Learning Program Handbook

YEARS 9 AND 10, 2022

NEW TOWN HIGH CAMPUS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

2020

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The New Town High Campus Curriculum ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

Online Course Selection Process ------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

Curriculum Selections

Design Technologies

Catering and Hospitality 4

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 4

Design and Construction

in Wood 4

Design in Metal 5

Design in Wood 5

Food for Fun 5

Food Technology 6

Powered Technologies 6

Small Engines 6

Digital Technologies

Computing Extended 7

Digital Electronics + Robotics 7

Digital Technologies 7

Film Crew 8

Game Design 8

Minecraft: Coding + Circuit

Design 8

English

Writers’ Workshop 9

Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS)

Environmental Geography 10

Human Geography 10

Introduction to Legal Studies 10

Health and Physical Education (HPE)

AFL Athlete Development 11

Basketball Athlete Development 11

Cricket 12

First Aid and Sports Injuries 12

Futsal 12

Golf 12

Karate 13

Outdoor Education 13

Soccer Athlete Development 14

Sport Fitness 14

Sports Science (Year 10) 14

Languages Other Than English (LOTE)

French 15

Japanese 15

Mathematics

Mathematics Extended (Year 9) 16

Mathematics Methods (Year 10) 16

Pathways

Future Pathways to Work 17

Science

Future Studies 18

Introduction to Farm Practices

and Agriculture 18

Introduction to Physical Sciences 18

Psychology and Sociology 19

Science and Engineering Challenge 19

Science Buddies 20

Science Fiction 20

Tasmanian Model Solar

Car Challenge 20

The Arts

Dance 21

Digital Art 21

Drama 21

Graphic Design 22

Introduction to Ceramics 22

Music (Year 10) 23

Music (Year 9) 23

Music Extended 23

Photography 24

Textile Art and Fashion Design 24

Theatre Production - Ensemble 25

Theatre Production - Leads 25

Visual Art 26

Big Picture

Big Picture 27

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The Year 9 and 10 Learning Program Handbook provides students with the information

required to select their specialist subjects for 2022. Students will find a range of possibilities

that will provide them with engaging and challenging learning experiences.

Students are encouraged to think about their future pathways and to choose subjects that

have links to their future study options.

The learning program gives students the opportunity to be:

• responsible & independent

• effective communicators

• resilient, lifelong learners

• compassionate global citizens

• imaginative and critical thinkers

• collaborative team members

Students in Years 9 and 10 have access to a range of other learning opportunities including

camps, carnivals, whole-school productions, and other extension and leadership opportunities

designed to broaden their educational experience while studying.

Curriculum Organisation

Students study a combination of compulsory and specialist subjects designed to provide an

engaging learning experience. Core subjects, which are compulsory for all students, are aligned

with the Australian Curriculum. These include:

• English

• Health and Physical Education

• History

• Mathematics

• Science

Students in Years 9 and 10 can choose specialist subjects to complement their core subjects.

A short description of each of these subjects is included in this booklet, along with a guide for

finalising subject selections.

The New Town High Campus timetable is structured to allow flexibility and variety for

student course selections. In 2022 we are continuing to combine some of our specialist

subjects with our partner Ogilvie High Campus. As a result of the collaboration some classes

will be taught on the Ogilvie site, and a variety of classes will be run in a co-educational

context. This will lead to more choice for students, an enhanced curriculum and allow us to

meet the personal needs of our students. The specifics of which classes will be shared will not

be determined until all course selections have been processed.

The New Town High Campus Curriculum

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The selection process opens for Years 9 and 10 students on Wednesday August 18 2021

following information assemblies for each year group. To complete the process please follow

the steps below:

Every attempt will be made to place a student into the courses that they have chosen in their

preferences.

Courses are designated to be either “Full Year” or “Semester”. Students who are allocated

semester courses will be placed into Semester One (Terms 1 + 2) or Semester Two (Terms

3 + 4).

Print the receipt and return it signed to the office, or select to sign electronically (you will need a parental email address for this). This must be done by Friday August 27 2021.

Sign and save the Student Signature, and click on the "Submit Valid Preferences" button

Click on the green "Proceed" button to review your choices.

Select a subject for each preference box. Preference 1 is the subject that you most want to do.

Select the green "Add New Preferences" button

Visit selectmysubjects.com.au

Login with your supplied access code and password. Contact the office if a second copy is required.

Online Course Selection Process

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Design Technologies

Curriculum Area Leaders – Mr Todd Appleton + Miss Julie Rankin

Catering and Hospitality Full Year Course

In this subject, students will gain an introduction to the skills required for Hospitality and

Catering. Students who select this course as a full year option will work towards developing

intermediate to advanced skills in the field. This course provides a pathway to further study

and possible work in the food industry. Practical work may require students to practice

developing their skills in all aspects of food

service, food preparation and catering for

functions and events. Students will also learn the

basics of Barista coffee making. There will be an

emphasis on safe and hygienic work practices,

particularly in relation to preparing foods for

others. Students who undertake this course can

choose to continue their interests in years 11

and 12.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Full Year + Semester Course

In this course, students will work with a range of computer

graphics packages to:

• explore 2D and 3D graphical projects and models

• create graphics posters and animated movies of

their 3D models

• use 3D printers to create physical models of their

projects

Design and Construction in Wood Full Year Course

This course has a strong emphasis on building and construction. The students will be involved

in designing and constructing a kitchen or bathroom in small groups. During this they will be

required to mark out, measure and construct the floor joists and lay the flooring, construct

the stud walls and plaster them. Students will then be required to put together and hang the

appropriate cabinetry and tile where required. Throughout the course students will have the

opportunity to try different trade skills that are used in building and construction.

Curriculum Selections

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Design in Metal Full Year Course

In this course students will develop their skills in and understanding around metalworking

processes with a hands-on approach. Students will learn about:

• metals and their properties and processes for bending, shaping, forging

• working with and using sheet metal

• appropriate use of hand tools and accuracy in measurements

• basic fitting and turning using a lathe

• measuring techniques, particularly using Vernier Callipers

• thread cutting - internal and external

• introductory welding processes - Oxy Acetylene, Manual

Metal Arc, and MIG welding

• project design - incorporating fabrication skills

Design in Wood Full Year Course

In this course, students will develop their skills in and understanding around designing and

making, using wood and wood products. Students will learn about:

• timber and joinery - growth and use of

materials

• working and using sheet materials

• using hand tools with precision - cutting

accurate joints

• assembly techniques

• accurate measuring techniques

• safe use of portable power tools and light

machinery

• project design - incorporating workshop

skills

Food for Fun Semester Course

This is essentially a practically based course for students who have an interest in and enjoy

cooking foods for themselves and others. It is designed for those who enjoy learning by

“doing”. Theory work is minimal – Design Challenges may be included so students can have

input into their own learning. Students who choose the subject would do so on the

understanding that they would not receive an award at the end of the year, but they would

still receive written reports and behavioural indicators as per the reporting schedule. The

course would focus on students preparing healthy meals and snacks along with seasonal items

where appropriate. The recipes prepared would differ from those offered as part of the Food

Studies course.

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Food Technology Full Year Course

This course is aimed at students who have a keen interest in cooking. Students are given

opportunities to develop and use their design skills and technological abilities to generate,

produce and evaluate solutions for authentic needs. Further study extends to a deeper

understanding of safe food handling for all grades. It is planned that there will be a focus for

2022 in the areas of Bakehouse, Cooking with Proteins, Cooking for Celebrations and one

other interest area such as “Techno Food – what’s in the future”. Challenges may include the

design, production and evaluation of foods suited to a client with a specific dietary need, a

multicultural banquet and/or cooking for special occasions.

Note: All students will need to supply a medium sized container with a lid to take their cookery home.

Powered Technologies Semester Course

In Powered Technologies students will have the opportunity to work across disciplines with

a range of different materials and equipment to solve real world challenges. The subject

includes preparing students with workshop skills and workshop safety awareness through

project-based learning. Through Powered Technologies, students will develop an

understanding of concepts such as aerodynamics, force, materials science and control

technologies as required and applied to project construction.

Students will be assessed against the Australian Curriculum: Design and Technologies

framework. Challenges and projects will be devised using the STEM framework.

Small Engines Semester Course

In this course, students will learn about small petrol engines.

During this course students will learn about:

• engine problems and how to fix them

• engine maintenance and procedures for Honda four-stroke engines

• exploring environmental issues related to combustion engines

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Digital Technologies

Curriculum Area Leader – Mr Pete Edwards

Computing Extended Full Year Course

This course is for self-directed students who have a strong interest in Computing and would

like to develop their talent further in a more flexible environment.

This course will be offered as one hour of direct teaching time per week plus three hours of

supervised online independent learning in a classroom setting. Students will complete one

module per term in addition to Project Planning, ICT Pathways and the Digital Entrepreneur.

Course modules include: Augmented Reality, Programming, Video Editing, Graphic Modelling,

Hardware and Game Design.

Pre-requisites: Allocation priority will be given to those students with an assessment of “Above

Standard” or higher within related subjects in the previous year.

Note: This course will run on a Monday afternoon after normal lessons finish.

Digital Electronics + Robotics Semester Course

The Digital Electronics + Robotics course is designed for students to gain a basic

understanding of electronics through the construction of simple projects using resistors,

diodes, capacitors and transistors. Appropriate theory will also be included to enable students

to understand the functions of individual components in a circuit. Students will be introduced to digital electronics and build simple robotic projects that include the use of motors, lasers

and environment aware sensors.

Once the compulsory projects are completed students can

build more advanced projects of their own choice, including

projects that use simple programmable micro-processor

integrated circuits.

Note: This subject requires a good understanding of mathematical processes and a genuine interest

within the fields of science and engineering.

Digital Technologies Full Year Course

This is a general computing course designed to enhance students’ overall understanding of

computer concepts and practical skills, enabling them to evaluate, use and produce digital

technology products.

Students will study:

• Programming

• 3D Modelling and Animation

• Game Development

• Data Storage and Manipulation

• Networks

• HTML and Web Design

• Logic and Quantum Computing

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Film Crew Semester Course

Develop film for sharing online… it’s as simple as that! You’ll be learning the tools and

techniques of film production and

editing, using cameras and software to

create something awesome. Capturing

footage using drone and 360-degree

technology will be investigated and

utilised. You’ll also be looking under the

hood of marketing engines that analyse

what people want to see, how to get

them to watch your creations, and what

makes a movie go viral. Project options

could include:

• action videos

• game blogging

• film competitions

• interviews

• special effects

Game Design Full Year Course

In this course, students will have the chance to create their own stand-alone game completely

from the ground up, including the images and sounds. Students

will create their own sprites, backgrounds, animations and

ultimately their own original stand-alone game, completely of

their own design and making. This is not just a course on how

to make games - it is a course on how to make successful

games.

Minecraft: Coding + Circuit Design Semester Course

Working within the Minecraft environment, students will develop their coding and red-

stone skills to develop a range of structures and animations. By working within this course,

you will develop your skills and knowledge in:

• 3D planning and navigation

• Computational thinking

• Sequential logic

• Strategic gameplay and cooperation

• Network infrastructure

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English

Curriculum Area Leaders – Ms Sara Mulholland

Writers’ Workshop Full Year Course

Writers’ Workshop is for students who love to write. Budding novelists, journalists, poets,

biographers, bloggers, songwriters and sports reporters will all find the course content to be

useful, relevant and engaging. Whole class activities will familiarise students with a host of

writing techniques, strategies and styles. Multiple writing pathways are offered, allowing

students to pursue their preferred genres of writing. Journalists, novelists and poets will be

engaged to conduct workshops with the class – enabling students to listen to, work with and

learn from people who make their living from the power of words. A number of excursions

will allow students to leave the confines of the classroom and seek inspiration from cafes,

exhibitions and the great outdoors. Writers’ Workshop is highly recommended for students

wishing to pursue possible careers as writers, as well as those seeking an outlet for their

creativity and imagination. The only prerequisites for students wishing to select this subject

are a willingness to read widely and an interest in telling stories.

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Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS)

Curriculum Area Leader – Ms Sara Mulholland

Environmental Geography Semester Course

This course is based on modules from the Australian Curriculum for Geography years 9 and

10. Students will develop geographical skills and investigate the environmental issues related

to food production and the global food crisis, and the environmental changes caused by

human activities. Sustainable living and the management of environments will also be studied.

This course will be assessed using the Australian Curriculum and will be particularly useful

for students wishing to study Geography at college or those with a general interest in

environmental issues in today’s world.

Human Geography Semester Course

This course is based on modules from the Australian Curriculum for Geography years 9 and

10. Students will develop geographical skills and investigate the interconnections between

Australia, its region and the world. Patterns of inequality such as poverty, hunger and child

mortality will be explored. This course will be assessed using the Australian Curriculum and

will be particularly useful for students wishing to study Geography at college or those with a

general interest in the subject and social justice issues.

Introduction to Legal Studies Semester Course

This course explores the role and key aspects of law in Australian society. Key questions are:

What is crime? How are laws decided and written? How does the justice system work?

Students will participate in visits to the Law Courts, Parliament House and the Police

Department during this course. Introduction to Legal Studies will appeal to students

interested in studying Legal Studies in Year

11 and 12 and those with a general interest

in society and its structure.

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Health and Physical Education (HPE)

Curriculum Area Leader – Mr Warwick Lovell

AFL Athlete Development Full Year Course

Students choosing AFL Athlete Development will learn about and participate in:

• strength and conditioning, physical preparation and fitness testing

• AFL skill and game sense development

• the study of nutrition, sport psychology, recovery techniques

• specialist coaching sessions to develop their AFL skills

Students will be expected to play school football for New Town High and make a commitment

to train hard each week.

Pre-requisites: Allocation priority will be given to those students with an assessment of “Above

Standard” or higher within related subjects in the previous year.

Note: A student can be enrolled in a maximum of one athlete development subject (AFL, Basketball

or Soccer).

Basketball Athlete Development Full Year Course

The primary aim of Basketball Athlete Development is to provide a high-quality learning

environment in which students can build upon their existing basketball skills and knowledge.

Students selecting this course must be willing to work hard – both in school time and after

hours – to develop their game.

Course content will include:

• A combination of practical (on-court) sessions and theory-based (classroom) lessons

• Strength and conditioning, physical preparation and fitness testing

• The development of basketball specific skills and game

knowledge

• An introduction to nutrition, sports psychology and recovery

techniques

• Opportunities to meet and learn from current and former

professional basketballers

• Accreditation in Basketball Australia’s Let’s Referee and Intro to

Coaching courses

• Administrating, organising and hosting a variety of basketball-

related events

• The opportunity to represent NTHS in official tournaments and

in other matches as organised.

Students will be expected to play school basketball for New Town High and make a

commitment to train hard each week.

Pre-requisites: Allocation priority will be given to those students with an assessment of “Above

Standard” or higher within related subjects in the previous year.

Note: A student can be enrolled in a maximum of one athlete development subject (AFL, Basketball

or Soccer).

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Cricket Semester Course

Students choosing Cricket will have the opportunity to acquire and develop advanced

cricketing skills and knowledge. Students will learn about and participate in:

• skill development (focussing on the three key areas of batting, bowling and fielding)

• game sense development and strength and conditioning

• theory lesson programs covering coaching accreditation, nutrition, sport psychology

and cricket philosophy

• coaching accreditation which can lead to opportunities for future employment

In partnership with Cricket Tasmania, students will access state of the art cricket facilities,

coaches and a variety of guest speakers.

First Aid and Sports Injuries Semester Course

This course teaches students clear and simple first aid procedures and

techniques for any medical or emergency situation. Students gain hands-on

experience in bandaging, slings, splints, wound dressings and treatment of

sports injuries. There is a strong emphasis on proficient performance of

CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and in conducting an emergency

action plan. Students will be required to evaluate, assess and treat according

to specific emergency scenarios and compile their own first aid booklet to

demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the topic.

Futsal Semester Course

Students have the opportunity to develop their ability to organise, administer and compete in

futsal tournaments and coach and manage teams for competition. Students will be given

instruction in the following: skill development, refereeing practice and tournament

organisation. Students will fulfil roles such as umpiring, managing, participating as a committee

member and taking ownership of running a futsal competition during the course.

Golf Semester Course

Students will be given the opportunity to build on and develop their golfing skills both in

theory and in practice. They will also

experience the difficulties associated with

physical and mental aspects of golf and

research techniques to help overcome

problems to improve skill acquisition.

In this course, students will learn about:

• strength and conditioning/physical

preparation

• skill and game sense development

• skill acquisition, sport psychology and

recovery theory and techniques

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Professional coaching will be provided through The Tasmania Golf Club to develop their golf

skills. Students are expected to represent New Town High School in the golf team. Previous

golfing experience is preferred.

Pre-requisites: Students need to have demonstrated ongoing exemplary behaviour in the 12 months

prior to subject commencement.

Karate Full Year + Semester Course

Karate is a values-based Japanese martial art that helps develop self-confidence, respect,

courage, concentration and resilience, as well as a whole host of health benefits.

In this course, students will have the opportunity to acquire and develop skills and knowledge

about both the kata (forms) and kumite (sparring) components of sport karate using the

World Karate Federation rules for competition in a controlled and structured environment.

Course content will include:

• Both practical and theory-based lessons

• Speed, strength, agility, flexibility and physical conditioning

• The development of karate-specific skills and game sense

• An introduction to tournament rules

• The opportunity to represent the school in Australian Karate Federation tournaments

Note: Students will need to bring their own mouthguard to all lessons.

Outdoor Education Semester Course

This course allows students to explore the marine environment and develop their aquatic

confidence through participation in snorkeling and kayaking activities. Students will learn

about identifying native and introduced marine species and how to manage risk in this environment. In the cooler months students will experience a variety of short walks on Mt.

Wellington and surrounding areas. Alongside this, students will develop their navigation skills

through mapping work and orienteering. They will also cover units in overnight camp

preparation. The course culminates with a multi-day camp in either Freycinet or Fortescue

National Parks, where all their skills are put to the test!

Pre-requisites: Students must be able to swim 200m of any stroke. Students need to have

demonstrated ongoing exemplary behaviour in the 12 months prior to subject commencement.

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Soccer Athlete Development Full Year Course

Soccer Athlete Development’s primary aim is to develop a high-quality soccer learning

environment so students can build upon existing soccer skills and knowledge. Students

choosing this course must be willing to develop physical game skills and fitness characteristics,

both in school time and after hours.

Course content will include the following focus areas:

• physical preparation, strength and conditioning, training and

fitness testing

• individual skills work and game sense development

• soccer and sports theory (nutrition, sports psychology,

recovery, etc.)

• specialist coaching to develop both soccer skills, refereeing and

coaching skills

Students will be expected to play school soccer for New Town High and make a commitment

to train hard each week.

Pre-requisites: Allocation priority will be given to those students with an assessment of “Above

Standard” or higher within related subjects in the previous year.

Note: A student can be enrolled in a maximum of one athlete development subject (AFL, Basketball

or Soccer).

Sport Fitness Semester Course

Sport Fitness is designed to expose students to a range of strength and endurance training

principles and how these can be applied to sports. During all strength training, strict safety

protocols are followed and students are encouraged to focus on the correct exercise

technique. Lifting of weights is allowed only once correct technique has been demonstrated.

Aerobic conditioning also forms a key component of the course, with interval training, fartlek,

sprint work and group activities all used to develop the endurance running-base of students.

Sports Science (Year 10) Full Year Course

This course will enable students to develop an understanding of how and why athletes achieve

success. The course will focus on three main areas; exercise physiology, skill acquisition and

sport psychology. Students will gain an understanding of the skeletal, muscular and

cardiorespiratory systems and how they are influenced by exercise and training. When

learning about skill acquisition, students will investigate how to break down technical skills

into sub-routines and how different athletes learn and acquire skills. Students will learn about

different coaching styles and how sport psychology can influence athletic performance in

positive and/or negative ways.

This course is very challenging and suits those students who have a specific sporting interest

of their own. Students will participate in some practical sessions but most lessons will be

theory based and taught in the classroom.

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Languages Other Than English (LOTE)

Curriculum Area Leader – Ms Suzie Jones

French Full Year Course

Languages are one of the highest traits desired by employers. Learning a language enhances

literacy and social skills. French is a relevant, widely spoken language with the highest

representation in international institutions.

Through studying French, students will be able to:

• use French to communicate with others in

authentic situations

• understand French as a system

• understand and appreciate the cultural context

in which French is used

• make connections between English and French

There will be a focus on developing:

• pronunciation, intonation, stress patterns and accents

• speaking and listening for particular purposes

• key sentence structures and grammatical forms

• key communicative functions for exchanging information, expressing attitudes and

opinions, getting things done

• a repertoire of communicative references to events, time, quantity, colour, size and value

Japanese Full Year Course

Through studying Japanese, students will be able to use this language to communicate with

others in authentic situations, understand the Japanese language system, understand and

appreciate the cultural context in which it is used and make connections between Japanese

and English.

There will be a focus on developing students’ skills in:

• pronunciation, intonation, stress patterns and accents

• reading and writing of the Hiragana script, the Katakana script and prescribed Kanji

• speaking and listening for particular purposes

• understanding key sentence structures and grammatical forms

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Mathematics

Curriculum Area Leader – Mr Umesh Pratap

Mathematics Extended (Year 9) Full Year Course

In this course, a framework for thinking, problem solving and acquisition of powerful, logical

and concise communication skills is developed. Apart from enhancing students' achievement

in their core Mathematics program, it will set a solid foundation for the Mathematics Methods

Foundation course in Years 10 or 11. Areas of study will include number patterns,

trigonometry and algebra.

Pre-requisites: Allocation priority will be given to those

students with an assessment of “Above Standard” or higher

within Mathematics in the previous year. Students are

expected to have a strong liking for Mathematics and be

willing to do extension work beyond the core level.

Note: Students in Year 10 cannot do a combination of

Mathematics Extended and Mathematics Methods.

Mathematics Methods (Year 10) Full Year Course

In this course, students will study the areas of algebra, functions and their graphs, calculus and

probability. These are necessary prerequisites for the study of Mathematics Methods TQA

level 3 course in Years 11 and 12. The course provides a foundation for those disciplines in

which mathematics has an important role, for example, engineering, the sciences, economics,

health and social sciences. The aim is to develop students' understanding of concepts and

techniques, reasoning, capacity to communicate and choose and use technology appropriately

and efficiently.

Pre-requisites: Allocation priority will be given to those students with

an assessment of “Above Standard” or higher within Mathematics in

Year 9. Having studied Mathematics Extended in Year 9 will be an

advantage. Students are expected to have a desire to dedicate

additional time and persevere with challenging situations and

problem-solving.

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Pathways

Curriculum Area Leader – Mr Geoff Crosswell

Future Pathways to Work Full Year Course

This course covers two main interrelated strands: skills for learning and work, and career and

life design. Students are encouraged to be increasingly independent and self-directed learners.

There may be an opportunity for students to attend a work placement on a weekly/fortnightly

basis.

All students will need to present a resumé or similar prior to enrolment in the course to assist with the work placement processes. Parent/guardians and students need to discuss

expectations and demands of the subject with the current teacher of Future Pathways to

Work prior to enrolment.

NB: There is a compulsory theory section of the course to be completed throughout the year

for work placement to be attended. Student placement in this course will be moderated.

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Science

Curriculum Area Leader – Ms Caroline Remenyi

Future Studies Full Year + Semester Course

Future Studies is the study of what the future might look like. We will look at trends in

technology and society for the purpose of exploring how people will live and work and play

in the future. The class itself will be a mixture of online learning, class discussion and group

or individual projects. Topics will include existential threats to humanity and the impact of

new technology such as artificial intelligence on the future of work and society. You’ll be

given some of the ways and means to predict the future and encouraged to make your own

predictions about what the future may hold.

Introduction to Farm Practices and Agriculture Full Year + Semester Course

Introduction to Farm Practices and Agriculture will focus on practical skills needed to run a

small farm enterprise. The course will give you the opportunity to develop a small-scale

productive garden (including vegetable beds,

hothouse plants and hydroponics) as well as

an introduction to green keeping and grounds

maintenance. You will also learn some of the

background information that farmers,

gardeners and groundskeepers use to help

them make decisions.

There will be an opportunity to visit

productive gardens, local farms and sporting

venues that maintain living surfaces.

Introduction to Physical Sciences Full Year Course

This subject is designed to prepare students for success at college level science. It will be

based on the TASC Course “Foundations in Physical Sciences”, a precursor for Physical

Sciences 3 and we will be working in collaboration with Elizabeth College Science

Department. It is also a great choice for any student who want to improve their science

understanding and results.

Students enrolled in Introduction to Physical Sciences will:

• be given the opportunity to adequately prepare for college level sciences that open

the gateway for future studies in areas such as Medicine, Engineering, Sports and

Environmental Sciences

• get extra time and tutorials to complete curriculum-based class work, assignments,

and investigations in a supportive and cooperative environment

• be given opportunities to pursue and extend their understanding in areas of science

of personal interest

• be given the opportunity to train for and enter competitions such as the Science and

Engineering Challenge and the Tasmanian Science Talent Search.

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Psychology and Sociology Full Year + Semester Course

Psychology is the systematic study of individual human behaviour and experience. Students

become familiar with the content, terminology, methodology, and application of the discipline.

There will be lecture, research, and laboratory elements to this course. The syllabus will

relate academic content to the student’s life, give grounding for further study, and foster an

appreciation for and curiosity of the human mind and behaviour.

On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the nature of human beings as individuals and members of communities

• Appreciate psychology as a subject and a body of knowledge

• Examine major concepts and theories of psychology

• Apply critical thinking skills

• Employ research methods, writing styles, and referencing skills required for pre

tertiary level courses at college.

Students who elect to study the Psychology and Cognitive Science course:

Science and Engineering Challenge Semester 1 Course

The Science and Engineering Challenge in a Nationwide competition designed for Year 9 and

10 students, although younger students can be invited to attend.

In this option, students will be given the opportunity to prepare practice and train for the

Southern Tasmanian Challenge day held at the University of Tasmania where they will be

competing against other schools in fun and engaging hands-on activities.

Challenges include activities such as:

• designing an earthquake proof tower

• building a hovercraft or bridge

• providing electricity to a city

• creating an environmentally friendly house.

On the day of the competition, 8 schools of 32 students (256 students in total) compete in a

Challenge Day. Points are awarded based on their performance and the school with the

highest point score at the end of the day is the winner. Qualifying schools may go on to

compete at a State Final, and eight winning schools from around Australia are invited to

compete at a one-day National Final each year.

Psychology and

Cognitive Science

NTHS

•Introduction to Sociology and Psychology 2

•Psychology 3

•Sociology 3

College

•Police or defense force careers

•Social Work

•Nursing

•Teaching

•Management

•Law

•Medicine

•Sport Science

University degree or

Certification

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Science Buddies Full Year + Semester Course

Science Buddies will give you the opportunity to engage in hands-on fun and informative

science practicals to be shared with other students.

Students will be given the opportunity to:

• develop an areas of personal interest in science and learn how to communicate and

demonstrate it to other people

• set up a science fair-type interactive experience to be shared with other students both

in our school and surrounding primary schools

• lead New town High School’s National Science Week activities in 2021.

Science Fiction Semester Course

Have you ever wondered how much Science is actually in the Science Fiction you enjoy? In

this course, you will:

• explore the scientifically possible and impossible of popular science fiction

• have the opportunity to learn

about space travel, black holes,

teleportation, robots, extra-

terrestrial life, and time travel

• learn about the latest

developments in technology and

how science fiction has shaped the

direction of scientific pursuit

Tasmanian Model Car Solar Challenge Semester 2 Course

The Tasmanian Model Solar Challenge is the state division of the Australian-International

Model Solar Challenge, a nation-wide school competition where finalists from each state and

territory compete against one another for the crown of the Australia’s fastest model solar

powered car. The Challenge engages all areas of STEM and presents students with a hands-

on project that is only really limited by their imagination.

In order to participate in the model solar challenge students must design, build and race a

model car that’s powered by nothing more than direct sunlight. Despite no batteries being

allowed, cars run in virtually any weather conditions and it’s amazing how little solar energy

is needed for racing. Racing is conducted on a specially constructed plywood track and cars

navigate around this by the use of a guide rail.

Learning about Photovoltaics is at the very core of the Challenge and paves the way for further

exploration into today’s solar technology, its uses and where the industry is headed in the

future.

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The Arts

Curriculum Area Leaders – Mr Pete Young + Ms Amanda Fletcher

Dance Full Year + Semester Course

Students practise and refine their dance skills to develop proficiency in genre and style specific

techniques. They explore the creative potential of their body and develop confidence in a safe

and supported environment. Students will undertake choreographic and performance projects

in groups and as individuals, perform dances to an audience and have access to a range of

opportunities to work with visiting artists. They will develop problem solving and collaborative

skills and make choices of music, costumes and props to help communicate their ideas. This

course will be offered in partnership with Ogilvie High School, and classes will be undertaken

at Ogilvie High School.

Digital Art Semester Course

In this course, students will be given the opportunity to:

• work on enjoyable visual art projects that suit all levels of skill

• learn basic digital art making skills and animation techniques by using computer

software (Photoshop)

• extend their knowledge of digital media by learning different ways of making an image

or animation

• study in an environment that is supportive and mindful of individual student needs

• make art that reflects individual student

interests

Digital Art gives students a basic introduction to

digital imaging. This knowledge can easily

transfer into a range of other subjects such as

Visual Art, Design in Graphic Art, Film,

Computing or Computer-Aided Design (CAD).

Drama Full Year + Semester Course

This performance-based course is for students who love traditional Drama – acting for the

stage, with the addition of screen acting and working with media. We will study basic elements

of drama, games, warm-ups for skill development, improvisation acting techniques, creating

and building a character, working effectively in teams and script writing. All these skills will be

combined in performance work to small audiences. The acting for screen component of this

course is for those who are also interested in the more naturalistic acting style suitable for

film and television. Areas of focus will include acting techniques for screen, scene writing for

film, storyboarding for scene and production, direction techniques, stage make-up and

meeting and working with professionals from the industry.

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Graphic Design Full Year Course

Graphic Design is supportive of all student skill levels from basic to advanced level.

In this course students will:

• work from design briefs in order to solve practical problems in a creative way

• use design and image software to create magazine and book covers, advertisements, posters, graphics and product packaging, website designs, print and t-shirt designs

• create a visual journal that shows their skill development as evidence for college Art

courses

• develop skills that can be used in business and lead to studying pre-university courses

at college

Introduction to Ceramics Full Year + Semester Course

Students will complete hand built, functional and sculptural visual art pieces. The medium

throughout this course is predominately clay, whilst continuing their visual perception and

understanding of the elements of design, students will be required to record their ideas, plans

and influences in a ‘visual diary’. Drawing and design skills will be developed throughout the

course and the study and appreciation of relevant artists is expected. Students will gain an

overall understanding of the ceramic process and gain confidence in how to work with clay.

This includes technical

information from which to

build a good foundation of

techniques to enjoy the

processes of working with

clay.

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Music (Year 10) Full Year Course

This course is a practical subject that focuses on students playing, practicing and performing

on their instrument. Year 10 students will further refine their instrument playing and

performance techniques and develop a broader general understanding of musical forms and

styles through listening, performance, analysis, historical study, musical arrangement, music reading and composition.

Year 10 students are invited to extend their musical knowledge in extra-curricular school

activities which include Senior Concert Band, Guitar Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Jazz and

Woodwind Ensembles, Music Tours and School Production, combined New Town/Ogilvie

High School projects, and combined New Town, Ogilvie and Elizabeth College Stage Band.

Music (Year 9) Full Year Course

This course is a practical subject that focuses on students playing, practicing and performing

on their instrument. This course involves creativity, theoretical, practical and performance

work through which students develop musical skills and knowledge. In this course, students

will be involved in:

• playing an instrument; either brass, woodwind or an acoustic guitar

• class band/class guitar ensemble

• solo and ensemble performances

• individual instrument practice

• creating compositions and performances

• developing skills in reading and writing music notation.

Extra-curricular programs include Senior Concert Band, Guitar Ensemble, Brass Ensemble,

Jazz and Woodwind Ensembles, Music Tours and School Productions, and combined New

Town/Ogilvie High School projects.

Music Extended Semester Course

Do you want to:

• Perform in a band?

• Write your own music?

• Create your own beats and loops?

• Operate and maintain instruments (including backline and a basic PA)?

• Perform simple recording tasks?

Then, this is the course for you.

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Photography Semester Course

In this practical course, students will use a variety of technology to learn how to take

photographs. They will learn skills to use in other subjects such as Visual Art, Graphic Design,

Computing and for many other purposes.

In Photography, students are given the opportunity to:

• develop a basic technical understanding of digital photography

• use a camera effectively for a range of different purposes

• understand the differences between photographic genres such as portrait, journalistic,

sport, artistic, nature and landscape photography

• learn how to edit a photograph on a computer using Photoshop software

Textile Art and Fashion Design Semester Course

Students from all skill levels are invited to participate in this course, which will explore the

potential of combining textiles and art. With a focus on creativity, students will learn how to

design and make patterns, to construct clothing and wearable, usable art. Skills will be

developed in processes including hand stitching, machining, stencilling, embellishing,

patchwork, decorating, weaving, fabric screen-printing and recycled clothing. Students will

learn how to record and develop ideas using visual diaries to record their planning and the

development of their ideas and research, as well as to reflect on their ideas and progress.

Students will complete research on the work of fashion designers to support their practical

work. They will present and participate in a Fashion Show to showcase their finished Art and

Fashion designs.

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Theatre Production - Ensemble Semester Course

This semester course is available to students who wish to be a part of the combined

Ogilvie/New Town High School Theatre Production in 2022 as part of the ensemble of the

production. The ensemble is an integral part of the production, and students must possess a

strong desire to be on stage and work as a member of a highly effective team. Students must

accept that they may not gain a speaking role and are expected to learn all songs, dance

sequences and develop a character fitting the theme of the production. Additionally, there is

a reflective written component to this unit, which all cast members are expected to complete

as part of their assessment. The skills and experiences acquired in this course will then lead

to an extensive rehearsal process in preparation for the performance week scheduled in Term

Four 2022. There is a compulsory extra-curricular component to this course which involves

cast members committing to all rehearsals scheduled out of class, learning lines and songs,

and being available for a month prior and during production week – Term Four.

Theatre Production - Leads Full Year Course

The combined Ogilvie/New Town High School Theatre Production Leads is available to

students via an audition process that will be held early in Term Four. Once accepted into the

course students are expected to commit for the full year. Students will be given the

opportunity to be involved in all aspects of running a Musical Production. They will be

provided with the opportunity to be immersed in a variety of theatrical experiences. These

include: workshop style instruction on character development, with the prospect of working

with members of the theatre community, in acting, vocal and singing techniques. Experience

will be given to develop an understanding of theatre publicity, front of house and elements of

theatre tech.

There is a robust written and research component to this course that all students are

expected to complete as part of their assessment. The skills and experiences students acquire

in this will then lead to extensive vocal and character development in preparation for the

performance week scheduled for Term Four, 2022. There is a compulsory extra-curricular

component to this course. Cast members are expected to commit to all rehearsals scheduled

out of class, learn lines and songs, and be available for a month prior and during production

week in Term Four.

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Visual Art Full Year Course

In Visual Art, students are given the opportunity to:

• explore their creative thinking and problem solving by making artworks to express

their own experiences, opinions and ideas

• create artworks using sculpture, painting, drawing, photography and printmaking and

increasingly develop their technical skills

• research project themes and artists

• learn about Australian cultures and the cultures of other countries through art in a

calm, engaging classroom environment.

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Big Picture

Program Leader – Cameron Gluskie

Big Picture (Year 9) Full-Time Program

This is a full-time program that follows the Big Picture Educational philosophy of “One student

at a time, in a community of learners”. Big Picture is an innovative alternative to mainstream

high school and college in Tasmania. It is learner-focused, with students designing their own

learning program and goals within the Big Picture learning design with the support of their

advisor/teacher. Students pursue their interests and passions by developing projects that

incorporate the study of the core subjects of the Australian Curriculum. Students also

participate in real-world internships, engage in community projects and plan their own

pathway to employment, further study or enterprise opportunities.

Personalised Learning - Big Picture focuses on personalising students’ learning and

educational experience through increased connectedness and engagement. Underpinning the

program are the key principles of relationships, relevance and rigour as the basis of their

personalised learning plan each term. There is a focus on developing personal qualities, skills

and abilities, such as self-confidence, independence, self-respect, communication and problem-

solving skills.

Mentors and Learning through Internship Programs - The Learning Through Internship

placement is designed to build knowledge, understanding and skills in adult workplaces and

encourage students to follow their passions. By placing learning in a real-world context

students are supported by their mentor to make connections and see relevance. These

placements are for one day a week each term.

Assessment and Exhibitions - Big Picture students are assessed against the Australian

Curriculum. At the end of each term they present an exhibition to an audience where they

reflect on their learning, project work and Mentor/Internship placements. The audience

usually includes their teacher/advisor, parent/carers, peers and often a staff member from the

school and their mentor. Exhibitions are an opportunity to share and celebrate progress along

with developing communication and public speaking skills.

Families are Enrolled Too - The Big Picture program is open to students who have the

desire to work hard and to challenge themselves. Families are an important part of our

program. Parents and other significant adults are encouraged to be actively involved in their

child’s education, including assessing their child’s progress at exhibitions, assisting students to

attend their Mentor and Internship placements and supporting the school and Big Picture

philosophies. At the end of Grade 10 students are encouraged to apply to continue studying

in Big Picture through to the end of Grade 12. After four years of study in Big Picture students

gain entry to university, complete further vocational study or enter the workforce using their

Graduation Portfolios.

How to Enrol - Students who have a strong passion or interest and are motivated, reflective

and independent learners are encouraged to apply. Further information and application

packages can be collected from your Grade Supervisors. Early in Term 4 parent/carers of

students who are being considered for the program in 2022 will be contacted to arrange an

interview. This is an important part of the process because, in Big Picture, families are enrolled

too and they are involved in an ongoing way.