STAGE 1 cross disciplinary STUDIES
PEER LEADER PROGRAM
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Students must attend and participate in a two day training and selection process in the fourth term of Year 10.
Course Description
In the Peer Leader Program, Year 11 students provide orientation for Year 8 students and run activities to promote positive relationships and build resilience.
Content
• Leadership Skills
• Positive Role Modelling
• Organisational and Management Skills
Assessment Components
• Reflective Review
• Teacher and Student Feedback Surveys
• Assessed as a “Self Directed Learning” Unit
Additional Information
Peer Leaders must attend the Year 7 Transition Day the Year 8 Orientation Day and the Year 8 Camp and “Show Day” with Year 8 students in term three.
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Students must attend and participate in a two day training and selection process in the fourth term of Year 10.
Course Description
In the Peer Leader Program, Year 11 students provide orientation for Year 8 students and run activities to promote positive relationships and build resilience.
Content
• Leadership Skills
• Positive Role Modelling
• Organisational and Management Skills
Assessment Components
• Reflective Review
• Teacher and Student Feedback Surveys
• Assessed as a “Self Directed Learning” Unit
Additional Information
Peer Leaders must attend the Year 7 Transition Day the Year 8 Orientation Day and the Year 8 Camp and “Show Day” with Year 8 students in term three.
COMMUNITY LEARNING
SEMESTER OR FULL YEAR COURSE - 10 or 20 CREDITS
Course Description
The Community Learning framework is another way in which individual students can gain credit for learning which is based in the community. This course offers students the opportunity to learn in a community context and to interact with teachers, peers, and community members beyond the school environment.
Content
SACE credits for Community Learning can be achieved in two ways – Community-Developed Programs and Self-Directed Community Learning.
Community-Developed Programs
These could include; Scouts, SA Country Fire Service, Cadets,
Self-Directed Community Learning
This is gained through community learning as a result of activities such as coaching a sports team, umpiring or leading an environmental project in the community. Students can apply for recognition in one or two of the following areas; this is achieved through an interview.
Additional Information
Contact the Community Studies Teacher or Senior School Coordinator for more information .
SEMESTER OR FULL YEAR COURSE - 10 or 20 CREDITS
Course Description
The Community Learning framework is another way in which individual students can gain credit for learning which is based in the community. This course offers students the opportunity to learn in a community context and to interact with teachers, peers, and community members beyond the school environment.
Content
SACE credits for Community Learning can be achieved in two ways – Community-Developed Programs and Self-Directed Community Learning.
Community-Developed Programs
These could include; Scouts, SA Country Fire Service, Cadets,
Self-Directed Community Learning
This is gained through community learning as a result of activities such as coaching a sports team, umpiring or leading an environmental project in the community. Students can apply for recognition in one or two of the following areas; this is achieved through an interview.
- Community Development
- Independent Living
- Performance
- Recreation skills and management
- Self –development
- Sport skills and management
- Volunteering
- Work skills and career development
Additional Information
Contact the Community Studies Teacher or Senior School Coordinator for more information .
COMMUNITY STUDIES
SEMESTER OR FULL YEAR COURSE - 10 or 20 CREDITS
Course Description
This course offers students the opportunity to learn in a community context and to interact with teachers, peers, and community members beyond the school environment.
Students decide the focus of their community activity, which begins from a point of personal interest, skill, or knowledge. They develop their capability to work independently and to apply their skills and knowledge in practical ways in their community.
Content
By setting challenging and achievable goals in a community activity, students enhance their skills and understandings in a guided and supported learning program. Community Studies can be studied as a 10 credit subject or a 20 credit subject in one or more of the 6 areas of study listed below.
Assessment Components
Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning by completing their contract of work through the following assessment types:
Additional Information
This subject leads to Stage 2 Community Studies.
SEMESTER OR FULL YEAR COURSE - 10 or 20 CREDITS
Course Description
This course offers students the opportunity to learn in a community context and to interact with teachers, peers, and community members beyond the school environment.
Students decide the focus of their community activity, which begins from a point of personal interest, skill, or knowledge. They develop their capability to work independently and to apply their skills and knowledge in practical ways in their community.
Content
By setting challenging and achievable goals in a community activity, students enhance their skills and understandings in a guided and supported learning program. Community Studies can be studied as a 10 credit subject or a 20 credit subject in one or more of the 6 areas of study listed below.
- Arts and the Community
- Communication and the Community
- Foods and the Community
- Health, Recreation, and the Community
- Science and Technology in the Community
- Work and the Community
Assessment Components
Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning by completing their contract of work through the following assessment types:
- Contract of Work (60 hours for 10 credits, 120 hours for 20 credits)
- Community Activity
- Folio
- Reflection
Additional Information
This subject leads to Stage 2 Community Studies.
INDIGENOUS GARDEN PROGRAM
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Students have participated in a Club and or satisfactorily completed Year 10 English and PLP.
Course Description
The Indigenous Garden Program requires students to apply their knowledge and skills around the Indigenous Garden at Urrbrae and subsequent Indigenous Enterprises. Students work collaboratively but identify their individual role in a practical task around gaining knowledge, growing, maintaining indigenous plants and sharing their produce with the wider community.
Content
Assessment Components
Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:
Additional Information
Students will participate in at least 2 field excursions. This leads to Stage 2 Cross Disciplinary Studies which contributes towards an ATAR.
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Students have participated in a Club and or satisfactorily completed Year 10 English and PLP.
Course Description
The Indigenous Garden Program requires students to apply their knowledge and skills around the Indigenous Garden at Urrbrae and subsequent Indigenous Enterprises. Students work collaboratively but identify their individual role in a practical task around gaining knowledge, growing, maintaining indigenous plants and sharing their produce with the wider community.
Content
- Gaining knowledge of Indigenous Plants and Indigenous Culture
- Cultivating Indigenous Plants
- Marketing and selling Indigenous Produce
Assessment Components
Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:
- Group Project-individual report
- Skills and application
- Reflection
Additional Information
Students will participate in at least 2 field excursions. This leads to Stage 2 Cross Disciplinary Studies which contributes towards an ATAR.
RESEARCH PROJECT
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Course Description
The Research Project is a stage 2 subject that is completed in Year 11 which gives students the opportunity to study an area of interest in depth. It allows students to use their creativity and initiative, while developing research and presentation skills. Students must elect to do the Research Project in one of the following formats, both of which count towards an ATAR:
Content
All students will explore their area of interest within a common research framework of:
Assessment Components
Research Project A
Research Project B
Additional Information
The Research Project is a compulsory subject and students must pass with a C- grade or better to achieve the SACE.
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Course Description
The Research Project is a stage 2 subject that is completed in Year 11 which gives students the opportunity to study an area of interest in depth. It allows students to use their creativity and initiative, while developing research and presentation skills. Students must elect to do the Research Project in one of the following formats, both of which count towards an ATAR:
- Research Project A
- Research Project B
Content
All students will explore their area of interest within a common research framework of:
- Planning their research
- Conducting their research
- Evaluating/reviewing their research.
Assessment Components
Research Project A
- 30 % Folio - Same as RPB
- 40% Research Outcome -1500 words or 10 minutes
- 30% Review in any format
Research Project B
- 30 % Folio - Same as RPA
- 40% Research Outcome - 2000 words or 12 minutes
- 30% Evaluation in written format. This is a challenging task where students must demonstrate high level literacy and critical evaluation skills
Additional Information
The Research Project is a compulsory subject and students must pass with a C- grade or better to achieve the SACE.