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Page 1 | Year 10 - 100-hour Courses 2020 COFFS HARBOUR HIGH SCHOOL Year 10 ~ 100-hour courses 2020 Published by: Coffs Harbour High School Cnr Edinburgh and Nile Streets COFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450 Phone: (02) 6652 3466 Email: [email protected] Website: [email protected] Patti Kearns Kathy Steward Kate Pullinger & Amanda Guthrie PRINCIPAL DEPUTY PRINCIPAL YEAR ADVISERS

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Page 1: Year 10 ~ 100-hour courses 2020 - Coffs Harbour …...We are pleased to provide details of elective courses for students in Year 10 at Coffs Harbour High School. This is an exciting

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COFFS HARBOUR HIGH SCHOOL

Year 10 ~ 100-hour courses

2020

Published by: Coffs Harbour High School Cnr Edinburgh and Nile Streets COFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450

Phone: (02) 6652 3466 Email: [email protected] Website: [email protected]

Patti Kearns

Kathy Steward

Kate Pullinger & Amanda Guthrie

PRINCIPAL DEPUTY PRINCIPAL YEAR ADVISERS

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CONTENTS PAGE

Page no’s Year 10 Curriculum 2020 3 100-HOUR COURSES 4 to 22 A Current Affair – Contemporary Studies 4

Coffee Shop 5

Drama 6

Fashion Diva 7

Food, Food, Food 8

Get off my Cloud! 9

“Get Your Feet Wet” Salt and Fresh 10

History’s Happenings, Heroes and Horrors 11

Imagining the Future – Project Based Learning 12

International Business and South East Asia 13

Mad Money with Mr M 14

Metal Magic 15

Moving Making for Fun 16

Painting as an Artform 17

PASS: Improving Performance 18

Performance Group 19

Philosophy 20

The 3D Experience 21

Welcome to the Real World – Leaving Home! 22

HOW WE FORM CLASSES 23

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YEARS 10 CURRICULUM 2020 Dear Parents/Carers and Students GENERAL INFORMATION We are pleased to provide details of elective courses for students in Year 10 at Coffs Harbour High School. This is an exciting time for students, who are able to choose one of their subjects. Research conducted by the Department of Education around retention and engagement at school, highlights the importance of electives and student choice in relation to satisfaction at school. Students are encouraged to choose subjects which interest them and which may contain areas of study and key skills in which they have shown ability. Elective subjects in Stage 5 may be an opportunity to focus on subjects that students may think they will study in Years 11 and 12. While there may be some advantage in the senior years to having studied courses in Years 9 and 10, the courses are not a prerequisite for senior study and students should not feel “locked” into a particular senior pathway while in Years 9 and 10. There are intellectual and emotional benefits for students in choosing vocational and interest courses to gain variety and breadth in their education. This booklet contains a summary of course information and we encourage all parents to read these outlines with their children before deciding on their elective subjects. NUMBER OF SUBJECTS Students in Years 9 and 10 will study compulsory or CORE subjects and were able to choose three ELECTIVE subjects in Year 9. Students going into Year 10 will have the opportunity to make a new choice for one of their electives and will continue with the other two electives until the end of Year 10. This has been introduced to provide more choice for students in Year 10 and to encourage them to pursue their strengths and interests. The electives that run for two years are 200-hour courses and are a more detailed study of that subject. These two electives must be studied for both Years 9 and 10. The third elective, studied in Year 9 only, and then replaced for Year 10 only, is a 100-hour course. If you require further information about the elective subjects, contact the teachers indicated for each subject. Please contact the school on (02) 6652 3466 if you have any concerns. Note: Any subject fees outlined in this booklet are anticipated costs and may be subject to minor alterations in 2020. If a student elects a subject that has a fee, it is expected that the student will pay the fee.

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“A CURRENT AFFAIR” – CONTEMPORARY STUDIES OVERVIEW: “A Current Affair” will be a focus on global issues that are contemporary and relevant to our modern world. This course will look at world politics (think Trump!), conspiracy theories (did humans really walk on the moon?), Human Rights and privilege. Senior HSIE subject areas will inform the teaching of this course, which will prepare students for senior study. CONTENT: Term 1 HUMAN RIGHTS – Case Studies of Aboriginal communities and Refugees/Asylum Seekers Term 2 WORLD POLITICS – Case studies of Trump’s America and North Korea

(Democracy and Communism) Term 3 PRIVILEGE – Case studies of Feminism and Gay marriage Term 4 CONSPIRACIES – Political, Scientific, Hollywood ASSESSMENT: Term 1 Multimedia

Term 2 Extended Response

Term 3 Media File

Term 4 Verbal presentation and content (website, slideshow etc)

CONTACT PERSON: Ms Bonney and Ms Webb

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COFFEE SHOP ~ 100-HOUR KEY LEARNING AREA: TECHNOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (TAS) COURSE AIMS: Students will gain practical skills and experience working with foods suitable for coffee shops and special occasions. This will be achieved by: • Participating in practical activities

• Planning and developing foods suitable for serving in a “Coffee Shop”

• Serving beverages for morning teas

TOPICS IN COURSE: Students will be covering: • Choosing and making suitable foods.

• Costing out recipes and planning.

• Using the coffee machine.

• Presenting food and food photography

SUBJECT FEES: $50 per year Covers all components and materials required for the year. Students will also need to have sturdy covered shoes, apron, tea towel and container to participate in practical lessons. CONTACT PERSON: Miss Mead and Miss Murray

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DRAMA ~ 100-HOUR KEY LEARNING AREA: CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS (CAPA) COURSE AIMS: Drama is the study of humanity - through enacting characters; we try to find out why we do what we do! Drama is fun, creative and imaginative. It is a good choice for boys because it is active and experiential. Year 10 students will have the opportunity to produce their own end of year play. Students will: • make drama that explores a range of imagined and created situations in a collaborative

drama and theatre environment

• perform devised and scripted drama using a variety of performance techniques, dramatic

forms and theatrical conventions to engage an audience

• appreciate the meaning and function of drama and theatre in reflecting aspects of the

human experience

TOPICS IN COURSE: • The elements of drama

• The Actor’s Tools – Breath, body and voice

• Improvisation and play building

• Physical theatre, mime and mask work

• Excursions to see professional productions of plays

• Interschool competitions, workshops and Drama Camps

• Production and design skills such as set, lighting, costumes, advertising.

SUBJECT FEES: $25 per year (includes Drama t-shirt) CONTACT PERSON: Ms Rattenbury

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FASHION DIVA ~ 100-HOUR KEY LEARNING AREA: TECHNOLOGICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES (TAS) • Are you a budding Fashion Designer?

• Do you love wearing Funky Textile Clothing?

COURSE AIMS: This course enables students to:- • Build confidence

• Develop their creativity

• Acquire designing skills

• Improve manipulative skills

• Gain proficiency using commercial patterns

TOPICS IN COURSE: This course is based around practical work to develop student confidence when sewing for themselves or others. The first topic, ‘Pyjama Party’ will see students constructing a simple summer three piece ensemble that will gently guide them through the use of a commercial pattern. During this time, students will focus on creating clothing to suit their body types and personal colouring. The second garment, ‘Step out in Style’, allows students to choose a garment of their choice to construct. During this second unit, the students will focus on the Australian Fashion Industry. Learn to sew in a relaxed atmosphere with experienced instructors. SUBJECT FEES: $25 (for notions and patterns) SUBJECT NEEDS: Students will need to purchase their own fabrics SAFETY: All students must wear solid, covered shoes to participate in the

practical work in this course. CONTACT PERSON: Miss Mead, Mrs South, Miss Murray, Mrs Kay

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FOOD, FOOD, FOOD ~ 100-HOUR KEY LEARNING AREA: TECHNOLOGICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES (TAS) COURSE AIMS: Students will gain practical skills in designing, producing and displaying food for specific purposes. This will be achieved by:

• Participating in practical activities • Designing solutions for specific food purposes • Researching and preparing foods from other cultures

TOPICS IN COURSE: Students will be covering: • Food presentation and photography

• New food product development

• Celebrating with food

SUBJECT FEES: $50 per year CONTACT PERSON: Miss Murray, Mr Hardy, Mrs South

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GET OFF MY CLOUD ~ 100-HOUR KEY LEARNING AREA: TECHNOLOGICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES (TAS) COURSE AIMS: In a digital world, almost everyone is a consumer and hardly anyone is a producer. Want to change the world? In this course, we will show you how to; • Make amazing Memes, Gif’s and banners • How to make content your socials will be hungry for and your networks will love • How to make the most of cloud-based services and apps to keep you in the loop • How to be safe in a digital world and avoid revenge posts from anyone • Promote your channels and grow your likes and subscribers • Dominate online gaming sites and platforms This is a practical course to help you grow and succeed in the digital world. You will learn how to make socials and clouds work for you. How to become a digital producer and creator, not just a downloader. How to make your online presence stand out from a crowd of ‘me too’s’. How to make money from being online. This course will involve posting on the public domain and creating real world content for your own digital channels so be ready to stick out from the pack and be seen, heard and noticed. SUBJECT FEES: There are NO subject fees for this course. CONTACT PERSON: Mr Hardy

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‘GET YOUR FEET WET’ SALT AND FRESH ~ 100-HOUR KEY LEARNING AREA: HUMAN SOCIETY AND ITS ENVIRONMENT (HSIE) COURSE AIMS: This elective will focus on the study of Water. This will encompass two main sections: Salt and Fresh. • Salt will look at the study of Oceanography and will complement the Marine Science elective

with a focus on the features and importance of the world’s oceans and issues associated with them.

• Fresh will do an in depth study of our local creek and river systems, Coffs Creek, the

Bellinger, Orara and Nymboida Rivers. It is envisaged that this course will include a large practical component, involving a lot of fieldwork that will give the students direct interaction with the natural environment. Field work will take a number of forms including: canoe surveys of riverbank ecology and health; ‘Waterwatch’ activities measuring water quality; topographic-map orienteering and GIS mapping. In addition, students will need to take an active citizenship role in getting involved in either Dunecare or Landcare projects, regenerating or maintaining a section of native vegetation within the local catchment area. Guest presenters/instructors from relevant agencies will also provide a link to jobs in this field, for example NPWS, CMA, CHCC. SUBJECT FEES: $40 per year CONTACT PERSON: Mr Ryan Hardie-Porter

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HISTORY’S HAPPENINGS, HEROES & HORRORS ~ 100-HOUR KEY LEARNING AREA: HUMAN SOCIETY AND ITS ENVIRONMENT (HSIE) COURSE AIMS: Students will develop the following skills: • a knowledge and understanding of history and historical inquiry • a knowledge and understanding of past societies and historical periods • skills to undertake the processes of historical inquiry • skills to communicate their understanding of history TOPICS COVERED:

Topic 1

Constructing History Can you trust

historians?

Topic 2

Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Societies:

A look at some NOT included in the mandatory course

Topic 3

Thematic Studies Controversial crimes

Ancient mysteries Contemporary conflicts

This elective is offered for students who have a genuine interest in all things historical! It is designed to challenge inquisitive students and to extend their skills in preparation for senior history studies. Through a series of case studies, we investigate the issues relating to how history is constructed and discover why the same event might be interpreted in different ways. There is an opportunity for students to conduct their own historical inquiry into any topic of their choosing. Case studies could include… • Jack the Ripper – Why was he never caught? • King Richard III – Who was the real medieval monarch? • Ned Kelly – Hero or Villain? • The Titanic – Was it JUST an iceberg? • The Trojan Horse – Fact or Fabrication? • The Legend of the Minotaur – Who were the Minoans? • Japanese Shoguns – The ways of the Samurai • The Romanov Murders – Did Anastasia survive? • Film as a historical construct – How historically accurate is their narrative? - Braveheart, Gladiator • Terrorism – What motivates terrorists? Northern Ireland, Palestine/Israel, France, New York • The Pyjama Girl – An Australian crime mystery • Guns, Germs and Steel – Why did European Empires rule the world in the 18th and 19th centuries? • Politics in Sport – Boycotts and Protests during Olympic Games: Moscow, Berlin, Mexico, Munich SUBJECT FEES: There are NO subject fees for this course. CONTACT PERSON : Mrs L Bailey

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IMAGINING THE FUTURE - PROJECT BASED LEARNING ~ 100-HOUR KEY LEARNING AREA: ALL KEY LEARNING AREAS AS WELL AS THE FOUR ACADEMIC C’s —

CREATIVITY, CRITICAL THINKING, COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION

Students, over the course of the four terms, will work on a variety of student driven projects that will build on students’ skills and knowledge through a focus on real world inquiry. Their projects will be informed by their own interests and curiosity and be presented to audiences that will take them beyond the walls of the school. COURSE AIMS: Students will - • Develop skills identified as essential for future careers • Build their research skills • Build their critical and creative thinking • Build their ability to work collaboratively to achieve common goals • Link their learning to real world purposes and audiences • Use a range of technology to inquire, create and present their learning TOPICS IN COURSE: • Metaphoric Toolbox – building the skills you need to succeed in your learning and career • Pair Challenge with a digital technology focus • Group Project linked to the local area • Passion Project – individual or group project on a topic of your own choosing SUBJECT FEES: $ 0 but students must bring a suitable device for all lessons Resources will be provided digitally. Students will be responsible for cost of own projects. CONTACT PERSON: Mrs Roberts

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & SOUTH EAST ASIA ~ 100-HOUR KEY LEARNING AREA: HUMAN SOCIETY AND ITS ENVIRONMENT (HSIE) AND LANGUAGES “As Australian people and companies continue to enter and engage with emerging markets in Asia, it’s vital that they understand the region’s practices”. A Statement made by Professor Lu from the University of Melbourne. This is true for astute students who want to enhance their understanding of “Doing Business with Asia”. COURSE AIMS: This course aims to provide a platform for students to acquire and sharpen their understanding and expand their knowledge of doing business in a region that is intertwined with Australia’s future. Chinese is the language of communication of approximately one quarter of the world’s population. It is one of the official languages of the United Nations. Chinese is recognised as one of the fastest growing languages in New South Wales and has one of the largest groups of non-English background speakers in Australia. China has a significant profile in economic, political and cultural developments, both globally and in particular, in the Asia-Pacific region. Australia has a strong connection through trade, political and cultural contacts with both the People’s Republic of China and other nations where Chinese communities are important contributors to their growth and diversity. Students will learn to make Business and linguistic connections between Australia and Asia, with a focus on Chinese language skills as well as learn about Chinese business culture in its various forms. COURSE HOURS: 60% Business and Culture, 40% Asian Language and Customs TOPICS COVERED:

• Our Economy: Focusing on an Asian case study • Asian Culture with a business focus • Chinese language (The basics for doing Business) • Cultural expectations while doing business • Business language and understanding • Business case study focusing on business in Asia

Optional Topics: A selection of topics from the following list:– • Global Links with Asia • Australia’s Political Relations with Asia • Travel in Asia • Running a Small Business SUBJECT FEES: There are NO subject fees for this course. CONTACT PERSON: This course will be co-taught by Mr Mellalieu for the business content and Mr Dun for the language and cultural content. Both teachers are available to answer any questions that you may have about this course.

To find out how being Asia literate can help with your career, go to: 1. www.asiaeducation.edu.

au 2. In the search box type

“Asia Skills Taster” 3. Watch the videos

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MAD MONEY WITH MR M ~ 100-HOUR KEY LEARNING AREA: HUMAN SOCIETY AND ITS ENVIRONMENT (HSIE) COURSE AIMS: In this course students can be imaginative, inventive, innovative and creative in managing and investing money, looking at scam and consumer behaviour in Australia and around the world. Through the study of Mad Money student develop financial literacy skills which enables them to participate in the financial system in an informed way that lets them be in more in control of their finances. Skills will be developed in - • understanding financial information

• research and planning

• creativity and design

• computer projects and presentation

• role plays

• product marketing

• evaluating decisions

TOPICS IN COURSE: 1. ASX share gaming - Investing

2. Promoting and Selling products

3. E-Commerce and Scams

4. Budgets and Contracts

5. Running a small business – major project

CONTACT PERSON: Mr Mellalieu

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METAL MAGIC ~ 100-HOUR KEY LEARNING AREA: TECHNOLOGICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES (TAS) COURSE AIMS: Students will gain experience in - • efficient and safe use of hand tools, power tools and machines

• modifying the design of a project to suit a particular purpose

• the completion of projects and related assignment sheets

• the cooperative and safe use of workshop facilities

• computer aided drawing

TOPICS IN COURSE: Practical projects are based around various metalworking processes. Processes taught include: Safe use of tools, sheet metal work, metal fabrication, metal machining (using the Lathe), OXY welding, and forge work. Year 10 students will construct a number of selected projects using a range of materials and processes which includes a Coat Hook, G-Clamp, Tool Box, Carry Tray, Centre Punch, Garden Spade and the forged hook (blacksmithing). SUBJECT FEES: $50 per year SAFETY: All students must wear solid, covered shoes to participate in the

practical work in this course. CONTACT PERSON: Mr Myles, Mr Canney

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MOVIE MAKING FOR FUN ~ 100-HOUR KEY LEARNING AREA: TECHNOLOGICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES (TAS) COURSE AIMS: • To introduce students to the creative and functional use of digital movie making across a

variety of platforms and formats

• To provide students with the skills and knowledge to allow them to create, edit, and publish

innovative digital movies

• To give students the skills required to use hardware to create movies using applications such

as Movie Maker

• To experience a variety of camera types and formats including Flip Video Cameras, HD

video, waterproof devices, Phone based cameras, and other digital capturing devices

• To examine Android movie making and editing software applications

TOPICS IN COURSE: All budding Steven Spielberg’s will have lots of opportunities to use a wide variety of devices in a number of creative and innovative movie projects. This is a hand-on, practical course where students will create content in each lesson with minimal theory. Students will plan, shoot, edit, and publish lots of different film projects including: • Creating creative YouTube content using phones and tablets

• Using iMovie and other software to enhance movies

• Using water proof video cameras.

• Document school events.

SUBJECT FEES: There are NO subject fees for this course. CONTACT PERSON: Mr Hardy

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PAINTING AS AN ARTFORM ~ 100-HOUR KEY LEARNING AREA: CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS (CAPA) COURSE AIMS: Through the making and studying of art works this course will develop the students visual awareness and communication skills through investigation, observation, imagination, interpretation and evaluation in response to his/her environment. The course is designed as an extension to the Visual Art and Visual Design course or anybody who has an interest in painting. ARTMAKING: Students will create paintings using a variety of painting mediums and techniques. This will include - • watercolours • oils • acrylics • painting on board, paper and canvas, • brushes and palette knifes • aerosols and airbrushing • murals and school beautification projects A variety of genres will be explored including – • Portraits • Landscapes • Still lives • Abstract • Fantasy • Interiors • Fauna and Flora In Term 4 students will produce a major Body of Work and create an exhibition of their work. THEORY: Students will study various styles of practicing artists as a source of inspiration when planning and creating their work. SUBJECT FEES: $50 per year (includes Visual Arts Process Diary) CONTACT PERSON: Ms Chivas, Mrs Margetts, Mr Butler, Ms Carr

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PASS: IMPROVING PERFORMANCE ~ 100-HOUR KEY LEARNING AREA: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PDHPE) COURSE AIMS: The aim of PASS: Improving performance is to enhance the student’s understanding of the way the body works in relation to fitness and sports participation. This will be achieved through extensive fitness based practical activities that are designed to challenge even the fittest of student. Within theory lessons, students will learn how the body works and how to improve body function so an improvement in sports participation is achieved. Full participation in all practical activities is a mandatory component of this course. TOPICS IN COURSE: Students will engage in the integrated study of how to – • Enhancing Participation and Performance. • High intensity practical based activities eg, weights sessions at the gym, plyometric activities

at Jetty Beach. SUBJECT FEES: $0 (up front) Please note: There will be ongoing costs associated with attending outside sporting venues and activities. Approximately $3 to $15 depending on activities chosen. CONTACT PERSON: Mr Henry

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PERFORMANCE GROUP ~ 100-HOUR KEY LEARNING AREA: CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS (CAPA) COURSE AIMS: • This course is designed for students who would enjoy performing in small ensembles and

large groups. • Priority will be given to students who are enrolled in the 200hr Music Elective Course. • Students choosing this subject must either sing or play a musical instrument and be prepared

to perform at school functions. • Students will get the opportunity to write and perform their own compositions. • Students from this class will also have the opportunity to be in the 2016 school musical at the

Jetty Theatre. SUBJECT FEES: $15 per year CONTACT PERSON: Ms M Montgomery, Mr Smith

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PHILOSOPHY ~ 100-HOUR KEY LEARNING AREA: ENGLISH Philosophy is essentially the study of ideas about knowledge, morality (right and wrong), and the value of things. It provides us with the tools to examine our lives and the world in which we live and deals with questions that have fascinated humankind for thousands of years. These questions include: What is Truth? What does it mean to be Human? What is Ethical? How do I know what is Real? What is the Meaning of Life? If a tree falls in the forest and nobody hears it, does it make a sound? COURSE AIMS: This course is a challenging and stimulating study, which nurtures curiosity, problem-solving skills, open-mindedness and intellectual rigour and equips students with the ability to analyse and contribute to a range of twenty-first century debates about the world. TOPICS IN COURSE: The course will provide opportunities to learn about key philosophical ideas and movements, and to study influential thinkers who have impacted history, culture, literature and life itself (such as Plato, Descartes, Locke, Nietzsche and Sartre). Topics covered:

• Introduction to Philosophical Thinking • Knowledge, Belief and Truth • Philosophy of the Mind: Being and Reality • Existence, Freedom and Choice • Ethics: Rules, Consequences, Virtues

Students will also have the opportunity to undertake an independent research project exploring the philosophical area of their own choosing. SUBJECT FEES: There are NO subject fees for this course. CONTACT PERSON: Ms A Montgomery

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THE 3D EXPERIENCE ~ 100-HOUR KEY LEARNING AREA: CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS (CAPA) COURSE AIMS: This course will give students the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and materials to create 3D Forms ranging from functional ceramic forms to creative garden sculptures. TOPICS IN COURSE: The course is predominantly practical with Units of Work being designed around ceramic and sculpture techniques. All units will allow students to express their own creative ideas and styles. • Ceramic garden Sculptures • Slab pots such as lidded boxes and vases • Functional ware e.g. teapots, bowls and platters. • Slip casting • Mosaics • Carving Hebel Brick • Found Object Assemblage • Making pots on the pottery wheel • Large Coil pots • School beautification projects such as a Sculpture garden and mosaic murals. Students will get the opportunity in Term 4 to design and create a 3D project of their own choice that displays the skills they have learnt throughout the course. Students will also work collaboratively in groups to create 3D projects for the school environment. THEORY: The study of Sculpture and Ceramics throughout history will be used as a source of inspiration to students when designing their work. SUBJECT FEES: $50 per year (includes Visual Arts Process Diary) CONTACT PERSON: Ms Chivas, Mrs Margetts

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WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD – LEAVING HOME! ~ 100-HOUR This interest elective course is designed to give you a head start to all the stuff you will need to kick start your independent lifestyle. You will learn how to:

• Grow and cook your own food from scratch • How to fix all sorts of stuff so you don’t need to pay tradies and repairers • How to make stuff so you don’t need to buy it all the time • Feed yourself awesome meals cheaply and easily and save heaps • Keep you on the road by knowing how to repair and maintain your wheels (bike, car, etc.) • How to start up and run your own business (which we will give you the cash to do!) • Use instaFaceTubebook to raise your profile and make you rich

This is a practical, hands-on course to help you hit the ground running in your independent world. We will show you how to save money, live well and even how to make some cash at the same time! This is not for boys or girls, it’s for anyone who wants a head start in life! If you want to live well, be happy, save some money and learn some of the secrets to life, (not really, they aren’t secret but they are not very well known!) this is for you. We will be active, we will be busy and we will be able to customise lots of the program to suit what interests you. SUBJECT FEES: $30 to cover the cost of food and other materials SAFETY: Students will be expected to wear sturdy closed in shoes during

practical activities. CONTACT PERSON: Mr Hardy TAS

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HOW WE FORM CLASSES All students will receive an email from Mr Jones with instructions on how to access the subject selection survey. Wherever possible students will receive their First Preference. HOWEVER: 1. Students who complete the survey promptly have a higher chance of getting their first

preference. This is particularly relevant for the more popular subjects. GET YOUR CHOICES IN ON TIME! 2. If an elective does not have enough students to run or has too many, we will look at the

second and third preferences that students have nominated.

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN THREE DIFFERENT PREFERENCES Should you require further information, please contact:- Kate Pullinger and Amanda Guthrie YEAR 10 ADVISERS 2020 Phone: 6652 3466 Email: [email protected]