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Booleroo Centre

District SchoolSenior School Handbook

Year 10, 11 and 12

PO Box 42, Booleroo Centre SA 5482 Phone: 08 86 672 214 Fax: 08 86 672 201

Email: dl.0771_info@schools.sa.edu.au Website: www.booleroods.sa.edu.au

INTRODUCTION

Booleroo Centre District School is a Birth-Year 12 School, situated about 300km North of Adelaide in the Southern Flinders Ranges.

The school consists of approximately 230 students, with 6 school buses transporting students from surrounding districts and towns including Melrose, Wilmington and Wirrabara.

The school motto is ‘Strive to Excel’ and the four school values are Respect, Responsibility, Resilience and Integrity.

BCDS has a proud academic, sporting and agricultural history and we are sure that your child will enjoy their time at our school.

CONTENTS

This booklet consists of 4 main sections:

Section 1 – General School Information 3

Alphabetical listing of school processes, policies and related information

Section 2 – General Course Information16

Year 10

SACE Stage 1 & Stage 2

Section 3 – Specific Subject Information 27

Listing of individual subjects under learning area headings

The Arts Business, Enterprise & TechnologyCross-Disciplinary EnglishHealth & Physical Education Humanities & Social SciencesMathematics Sciences

Section 4 – Appendices 94

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SECTION 1SECTION 1

General School InformationGeneral School Information

Alphabetical listing of school processes, policies and related information

Absences ................................................ 4

Allergies .................................................. 4

Bakery .................................................... 4

Behaviour Management ......................... 4

Bicycles ................................................... 5

Buses ...................................................... 5

Camps & Excursions ............................... 6

Communication & Diaries ...................... 6

Curriculum .............................................. 6

Driving to School ................................... 7

Due Dates Policy ..................................... 7

Finance Office ......................................... 7

Financial Assistance ................................ 7

Governing Council .................................. 8

Grievance Procedure .............................. 8

Home Study ............................................ 8

Homework .............................................. 8

Illness or injuries at School ...................... 8

Illness – Diseases .................................... 9

Immunisation Schedule ........................... 9

Instrumental Music ................................ 9

Knock-Out Sport ..................................... 9

Lesson Times ........................................ 10

Lockers ................................................. 10

Lost Property ......................................... 10

Magazine ................................................. 10

MNSEC ..................................................... 11

MNSEC Formal ......................................... 11

MNSEC Showcase .................................... 11

MNSEC Sport ........................................... 11

Mobile Library ......................................... 12

Mobile Phones and iPods ........................ 12

Overtime .................................................. 12

Presentation Night ................................... 12

Reporting & Assessment .......................... 12

Special Provisions .................................... 13

Sports Days .............................................. 13

Staff ......................................................... 13

Students Online ....................................... 13

Student Representative Council .............. 14

Study Periods ........................................... 14

Subject Counselling .................................. 14

Sun Smart Policy ...................................... 14

Swimming Consent .................................. 14

Uniform ................................................... 15

VET ........................................................... 15

Work Experience ..................................... 15

Year 12 Formal Dinner ............................. 15

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ABSENCES

Students require a note for all absences. Parents may choose to write this in the student’s diary or phone the school on 86672124. Teachers appreciate notes the next day following an absence. If it is a planned absence, a note in advance would be suitable.

When absences reach 3 days or longer, a Doctor’s Certificate is required. Family holidays or extended absences need an exemption form to be completed and signed by the Principal. These forms can be collected from the front office.

ALLERGIES

Some students have severe allergies to a range of foods, bee stings etc. Information regarding allergies must be provided to the front office staff and teachers. A medical pack will be kept in the front office at all times.

Students are strongly advised to avoid bringing the following foods to school, as some students may have allergies to them:

Foods containing nuts Sesame seeds

BAKERY

The Booleroo Centre Bakery provides a service to the school where senior students are able to purchase their lunch. Most students leave the school grounds to walk to the bakery to get lunch, however a lunch pass is required to do this. A lunch pass is arranged initially with the front office staff. Students can submit their order and payment prior to 9am in boxes provided, and lunch will be delivered to the school. Price lists are advertised in the school newsletter and can also be collected from the bakery.

BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT

The school values are taught in home group and Pathways lessons. The school community takes great pride in developing respectful relationships and active citizenship. Individual students are expected to respect the right of the other students to learn, and teachers to teach.

Teachers do not tolerate inappropriate behaviour and use a range of strategies for behaviour management. In the instance of negative behaviour, teachers may send students to ‘Buddy Class’, where students are required to work in a neighbouring class. At times, students may be required to stay in at recess or lunch time as a result of their behaviour.

All teachers carry a behaviour management book to record any major behaviour breaches. Teachers may choose to fill out a behaviour management slip if there is an incident in the classroom or yard that is inappropriate, interferes with the rights of others or displays violence or bullying. If a student is issued with a behaviour form, a copy will be placed in their diary for parents to sign. The incident information will also be electronically recorded into student records. Patterns of repeated behaviour may impact on student involvement in school activities. A time out area is located in the front office near the Principal and Senior Leaders’ offices. The school behaviour code can be accessed on the school’s website or in brochures available from the Front Office.

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BICYCLES

Students may ride their bikes to school; however they are not permitted to ride their bikes through the school yard. For safety reasons, students must dismount their bikes and wheel them through the school yard to the bike shed, where they will remain until the end of the school day.

BUSES

The school has an Education Department fleet of 5 buses, plus an additional bus, which is privately owned and contracted.

A bus timetable showing morning and afternoon pickup and drop off times is provided at the start of each year.

Passengers – Where there is room on a bus, the following are eligible to be passengers:

Children from the Kindergarten Students who may wish to travel on a bus other than their normal bus, or those who do not travel on a bus

(24 hours’ notice required before travel). This arrangement will require the Principal’s permission. Teachers and members of the Ancillary Staff

It is necessary to negotiate all transport with the driver and Principal.

BUS RULES

The safety and welfare of students is the responsibility of the school from the moment students get on the school bus in the morning to when they get off the bus in the afternoon. This responsibility is delegated to bus drivers. Rules have been developed in line with school rules.

Breaches to bus rules:

Driver handles problem If problem persists, reported to Leadership If further problems, parents will be contacted and an interview will take place with the Principal, parent and

student Suspension from bus travel for a period of time Cost of any damages sustained on a bus by a student must be reimbursed.

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CAMPS & EXCURSIONS

Each year, many camps and excursions take place. These are generally conducted as a part of the curriculum, and learning area teachers will provide information regarding these prior to the event. Consent forms will be sent home for all camps and excursions. Consent forms are double sided and are individualised with student’s personal/medical information on the back. Parents are required to sign both sides of the consent form before returning it to school.

Consent forms for camps will be sent home at least 6 weeks prior to the camp.

Traditionally, Year 10 students attend a Careers Trip as a part of their Pathways lessons. The purpose of the camp is to investigate possible career pathways. This camp is usually held in the last week of term 2. Students are expected to find their own accommodation for this camp, and are encouraged to contact family and friends for a place to stay during the week of camp.

In Stage 1 & 2, depending on the subject, camps may be offered. Please see individual subject listings for information about these.

Parents will be notified of upcoming camps and excursions via notes home and the school newsletter.

COMMUNICATION & DIARIES

BCDS has a website, which can be accessed at www.booleroods.sa.edu.au

Parent information, newsletters and reports can be accessed on this site. The BCDS newsletter is published each Wednesday and a copy is sent home with the youngest child in the family.

Notes are regularly sent home by class teachers regarding upcoming events. The student diary is used as the main form of communication with parents for routine and other matters. These are checked regularly by teachers.

As part of assisting student organization, it is expected that senior school students will operate a diary to enter homework, due dates for required work and other relevant information. Diaries are to be taken by students to all of their classes. Students will be expected to purchase a new diary if they lose the diary they receive with their stationery pack at the beginning of the year.

CURRICULUM

In 2015, Year 10 teachers are planning relevant lessons using the Australian Curriculum. The Australian Curriculum is being rolled out into schools over a number of years. For further information about this curriculum, please refer to the curriculum section of this booklet.

The SACE (South Australian Curriculum of Education) is taught at Years 11 & 12. The SACE consists of 2 stages – Stage 1, which is generally taught at Year 11, and Stage 2, which is generally taught at Year 12. Please see the curriculum section of this booklet for further information on the SACE and related subjects.

Year 12 students are allocated five independent study periods per week. Year 11 students are allocated 5 independent study periods per week in semester 2. It is an expectation that during this time, students discuss progress with a supervising teacher and work independently without distraction.

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DRIVING TO SCHOOL

There may be times when students wish to drive themselves to school and may also want to carry passengers. If this is the case, forms can be collected from the front office. These must be signed by parents of driver and all passengers and returned to the school before this travel arrangement begins.

DUE DATES POLICY

The school sets and applies assessment deadlines for school assessments. In Stage 1 & Stage 2, work that is not presented according to the school policy, and where there is not a valid reason will not be accepted. Please note, extensions to school-set deadlines are possible where special provisions have been granted, or where the student has negotiated an extension before the assessment deadline.

If a student fails to hand up work by the deadline date, they will be expected to attend Overtime until the task is completed. Failure to attend Overtime after 3 reminders will result in an internal suspension. Teachers allocated Overtime duties are able to assist students with their work.

Students who persist in failing to hand up work will be given a ‘white slip’ which may restrict them from participating in a range of extra-curricular activities. For more information, consult the Behaviour Management brochure available from the Front Office.

FINANCE OFFICE

The finance office is open each day and parents and students can take payments to the window at the front of the school at the beginning of the day. Payments can also be made through Bizgate on the school’s website. Please note, teachers are not allowed to handle/collect money.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The Education Department meets part of the cost of books and materials used by students attending school. However, in special circumstances, additional assistance may be available through one or more of the following:

Isolated Children’s Allowance Aboriginal Student’s Allowance – Commonwealth School Card Scheme Travelling Allowance Austudy Scheme Austudy / Abstudy Student Homeless Rate

As information regarding these allowances varies, parents are encouraged to contact the front office or CentreLink.

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GOVERNING COUNCIL

The Governing Council AGM is held at the beginning of Term 1. Parents are encouraged to attend and are able to nominate for a position on the Governing Council. Meetings are held once a month on a Monday night at the school, beginning at 7.30pm.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

When dealing with grievances, please follow the following steps.

1. Contact your child’s teacher first.2. If the issue is not resolved, the Coordinator or Senior Leader should be contacted.3. If the issue is still not resolved, please contact the Principal.

For more information, please read the school’s grievance procedure, which can be found on the BCDS website.

HOME STUDY

Year 12 students may request leave from school to complete study at home. In semester 2, many Stage 2 (year 12) students have finished their Research Project. Students may find they would benefit from Home Study periods.

The time students miss from school should not coincide with scheduled classes. Students should be aware that home study is a privilege and should be used appropriately and must be organised with the Senior School Coordinator. If students are driving home, they should ensure they have appropriate permission forms completed. These are available from the Coordinator.

HOMEWORK

As a general guide: Year 10 students should complete between 6-8 hours per week.

Stage 1 students should be studying for at least 12 hours per week (2 hours per subject per week) or approximately 2 hours per night, although students may spend slightly more time if they have a weakness in a certain subject.

A student in Stage 2 should aim to study for approximately 3 hours per night and 3-5 hours over a weekend.

Students have also been encouraged to draw up a homework and study timetable as part of their Pathways lesson. These timetables, if used diligently, can greatly enhance study efficiency. The Year 10 timetable will be published in the newsletter during term 1.

ILLNESS OR INJURIES AT SCHOOL

Students who are ill are encouraged to stay home from school in order to prevent illnesses spreading.

Students with minor ailments at school will be referred to the Front Office staff who have appropriate First Aid training. If students are ill, hurt or distressed, parents will be notified via phone and advised to collect their child. Injuries that occur at school are generally minor and simple first aid is administered. Injuries requiring medical attention will be referred to the local hospital and parents will be notified.

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ILLNESS - DISEASES

When students come into contact with, or contract an infectious disease or infestation, there is a minimum period they should stay away from school.

Condition/Reason Exclusion Period

Diarrhoea Until all clear for 24 hours

Chicken pox Until all blisters have dried

Cold sores Exclusion not necessary

Conjunctivitis Until discharge from the eyes has ceased

Glandular fever Not necessary

Headlice Until after effective medical treatment has been carried out

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Exclusion not necessary unless the person has a secondary infection

Impetigo (school sores) Until effective medical treatment has been carried out

Infective Hepatitis Until an appropriate medical certificate signifying recovery is provided

Influenza Until the person feels well again

Measles 7 days from the appearance of the rash

Mumps 10 days from the onset of symptoms

Rubella (German Measles) 5 days from the appearance of the rash

Scabies Until effective medical treatment has been carried out

Scarlet fever Until an appropriate medical certificate signifying recovery is provided

Whooping cough 4 weeks unless a medical certificate signifying recovery is provided

IMMUNISATION SCHEDULE

The South Australian Health Commission recommends immunisation to give protection to your family. For more information, please contact your local hospital.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

The Instrumental Music Programme is run weekly at BCDS. This is an optional programme, delivered through Open Access College. Although tuition is free, students are required to pay for their instrument hire. Saxophone, flute and clarinet are offered.

Private piano lessons are offered through Mrs Margaret Carpenter. Please contact the school for more information.

KNOCK-OUT SPORT

BCDS participates in a range of Knockout Sporting Carnivals including Netball, Football, Cricket and Tennis. Please contact your Physical Education teacher for further information.

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LESSON TIMES

The senior school runs on 30 x 50min. lessons per week. Most subjects are allocated 5 lessons during the week.

8.45am Morning home group

8.55am Lesson 1

9.45am Lesson 2

10.35am Recess

11.00am Lesson 3

11.50am Lesson 4

12.40pm Lunch

1.25pm Lunch warning bell

1.30pm Lesson 5

2.20pm Lesson 6

3.10pm Afternoon home group

3.15pm Dismissal

3.20pm Buses depart

LOCKERS

All students in the Senior School are allocated an individual locker. Each locker has a number on the front for easy identification and a combination lock.

The lockers are a secure place for students to store personal items, such as mobile phones. Students are expected to keep their combination details private to maintain the security of their personal property.

Students are required to keep their lockers secured at all times. Students are required to keep their lockers locked at all times and any damage or loss to locks/lockers is the responsibility of the student.

LOST PROPERTY

Items of clothing that have been left around the school are placed in Lost Property, which can be found in the front office. This is cleaned out at the end of each term.

MAGAZINE

Last year’s school magazine is published during term 1 of the following year. This allows all Year 12 results and awards from presentation nights and concerts to be published. It is a fantastic record of the achievements of the year and is a full colour publication. Order forms are published in the newsletter during term 4 each year.

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MNSEC

MNSEC, the Mid-North Schools Education Cooperative, was formed in 1990 as a partnership between five schools located in the mid-north of South Australia – Booleroo Centre District School, Gladstone High School, Jamestown Community School, Orroroo Area School, Peterborough High School, and later, Quorn Area School.

Since those early beginnings, MNSEC has developed into a vibrant educational community, acknowledged across the state. At the heart of this cooperative is the extensive collaboration between the schools, while still maintaining their own special identities, including the volunteering of teachers to deliver teaching across schools, and a range of shared sporting and social events. Cooperative events are listed separately.

MNSEC FORMAL

At the end of each year (term 4), schools combine to celebrate student achievement with a “Formal” for senior secondary students. Year 11 & 12 students are eligible to attend this event. Information regarding the Formal will be made available during home group periods.

MNSEC SHOWCASE

Under the supervision of school music teachers and many support people, the cooperative holds an annual Performing & Visual Arts Showcase, which stages artistic, musical and singing talent across the six schools.

BCDS is involved in the MNSEC Showcase, which is held during term 2. Students are given opportunities to demonstrate their creative talents at a concert held at the Peterborough Town Hall.

MNSEC SPORT

The district covered by the six core schools is rich in sporting history and ability. It is not surprising that MNSEC supports organised competition between the schools, in athletics, swimming, football and netball, and includes primary students.

Combined MNSEC teams compete against other schools at a regional and state level in these sports, with regular podium successes, and individual schools have won state titles.

Each year, the MNSEC Swimming Carnival is held at the Booleroo Centre Swimming Pool on the Tuesday evening of week 4 (term 1). Students in Years 6-12 are eligible for selection in the team, which is chosen from the results of the BCDS Swimming Carnival.

The MNSEC Athletics Carnival is held at Jamestown Community School and also takes place during term 1. The BCDS team is selected from the results of the BCDS Athletics Carnival. All students in Years 6-12 travel by school bus to attend this day, either to participate or support their peers. It is a great honour to be selected in the MNSEC Team and students train hard to make the team. Booleroo Centre District School has a strong sporting culture and has won the previous 10 MNSEC Athletics Carnivals.

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MOBILE LIBRARY

The Flinders Mobile Library visits the school every fortnight on a Friday. Students must have a permission slip completed by parents in order to gain a library card and borrow from the mobile library. Books, movies and sporting equipment can be borrowed and returns can be made to the Mobile Library or at the Booleroo Centre IGA.

MOBILE PHONES & IPODS

Student mobile phones are not to be used on site in any capacity. Phones that are in use will be confiscated by staff and handed in at the front office for the duration of the day. After this initial warning, any phone confiscated will be held by the school until parents are able to come in and collect them.

Please note, students are able to contact parents via the front office if required. Parents can contact the front office on 8667 2124 if they need to get an urgent message to their child/children.

OVERTIME

Students are provided with the opportunity to work in the school library from 1.05-1.25pm as part of ‘Overtime.’ Supervision and teacher assistance is provided for students to attend in order to catch up on any work they are behind in, or if they fail to complete set work. (Please refer to Due Dates Policy)

A failure to attend Overtime on three occasions results in an internal suspension.

PRESENTATION NIGHT

Years 7-12 celebrate the year’s achievements at a formal presentation night. This night is generally held on the Monday of the last week of the school year. Academic, citizenship and sporting achievement is recognised with a series of awards. Musical items and displays from subject areas are included.

The evening begins at 7pm and is held in the gym. Students are expected to wear school uniform at Presentation Night.

REPORTING & ASSESSMENT

Year 10 student results are determined by the Australian Curriculum Achievement Standards.

Stage 1 & 2 results are determined by the Performance Standards of the SACE. Please see individual subject listings for specific details.

Student results are reported in written format in terms 1 and 3. This is to provide information to students and parents regarding their progress, and areas for possible improvement. At the end of each semester, (terms 2 & 4), students are given a final assessment for that semester’s work. The format of this report is as a subject grade, and an indication of the student’s effort and behaviour in that subject. Parent-teacher interviews are held at the beginning of term 2, with bookings made online via www.schoolinterviews.com.au

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SPECIAL PROVISIONS (SACE STUDENTS)

Special Provisions are available if a student has an illness, disability or experiences an unforeseen circumstance which significantly impacts their ability to participate in an assessment.

For school-assessed tasks in Stage 1 or Stage 2, schools decide if a student is eligible for special provisions. The SACE Board will determine a student’s eligibility for special provisions for external assessments at Stage 2 (examinations, investigations etc.). If a student applies for special provisions they need to provide evidence of how this impacts their ability to access assessment conditions.

SPORTS DAYS

Students in the Senior School at Booleroo Centre District School participate in 3 scheduled sporting days or events. Participation in these activities is expected. There are 2 ‘houses’ – Dunstan and Rogers. Students’ participation in these events earns points for their respective houses. Students are allocated houses at the beginning of each school year, although consideration is given to students whose family history is connected with a specific house. Please contact the Physical Education staff for further information.

The Swimming Carnival is generally held during Week 3 of Term 1. Sports Day is during Week 7 of Term 1. Both of these events are for the whole day and formal classes are not held at school. The cross-country event is held in on an afternoon later during term 3. All of these events are contested in Booleroo Centre.

STAFF

Principal: Jenny Stringer

Senior Leaders: Kathy KupkeLeanne Opperman

Senior Co-ordinator: Kathy Kupke

Front Office: Jodie McCallum

Finance Office: Maureen Waters

Teachers:

Janet ArbonGayle Bury-DodmanAnthony EdgcumbeKate FitzgeraldElaine ForrestAndrew GeddesSamantha IrelandAlbert NichollsMichael PhairRosa RoockeMargo SismeySenada VojinBruce WalterBarry Zander

Classroom Support:

Eileen Phillips

ICT: Anne Nutt

Grounds Person: Rob Sanders

Library: Elaine Forrest Annette Page

CPSW:Trish Hooper

STUDENTS ONLINE (SACE STUDENTS)

Students on-line is a one-stop shop for information about an individual student’s SACE. It can help students plan their SACE, check their progress towards completing the SACE and access their results. Students can log in to Students Online using their SACE registration number and PIN at: www.sace.sa.edu.au/students-online

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STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

Booleroo Centre District School has an active Student Representative Council (SRC). Two representatives for the SRC are elected from each year level, and meet regularly at lunch times. Students are involved in fund-raising activities for local and international charities, as well as raising funds for school projects. Students are involved in the decision-making processes of the school.

At the beginning of the school year, each year level votes for their Student Representative Council (SRC) members. A R-12 whole-school assembly is held early in the year to induct the new SRC.

STUDY PERIODS & THE STUDY ROOM

Year 12 students have access to the Study Room for independent, quiet study. It is an expectation that students work quietly in this space, to respect the rights and learning of others in the room. Year 12 students are also able to access, with permission, other learning spaces in the school, including specialist computer rooms.

Year 11 students have supervised study lessons. They have a ‘tutorial’ program in place which encourages and develops effective study habits.

SUBJECT COUNSELLING

Students are encouraged to seek information from parents, teachers, counsellors, Centrelink, Job Agencies, employers, Universities and TAFE in choosing their subjects for their future career. The Pathways subject and Personal Learning Plan (PLP) are courses which will provide students with information on life skills and career pathways. Therefore, prior to the counselling session, students will be familiar with career paths and their prerequisites.

Students will complete an initial subject selection in term 3. Subjects that are offered are determined by demand, and final subject selections will be offered to students prior to a subject counselling day (usually Friday, Week 10).

An information evening will be conducted for parents and students in term 3. Any questions parents and students have will be addressed at this meeting. Please check dates and times in the newsletter close to these dates.

SUN SMART POLICY

As BCDS is a Sun Smart School, students and staff are required to wear a wide brimmed/bucket style hat all year, except for the three months of winter. The school hat can be purchased via the uniform order form.

SWIMMING CONSENT

Year 10-12 students access swimming lessons through Physical Education lessons at the beginning of the school year. A swimming and aquatics consent form is sent home at the end of the previous year and must be returned to school for students to participate. The cost for participation is included in the school fees.

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UNIFORM

Booleroo Centre District School students are required to wear the correct uniform. The colours are maroon, navy and grey.

The school offers an ordering system for shirts, jumpers, trackpants, shorts, scarves and hats. Please note: Black shorts/pants, hoodies or denim are not part of the school uniform. Uniform order forms are published in the school newsletter and can be accessed on the school’s website.

Year 12 Students make arrangements to develop their own jumpers and shirts for their final year at school. These are designed and ordered in the previous year.

Please make sure all items are clearly labelled.

VET

BCDS encourages and supports a Vocational Education & Training (VET) pathway for students generally studying in their senior years at school. Students identify an appropriate VET pathway through their studies in Pathways lessons.

VET can provide skills and knowledge for work and is an excellent choice of study for many students. It often includes practical, hands-on learning in a workplace environment. VET can give students a head-start on a qualification, which can fast-track progress towards a rewarding career.

For VET options at BCDS, please see listing in General Course Information.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Year 10 and 11 students are offered an opportunity to participate in the Work Experience program. Year 12 students can participate in the Work Experience program in consultation with the 8-12 Coordinator.

Work Experience can provide students with insights into a range of career options of interest to them.

Generally, Year 11 students participate in Work Experience in the final week of term 2, and Year 10 students early in term 4. Students bring home this information in a letter during week 3 of Term 1. Please contact the school if you do not receive this information.

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SECTION 2SECTION 2

General Course InformationGeneral Course Information

Year 10 students undertake study in the core subjects of: English, Mathematics, Science, History and Geography. These subjects are compulsory, based on the Australian Curriculum and are assessed against the Achievement Standards for Year 10. There are 5 lessons per week of each of the core subjects for 2 semesters.

Year 10 Physical Education is a core subject that runs in semester 1 and is compulsory for all students.

Science and Mathematics in Year 10 have an elective component which relates to an agriculture focus.

In science students may choose Science – Agriculture which has a focus on more applied science topics including agriculture, or they may choose Science. Both science subjects are assessed against the Australian Curriculum Achievement standards for Year 10. Students choosing Science – Agriculture are strongly encouraged to participate in the Royal Adelaide Show program.

In Mathematics, students may choose to study the Australian Curriculum Standard Year 10 Maths course which has a focus on application of mathematical concepts in everyday life or Maths 10A, which has a focus on preparation for further mathematics study. Both mathematics subjects are assessed against the Australian Curriculum Achievement standards for Year 10. However, Maths 10A is recommended for students intending to study Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics at Stage 2. Year 10 Maths is recommended for students intending to study a general maths course at Year 11.

Students are able to choose 3 elective subjects over the course of the year. Each elective subject has 5 lessons per week and runs for one semester. The elective subjects that run in any given year are determined by student choices. Please be aware that in some years, due to demand, some subjects will not run. The elective subjects are: Agriculture A, Agriculture B, Art, Design, Drama, Home Economics, Digital Technology, Music, Physical Education (Semester 2 only), Technical Studies A, Technical Studies B

Students undertake study of the Personal Learning Plan in Year 10. This is the first subject students will complete of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) which is awarded to students completing a series of subjects. Students generally achieve their SACE after Year 12 or 13.

PERSONAL LEARNING PLAN

Stage 1 of the SACE begins with the Personal Learning Plan. The Personal Learning Plan helps students to plan for their future including:

o Choose the right SACE subjects and study options for their future planso Set personal and learning goalso Identify strengths and interestso Look at different career paths and choiceso Gain skills for future study and employment – planning and research.

The Personal Learning Plan is worth 10 credits. As this is a compulsory subject, each student needs to gain a C grade or better to achieve the SACE.

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SECTION 3SECTION 3

Specific Subject InformationSpecific Subject Information

LEARNING AREA – THE ARTS

Year 10

Art Design Drama Music

Stage 1

Visual Arts – Art Visual Arts -Design

Stage 2

Visual Arts – Art Visual Arts - Design

YEAR 10 ART

This elective subject may be chosen as a one semester course. There is no prerequisite for studying art at Year 10.

Content

Students will utilise a range of media including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and digital image manipulation. Work includes theory and practice from a range of social, cultural, historical and contemporary perspectives.

The work is presented in several units which include:

Acrylic painting Drawing techniques and media exploration Ceramics/sculpture Printmaking Digital photography and image manipulation

Assessment

Sketchbook showing visual development of ideas Fully realized and refined works of art and design showing skills, techniques and themes Active participation in all tasks presented Peer and self assessment and evaluation of work Research assignments Homework tasks

Pathway

This course provides a valuable background for Stage 1 & Stage 2 Art and Design.

Further Information

Students will be expected to purchase an A3 art folio.

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YEAR 10 DESIGN

This elective subject may be chosen as a one semester or two semester course. There is no prerequisite for studying design at Year 10.

Content

Students will further develop skills in design presentation solutions and experience designing items covering a range of design genres. These techniques include graphic, product, environmental, furniture, fashion, logo, branding, illustration and industrial design. Theory will include design history and appreciation.

Assessment

Sketchbook showing visual development of ideas Fully realized and refined works of design showing skills, techniques and themes Active participation in all tasks presented Peer and self assessment and evaluation of work Research assignments Homework tasks Visual Study

Pathway

This course provides a valuable background to Stage 1 & Stage 2 Visual Arts subjects. It is not compulsory to complete year 10 Design if students select a SACE Design project, however, it is an advantage to begin to develop these skills.

Further Information

Students will be expected to purchase an A3 art folio.

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YEAR 10 DRAMA

This elective subject may be chosen as a one semester course. There is no prerequisite for studying drama at Year 10. The beginning of the course will be a ‘refresher’ of the basic skills and theoretical knowledge taught in Year 8 & 9. These skills include:

Improvisation (making, accepting, blocking and building on offers), status, proxemics, storytelling techniques (three act structure, linear storytelling, cross-cutting, thought-tracking), slapstick, tableau, centre of focus, Greek Theatre, Melodrama

Content

As well as building on the practical skills and concepts listed above, Year 10 Drama looks at four practitioners that have influenced the “theatre world”:

Stanislavski Brecht Augusto Boal Shakespeare

Theory is an important component of Drama, and students will be expected to take notes, read handouts and view examples of these different drama theories. However, Drama is a practical subject, so theory will be strongly supported by practical activities including warm-up games and exercises. The semester will finish with a formal group performance based on one of these styles.

Assessment

Formative (written and practical):

A written journal (summarizing knowledge learnt / activities undertaken in each lesson) Participation (in both discussion and drama activities) Performance abilities in general class activities

Summative (written and practical):

Written assignment on a drama theory Review of a performance (written or oral) Performance ability in a formal presentation

Pathway

This course provides a valuable background to Year 11 and Year 12 Drama. Skills learned are also very helpful in the study of English and Media Studies.

Further information

The ability to work as a co-operative team-member is essential in this course.

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YEAR 10 MUSIC

This elective subject may be chosen as a one semester course. There is no prerequisite for studying Year 10 Music, however, students should consider accessing individual music lessons in an instrument of their choice as a matter of course.

Content

Students develop practical skills and theoretical concepts. Music is a practical subject, so there is an emphasis on developing musical skills. The semester will finish with a formal group performance based on a range of musical styles. Theory is an important component of Music, and students will be expected to develop an understanding of notation, modality, chords & chords structures and dynamics through exercises and the study of music genres.

Assessment

Formative (written and practical):

A written journal (summarizing knowledge learnt / activities undertaken in each lesson) Participation (in both discussion and music activities) Performance abilities in general class activities

Summative (written and practical):

Written assignment on a musical genre Completion of theoretical activities and tests Performance ability in a formal presentation

Pathway

This course provides a valuable background to Year 11 and Year 12 Music.

Further information

It is an expectation students are undertaking individual instrument tuition. The ability to work as a co-operative team-member is essential in this course.

LEARNING AREA – BUSINESS, ENTERPRISE AND TECHNOLOGY

Year 10

Information Technology Technical Studies

Stage 1

Business and Enterprise Communication Products

(Photography) Information Processing

and Publishing Material Products

(Technical Studies) Workplace Practices

Stage 2

Information Processing and Publishing

Material Products

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YEAR 10 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

This elective subject may be chosen as a one semester course. There is no prerequisite for studying Information Technology at Year 10. However, it is assumed students should have some skills in using applications such as Word, Publisher and Adobe Photoshop, and should be able to use the internet to search for information efficiently.

Content

This subject is for students who are looking to develop their applications skills and understanding of issues. Topics include:

Software applications which may include graphic manipulation, page layout design, movie making, 2D animation and web authoring.

Issues surrounding information technologies such as ergonomics, privacy, cyber safety, hacking and copyright.

Assessment

Practical skills and work practices Research issues assignment Practical paper based design project Practical electronic based design project

Pathway

This course provides a valuable background for many subjects in Stage 1 & Stage 2.

Further Information

Students are expected to purchase a display folder for project work.

YEAR 10 TECHNICAL STUDIES

This elective subject may be chosen as a one semester subject. There is no prerequisite for studying Technical Studies at Year 10.

Content

This course builds on the practical skills and knowledge gained in previous year levels and introduces new materials, machines, processes and skills. A greater emphasis is placed on the use of power tools and machines. Modern and traditional construction and assembly techniques are use.

Students negotiate, design and construct furniture, cabinets etc, that comply with the requirements and specifications as detailed in the student negotiated design brief. Some projects may include both elements of wood and metal.

Topics may include:

Elements of design and use of a design brief Shaping, forming and joining of timber/metal traditional and contemporary Carcase construction Framed construction Machine/power tool use and safety

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Material and processes research tasksAssessment

Skills and Application task Folio Product

Pathway

This course provides a valuable background for material product based subjects in Stage 1 & Stage 2. As well as personal and domestic applications, this subject is useful if considering employment in the construction industry.

Further Information

Some personal costs may be encountered in the production of the negotiated design project, however if this is an issue arrangements can be made to complete course requirements making smaller projects.

LEARNING AREA – CROSS-DISCIPLINARY

Stage 1

Community Studies Integrated Learning Personal Learning Plan

Stage 2

Community Studies Integrated Learning Research Project

STAGE 1 PERSONAL LEARNING PLAN

The Personal Learning Plan (PLP) is a compulsory 10-credit subject. The PLP helps students plan for their future by:

helping them to make informed decisions about the subjects they will study in Years 11 and 12, and any course outside of school

possible career choices and ideas for community service how best to prepare for their career options and other goals.

Students normally begin the PLP in Year 10 so that they can plan for successful SACE learning in Years 11 and 12. Students must achieve a C grade or better to successfully complete the PLP, and they have opportunities to add further evidence of learning at any stage during their SACE studies.

Content

The content includes:

CapabilitiesThe capabilities enable students to make connections in their learning within and across subjects in a wide range of contexts. They are central to learning in the Personal Learning Plan and are incorporated in the assessment of the subject.The capabilities are: Communication, Citizenship, Personal Development, Work and Learning.

Specific Content (suggested topics)Teachers, together with their students, choose areas for detailed study to support the development,

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implementation, review, and adjustment of each student’s plan, based on their particular needs and interests. Examples of topics include:

Learning Skills Thinking Skills and Techniques Research Skills Planning and Decision-making Skills Communication Work Skills Social Living and Responsibility Culture and Knowledge Personal Characteristics Interpersonal and Relationship Skills Health and Well-being Other areas for detailed study suggested by teachers or students

Assessment

Assessment at Stage 1 is school-based. Teachers design a set of assessments that enable students to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and understanding they have developed to meet the learning requirements of the PLP.

Teachers use performance standards to decide how well each student has demonstrated his or her learning, based on the evidence provided through the set of assessments.

Students provide evidence of their learning through a set of four to five assessments. These may be presented in an integrated format, such as a portfolio and discussion, or in a number of formats, for example:

LEARNING AREA – ENGLISH

Year 10

English

Stage 1

English English Pathways

Stage 2

English Communications

YEAR 10 ENGLISH

This is a compulsory core subject is a two semester (full year) course. There is no prerequisite for studying English at Year 10. Students will be given the opportunity to study English or Essential English. Students will be recommended which course will be most suitable for them.

Content

Both programs revolve around the three interrelated strands of Language, Literature and Literacy. Students examine texts from a range of genres that serve multiple purposes. These texts explore themes of human experience and cultural significance, interpersonal relationships, and ethical dilemmas. Students interpret, critically analyse and discuss a wide range of literary texts whose purpose is to inform and persuade. These include various types of media texts, film, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

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Students create a range of imaginative, informative and persuasive texts including essays, narratives, procedures, reports, oral presentations, and reviews. Specific attention will be given to grammar, varying vocabulary choices for impact, and accurately using spelling and punctuation when creating and editing texts.

Assessment

Written – critical analysis, creative writing including poetry, essays, persuasive writing, personal reflections, expository writing

Oral – debate, speech Multimodal – interactive presentations, photo stories

Pathway

All students are required to study two units of English at Year 11 or Year 12.

LEARNING AREA – HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Year 10

Home Economics Health and Physical

Education (Compulsory) Physical Education

(Choice)

Stage 1

Food and Hospitality Physical Education

Stage 2

Food and Hospitality Physical Education

YEAR 10 HOME ECONOMICS

This elective subject may be chosen as a one semester subject. There is no prerequisite for studying Year 10 Home Economics. The completion of Home Economics in Years 8 and 9 is desirable, but not compulsory.

Content

Students will:

Extend food selection, preparation and presentation techniques Experiment with new and unusual foods and experience the tastes of different cultures Prepare meals for people with special dietary needs, including relevant research Prepare meals on a budget providing students choice within set criteria Undertake safe food handling Promote healthy lifestyles

Assessment

Students will be assessed on:

Successful completion of practical and written tasks Development of cooking techniques and skills Development of the creation of relevant menus, planning, preparation and presentation skills Use of initiative, co-operation and team skills

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Consistent application of safe food handling practices Development of evaluation skills

Pathway

This course provides a valuable background to Year 11 and Year 12 Food and Hospitality.

Further Information

Students must wear closed shoes for practical work.

YEAR 10 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

This compulsory core subject is a one semester course. There is no prerequisite for studying Physical Education at Year 10.

Content

This course assists students in personal fitness by extending skills in areas of Aquatics and Track and Field and in developing student fitness for school sporting carnivals. Students will also develop skills in specific sports.

Practical topics include:

Swimming and Aquatics Athletics Badminton

Theoretical Topics:

Exercise Physiology- including Energy Systems Body Systems Skill Acquisition

Assessment

Performance Skills Checklist Participation Positive Attitude

Pathway

This subject provides preparation for Stage 1 Physical Education.

YEAR 10 PHYSICAL EDUCATION

This elective subject may be chosen as a one semester course. It will run in semester 2 only. There is no prerequisite for studying Physical Education at Year 10.

Content

Students will:

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Learn and develop specific skills in each sport Apply rules in games situations Learn about how Physical Activity affects their bodies (Exercise Physiology) Develop general personal fitness Develop some basic skills in coaching through their involvement as coaches for the Auskick Program

delivered to Junior Primary students Promote healthy lifestyles

Practical Topics:

Volleyball Basketball Lawn Bowls Table Tennis Golf

LEARNING AREA – HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Year 10

Geography History

Stage 1

Geography History Legal Studies Society and Culture

Stage 2

Aboriginal Studies Geography Legal Studies Media Studies Modern History Society and Culture

YEAR 10 GEOGRAPHY

This compulsory core subject is a one semester course. There is no prerequisite for studying geography at Year 10.

Content

There are two units of study in the Year 10 curriculum for Geography: Environmental change and management and Geographies of human wellbeing. Environmental change and management focuses on investigating environmental geography through an in-depth study of a specific environment. The unit begins with an overview of the environmental functions that support all life, the major challenges to their sustainability, and the environmental worldviews - including those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples - that influence how people perceive and respond to these challenges. Students investigate a specific type of environment and environmental change in Australia and one other country. Geographies of human wellbeing focuses on investigating global, national and local differences in human wellbeing between places. This unit examines the different concepts and measures of human wellbeing, and the causes of global differences in these measures between countries.

The content of this year level is organised into two strands: Geographical Knowledge and Understanding and Geographical Inquiry and Skills. A framework for developing students’ geographical knowledge, understanding and skills is provided through the inclusion of inquiry questions and specific inquiry skills, including the use and interpretation of maps, photographs and other representations of geographical data.

Assessment

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Assessment includes writing essays; completing tests and assignments; and field reports. There is an emphasis on the development of geography skills through field work.

Pathway

This subject provides knowledge and skills to support further studies in Humanities and Social Sciences subjects, and the Stage 2 Research Project. There are no prerequisites for these subjects at Stage 1 and 2.

YEAR 10 HISTORY

This compulsory core subject is a one semester course. There is no prerequisite for studying History at Year 10.

Content

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

The history content at this year level involves two strands: Historical Knowledge and Understanding and Historical Skills. A framework for developing students’ historical knowledge, understanding and skills is provided by inquiry questions through the use and interpretation of sources. The key inquiry questions at this year level are:

1. How did the nature of global conflict change during the twentieth century?2. What were the consequences of World War II? How did these consequences shape the modern world?3. How was Australian society affected by other significant global events and changes in this period?

Assessment

Students complete tasks using primary and secondary sources for information. They complete a range of written tasks and assignments, including expositions, essays and source analysis assignments.Pathway

This subject provides knowledge and skills to support further studies in Humanities and Social Sciences subjects, and the Stage 2 Research Project. There are no prerequisites for these subjects at Stage 1 and 2.

LEARNING AREA - MATHEMATICS

Year 10

Mathematics 10 Mathematics 10A

Stage 1

Mathematical Applications

Mathematics Specialist Mathematics

Stage 2

Mathematical Applications

Mathematical Methods Mathematical Studies Specialist Mathematics

YEAR 10 MATHEMATICS 10

Mathematics 10

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This compulsory core subject is a two semester (full year) course. There is no prerequisite for studying Mathematics at Year 10.

Content

This course is essentially a Maths Applications course for students not intending to study pre-university mathematics. There is an emphasis on relevant applications rather than on algebra.

Unit 1

Measurement Statistics Pythagoras/Trigonometry Probability

Unit 2

Financial Mathematics Graphs Geometry Algebra

Assessment

Assessment modes include:

Topic Tests Directed Investigations Projects Homework Tasks Students may have an exam at the end of semester 2.

Pathway

This leads to Stage 1 Mathematical Applications.

Further Information

A scientific/graphic calculator is compulsory.

YEAR 10 MATHEMATICS 10A

This compulsory core subject is a two semester (full year) course. There is no prerequisite for studying Mathematics at Year 10.

Content

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This mathematics course is designed for students intending to study mathematics at Stage 2 and also at tertiary level, especially those who hope to pursue a career path that is science/mathematics based. There is an emphasis on algebra and problem-solving skills. Abstract problems and thought processes are explored.

Unit 1

Measurement Statistics Pythagoras/Trigonometry Probability

Unit 2

Algebra Surds Linear Relationships Geometry Non-linear relationships

Assessment

Assessment modes include

Topic Tests Directed Investigations Projects Homework Tasks Students may have an exam at the end of semester 2.

Pathways

This course must be taken to study Mathematics and Specialist Mathematics at Stage 1.

Further Information

A scientific/graphic calculator is compulsory.

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MATHEMATICS PATHWAY

Year 10 Stage 1 Stage 2

Mathematics Mathematics

At Stage 1 students can enrol in either Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Applications. Topics are of two different types; those that provide a background for students proceeding to Stage 2 Mathematical Methods, Mathematical Studies, and Specialist Mathematics subjects; and those that provide a background for students proceeding to Stage 2 Mathematical Applications.

LEARNING AREA –SCIENCE

Year 10

Agriculture Science

Stage 1

Biology Chemistry Physics

Stage 2

Biology Chemistry Physics

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Year 10A

Mathematics

Year 10

Mathematics

Appropriate

Stage 1

Mathematical

Applications

Topics

Mathematical

Studies

Mathematical

MethodsAppropriate

Stage 1

Mathematics

Studies

Topics

Mathematical

Applications

Specialist

Mathematics

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YEAR 10 AGRICULTURE

This elective subject may be chosen as a one semester or two semester (full year) course. It is desirable that if a student wants to study Agriculture in the second semester, they must successfully complete semester 1. There is no prerequisite for studying agriculture at Year 10.

Content

Students will complete a comprehensive cattle handling and judging course over the first 3 terms. Unit 1 is introductory cattle work whilst Unit 2 (term 3) is advanced. Term 4, students will cover introductory sheep husbandry and wool quality topics as well as cereal and pulse crop production.

Semester 1

Students study the beef breeds and their characteristics for production and handling, origin of cattle (Bos Indicus, Bos Taurus) and comparison of beef with dairy breeds. They study the transmission of heritable characteristics from one generation to the next involving DNA and genes.

Comparisons between natural selection and selection for agricultural production, the lack of biodiversity and the threat to sustainability with food production are also studied. Students develop an understanding that the theory of evolution by natural selection explains the diversity of living things and is supported by a range of scientific evidence.

Practical work involves working with and handling cattle and the development of employability skills.

Semester 2

Students study the need for chemical products in agriculture to sustain food production. This will include cattle, sheep and cropping enterprises. Students develop an understanding that different types of chemical reactions are used to produce a range of products and can occur at different rates.

Students investigate the various cycles and their link to agricultural production, and study the effect of modern farming methods on cycles (eg nitrogen and carbon). Students develop an understanding that global systems, including the carbon cycle, rely on interactions involving the biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere.

Practical work involves advanced working with and handling cattle, shearing practical, identification of cereal and pulse crops and the development of employability skills.

Assessment

Test Written Assignment Practical skills and work practices Research assignment Practical project

Pathway

This course provides a valuable background to Year 11 and Year 12 Integrated Studies.

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o The Junior Heifer Expo (cost of approx $200), Adelaide Show Grounds in the July Holidays, o Royal Adelaide Show held in Semester 2, costing between $100-$150.o A shearing and rouseabout schoolo Further education and training with Viterra for Grain Classification which can lead to seasonal employment.

YEAR 10 SCIENCE

This compulsory core subject is a two semester (full year) course. There is no prerequisite for studying Science at Year 10.

Content

In the Year 10 curriculum students explore systems at different scales and connect microscopic and macroscopic properties to explain phenomena. Students explore the biological, chemical, geological and physical evidence for different theories, such as the theories of natural selection and the Big Bang. Atomic theory is developed to understand relationships within the periodic table. Understanding motion and forces are related by applying physical laws. Relationships between aspects of the living, physical and chemical world are applied to systems on a local and global scale, and this enables students to predict how changes will affect equilibrium within these systems.

Students study the following: Unit 1 Biological Science

1. The transmission of heritable characteristics from one generation to the next involves DNA & genes.2. The theory of evolution by natural selection explains the diversity of living things and is supported by a range

of scientific evidence.Chemical Science

1. The atomic structure and properties of elements are used to organise them in the Periodic Table.2. Different types of chemical reactions are used to produce a range of products and can occur at different

rates.Unit 2 Earth & Space Sciences

1. The universe contains features including galaxies, stars and solar systems and the Big Bang theory2. Global systems, including the carbon cycle, rely on interactions involving the biosphere, lithosphere,

hydrosphere and atmosphere Physical Sciences

1. Energy conservation in a system can be explained by describing energy transfers and transformations2. The motion of objects can be described and predicted using the laws of physics

Assessment

Bookwork Test Written Assignment Practical skills and work practices Research assignment Practical project Oral Presentations Homework

Pathway

This course provides a valuable background to Year 11 and Year 12 and leads to a choice between the specific disciplines of Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and Physics.

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