Year 8 and 9 Elective Handbook 2020

Year 9 SANE Academy

SANE

This academy provides students with an opportunity to develop and extend their academic talents, problem solving, thinking and communication skills, particularly through the lens of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) disciplines. Students will have access to the Middle Years labs and will be supported to develop their own investigation throughout the year, tailored to their own interests. Students will be given opportunities to showcase their work both in and out of the school community. Students who are successful in completing SANE in Year 9 to a high standard will be able to begin a Year 11 VCE Science subject (Psychology, Biology or Environmental Science) at Mill Park Secondary College in Year 10. As such, during the second half of the year, SANE students will practise and prepare for the rigours and demands of VCE science subjects, readying them for their future studies.

 

An important aspect of the Academy program at The Lakes is the leadership component. The program is delivered at three different levels. Bronze Leader (Year 5 & 6), Silver Leader (7 & 8), and Gold Leader (Year 9). Our aim is to build our students' capabilities and develop their skills in the area of leadership. Students within the program will be exposed to leadership opportunities at school and within the local community. The students will be able to access the program via an e-book which will complement structured classes, community investment, project work and mentoring opportunities throughout their leadership journey from 5-9. We hope that once they have completed the program, they will continue to use their ability and commit to other leadership opportunities in the future beyond The Lakes.

 

SANE Selection Process

SANE is an advanced academic academy for high achieving students in the areas of Maths, Science and Technology. 

Students will need to complete a written application to demonstrate their personal strengths and passion for Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths.

 

Year 8 students going into the SANE elective will need to demonstrate:

 

Participation:

·     represent the school in various events e.g. Science Expo nights, Science Week activities

 

Behaviour/Attitude:

·     arrive on time to all classes

·     consistently show school values and apply themselves consistently during all sessions.

 

Current  and New Members applying

 

Written application: This application is to be handed in by 9am Tuesday 15th August, 2017.

 

Program Cost: $500 (approximately) including all school charges

  • $200 deposit required by Friday 20th October, 2017
  • Further payment of $100 due by Friday 1st December, 2017
  • Balance due by end of Term 1, 2018