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The Year 8 study program continues to cover all core subjects including Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities & HPE. Students continue to have an opportunity to participate in the sport program one afternoon as well. The time allocation for a Year 8 student can be seen below:
Year 8 | Periods | Minutes per fortnight |
English | 8 | 400 |
Mathematics | 8 | 400 |
Religion | 6 | 300 |
Humanities | 6 | 300 |
Science | 6 | 300 |
HPE | 5 | 250 |
Italian or Japanese | 5 | 250 |
Elective 1* | 5 | 250 |
Elective 2* | 5 | 250 |
ACC Sport | 4 | 200 |
SEL | 1 | 50 |
Pastoral | 1 | 50 |
*students in Year 8 have the opportunity to choose four electives from the following options: Music, Art, Drama, Media, Food Studies & Product Design and Technology (Wood). Each elective is studies for one semester.
Languages continue to be a compulsory part of the curriculum until the end of Year 8, ensuring that students have a solid foundation in either Japanese or Italian. Throughout these formative years, students not only develop linguistic skills but also gain a deeper appreciation for the cultures and traditions associated with their chosen language. During Year 8, students study the same language for the entire year.
Year 8 students have the opportunity to participate in the annual Literature Festival where they experience a whole day of literature activities. Their normal program for the day is replaced with a variety of engaging and inspirational workshops from some of Australia’s best Young Adult Fiction author, poets, graphic novelists, song writers, and illustrators. Students will be offered workshops where they will be exposed to the craft of poetry, the creation of graphic novels, the first hurdle to leap when starting a short story, or the way to build a horror story so that everyone dies at the end.
Our Year 8 students have the chance to experience an enriching and unforgettable adventure with our annual 3-day, 2-night camp at Valley Homestead, one of Victoria's premier school adventure camps.
Set amidst the tranquil surroundings of Victoria's countryside, students get to engage in a range of exciting activities that help them build resilience, teamwork, and leadership skills. From lateral thinking and rafting to abseiling and bush survival, our students get to explore new challenges that push them out of their comfort zones and help them grow as individuals.
The camp also offers a host of exciting adventure activities that are sure to get students' adrenaline pumping. With activities such as the vertical challenge, free-fall slide, power pole, and flying fox, students get to experience the thrill of adventure in a safe and controlled environment.
In addition to these activities, our students also get to learn essential life skills such as camp cooking and cycling, which help them develop independence and self-reliance.
Our Year 8 camp is a fantastic opportunity for students to learn, grow, and make lifelong memories in a safe and supportive environment.
