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The Gap State High School

Years 8 into 9 Subject Selection 2018

The Gap State High School — Educating the whole person in a supportive local community.

Overview

• Reforms to Senior Schooling

• The Junior School Curriculum

• Core Subjects

• Elective Subjects

• Subject Selection Process

• Available Support

The Gap State High School — Educating the whole person in a supportive local community.

Reforms to

Senior Schooling

• New QCE system

• Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)

• Vocational Education

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English

Mathematics

Science

Humanities and Social Science (History and Geography)

Health and Physical Education

Applied Positive Psychology

plus

Two (2) Elective subjects

Australian Curriculum

Core Subjects

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Elective Subjects

Chinese (CHI)

Business Studies (BST)

Drama (DRA)

Digital Technologies (DIG)

Engineering Principals and

Systems (EPS)

Music (MUS)

Music – Honours (MUH)

STEM* (STE)

Visual Art (ART)

Visual Design (DES)

Food and Fashion Studies (FAF)

Food Technology (FTE)

Graphical Design and

Technologies (GDT)

Materials and Technologies

Specialisation (MAS)

Media Arts (MED)

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THE ARTS Elective Subjects

• Drama (DRA)

• Music (MUS)

• Music Honours (MUH)

• Visual Art (ART)

• Visual Design (DES)

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Implications of participating in the interdependent global economy

The interdependence of the global economy means that there are consequences, both positive and negative, that result from decisions made by individuals, governments and businesses.

Producers

Consumers

Supply and demand of goods and services

WorkersGovernments

Business/trade regulations Supply of labour

Business Studies (BST)

Business Elective Subject

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Language Elective Subject

Chinese - Mandarin

Why study Chinese?

Developing new perspectives and opportunities Gain competitive edge in the job market

Engaging with the global communityTo widen cultural understanding and experiences

Social EnjoymentBeing able to travel through parts of the world.

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Technology Elective Subjects

• Engineering Principals and Systems (EPS)

• Food and Fashion Studies (FAF)

• Food Technology (FTE)

• Graphical Design and Technologies (GDT)

• Materials an Technologies Specialisation (MAS)

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Digital TechnologiesMain Areas of Study and Application

• Computational Thinking, Algorithms & Coding (Python)

• Data Representation & Management – SQL, Data Privacy & Security

• Networked Systems & HCI (Human Computer Interaction )

• Investigation – Design Thinking to create a Digital Solution

• Robotics – mBOT – Visual (Block based) and Language Based Coding

• HTML/CSS

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Digital TechnologiesmBot Coding – Visual (scratch blocks) + Code (Python)

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STEMStudents with an interest and talent for science, maths, engineering and technology

will have the opportunity to extend their journey into the STEM world. The emphasis will

be on extending understanding and inquiry through experimentation and project work.

Topics could include:

Science and the art of working scientifically

Using data loggers to collect and analyse data

Neuroplasticity

Robotics

Engineering and Design

Wearable technology

Nanotechnology

Biomimicry

Pandemics

Entry to the course will be by application (forms available from Head of Department). Achievement standards in

Maths, Science and English will be considered in the determination of successful applications.

Application Due Date – 6 August

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Guidance Officer

Mr Steve Gilmore / Ms Kym Barrett

KB

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Choosing Your Subjects

What do I want to be?

Which courses I think would be good to do?

Which subjects am I good at?

Which subjects do I like?

KB

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But I don’t know

what I want to do!

Keep your options open.

Consider pre-requisites.

KB

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Select subjects…

that you enjoy

in which you have achieved good results

which reflects your interests and abilities

which helps you reach your career and

employment goals

which will develop skills, knowledge and

attitudes useful throughout your life.

KB

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Available Support

Curriculum Handbook

Guidance Officer

Heads of Department

Teachers

Parents

Experienced Students

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Junior Secondary

Course Guide

CS

Visit The Gap State High School’s Website for the

• Online Course Guide – PDF• PowerPoint presentation

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Subject Selection Process

Student Information Sessions with HODs – Friday 1 August

Discussions with HOD’s, Teachers, Parents, GO – Ongoing

Distribution of Course Selection Handbook Subject Selection

Evening – Wednesday 19 August

Further Discussions with HOD’s, Teachers, Parents, GO

Selection Form Submission – Wednesday 2 September

Subject Selection Close – Friday 4 September

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Tuesday 31 July – Forms available at Administration / 8 Form Assembly. – Year 8 Parents Subject Information Night.

Tuesday 31 July and 7 August – Year Level Assembly talks by Elective HoD’sOngoing Discussions with HOD’s, Teachers, Parents, GO

Monday 13 August (7:00am) – One School Portal open for Subject Selection.Friday 17 August (11.45am) – One School Portal closed for Subject Selection.

Monday 20 August – Commencing at 8:00am at C Block subject selection forms will be collected and given a unique submission number. The subject selection form, including parent signatures sections must be fully completed.

Important Dates

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1. Access the OneSchool website at http://oslp.eq.edu.au2. Log on with your EQ/MIS username and password3. Navigate to the Subject Selection tab and click

herethe Radio Button ‘Edit’

4. Select your subjects5. Enter your third preference (click – add new)6. Click Save

Subject Online RegistrationInstructions are on the reverse of the Subject Selection From

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Student submit Subject Selection Form

Monday 13 August

7:45am to 8:45am

STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ENTER THE

GROUNDS PRIOR TO 7:30am

Subject selection forms will only be accepted with

completed parent signature.

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Subject Selection Closes

Friday 17 August

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