English
Respond to a range of texts - spoken, written, visual and electronic.
Year 8
This subject is a compulsory 1 unit subject at Year 8.
Year 9
This subject is a full year (2 units) choice subject and builds on the learning in year 8 Students use an activity based approach to study written and spoken German or Japanese, focusing on their ability to communicate. The culture, economy, and geography of Germany or Japan are also included in the course.
Some Language topics include:
Assessment is formative and summative - reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, as well as understanding of language and culture are assessed.
Year 10
This subject is a full year (2 units) choice subject extending the learning in year 9 and preparing students for Stage 1 SACE German or Japanese. This course extends on learning from year 9. Some language topics include:
Assessment is both formative and summative and includes conversation, oral presentation, correspondence and written responses to determine understanding of language and culture.
Respond to a range of texts - spoken, written, visual and electronic.
Designed for students of non-english speaking backgrounds.
Centres on the human fascination with the way people interact with each other and their environment.