Armstrong Creek School Newsletter

Positive Climate for Learning

7-10 Learning Community

Electives

We have begun our second round of electives. Current electives include Abstract Art, Media, Performance, Textiles and Cooking. Later in term three, additional elective options will be rolled out. Students are in their new groups and are enjoying some of the following activities. Students have said the following in relation to their new electives. 

 

Abstract Art with Lyndal, Megan & Richard

I liked….

  • “We really enjoyed designing and make coaster with tiles” Tyler and Riley
  • “ I liked making different things and learning new ways to make things” Oliver 

Media with Lyndal & Megan

I enjoyed….

  • “Learning how to use iMovie on my ipad to make movie” Rhiannon 
  • “Learning how to interview people and also it was really fun” Riley
  • “Learning about different technology and how to use it”  Ash 

Performance with Taryn & Richard

It was fun to… 

  • “Learn about different dances and different types of music” Trinity
  • “Learning different styles of dance from around the world was fun” Cienna

Textiles with Mel and Richard

I was able to….

  • “Learn how to make dream catchers with wool and different beads” Bree
  • “Learn new things to do with my hands” Darcy

Cooking with Alison, Taryn & Louise

It was delicious when.... 

  • “We got too eat the fruit Kebabs” Ruby
  • “I like making yummy yummy food to eat” Fin

 

Year 10 Program

 

In 2020, Armstrong Creek School are offering Year 10 students who are interested, in hands-on and applied learning. The subjects will be designed for students who are interested in pathways such as VCAL, apprenticeships and getting into the workplace. 

 

In addition to the Monday to Friday program covering literacy, numeracy, specialists, electives and adolescent health. Students are also participating in exploring my future, work ready and project based learning. Work placement will be a goal for students to work towards. 

 

Projects are tailored around interest areas and skills needed for the future and pathways. Increased expectations are individualised and staged within our supported environment.