CLARENCE HIGH SCHOOL 2009 CURRICULUM INFORMATION EVENING

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CLARENCE HIGH SCHOOL 2009 CURRICULUM
INFORMATION EVENING
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Welcome!

• Introducing our Principal Marcelle Watts

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Guidelines for Course Construction for Grade 9
and 10 2009

• Introducing Assistant Principal
• Julie Leitch

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What to take into account in course construction

• Current interests
• Strengths and weaknesses
• Future opportunities
• Where you might want to get to
• Stretch yourself

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Course Structure

• Choose
• Four 3 period a week programs
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• Four 2 period a week programs
• Or a combination of these 20

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• First choose a program from each of the
  following areas in Grade 9 and 10
• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Society and History

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• Next choose programs from
• Health and Wellbeing
• The Arts and
• Vocational and Applied Learning
• so that you study something from each of these
  areas in at least Grade 9 or Grade 10

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Process

• Find out information and discuss possibilities.
  Use the Curriculum Handbook
• Students to complete Course Construction form
  with parents
• Students to complete program enrolments through
  Key Contact Groups
• Entered on data base
• Print out of this will be sent home for
  discussion and endorsement
• Signed print out to be returned to the front
  office by Monday 20th October.

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Grade 9 2009 Course Construction for
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DRAFT
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Grade 10 2009 Course Construction for
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DRAFT
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Health and Wellbeing

• Introducing Program Leader Phil Hortle

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Outdoor Education

• Explicit Teaching
• Kayaking
• Bushwalking
• Minimal Impact, includes environmental awareness
• O Ed Gear analysis, packing, food, clothing,
  maintenance, assembly.
• Orienteering map work, compass and navigation.
• First aid urban and remote
• Climbing indoor, outdoor and abseiling.
• Rafting
• Trips/camps planning, preparation, pre and post
  analysis
• Pathways
• Certificate 4 in Outdoor Ed
• Industry pathways to work as guide in outdoor
  pursuits
• Adventure Tourism

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Health and Recreation

• Explicit Teaching
• Individual sports Racquet skills badminton,
  squash, and tennis. Lawn bowls, golf
• Fitness testing, analysis, target heart rate
  zone, personal program and goal setting. Planning
  circuit for class.
• Movement gymnastics, dance and aerobics
• Recreation indoor climbing, orienteering,
  kayaking, surfing and a camping experience.
• Pathways
• Adventure Education
• Certificate 1 2 in Sport and Recreation
• Health Studies
• A courses

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Sport and Active Lifestyles.

• Pathways
• Activity based subjects
• Personal fitness/sporting aspirations
• Explicit Teaching
• Relationships Team Sports Volleyball, Touch,
  Basketball, Speedball, Soccer, Netball, Cricket,
  Softball
• Specific focus on Conflict Resolution, Behaviors
  affecting team effectiveness, Fairness, Empathy
• Gymnastics
• Cross country
• Athletics
• Fitness testing and analysis.

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Computing and Robotics

• Introducing Neil Winter

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Computing Core Unit Tasks

• Core knowledge of a range of applications
• Taste of some development applications to enable
  informed personal pathway choices
• Office applications with a focus on Excel
  Spreadsheets and Access Data Base
• Animations using Adobe FLASH,
• Game development using Gamemaker
• ICDL
• Web Design using MS Frontpage or Adobe
  Dreamweaver
• Introduction to Visual Basic (Windows application
  development )

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Computing Personal Pathway

• Students choose a pathway of personal interest
• Graphic Design
• Making Computer Games
• Programming Robotics
• Multimedia
• Publishing
• Word-processing
• Workplace Communication
• Keyboarding
• Presentation tools
• Technology Society
• Operating Systems
• Advanced Web design
• HTML and Javascripting
• Certificate 2 in IT support
• Other by negotiation

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Computer Programming Robotics

• This course introduces students to several
  programming languages and provides students with
  an opportunity to control robots and be a part of
  the Robocup Junior Australia challenge.
• Senior programme
• RoboLab
• NQC for robotics
• Visual Basic .net
• Gamemaker

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Enterprise

• Introducing Jan Burgess

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Why choose Enterprise and Technology?

• To develop entrepreneurship
• To develop workplace skills and improve
  employment opportunities
• To set and achieve goals
• To develop planning and organizational skills
• To participate in authentic learning
  opportunities in the business world
• To prepare for further education opportunities
• Because it is interesting and enjoyable

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What sorts of things will I be doing in
Enterprise and Technology?

• Planning and conducting a school based
  enterprise
• Developing marketing skills
• Designing advertisements, logos, product labels
  etc
• Developing business web sites
• Keeping business accounts
• Learning about legal requirements for businesses
• Learning about successful entrepreneurs
• Finding out why some businesses fail
• Conducting a business investigation
• Developing a business plan for PYOE

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Music and Media

• Introducing Wendy Ross

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Music

•         Rock Studies
•                           Working in small groups
  in contemporary styles
•                           Performing, listening
  and creative work
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•              Performance
•                            Individual focus on
  preparation for performance and performing for an
  audience.          
•                            Little written work
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•             General Music Studies
•                            More advanced studies.
•                            Performance,
  listening, creative and theory activities

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Media Studies

• Students will learn how to plan and produce work
  such as posters, advertisements and different
  styles of films e.g. animation, documentary,
  using a variety of software and hardware for
  specific audiences.
• Students work individually, in small groups and
  in larger groups.

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Foods, and Fashion, Modelling and Design

• Introducing
• Deearne Wagin Georgie Goward

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Food and Wellbeing

• Focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle
• What factors affect food choices? (health, food
  preparation, skill development)
• What is the importance of being physically
  active?

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Hospitality and Catering

• The Hospitality and Catering industry
• Gallery Café
• Develop practical skills
• Work as a team
• High level of independence and sound food
  preparation skills

• Working in the café is a good team building
  exercise. We all have roles and responsibilities
  and when we complete a successful day it gives
  you a great feeling SL

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Food and Lifestyle

• Develop essential life skills
• Food preparation and presentation skills
• Work independently and in teams

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Fashion, Modelling and Design

• Focus on Team building, Personal Development and
  Design
• Fashion and body image
• Elements of design- T shirt design- Jewellery
  designing
• Make-up / hair /personal grooming
• Fashion parade
• Healthy mind healthy body
• Confidence building
• Relaxation- yoga
• Assertiveness/public speaking
• Stress management
• Interior design
• Elements of interior design
• Interior design projects cushions, vase using
  clay, glass, etc.
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Art, Design, Graphics, Science, Sports Science,

• Introducing Mary Maher

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ART

• Art Production (2 or 3 ppw)
• Many opportunities such as the Young Archies,
  APEC Youth Fashion Awards etc to exhibit.
• Art and Fashion (2 or 3 ppw)
• Opportunities such as the Fashion Fantasia and
  APEC Youth Fashion Awards to exhibit.

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Design

• Design and Applied Technology (2 or 3 ppw)
• For all skill levels
• Practical Projects (2 ppw)
• For all skill levels
• Less emphasis on original design work and costing
• Graphics and Design (2 ppw)
• Design work in 2D and 3D using a range of
  software programs
• 2 year program

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Science

• Science is studied by all students in both years
  9 and 10
• Applied Science (2 ppw)
• 2 year program
• Science Inquiry (3 ppw)
• Introduction to Physical Sciences (3 ppw)
• Science Extended (4 ppw)

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Mathematics

• Introducing Mark Alexander

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Mathematics

• There are a range of maths courses to suit
  
  all levels.
• Mathematics for Life ( 2 or 3 ppw)
• Mathematics in Society (3 ppw)
• Mathematical Studies (3 ppw)
• The most advanced maths in year 9
• Maths Extended (2 ppw)
• For those who love maths and want a little more!
• Further Mathematical Studies (3 ppw)
• Studied in year 10
• Senior Secondary Maths Methods (5 ppw)
• Studied in year 10
• Leads directly to pre-tertiary maths, Maths
  Methods and then Maths Specialised

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English, French, Drama, Creative Writing and
Journalism

• Introducing Ann Jones

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English

• Develops students capacity to
• speak and listen
• read and view
• write and represent
• Students understanding of texts and language is
  developed though
• discussing
• analysing and
• creating texts
• Thinking skills are an important part of the
  curriculum.

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COMMUNICATION

• Least challenging course
• Focus in on developing and improving basic
  communication skills by doing short written and
  oral language presentations.
• The texts studied include a variety of less
  complex texts and films

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ENGLISH

• More challenging course
• Complex texts
• Extended written responses
• Detailed analysis of language and structure
• Oral presentations

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FRENCH

• Develops speaking, listening, reading and writing
  skills
• Deepens understanding of structures of the
  English language
• Promotes understanding of another culture and its
  values
• Encourages reflective thinking

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DRAMA

• Develops confidence and performance skills
• Perform in scripted and improvised plays
• Write, produce and perform original works
• Students also gain additional insights into
  themes and issues of importance to our society.

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CREATIVE WRITING

• Personal satisfaction and enjoyment
• Opportunity for extension and enrichment
• Allows them to explore and develop their own
  style
• Share ideas and writing with others
• Develop pieces of publication quality

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JOURNALISM

• Gain an understanding of various types of media
• Opportunities to refine skills and have pieces
  published regularly
• Develop writing techniques and strategies for
  different audiences and purposes
• Work constructively with others on team projects

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Society and History, Connected and Ready for Work

• Introducing Angélique Bowe

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Society and History

• Studied in both Years 9 and 10
• Is an inquiry based interdisciplinary curriculum
  that draws on history, geography, ecology,
  economics, law, philosophy, political science,
  psychology, and sociology.
• Students develop their skills in thinking,
  reasoning, questioning, and evaluating to draw
  conclusions about significant issues.

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Connected Ready for Work

• Ideal for students who have chosen to study Maths
  for Life or Maths in Society and Communication.
• Students will spend extra time working with the
  Pathway Planning team on their future options.
• Research tasks are designed to broaden their
  communication skills and their understanding of
  the world of work.

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Personalized Learning

• Re-introducing Julie Leitch

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Personalised Learning

• Learning in the context of personal interest
  areas related to creating or making
• Mentors and community connections
• Individual negotiated learning
• Studying Mathematics, Communications, Applied
  Science and Society and History and more through
  interest areas
• Independent learning and enterprise

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Vocational Education Learning

• Introducing Mark Godfrey

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Vocational Education Learning Opportunities

• Vocational programs are provided to assist
  students
• Identify appropriate post Year 10 educational,
  training and career pathways
• Develop vocational and work readiness skills

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Programs

• Partnership between DOE and Skills Tasmania
  (TAFE)
• Available to Grade 10 students
• Stage 1 and 2
• Programs include Commercial Cookery,
  Hairdressing Beauty, Fitting Machining,
  Fashion, Carpentry Joinery, Business
  administration and Textile Fabrication

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Other Vocational Opportunities

• Engineering
• Environmental Services
• Careers on the Water program
• Try a Trade Day
• Careers in Sport program
• School Nursing taster day
• Visiting speakers

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Pathway Planning
Introducing Fiona Hurst
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Assisting young Tasmanians to be managers of
their own life, learning and work WHY?
Identified need to increase numbers of young
Tasmanians making an effective transition from
Year 10 to further education, training or work
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• Pathway Planning aims to assist young people
  to
• develop skills, knowledge and understandings
  about themselves and the world of work
• make effective transitions from school to further
  education and training
• make plans and set goals that will facilitate
  this transition
• The focus is on exploring each students
  strengths, interests, goals and aspirations as
  they develop a personal pathway plan through
  Grades 8, 9 10.
• The aim is to enable the young person to make
  informed and realistic decisions about their
  future career.
• Further information is available in the parent
  packs located on the pathway planning
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  table.

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Information and resources

• Tasmanian Department of Education website
• http//www.education.tas.gov.au/
• Search for Pathway Planning and Transition
  Support
• Clarence High School Pathway Planning -
• http//student.education.tas.gov.au/sites/pathways
  /clarence/default.aspx
• Polytechnic/Academy info -
• http//www.yourchoice.tas.gov.au/

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THE END!!!

• And remember
• Thoroughly research you options the Course
  Construction Booklet, Pathway Planning
  information and this presentation are available
  on the Clarence High Home page
  http//www.clarence.tased.edu.au/
• to assist you.
• Make wise and well considered choices.
• Commit to your decision.
• Look forward to being the best that you can be!
• Make the most of every opportunity and Enjoy!

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