Year 7 Students

Whole Year Studies 

SEMESTER UNITS per fortnight

French  

In Year 7, students will be introduced to the role of the French language and culture. Learning a second language broadens students’ personal, social, cultural and employment opportunities in our world. Bilingualism is the norm in most countries, Australia included.  

An introduction to a broad range of topics will teach students how to interact and share opinions with others by introducing themselves, communicating through questions, providing information about themselves and their friends. Students will learn about the French way of life, providing them with a deep insight into the culture and way of life in France and other French-speaking countries (half of Africa, the Indo-China area and the Pacific). The vocabulary and grammar for each topic will be taught explicitly, through cultural anecdotes, active learning, games and hands-on activities, while also using the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.  

By the end of Year 7, our students will use language for communicating, interpreting, creating and exchanging meaning on topics such as: greeting and introductions, nationalities, numbers from 1-60, family members, pets and French culture.  

Chinese (Mandarin-Second Language) 

This course is designed for students with minimal or no prior learning of the Chinese language and script. Students will develop essential knowledge, skills and cultural understandings by exploring a range of topics, including basic greetings, personal information, family, friends and food. By the end of the year, students will be able to introduce themselves from various aspects and order food at restaurants in Chinese. Students will also have a taste of various traditional customs and contemporary practice that are significant to the Chinese communities around the world. 

Visual Art 

This course involves the exploration of visual art through ideas, skills, techniques and processes. Students will be given the opportunity to engage in a variety of two-dimensional art making processes, including painting, drawing, and print making. The finished work from each unit will form a folio of completed art works that present visual solutions to given problems. Students use a visual diary to explore ideas and designs for artworks and record class notes. Traditional and contemporary art works will be viewed, and students will learn how to use appropriate arts language to discuss observations and reflections both informally in class and formally in a written assessment task. 

SEMESTER UNITS  

Performing Arts (Drama) 

Year 7 Drama invites students to unleash their creativity and imagination while enhancing problem-solving and collaboration skills. Through various activities, students will generate original performance ideas and work individually or in groups to plan and structure performances for specific audiences. Dive into the world of comedy, tragedy, and more, learning how to evaluate and refine your creative process. Gain confidence and embrace your inner performer in this exciting and dynamic course. 

Performing Arts (Music) 

In Year 7 Music, students embark on a musical adventure, discovering the joy of playing different instruments and experimenting with percussion. They will develop their aural and performance skills while collaborating with peers to create original compositions. This engaging course encourages students to express their creativity, build confidence, and cultivate essential communication skills through the power of music. 

Digital Technologies 

In this course, students will develop Office-based applications, programming and media skills. Students create user and technical documentation and are encouraged to develop computational ideas to create interactive stories, animations or games, while also learning to think creatively and work collaboratively. Students apply digital solutions to robotic contexts and adapt these as required. Students create and maintain an up-to-date, logically structured bank of evidence of their learning. Students will investigate the accepted codes of practice when using ICT and discuss the consequences of ICT use in a range of environments and contexts in the community. 

Product Design/STEM Technologies  

In STEM Digital/Design students are involved in the research, design, production and evaluation of resistant material products and electromechanical systems. Through the design process students further their capacity with traditional tools and techniques whilst engaging with modern design practices. The course emphasizes sustainability and workshop safety, whilst requiring students to problem solve in the selection of the most appropriate tools and materials. Through project-based learning, the development of skills is emphasized to meet the requirements of a design brief. Students gain further experience in the product design process through CAD software and modern manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing and laser cutting. Students engineer solutions analyzing how motion, force and energy impact on the success of their products.