Languages Electives

The following language electives will run for the entire year and count as 2 elective choices:

German

This subject will further extend students’ language skills in German and begin to prepare students for VCE German. It is a full year subject and will count for two choices in their selection. Students will encounter language and content drawn from their own experience, including topics and events of general interest. They will talk about themselves, their family and friends, shopping, clothes, food, travel and tourism. They will also respond to and formulate questions in conversations and will write extended linked paragraphs, comparing aspects of German life with life in Australia. It is recommended that students only attempt this subject if they have passed Year 8 German. Students who choose Year 9 German may have the opportunity to host an exchange student in September and to travel to Germany in the following March through our Sister School Program once international travel is again possible.

Key skills: Enhances listening, speaking, reading, writing and inter-cultural skills, as well as problem solving abilities and memory.

Pathways: Year 10 German, VCE German

Indonesian

This subject will further extend students’ language skills in Indonesian and prepare students for VCE Indonesian. It is a full year subject and counts for two choices in their subject selection. Students will encounter language and content drawn from their own experience, including topics and events of general interest. They will learn to talk about travel to Indonesia, markets and bargaining, food and dining, rainforest flora and fauna, endangered animals and village life. Students will practise writing and conversing in the target language. They will also have various opportunities to participate in language excursions, competitions and workshops. It is recommended that students only attempt this subject if they have passed Year 8 Indonesian. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a two-week study tour to Indonesia and Borneo, including attending our sister school in Jogjakarta, and participating in the Orang-Utan conservation programs in Borneo, once international travel is again possible.

Key skills: Enhance their listening, speaking, reading, writing and inter-cultural skills.

Pathways: Year 10 Indonesian, VCE Indonesian