some of the Textiles Technology focus areas include:

• Apparel (clothing)• Non-apparel• Furnishings

• Textile Arts • Costume

Students will document and communicate their design ideas and experiences in a folio and make use of contemporary technology in their project work.

Due to OHS requirements, students must wear black leather lace up shoes in the practical rooms.

Course contribution: $40.00 This covers the costs of fabric samples, sewing equipment, a student sewing kit (materials required for the first design project), and the Design folio provided to Year 9 students. Additional materials from home will be required to complete design projects undertaken by the students.


VISUAL ARTS Teacher contact: Mr Ritchie

Students have the opportunity to explore a number of different techniques and media over the two years. They also complete Major Art works based on selected Media and themes. Media covered in the Visual Arts course includes the following areas:Drawing involves using a number of different media and drawing tools, such as crayons,

pencils, water colour pencils and charcoal.Painting involves painting on large professional canvas stretchers or watercolour paper.Computer art explores using the use of computers in developing artworks, computerArt and Video Art generates designs, animations and the combination of computer art with video.Ceramics designed articles made from clay ranging from sculptural pottery to functional bowls.Printmaking various methods of silkscreen, linoprinting and monoprinting may be used to print

onto paper or fabric.Sculpture involves creating three dimensional artwork, using such materials as clay and plaster

bandage to make masks and expressive objects.Photography uses the camera to take colour photographs for resources for artworks &

documentation of exhibition pieces. Some black and white Photography may be covered.

Art Appreciation This involves the study of art from different cultures and communities through the world, studying both present and past cultures. The work of modern craftspeople is also included in the student's study so that they can see how other modern artists have used various materials and solved problems.

Course Contribution: $40 which covers special art paper, paints, inks, glues, clay, canvas, pens, pencils, paintbrushes and crayons.

OPEN HIGH SCHOOL COURSES Teacher contact: Mrs DowneyWhen there is insufficient demand for a particular Board Course at the school, students may request to do the course by Open High School (Languages) or Distance Education (courses other than languages).There is a restriction on the number of students who can access this mode of learning. Courses are delivered by correspondence and students are not in face-to-face contact with their teacher. While the standard of the lessons is excellent, Open High School and Distance Education courses are not encouraged. This is solely because students attempting the courses must work independently and can easily fall behind in their assignments. In order to succeed in Open High School courses, students must be motivated and organised. All applications are considered by a school selection panel before being forwarded.

SATURDAY SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY LANGUAGES Teacher contact: Mrs DowneyStudents wishing to study their Community Language may do so through the Saturday Schools of Community Languages. These courses are run at various centres (usually high schools throughout the metropolitan area). These courses may only be taken by students of the specific language background.Further details and application forms may be obtained from the Careers Adviser.

VOLUNTEERING Teacher contact: Mrs GrayAll Year 9 and 10 students are being encouraged to participate in the Premier’s Student Volunteering Awards program so that they will be able to receive official recognition for the work they already do within the school and the community. All employers and TAFE and University applications indicate the value and importance of students having evidence of their involvement in their own community, by volunteering. This valuable program enables official recognition to be given for such community involvement.All students can access the website through their student portal (“other sites”), providing them and their parents with all the information they need to begin to log their hours. It is vital, however, that the


parent/carer permission slip is filled out and returned to Mrs Gray in Room 15. Each student is responsible for printing the log sheets and having her hours of volunteering recorded and verified by a supervisor. She is also able to log her hours online. These sheets must be returned to Mrs Gray who will then verify the hours online in order for them to be officially recognised.There are many different volunteering activities which students may participate in to gain their Certificates. Within the school, the SCIP program fits the bill, as does the Duke of Edinburgh Service component, peer mentoring, carnival helpers, choral festival performances etc. Each year we actively promote the Red Shield Appeal.CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

Dear Parents,East Hills Girls Technology High School aims to provide a quality education for all its students.For Year 9 students this means that we offer courses of study that lead to a Record of School Achievement, provide many opportunities to develop interests and abilities in traditional or technological programs of study or combinations or both. This book outlines the courses on offer.If you would like to discuss in more details your daughter’s career prospects or courses of study, please contact the following people at school on 9773 9160 for an appointment:

Ms Downey - Careers Adviser

Ms K. Tolentino - Year Coordinator

Mrs Brunt - Deputy Principal

Mrs J. Hardwick - Principal


COURSE SELECTIONS – YEAR 9 2017You must make your course selections for Year 9 online

Before you begin ensure that you can print from the computer that you are working on.

The closing date and time for on line course selections is Sunday July 30th, 2017 at midnight.

In order to gain access to the online system you must ensure that you have your DET Internet login. Use your username and password to gain access to your DET emails. In your DET email box, you will receive an email from Edval Timetables. Once you do, follow the steps below:

.Step 1. Open the email you received from Edval Timetables and click on the link, or type in http://web.edval.com.au: after you open the Internet. This will be available from 8 pm Wednesday, July 19th, 2017.

Step 2. You are now at the Edval WebChoice login page. Enter your information. Your login name and password is in the email sent to you by Edval Timetables and is the information between the asterisks (*). Do not type in the asterisks.

Step 3. Read the instructions on the web page on the left side. Choose one course in each category from the courses in the drop down boxes. Do not type anything in the Optional text box.

Step 4. Press the Submit button. If there are no problems with your selections you will be taken to a new page confirming your choices. You will need to print this page. If you do not complete the form correctly, you will receive a message in red at the top of the page, and you will need to make some changes. Make your changes and click submit again.

Step 5. Ask one of your parents/ carers to sign your printed sheet on the bottom half of the page, and attach it to the completed and signed submission form on the next page. These must be submitted to Mrs Brunt by 9.00am on Monday 31st July. There will be a collection box in the office.

Step 6. You may login again and make changes to your preferences until midnight on Sunday 30th July, 2017. If you change your selection, you will need to return another signed printout & submission form to Mrs Brunt.

Step 7. If you have difficulty logging in, check your typing and your password. If you have difficulty in making your selections re-read the instructions. If you continue to experience difficulties see Mrs Small.

East Hills Girls Technology High SchoolYear 9 2017 Course Selection Submission Form


Return this sheet to Mrs Brunt’s office by 9.00am Monday 31st July 2017You must attach a signed print out of your on line course selections to this sheet.

There is no guarantee that students will get their choices as classes can only be formed if there are sufficient students selecting that course. There are limits on the number of students who can be in any particular class however every endeavor will be made to give students their choices. Where a class will not be formed in a course a student has selected, she will automatically be placed in her first available reserve course.

Parent name signature: ______________________

Student name Signature: _________________________ Date: __________________

IMPORTANT NOTE: Your course selections will not be processed without this signed form


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