The Year 9 program focuses on positive relationships, challenges, social justice and personal growth.

The Year 9 program will consist of four components for students: 

1. Core Subjects 

These subjects include: English; Mathematics; Humanities; Science; PE & Health and Careers/Pathways program. Students will continue to build their skills and be challenged in these core subjects while being provided the opportunity to choose semester units that allow them to explore their areas of interest. 

2. Electives (Choice Semester Units) 

Students are given the opportunity to choose two electives each semester from a wide choice of subjects which cover a range of curriculum areas and interest. Students must choose one Arts and one Technology elective, and no more than one Food Technology elective. Electives run for 1 semester each, and students will undertake 2 electives per semester.

3. Challenge Experiences 

It is important that during this developmental age that young people are given the opportunity to experience a range of outdoor and different activities away from school. These experiences are fundamental to presenting new challenges and helping students to take positive risks, discover their potential and leadership capacity. They include: Year 9 Camp experience; Whittlesea Tech School; involvement in the Outer Northern Trade Training centre; and Year 9 City Experience.

4. Community 

Projects As the College continues to build the Year 9 Program, community projects which involve students participating in community service, and contributing to an organization with the aim of making a difference to the Melbourne community will be introduced. This allows students to develop their independence, responsibility and initiative in a range of organizations including; primary schools, childcare, non-for-profit organizations.

Developing the whole child through wellbeing, engagement, and learning is intergral to the very fabric of our Year 9 program. The positive relationship between all members of the school community is important to the growth and development of students at year 9. We promote and teach School Wide Positive Behaviours (SWPB), increasing the social awareness and emotional literacy rquired of our students in the 21st Century.

We believe that giving back to the community and the creation of a better world is at the forefront of developing students as responsible citizens in the 21st Century. We want our Year 9 students to be passionateabout fairness, justice and feel empowered to influence and make change. We have catered for this through a range of programs aimed at student voice and agency.

We have developed programs that allow our students to reflect on their skills, knowledge and dreams for the future. We explore the theme of Who am I? to allow students to think deeply about who they are and their purpose in making the world a better place for all. It is through study skills and career days that we give students the opportunity to self-reflect, build skills to become a more successful student and consider their future career through the lens of their skills and interests.

Every student knows their best, but we want them to go beyond just doing their best, we want our students to challenge themselves everyday. Challenge comes in many shapes and forms for our students. Within our Year 9 program, we continue to develop curriculum and pedagogy that equips our students with the necessary skills and knowledge to not only challenge themselves but to face the challenges of day to day life with courage and resilience.

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