Year 7
Introduction
The curriculum at Bendigo South East College follows the Victorian Curriculum F – 10. This curriculum, developed by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), “is the common set of knowledge and skills required by students for life-long learning, social development and active and informed citizenship.” The Victorian Curriculum F – 10 also incorporates the Australian curriculum, whilst reflecting the key priority areas and standards for Victorian students.
Bendigo South East College also offers a small range of Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and Vocational Educational Training (VET) based subject offerings for Year 10 students. Teachers follow the subject specific study design published by the VCAA to construct learning centred upon the set knowledge and skills described. VET subjects knowledge and skills is derived from following the relevant industry-based training package regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).
As students move into Years 7 and 8, Bendigo South East College curriculum and subject offerings have a focus on students experiencing a broad range of subject areas and building key knowledge and skills across these offerings. Within Year 9 and 10 students are provided with increasing opportunities to exercise choice. We encourage students to consider their Year 10 program as a strong grounding for their last two years of senior secondary education.
Learning and Student Attendance
Bendigo South East College expects students to maintain a strong attendance record. There is significant research that indicates students who miss 5 – 10% of days in any given year will have significantly lower levels of performance in Literacy and Numeracy. In future years the gaps in knowledge and skills are rarely made up. Strong attendance provides continuity in student’s learning.
Bendigo South East College will work with parents to provide support for a continuation of essential student learning if a student has some short-term absence (up to approximately 2-3 weeks) as a result of illness or injury. For absences that extend beyond this period, student needs are considered on a case-by-case basis, but parents need to be aware that the school is not equipped, nor able to support an “at-home” learning program for students for any great length of time. The school does not provide an individual learning program as part of the student’s absence due to holiday during the term.
Year 7 Course Selection
Year 7 Course Selection
Year 7 students study subjects from all Learning Areas. Students select their language option. ‘Technologies’ and ‘Arts’ are broad terms given to the taster program run, which involves students rotating through a range of technology and arts related subjects during the year, as listed below.
The subjects studied by a student in Year 7 are:
English – full year course taught in a co-teaching environment
Mathematics – full year course taught in a co-teaching environment
Science – full year course taught in a co-teaching environment and the Science Lab
Humanities – full year course taught in a co-teaching environment
Health and Physical Education – full year course taught in a co-teaching environment
Languages – full year course studying Chinese, Indonesian or German in a single teacher classroom
Technologies – full year course with a rotation every term to provide students with experiences in foods, textiles, materials & systems, and digital technologies.
The Arts – full year course with rotations.
Students who gain entry into the Athlete Development Program (ADP) or Academy of Creative Arts (ACA) complete those programs in lieu of Health and PE (in the case of ADP) or The Arts (in the case of ACA).
Year 7 Subject Descriptions
Arts Tasters Program
Subject Length: 2 semesters
Subject Fee: $40
In Year 7 Art, students will develop an understanding of all areas within the Arts including Music, Performing Arts (Dance and Drama), Visual Art, Visual Communication and Digital Art. Students will explore each of the Art subjects, tasting the theoretical and practical aspects of the area. Throughout the year, students will view and explore music-making, view live and recorded performances, create artworks with various mediums, design logos, explore technical drawing, and create several forms of digital artwork.
What is studied?
Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:
Viewing and analysing areas of the Arts
Exploring mediums, materials and process of art-making
Development of a Visual Diary and Folio
What type of work is done?
Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:
Theme development
Creating works
Presenting works
Critiques and annotations
Additional Information
Future Pathways: Completion of year 10 Arts will allow students to proceed to VCE Art Subject Unit 1-4 and related VET applied certificate. Arts study is beneficial for entering many careers such as Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Music Industry, Logo Design, Artist, Teacher etc.
Music Program
Subject Length: 2 semesters
Subject Fee: Check applicable fees on Music Enrolment Form
This subject suits students who enjoy singing or playing an instrument and want to experience working in bands and ensembles. Each class involves playing music and working towards performances. Playing music has recently been discovered to have huge benefits for brain development. It is also a brilliant way to learn more about working with other people to create something amazing!
Lessons and instrument hire are available. More information can be found here: https://www.bse.vic.edu.au/music-program/.
If you have questions about ability level or instruments available please talk with Music staff.
What is studied?
Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:
Building awareness of music style
Developing group performance and presentation skills
Developing teamwork and rehearsal skills
Building greater musical skills
Weekly instrumental lessons
Use of composition software
Theory and knowledge of musical terminology
Practical skills in sound and audio production
Creative skills in improvising, composition and interpreting music
What type of work is done?
Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:
Creative tasks and assignments
Performance review and reflection
External feedback from guest artists
Use of digital applications
Practical instrumental and theory exam
Additional Information
Future Pathways: Students who continue studying Music throughout BSE will have the opportunity to develop skills which lead to VET and VCE music.
Academy of Creative Arts (ACA)
Subject Length: 2 semesters
Subject Fee: $1,300
If you are interested in furthering your development in the field of Dance, Drama, Visual Arts or Vocals, this subject is for you! The Academy of Creative Arts (ACA) program offers aspiring artists the opportunity to develop their own goals to work towards in their chosen field. The program also invites practicing artists to run Masterclasses for students. These Masterclasses occur before and after school each week.
This is a SELECT ENTRY program. Entry into the program is undertaken through a separate ACA application and audition/interview. Students who gain entry into the ACA complete this program in lieu of The Arts or Technology rotations. In timetabled classes, students will be engaging in a coaching environment to work independently or in collaboration with their peers to generate and present works in their chosen field.
What is studied?
Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:
Self-regulated Learning
Elements of Art
Collaboration
Concepts
Folios
What type of work is done?
Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:
Theme development
Creating works
Presenting works
Critiques
Additional Information
Future Pathways: Completion of year 10 Academy of Creative Arts will allow students to proceed to VCE Art Subject Unit 1-4 and related VET applied certificate. Arts study is beneficial for entering many careers such as Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Music Industry, Logo Design, Artist, Teacher etc.
English
Subject Length: 2 semesters
Subject Fee: $6.75 fee
Students will complete a range of reading & viewing, writing, speaking and listening activities to further their communication and literacy capabilities.
What is studied?
Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:
Autobiographical Writing
Persuasive Writing
Film/Graphic Novel/Picturebook Study
Novel Study
Instructional Writing
Creative Writing
What type of work is done?
Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:
Text response essay
Persuasive writing
Creative writing
Oral presentations
Group work
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Subject Length: 2 semesters
Subject Fee: No fee
What is studied?
Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:
Vocabulary – to develop basic English and adding increasing amounts of subject specification
Grammar functions to move from basic to more specific types
Building use of English confidence across Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening
Developing subject specific language
What type of work is done?
Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:
Speaking and Listening tasks
Reading and Comprehension tasks
Writing tasks
Life skills as negotiated
General knowledge – usually to support mainstream subject learning
Additional Information
Based on the learning needs of the student, work may be varied to support individual student learning.
Health and Physical Education
Subject Length: 2 semesters
Subject Fee: No fee
The Year 7 Health and Physical Education program is focused on giving students a wide range of learning experiences that will challenge them and develop skills with a strong emphasis on teamwork and the development of fundamental motor skills. Students will be expected to participate in all class activities, work cooperatively with others and strive to improve their learning each and every lesson.
The health program will be centred around puberty, identity, relationships and bullying. Students will participate in a lot of discussion and group work where individual experiences and knowledge is shared in a safe and supportive classroom environment.
What is studied?
Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:
Fundamental Motor Skills: focusing on the key elements of throw / catch, Striking & Kicking.
Athletics: focus on developing technique across various track and field events.
Fitness: introduction to fitness tests, fitness components, goal setting.
Sport Education: participate in a structured sporting competition undertaking various roles.
Health: students study concepts around puberty, identity, relationships and bullying.
What type of work is done?
Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:
Working collaboratively with other students in small and large group drills & games.
Teacher observation of students ability to demonstrate concepts in practical classes.
Students listening to and responding positively to feedback in order to improve learning outcomes.
Formative Rubrics are used to inform students about their progress during a unit. This can be self - assessment, peer assessment and teacher assessment.
Health units are assessed through completion of workshops, collaborative activities and
workbook tasks. Summative research tasks take place at the end of each unit.
Athlete Development Program
Subject Length: 2 semesters
Subject Fee: $1350
What is studied?
Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:
Personalised training program
Strength and conditioning
Technical skills development
Personal development
Sports medicine support
Aspects of Victorian F – 10 Health and PE curriculum
What type of work is done?
Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:
Continued Development of ‘Talent’, specific movement towards ‘Mastery’
Goal Setting & Individual Athlete Performance Plans
Training Sessions specifically linked to Squad/Sport
Individualisation of programming specific to Squad/Sport Movements (Primarily Rehabilitation)
Consistent consultation between external coaches and ADP staff
Continuation of Sport Performance Psychology
Exploration of Sports Science and Training concepts related to training and performance (Inquiry)
Additional Information
The Athlete Development Program is a SELECT ENTRY course. Entry into the subject is undertaken via a separate ADP application. Contact the ADP Manager for further information.
More information via www.adp.vic.edu.au
Humanities (Core)
Humanities (Core)
Subject Length: 2 semesters
Subject Fee: No fee
What is studied?
Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:
Introduction to economics, consumer and financial literacy
Civics and parliamentary systems
Water as a resource
What type of work is done?
Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:
Application tasks
Case study analysis
Project work
Exam and tests
Chinese
Subject Length: 2 semesters
Subject Fee: No Fee
Chinese is a vibrant, exciting and interactive course intended to have practical value for students to listen, read, speak and write the language as it is written and spoken in China. Exciting extension activities outside the classroom are also provided, which can enrich students’ personal and social skills, making learning Chinese fun. Participating in speech competitions, cultural immersion days, languages evening, Taichi and Kung fu, a fashion show, festivals and celebrations, calligraphy art workshops, Chinese food tasting and authentic restaurant visits are some of the many enjoyable activities which help foster the spirit of language learning.
What is studied?
Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:
Learning topics of Greetings, Numbers, Colours, Fruits, Drinks, Food, Hobbies, Animals and conducting daily conversations using the words and grammars acquired.
Participating in extracurricular activities including visiting a Chinese restaurant, appreciating tea and folk music, cooking Chinese traditional food, organising Harmony day cultural activities and playing Taichi
Using Chinese language to compare students own experiences to the lives of young Chinese people
What type of work is done?
Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:
Listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks in the unit booklet
Listening, speaking, reading on the online language learning platform: Education Perfect
Language and cultural project including: numbers board game; visiting a Chinese friend, role play project; ordering food and drinks in a Chinese restaurant
Additional Information
Future Pathways: VET Applied Language Certificate III Study or VCE Chinese Language Society and Culture in Year 11 and Year 12.
German
German
Subject Length: 2 semesters
Subject Fee: No Fee
German is a fantastic language to learn to further improve the English grammar and vocabulary. A lot of crossovers are apparent between these two languages. As part of this program, students participate in cultural immersion activities and fun-filled activities which focus on learning to read, write, listen and speak the German language.
What is studied:
Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:
Fluency in listening, speaking, reading and writing
Thematic studies from a range of family, school, animals and seasons, food, and an introduction to Christmas in Germany
Comparisons between Australian and German traditions
What type of work is done?
Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:
Inquiry and research tasks
Community and fundraising activities
Regional and state-wide competitions
Formative and summative assessments
Oral presentations
Reading and listening comprehension tasks
Participation in Harmony Day
Participation in the German statewide Poetry Competition
German Christmas Market (fundraiser for the Bendigo Toy Run)
Additional Information
Future Pathways: Completion of year 10 German will allow students to proceed to VCE German, which has the added advantage of an ATAR increase (for Units 3-4) of around 10% scaled up. A second language is beneficial for entering many careers such as tourism, hospitality, community services, medicine, translation careers and particularly engineering.
Indonesian
Subject Length: 2 semesters
Subject Fee: No Fee
Indonesian is a great language to learn with easy pronunciation and the same alphabet! There are also many borrowed words from English and it can help improve your grammar. Involvement in a variety of games and activities improves students’ Indonesian reading, listening, writing and speaking skills. Students will also increase their understanding of another culture through a cultural research inquiry project.
What is studied?
Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:
Socialising with peers in Indonesian to role play dialogues
Increasing writing, reading and translating skills.
Comparing Indonesian and Australia
Indonesian language learning and cultural values
Building upon grammar and vocabulary to extend understanding
Researching Animals in Indonesia and the environment
What type of work is done?
Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:
Showcasing oral skills through presentations, role play scenarios, movie making & performances
Interactive tasks on Education Perfect online
Formative and Summative Assessment
Creating Indonesian written pieces linking with topics
Participation in cooking activities
Participation in excursions such as Harmony Day in Bendigo and the Asian Animals excursion to the Melbourne Zoo.
Additional lnformation
Future Pathways: Completion of year 10 Indonesian will allow students to proceed to VCE Indonesian, which has the added advantage of an ATAR increase (for Units 3-4) of around 10% scaled up comparison. A second language is beneficial for entering many careers such as tourism, hospitality, community services, medicine and translation careers.
Mathematics (Core)
Subject Length: 2 semesters
Subject Fee: $6.75(Online Resource)
Mathematics provides students with access to important mathematical ideas, knowledge and skills that they will draw on in their personal and work lives. The curriculum also provides students, as life-long learners, with the basis on which further study and research in mathematics and applications in many other fields are built.
What is studied?
Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:
Number & Algebra
Measurement & Geometry
Statistics & Probability
What type of work is done?
Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:
Note Taking
Teacher Directed learning
Application/Rich Task Activities
Topic Assessments
End of Semester Written Summative Exam
Additional Information
The BSE Maths program provides a continuum of mathematical learning and allows for the differentiation for each student
Science (Core)
Subject Length: 2 semesters
Subject Fee: $10
What is studied?
Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:
Lab Safety
Forces
Mixtures and Particle Theory
Earth and Solar Systems
Ecosystems and Food Chains
Space
What type of work is done?
Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:
Collaborative work
Research tasks
Laboratory techniques
Practical report
Tests
Technology Program
Subject Length: 2 semesters
(1 x term each of Foods, Textiles, Materials and systems, and Digital Technologies)
Subject Fee: $50
Students will rotate through 4 terms of different subjects. This will enhance their understanding of materials, systems, textiles, foods and digital technologies in real world contexts.
What is studied?
Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:
Different types of materials and systems
Food technology and Fibre
Digital technology and its applications
Safe use of tools, plant and machinery
Practical learning contexts on materials including textiles
What type of work is done?
Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:
Individual and Collaborative Learning
Theoretical and practical based approaches
Equipment and component identification
Folio compilation and submission