Compulsory Subjects

Contact person: Mrs Lucas

Proficiency in English enables students to take their place as confident, articulate communicators, critical and imaginative thinkers and active participants in society.

English involves the study and use of language in its various textual forms, encompassing written, spoken and visual text.  Students in English experience a wide range of language activities and learn by using language.  Learning occurs as students use language to speak, listen, read, write, view, observe and reflect upon the processes of their own learning.

Students will experience and respond to a wide range of texts including novels, short stories, poetry, drama, non-fiction, film, media and multimedia – offering insight into a diverse range of perspectives as shaped by individual or cultural experiences.

Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of enrichment activities including debating, public speaking, writing competitions, drama performances and excursions.

Assessment is based upon a class assessment program run in conjunction with formal assessment tasks across each year.  Students will be assessed across all language modes (reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing).  

Contact person: Mrs Woolnough

Develop the knowledge and skills to better understand the world and your place within it. 

In Year 8 Geography, students investigate how people, places and environments are connected, exploring real-world issues such as water security, environmental change and sustainability. Through case studies and geographical inquiry, students learn to think critically and solve problems.

Students build practical skills by interpreting maps, graphs, statistics and satellite imagery, conducting fieldwork, and analysing evidence to explain geographical patterns and change. Topics studied include Water in the World and Interconnections. 

Two formal assessment tasks along with classwork provide students with multiple opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and skills, while lessons are carefully designed by our teachers to support and challenge learners of all abilities.

Contact person: Mrs Woolnough

Discover the people, events and ideas that have shaped the world we live in today. 

In Year 8 History, students explore fascinating societies from the medieval and early modern worlds, investigating daily life, belief systems, law and religion. Students also examine the history of contact between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and European settlers, with a particular focus on the history, resilience and resistance of the Wiradjuri people, on whose Country we learn. 

Through the investigation of historical sources and evidence, students develop critical thinking, research and communication skills while learning to consider different perspectives. 

Students demonstrate their learning through two formal assessment tasks as well as classwork, ensuring multiple opportunities to showcase their knowledge, understanding and skills. Our lessons are thoughtfully designed to engage, support and extend every learner.

Contact person:  Ms Coates

Visual Arts has a significant role within the curriculum as it helps students understand the artistic process, including the different kinds of creative works that can be made by themselves and others.

Traditional forms of art making skills are covered, as well as encouraging creative and confident use of technologies.

Our course begins with drawing skills, and then each term students explore themes in greater depth with some historical and critical study which investigates the world of art related to the theme. 

Cost: $20 per year

Equipment: Visual Arts Diary, lead pencils, eraser, colour pencils and ruler.