Year 8 Curriculum
In Year 8, you will explore a new range of ideas and subjects in the core subjects of Maths, English and Science while building your knowledge in new areas of Art, Technology and Sport. You will go on camp and participate in interschool sports and different wellbeing programs. At the end of the year, you will have the exciting opportunity to choose your Year 9 electives!
| English | Maths | Science |
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Throughout Year 8 English, students explore different views of the world and the importance of individuality. They are encouraged to think critically using problem-solving skills in our mystery unit while continuing to explore arguments and refining analytical skills.
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You will develop and hone your mathematics skills in a new set of challenges in learning percentages, statistics, linear equations and measurement.
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A new year in Science will allow you to use experiments to explore new ideas in a range of biological, chemical, earth and physical sciences.
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| Humanities - History | Humanities - Geography | Italian |
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Explore the Middle Ages in Europe and Japan, including significant changes during this time period and how it shaped the modern world. Students will also have a Medieval Day incursion to fully immerse themselves into daily life in Middle Age Europe.
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A study in natural landscapes and the opportunity to take your knowledge and geographical skills on the road by reporting on findings from an excursion to a coastal environment.
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In Italian, you will extend the language of everyday topics with a strong focus on personal likes and dislikes. We will explore topics such as school life, clothes and shopping, ordering food and drinks, the weather, health and wellbeing and free time activities. You will continue to engage in cultural activities and explore Italy’s fascinating culture.
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| Visual Arts | Drama and Music | Materials Technology |
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While exploring the worlds of architectural design and environmental art inspired by Indigenous artists, you can put your creativity to the test in architectural drawing, including one-point perspective, and native botanical sculptures.
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In Drama, we step onto the stage to perform mime, physical theatre and explore the world of Commedia Dell'Arte while building to an ensemble performance. In Music, you will explore how to create your own video game music score! You'll also learn to play the keyboard, using chords and note-reading to perform pop songs and develop your ability to hear and play music together as a group.
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It is safety first as you first learn to use the tools of the trade like hand drills, hot glue guns, coping saws and hammers. Then, you can design, develop and construct three products, including an Air Balloon Car to compete in the 'wacky races', a Rube Goldberg Machine and a robot.
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| Food Technology | Physical Education | PASE |
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Grow on your knowledge and skills of the kitchen you acquired in your introductory year and investigate other interesting areas of food.
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You will explore a range of new sports, such as Badminton, Touch Rugby, Soccer and Netball. Focusing on skill development, learning new and developing learned movements through individual and team environments.
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Explore your own destiny again by choosing between AFL, table tennis, hockey, indoor, bat, net, racquet or alternative sports.
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| Health | Pastoral Care |
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We learn about the issues that matter most to you by exploring the issues surrounding adolescents. Discussing individual and community health topics in Australia, such as vaping and mental health.
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This is where away from your normal subjects, your class gets together to be involved in different activities such as assemblies, wellbeing, special presentations and guest speakers.
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