Around the KLA's - students and their learning
CAPA
Armidale Eisteddfod
There have been many learning opportunities for our Music, Speech and Drama students over the last three weeks. Between preparing for and performing at the Armidale Eisteddfod, it has been a busy and rewarding time.
Dance
Some of our O'Connor students recently participated in the Armidale Dance Eisteddfod. Operating as a separate Eisteddfod, over 500 competitors participated over 5 days from all over the New England as well as Coffs Harbour, Kempsey and Brisbane.
Results:
Lara Windred from “Australian Dance Enterprises”
3rd - 15 years & over Classical Restricted
Local encouragement Award
Isabelle Murphy from “New England Dance Theatre”
3rd - 15 years & over own choreography
Shanae Wark from “Australian Dance Enterprises”
1st - 14 years Contemporary trio
Local Encouragement Award
Kaylah Selby from “Australian Dance Enterprises”
1st - 14 years & under tap solo
HC - 14 years & under Restricted contemporary solo
1st - 14 years & under tap duo
HC - 14 years & under Jazz duo
Lucy Selby from “Australian Dance Enterprises”
HC - 12 years & under tap solo
HC - 12 years & under Jazz duo
Runner - Up 12 years "New England Dance Championship"
Alyssa Tribe from “Australian Dance Enterprises”
HC - 15 years & over contemporary solo
1st - 15 years and over contemporary duo with Molly Brazier
Local Encouragement Award
Runner- Up 15 years & over “New England Dance Championship"
Molly Brazier from “Australian Dance Enterprises”
3rd - 14 years & under classical solo
1st - 14 years & under modern expressive solo
2nd - 14 years & under classical improvisation
3rd - 14 years & under demi-character solo
3rd - 14 years & under jazz improvisation
1st - 15 years & over contemporary duo with Alyssa Tribe
Runner - Up 14 years and under "Classical Championship”
Winner 14 years "Jazz Championship”
Runner - Up !4 years “Classical Championship”
Runner - Up 14 years “New England Dance Championship”
The eisteddfod would have been a great learning experience. Thank you to those who put in so much of their time to make it all happen.
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HSIE
Mrs Cherie Stossel
The last few newsletter items have examined the ongoing important place of HSIE subjects and languages in 21st century learning. As our Year 10 students are approaching subject selection, it seems timely to include information about the HSIE and LOTE subjects available for study in Year 11 and Year 12. A brief description of HSIE courses available at O’Connor Catholic College is below. Some courses such as Economics can be studied via distance education. Many courses offer options for study, so follow the links after each description for further detail.
Ancient History
The Ancient History course provides students with opportunities to develop and apply their understanding of methods and issues involved in the investigation of the ancient past. Students engage in the study of a range of societies, people, places, events and developments of the ancient world.
Students can study both Ancient and Modern History.
Business Studies
The Business Studies syllabus examines the theoretical and practical aspects of business in ways students encounter throughout their lives. It offers learning from the planning of a small business to the management of operations, marketing, finance and human resource in large businesses.
French
Learning languages opens minds to difference where diversity is seen as a regular part of society. Proficiency in languages provides a national resource that encourages more effective engagement with the global community. The French beginners course provides students with the opportunity to develop their linguistic and intercultural knowledge and understanding, and the speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to communicate in French.
It is possible to study other languages via Distance Education.
Geography
In Geography students investigate biophysical and human geography and develops their knowledge and understanding about the spatial and ecological dimensions of geography. The course enables students to appreciate geographical perspectives about the contemporary world with specific studies about biophysical and human processes, interactions and trends.
Legal Studies
The Legal Studies course develops students' knowledge and understanding of the nature and functions of law and law-making, the development of Australian and international legal systems, the Australian constitution and law reform. It investigates the key areas of law, justice and human rights through a variety of focus studies, which consider how changes in societies influence law reform.
Modern History
Studying Modern History provides students with opportunities to engage in the study of a range of people, ideas, movements, events and developments that have shaped the modern world. The course provides students with opportunities to apply their understanding of sources and relevant issues in the investigation of the modern world.
Students can study both Modern and Ancient History.
Society and Culture
Society and Culture develops social and cultural literacy and a clear understanding of the interactions of persons, society, culture, environment and time, and how these shape human behaviour. The course draws on cross-disciplinary concepts and social research methods, and students undertake research in an area of particular interest to them.
Extension History
For those students who cannot get enough history! This course provides students with opportunities to examine the way history is constructed and the role of historians. Students apply their understanding to undertake an individual choice investigative project, focusing on an area of changing historical interpretation.
PDHPE
Ms Camila Clydsdale
PDHPE Department Electives Information
Year 8 into 9 Subject Selections
Students are able to elect the following subjects for Yr 8 & 9:
PASS
Child Studies
Yr 10 into 11 Subject Selections
Students are able to elect the following subjects for Yr 11 & 12:
PDHPE - Personal Development, Health & Physical Education
CAFS - Community and Family Studies
EEC - Exploring Early Childhood
SLR - Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation
VET - Fitness
For more information on the above subjects ask your PDHPE Teacher or visit:
https://www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/pdhpe
Science
Mr Daniel Fittler / Mrs Lilly Moar
Year 12 Students recently participated in the RACI Titration Competition at UNE.
Four teams were entered from O'Connor Catholic College. Two teams (Eliza Boland, Elian Cotter, Jordan Windred, and Harry W., Willem N., Jack S.) were ranked equal fourth of all the teams competing at UNE. The third team of Bailey King, Emelia Rice, and Tayla Mitchell came in 9th place, and the fourth team (Ehan Boshoff, Izzy Hine, Sam Graham) finished in 16th place.
Congratulations to all Year 12 students.
Year 9 PASS and Year 7 PDHPE
Last week, the Year 9 PASS class had the opportunity to put their planning into action and coached some of our Year 7 students during a PDHPE practical lesson. The Coaching module they have been studying, helps develop skills in coaching and instruction. Students investigate qualities of effective coaching and assess their own and others’ coaching skills to become more effective sport coaches.
Lloyd Honnery and Natalie Mellowship-Brown
TAS
Textiles
Year 8 Technology has just completed a unit in the Textiles/Materials area. Following is the information that the students are given at the start of the unit. They work through the design process in folio form before constructing their product. The results were great. Here are some photos.
Design Situation
You have been selected to join the newly settled citizens at New Earth. You are only permitted to take vital essentials, as there is little room in the space vessel. It is imperative that you make your new dwelling feel like home as you will no doubt be a little homesick and isolated until you settle in.
Design Brief
Design and construct a cushion cover or pillowslip that provides a positive homely interior for you personally, OR for one of the New Earth residents. It needs to be as sustainable as possible, limiting the amount of resources that you use. So reduce, re-use or recycle.
8TC - The Finished Product. Cushion Cases with a difference
