Warwick State High School · 2019-08-05 · Warwick State High School offers a broad curriculum to its students, covering a variety of academic and vocational subjects. All students

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Warwick State High School

Year 9

Information

Booklet

2020

~ Excellence Through Effort ~

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Excellence Through Effort

Contents

From the Principal ........................................................................................................................ 2

Vision, Mission, Values and Beliefs…………………………………… ..................... …………………3

Academic Integrity ......................................................................................................................... 3

Curriculum .................................................................................................................................... 3

Academy Class .............................................................................................................................. 4

Tertiary Entrance ........................................................................................................................... 4

Flow of Subjects across the School ............................................................................................... 5

Subject Selection ........................................................................................................................... 6

Choosing subjects online ............................................................................................................... 6

English ........................................................................................................................................... 7

Mathematics .................................................................................................................................. 7

Science .......................................................................................................................................... 7

History and Junior Program ........................................................................................................... 8

Health and Physical Education ...................................................................................................... 8

Elective Subjects

Art .................................................................................................................................................. 8

Design and Technologies

Agriculture ......................................................................................................................... 9

Materials and Technologies ................................................................................................ 9

Engineering Principles and Systems................................................................................... 9

Food ................................................................................................................................. 10

Design Studies ................................................................................................................. 10

Textiles ............................................................................................................................ 10

Digital Technologies .................................................................................................................... 11

Drama .......................................................................................................................................... 11

Economics and Business ............................................................................................................. 12

Geography ................................................................................................................................... 12

Japanese ..................................................................................................................................... 12

Music ........................................................................................................................................... 13

Special Education Program ......................................................................................................... 13

Learning Difficulties Support ........................................................................................................ 14

Guidance Officer Services ........................................................................................................... 14

Year 9 Book List .......................................................................................................................... 15

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From the Principal

Welcome to Warwick State High School. I trust that you will enjoy the

coming years of study at this school, a time that will bring great benefits to

you personally and eventually professionally. Success at Warwick State

High School will be enhanced by a daily commitment to your AAA Rating –

Attendance, Attitude and Achievement and a focus on the school’s RRR

Values – Respect, Responsibility and Relationships. In the end, success at

school involves hard work and commitment. To maximise learning is our

school’s central priority – EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDING.

In order to maximise learning, the Warwick State High School environment

is characterized by:

• clear standards of academic and social behaviour where teaching and

learning rights are protected;

• a flexible, broad and coherently organised curriculum;

• high quality teaching and learning practices matched by high quality

teaching and learning time;

• quality time for teachers to reflect on, evaluate and improve curriculum and teaching;

• literacy and thinking skills as key organising principles for all our programs;

• commitment to developing confident and productive users of new technologies;

• celebrating and rewarding successes and achievement;

• clear communication between home and school;

• positive and caring interpersonal relationships;

• opportunities to further student excellence and personal development above and beyond the classroom;

• alternative learning environments and pathways.

We hope that you will find in this booklet the answers to many of your questions about the subjects available in this

school for students in Year 9. By the end of their Junior Secondary, students will have been introduced to the whole

range of subjects, giving them a taste of what subjects are like in Senior Secondary.

We look forward to welcoming you into our school community. We encourage your participation in daily school life

and firmly believe that we are in partnership with parents/caregivers aiming to attain the best possible outcomes for

your child.

Mrs Joy Craig

Principal

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Vision, Mission, Values and Beliefs

OUR Motto:

• We espouse – Virtute et Labore ‘Excellence Through Effort’

OUR Vision:

• We envisage all students becoming clever, skilled and creative global citizens.

OUR Mission:

• We aim to be supportive and caring; to provide opportunities for personal growth; to encourage excellence in the pursuit of educational goals now and into the future.

OUR Values: We value –

• Responsibility (teaching and learning)

• Respect (for self, others and property)

• Relationships (safe and supportive)

OUR Beliefs: We believe in –

• Quality Teaching: Strong pedagogy; teachers as learners; a responsive curriculum; resourcing for achievement and wellbeing; personal accountability.

• Maximising Achievement: Active and reflective student participation in school and beyond; life-long learning; a safe, tolerant, disciplined environment catering for individual learning; the right to learn; positive engagement; personal accountability.

• Valuing School Community: A safe tolerant disciplined environment; positive relationships with other cultures; cooperation with those in authority; respect for property and people; celebrating each person’s contribution; equity for individuals and groups.

• Communicating: Open and effective interactions; shared decision making; positive home, school, community partnerships.

OUR Targets: We strive for –

• Attendance: every day counts

• Attitude: excellent behavior and effort

• Achievement: personal best and a qualification for every school leaver

Academic Integrity

Understanding academic integrity

We foster academic integrity in all students. Academic integrity is how a person approaches their academic responsibilities in an honest, moral and ethical way.

Our school supports academic integrity by:

• Developing curriculum and assessment that allows for the identification of individual work

• Fostering a learning environment that encourages mutual trust and respect for developing individual work by appropriately acknowledging the ideas, work or interpretation of others

• Giving students access to resources that enable students to self-assess their compliance with academic integrity guidelines before submitting responses

• Developing processes to manage, resolve academic misconduct (our assessment policy)

The QCAA recognizes that schools and their staff act with integrity and uphold high standards of professional conduct in adhering to published procedures and guidelines.

Curriculum •

Warwick State High School offers a broad curriculum to its students, covering a variety of academic and vocational subjects. All students have the opportunity to be involved in instrumental music programs and a wide range of extra-curricular activities including sporting, cultural and community.

All Year 9 students study a compulsory curriculum combined with some choices in relation to LOTE, The Arts, Technology and

Humanities/Social Science.

Compulsory Subjects

• English • History • Science • Mathematics • Health and Physical Education

Students will select 2 electives per semester

Languages

• Japanese

The Arts

• Art

• Music

• Drama

Humanities

• Economics and Business

• Geography and Civics

Technology

• Design and Technologies - Agriculture

• Design and Technologies - Materials and Technologies

• Design and Technologies – Engineering Principles and Systems

• Design and Technologies - Food

• Design and Technologies – Design Studies

• Design and Technologies - Textiles

• Digital Technologies

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Academy Classes

The Academy of Academic Excellence will be available to students who achieve at a very high level in academic studies, behaviour and effort in the Key Learning Areas of Mathematics, English or Science. Students also have the opportunity to apply for the individual subject area in which they excel.

Enrolment into the program is by invitation from the school and subsequent acceptance by the parent/carer.

Students will follow the Australian Curriculum for their year level, but may have the opportunity to focus on reading, comprehending and writing more complex texts. A greater emphasis may be placed on higher order thinking skills; problem solving skills and providing different avenues to acquiring content, to processing or making sense of ideas, and to developing products. Students may also be given opportunities to further extend skills in working both collaboratively and individually.

Tertiary Entrance When students have completed Year 12 some students may be eligible for an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

What does this mean for my son / daughter?

• Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) for choosing a university pathway

• Those seeking entry to tertiary studies (usually university) will require an ATAR score – Queensland students will receive the same ranking system as is used in other states for admissions to further studies

• QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) has the responsibility for calculating and releasing the ATAR scores. The QCAA issues the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).

• English will be a mandatory subject for ATAR eligibility (must be passed) but may not be used in ATAR calculation.

• The ATAR will be based on the best 5 subjects, only results in Units 3 and 4 are used.

• Inter-subject scaling will be used - but only as relevant to the ATAR to differentiate the complexity of subjects. This scaling will be undertaken by QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) at the end of Year 12.

• Senior subjects contributing to the ATAR will have 4 (four) pieces of assessment (three school based; one external) and contribute equally; however in mathematics and science subjects the external assessment will contribute 50% of the results.

• Subjects will be aligned to the Australian Curriculum.

Parents can read further information on this new system by visiting the following website:

www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/new-snr-assessment-te

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Flow of Subjects Across the School

** Courses are Preparatory * VET subjects

• Final subject offerings are not yet finalised.

• Shaded subjects are Applied subjects

NB: Subjects listed for Years 11/12 are yet to be confirmed

Junior Senior

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 - 2020 Year 11/12 – 2021/22

English English English English English English

Literature

Essential English

**Short Course in Literacy

Maths Maths Maths Maths Maths

Mathematical Methods

General Mathematics

Specialist Mathematics

**Short Course in Numeracy

Essential Mathematics

Science Science Science Science Science

Agricultural Science

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Certificate II in Rural Operations

Health and Physical Education

HPE HPE HPE HPE Physical Education

Sport and Recreation

*Certificate III in Fitness

Humanities Humanities (includes Geography, History, Economics and Business and Civics and Citizenship)

Humanities (includes Geography, History, Economics and Business and Civics and Citizenship)

History and Junior Program

Geography and Civics

Economics and Business

Business Studies Geography

History

Legal Studies and Civics

Accounting

Ancient History

Business

Geography

Legal Studies

Modern History

Business Studies

Tourism

LOTE Japanese / Language Communication Skills

Japanese/Language Communication Skills

Japanese Japanese Japanese

The Arts The Arts Semester rotation of Art, Drama and Music

The Arts – Semester rotation of Art, Drama and Music

Art

Drama

Music

Art

Drama

Music

Art

Drama

Music

Music Extension (Yr 12 only)

Arts in Practice

Music in Practice

Visual Arts in Practice

Technology Digital Technologies Digital Technologies


Materials & Technologies

Food

Design Studies

Textiles

Digital Technologies


Agriculture

Materials & Technologies Engineering Principles & Systems

Food

Design Studies

Textiles

Digital Technologies


Agriculture

Materials & Technologies Engineering Principals & Systems

Food

Design Studies

Textiles

Digital Solutions

Design

Food and Nutrition

Early Childhood Studies

Engineering Skills

Fashion

Furnishing Skills

Hospitality Practices

Industrial Graphics Skills

Industrial Technology Skills

* Certificate II in Active Volunteering

*Certificate II in Engineering Pathways (Formula Student)

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SUBJECT SELECTION

• Online Selection will be made in OneSchool with support from school staff.

� OneSchool Online Selection process will be available as follows

• Student will select subjects using the OneSchool Process

� Print out and Signature

• Parents and students are requested to print and sign a hard copy of these choices. Students will be advised of the closing date for this to occur

� Please refer to Choosing Subject On-line (see below) for further information.

• Subject Choice: Students will study 7 compulsory subjects and select 4 electives.

� Compulsory

• Whole year subjects: English, Maths, Science, Wellbeing and Extra Senior Program.

• One semester subjects: Health and Physical Education, History.

� Electives - student selection providing taste of subjects in preparation for Year 11 and 12

• Students choose two electives per semester totalling four electives studied in a year

• Art, Business, Design and Technologies – Agriculture, Materials and Technologies, Engineering Principles and Systems, Food, Design Studies, Textiles, Digital Technologies, Home Economics, Drama, Geography, Legal Studies and Civics, Japanese, Music

CHOOSING SUBJECTS ON-LINE

How to do subject selection online in OneSchool:

• Log on to the school website www.warwickshs.eq.edu.au

• Click on OneSchool Right hand side of screen under “Quick Links”

• Logon to OneSchool Same username and password as used at school

• First time user Complete the Responsible Use Agreement

• Click on ‘My Education Plan’ Top left side of screen

• Go to the ‘Subject Selection’ tab Make selections

• Print out Selection Print a copy of your selections

• Sign and Date Parent / Carer and Student to sign.

Other functions available on OneSchool:

• Intended Learning: You plan what you intend to do with your education over the coming years

• Personal: An area for you to set some goals, identify areas to improve, list your interests and strengths, and the place to find your

previous report card details. Here you can set targets for specific subjects and plan for how you intend to achieve them.

• Careers and Courses: Under careers you can search for different career areas, and find the links to the job guide details about those

careers. Within the courses section you can search for specific course names, or search on universities / colleges / TAFE – and find out

what courses they offer – add these to your preferences for later reference. When things are no longer relevant – you can delete them.

Within the Apprenticeship, Traineeship & Work sections you can record your employment history – keeping records that will help you

prepare resumes and contact details for referees.

• Subject Selection: This is the area available for you at different times of the year, selecting subjects – this tab will not be open at all

times.

• Monitor and Review: This section will be used when you have an appointment with the guidance officer or other school staff to

discuss career options and pathways – it becomes a record of assistance provided and changes made.

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~ English ~ Head of Department – Ms Jacinta Boland

English is central to the learning and development of all students and is compulsory in Years 7 - 12. The study of English helps create confident communicators, imaginative thinkers and informed citizens. Students will learn to listen to, read, view, write, create and reflect on increasingly complex and sophisticated spoken, written and multimodal texts. They will develop the skills of language and literacy and develop an appreciation for a wide variety of literature. Students will develop skills of written and spoken communication and learn how to use text structures and language features of English to influence an audience. They will read a variety of texts including novels, television scripts, biographies, letters, song lyrics and personal memoirs.

Extra-curricular opportunities – Debating, Toastmasters, Reader’s Challenge

Key Topics:

• Persuasive response to stimulus writing

• Narrative response

• Reading and Interpreting Information texts

• Representations of Australia’s peoples histories and cultures

• Exploring ethical issues in a drama text

• Evaluating character in a novel

• Examining perspectives on issues in a text

Assessment: Students will complete a range of both written and spoken tasks, including: Short Story, Persuasive writing, Reading Comprehension Exam, Panel Discussion, Written script, Essay Persuasive speech.

~ Mathematics ~ Head of Department – Mr David Coates

Mathematics utilises the Australian Curriculum, with students being assessed on their understanding, fluency, problem solving and reasoning.

Tutorials: Free maths tutorials will continue each week where students are strongly encouraged to come and ask questions of maths teachers. Tutorials are held in S105 from 3.10 – 4.20pm every Tuesday afternoon.

Homework: Students are expected to complete approximately 20 minutes of homework and study every night, as this allows students to reflect on learning and practice new skills to ensure long-term retention.

Key Topics:

• Term 1 – Number, Financial Maths and Equations

• Term 2 – Trigonometry and Financial Maths

• Term 3 – Measurement, Indices, Geometry and Linear Equations

• Term 4 – Algebra, Probability and Statistics

Assessment: Students will be assessed across the four criteria of understanding, fluency, problem solving and reasoning in exams and extended assignments. Students are also required to undertake the NAPLAN testing in Term 2.

~ Science ~ Head of Department – Mr David Coates

In Science, students participate in hands on experiments and activities under teacher supervision to provide opportunities for them to develop an understanding of important concepts and processes. There are strict laboratory rules to ensure safety with chemicals and equipment.

Science provides an empirical way of answering interesting and important questions about the biological, physical and technological world. The curriculum supports students to develop the scientific knowledge, understandings and skills to make informed decisions about local, national and global issues.

Science education is organised according to The Australian Curriculum: Science and has three interrelated strands: Science Understanding, Science as a Human Endeavour and Science Inquiry Skills.

At Warwick State High School, students engage in four units of work throughout the year that cover each of the strands mentioned above.

Costs: Students may participate in fieldwork or competitions.

Key Topics:

• Term 1 - Earth and space sciences – concerned with Earth’s dynamic structure and its place in the cosmos

• Term 2 - Biological sciences – concerned with understanding living things

• Term 3 - Chemical sciences – concerned with understanding the composition and behaviour of substances

• Term 4 - Physical sciences – concerned with understanding the nature of forces and motion, and matter and energy

Assessment: Includes a wide range of techniques allowing students to demonstrate their attainment of outcomes at the appropriate level. These include written tests, practical reports, research assignments, charts, posters etc.

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~ History and Junior Program ~ Head of Department – Mrs Leisa Betts

Through, the study of History and Junior Program, students develop their understanding of societies, events, movements and developments that have shaped humanity from earliest times. It helps students appreciate how the world and its people have changed, as well as the significant continuities that exist to the present day.

The study of history is based on evidence derived from remains of the past. It is interpretative by nature, promotes debate and encourages thinking about human values, including present and future challenges. The process of historical inquiry develops transferable skills, such as the ability to ask relevant questions; critically analyse and interpret sources; consider context; respect and explain different perspectives; develop and substantiate interpretations, and communicate effectively.

This subject also takes the time to further develop important literacy and numeracy skills through the lens of history, particularly in the first unit,, Revolts and Revolutions.

Costs: Students may be required to participate in fieldwork, excursions and competitions in order to enhance their understanding of the work covered in class.

Key Topics:

• Revolts and Revolutions Across Time and Place (literacy and numeracy focus)

• Making a Better World: The Industrial Revolution

• Australia and Asia: The Making of a Nation

• World War I: An Australian Perspective

Assessment: Students will complete a range of tasks, including: short answer/response to stimulus tests, research assignments and essays in response to stimulus.

~ Health and Physical Education ~ Head of Department – Mr Scott Thompson

In 2020, the subject will be drawn from the Australian Curriculum Syllabus in Health and Physical Education.

• There are 2 main strands included in the subject - Personal, Social and Community Health and Movement and physical activity.

• Health and Physical Education is compulsory for Year 9.

The Year 9 Health and Physical Education Course aims to involve students in regular physical activity each week, as well as regular classroom lessons on key topics.

Physical activity is essential for all students. Regular active and purposeful participation in physical activity promotes health and wellbeing, and supports the achievement of academic goals.

Costs: Cost of elective activities eg. Wall climbing at WIRAC.

Key Topics:

Personal, Social and Community Health

• Alcohol and other drugs

• Food and Nutrition

• Health benefits of physical activity

• Mental Health and wellbeing

• Relationships and sexuality

• Safety

Movement and Physical Activity

• Challenge and adventure activities

• Games and sports

• Lifelong Physical activities

• Rhythmic and expressive movement activities

Assessment:

• Health/Fitness Topics assessed with written assignments and practical projects, as well as written exams.

• Physical Activity units assessed on subjective assessment of skills, participation and effort.

~ ELECTIVES ~

~ Art ~ Head of Department – Mr Ian Follett

Art is the study of visual communication and visual expression. Students design and produce their own expressive artworks in a variety of media and art processes. Through this they develop skills in visualising and planning work and manipulating two and three dimensional forms.

The course is designed to be a practical subject with corresponding theoretical components.

Key Topics: Students build on their knowledge gained in years 7 and 8. Students will explore a variety of art materials and processes creating artworks using two-dimensional, three-dimensional and digital technology/processes. Students also discuss, analyse and write about their artwork and artworks by other artists as they look at artworks of different styles and cultural backgrounds. Students will make artworks that reflect themselves and the world they live in using a variety of techniques.

Assessment: Students are assessed on the following criteria

• Making: Students create art works using a variety of media (drawing, sculptural, digital animation)

• Responding: Students analyse artworks using related terminology.

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~ Design and Technologies - Agriculture ~ Head of Department – Mr David Coates

In Agriculture, students use agricultural practice to design, plan, implement and evaluate agricultural enterprises, activities and equipment. Courses of study in Agricultural Education include learning activities related to enterprises such as grain, beef and dairy production, as well as hydroponics, goat meat production, aquaculture, vermi-culture and amenities horticulture.

In Junior Secondary, Agriculture will take the form of a course designed to awaken and develop students’ interests and skills in the study of both crop plants and farm animals. The emphasis is on involvement, with theory sessions supporting the practical components. It is envisaged that students will also develop a broad appreciation of the primary producer’s role in society. Students will be involved in preparing a vegetable garden. Specific crops and cropping practices will also be studied, using the school’s lucerne enterprise as an example.

Key Topics:

• Agricultural systems

• Agriculture and society

• Agricultural mechanics and construction

Assessment: Includes a variety of approaches including practical tasks, oral tasks, project folios, diary, written tasks – reports and short and extended response.

~ Design and Technologies – Materials and Technologies ~ Head of Department – Mr Wayne Hoger

Year 9 Materials and Technologies is studied for three lessons per week over a semester. This subject is closely related to the traditional Manual Arts courses offered in the past, with a strong focus on the materials and production processes required to design and manufacture everyday products. Students will work independently and collaboratively to apply design processes. They will investigate relevant knowledge, generate and refine ideas, plan and produce design solutions, and evaluate solutions and processes. Special Note: Our workshops involve machinery and processes considered to be of HIGH and EXTREME risk. All students choosing this subject will be required to submit a signed High and Extreme Risk Acknowledgement Form as part of the subject selection process. Failure to do so will result in students being allocated other elective preferences. Students are also required to wear an apron, hairnet and impervious upper shoes for every workshop lesson. Key Topics: Materials and Technologies is organised around the following topics:

• Materials and technologies and how they impact on designed solutions.

• Generating and designing products, services and environments.

• Communicating design decisions.

• Evaluating using criteria for success.

• Creating and using project management skills.

• Selecting techniques and tools to manipulate or process materials.

• Independently and safely producing designed solutions in a workshop environment. Students will engage in the above topics through units such as:

• Metal fabrication and fitting.

• Creating with LED technology (E.g. Desk lamp).

• Basic woodworking.

• Re-purposing of existing products. Assessment: Students will be required to provide evidence of what they are learning in a variety of forms. These may include practical tasks, project/design folios, written tasks, computer generated presentations, peer and self-evaluation and reflection.

~ Design and Technologies – Engineering Principles and Systems ~ Head of Department – Mr Wayne Hoger

Year 9 Engineering Principles and Systems is studied for three lessons per week over a semester. This subject is well suited to the enquiring mind, with a strong focus on working out ‘how things work’. Students will explore engineering principles relevant to the challenges they are given. For example, the CO2 Dragster unit requires students to investigate the principles of mass, friction and drag and how they affect the performance of a CO2 Dragster. Students will work independently and collaboratively to apply design processes. They will investigate relevant knowledge, generate and refine ideas, plan and produce design solutions, and evaluate solutions and processes. Special Note: Our workshops involve machinery and processes considered to be of HIGH and EXTREME risk. All students choosing this subject will be required to submit a signed High and Extreme Risk Acknowledgement Form as part of the subject selection process. Failure to do so will result in students being allocated other elective preferences. Students are also required to wear an apron, hairnet and impervious upper shoes for every workshop lesson. Key Topics: Engineering Principles and Systems is organised around the following topics:

• Engineering principles and how they impact on designed solutions.

• Generating and designing products, services and environments.





• Independently and safely producing designed solutions in a workshop environment.

Students will engage in the above topics through units such as:

• CO2 Dragster design and construction.

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Assessment: Students will be required to provide evidence of what they are learning in a variety of forms. These may include practical tasks, project/design folios, written tasks, computer generated presentations, peer and self-evaluation and reflection.

~ Design and Technologies – Food ~ Head of Department – Mr Scott Thompson

Year 9 Food is studied for three lessons per week over a semester. The course is designed to be a practical subject which has a strong focus on learning through doing. Students will focus on the creation of design solutions, investigating, planning and producing food items using a range of tools and technologies. They will be working independently and collaboratively throughout the semester. Students will investigate and make judgments on how the principles of food safety, preparation, nutrition, presentation and sensory perceptions influence the creation of food solutions for healthy eating. Costs: Students will be expected to bring ingredients from home each week. Recipes can be adjusted to suit family budgets and dietary requirements. Herbs/spices required can be accessed from school pantry if family would not normally purchase. Key Topics:

• Working safely, hygienically and efficiently in a kitchen

• Understanding and applying the principles of the Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating model

• Investigating the various food groups and the best way to prepare and cook them

• Understanding food labels

• Sensory analysis of food

• Collaborating and group work

• Management skills

Assessment: Students will be required to provide evidence of their learning in a variety of forms

• Weekly practical cookery – development of skills

• Practical work – independent and group

• Project work

• Workbook

• Reflection journal

~ Design and Technologies – Design Studies ~ Head of Department – Mr Wayne Hoger

Year 9 Design Studies is studied for three lessons per week over a semester. Students will focus on the creation of design solutions to given scenarios in the fields of Industrial Design and Architectural Design. They will independently and collaboratively investigate ideas, generate and refine design solutions, plan and produce design responses, and evaluate their end products. Special Note: It is strongly recommended that students have access to a computer capable of running Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Revit to assist in the completion of homework/home study. Key Topics: Design Studies is organised around the following topics:

• Materials and technologies and how they impact on designed solutions.

• Generating and designing products, services and environments





• Independently and safely producing designed solutions in a 3D technology environment.

Students will engage in the above topics through units such as:

• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) including the generation of 3D digital models.

• 3D printing of prototypes.

• CNC Routing.

• Architectural Design.

• Industrial Design.

• Animations.

• Rendering artist impressions.

Assessment: Students will be required to provide evidence of what they are learning in a variety of forms. These may include formal tests, design folios, classwork folio drawings, and workbook solutions.

~ Design and Technologies - Textiles ~ Head of Department – Mr Scott Thompson

Year 9 Textiles is studied for three lessons per week over a semester. This practical subject has a strong focus on learning through doing. Students will be exploring textile materials and production processes required to create textile items. Students will investigate, plan and produce textile items using a range of tools and technologies. They will be working independently and collaboratively throughout the semester. Students have the opportunity to be creative while working with textile materials and technologies. Some of the lessons will be dedicated to project work in which the student can learn time management skills and work at his or her own pace. Costs: Students may be asked to bring budget friendly fabric and thread to make own shorts. A limited range of fabric will be available for students with financial difficulties.

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Key Topics:

• Eco-friendly fabric dyeing

• Sew your own drawstring bag

• Textile skills and techniques

• Design and sew your own budget shorts

• Working safely in the textile room

• Management skills

Assessment: Students will be required to provide evidence of what they are learning in a variety of forms. This may include practical textile items, project folio, workbook, and reflection journal.

~ Digital Technologies ~ Head of Department – Mr Wayne Hoger

Year 9 Digital Technologies is studied for three lessons per week over a semester. Students will focus on the knowledge and understanding, and processes and production skills required to create digital solutions independently and collaboratively from conception to realisation. Key Topics: Digital Technologies is organised around the following topics:

• Control and management of networked digital systems

• Security implications of the interaction between hardware, software and users.

• Data compression.

• Planning and managing digital projects using an iterative approach.

• Defining and decomposing complex problems.

• Designing and evaluating user experiences and algorithms.

• Design and implementing modular programs

• Algorithms and data structures.

• Privacy and security requirements when selecting and validating data.

• Testing and predicting results

• Implementing digital solutions.

• Evaluation of information systems and their solutions.

• Sharing and collaborating online, establishing protocols for the use, transmission and maintenance of data and projects. Students will engage in the above topics through a selection of tasks including:

• Programming

• Managing Operating Systems

• File Compression

• Data Collection

• Advanced Excel and Access

• Information Systems Assessment: Students will be required to provide evidence of what they are learning in a variety of forms. These may include practical tasks, project/design folios, written tasks, multimedia presentations incorporating oral presentations, computer generated presentations, peer and self-evaluation and reflection.

~ Drama ~ Head of Department – Mr Ian Follett

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In Drama, students will explore, depict and celebrate human experience by imagining and representing other people through live enactment. Drama is a collaborative art, combining physical, verbal, visual and aural dimensions. In Drama students will experience theatre and develop an understanding of the performer/audience relationship. Students will combine the elements of drama to make, present and respond to representations of human situations, characters, behaviour and relationships. They will make drama through dramatic play, role-play and improvisation, structuring the elements into play-building, directing and scriptwriting. In presenting drama they will learn, as actors, to use body and gesture, voice and language, in responding, students will learn about how drama contributes to personal, social and cultural identity.

Key Topics: Extending their foundation knowledge of the Dramatic Languages and styles of Theatre from Year 7 and 8. Students will explore more styles and develop their understanding of the various aspects and uses of Drama, allowing students to acquire the knowledge and skills for Year 10 and Senior Drama.

Students will use drama for exploring and expressing their individual and social identities. They will learn to use symbols, mood, irony and multiple subtexts in making drama. They will experiment with innovative and hybrid forms and performance styles. They will practise directing and production tasks and responsibilities, and refine and practise for their performances.

Assessment: Students are assessed on the following criteria

• Making: Student-Devised Performance

• Making: Scripted Performance

• Responding: Short Response Exam

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~ Economics and Business ~ Head of Department – Mrs Leisa Betts

Through the study of Economics and Business, students are empowered to shape their social and economic futures and to contribute to the development of prosperous, sustainable and equitable Australian and global economies. Economics and Business develops the knowledge, understanding and skills that will equip students to secure their financial futures and to participate in and contribute to the wellbeing and sustainability of the economy, the environment and society. This course enables students to appreciate the interdependence of decisions made within economic systems, including the effects of these decisions on consumers, businesses, governments and other economies, and on environmental and social systems.

Therefore, Economics and Business provides students with fascinating and challenging units that enable them to: make informed decisions; effectively embrace change; seek innovation; work with others; show initiative, flexibility and leadership; use new technologies; plan, organise and manage risk; and use resources efficiently.


Key Topics:

• Accounting Basics

• Interactions in the Global Economy

• Managing Financial Risks and Rewards

• Competitive Advantage in Business

• Workplace Responsibilities

Assessment: Students will complete a range of written tasks, including: short answer/response to stimulus tests, research assignments and practical exercise tests.

~ Geography ~ Head of Department – Mrs Leisa Betts

Through the study of Geography, students are empowered to shape change for a socially just and sustainable future. Geography inspires curiosity and wonder about the diversity of the world’s places, peoples, cultures and environments. Through a structured way of exploring, analysing and understanding the characteristics of the places that make up our world, this course enables students to question why the world is the way it is, and to reflect on their relationships with and responsibilities for that world.

Therefore, Geography provides students with fascinating and challenging units that enable them to: respond to questions in a geographically distinctive way; plan inquiries; collect, evaluate, analyse and interpret information; suggest responses to what they have learnt; make informed decisions; and become responsible and

active global citizens.


Key Topics

• Biomes and Food Security

• Geographies of Interconnections

Assessment: Students will complete a range of written tasks, including: short answer/response to stimulus tests, research assignments and practical exercise tests.

~ Japanese ~ Head of Department – Ms Jacinta Boland

Through the study of Japanese, students will produce formulaic Japanese language and short phrases. They will develop proficiency in reading and writing the hiragana alphabet. Students will engage in processes such as analyzing, comparing and reflecting on aspects of Japanese language and cultural and their own. Japanese is offered as an elective inYears 9, 10, 11 and 12.

Extra-curricular opportunities – Hosting a Japanese student from our sister-school.

Topics: Students will work through a variety of topics which might include:

• Katakana Alphabet

• Self-Introductions

• Dining Out

• Funky Japanese Fashion

• Visit to the Doctor

• A Trip to Japan

• Homestay in Australia

Assessment: Students are assessed in Comprehending (Listening and Reading) and Composing (Speaking and Writing) in Japanese, based on the units selected, in both formal and informal contexts. They will complete 2 pieces of assessment for each unit.

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~ Music ~ Head of Department - Mr Ian Follett

Subject Description: Music is widely recognised as a powerful educative tool that contributes to the development of an individual. As one of the Arts, Music makes a profound contribution to personal, social and cultural identity. Studies in Music offer a unique form of self-expression and communication.

The music course is developmental in nature. Students will acquire and develop musical skills, and then be able to apply these in a wide range of contexts. Three (3) main focus areas are: Performing, Composing and Responding.

The Year 9 Music course assists students to enjoy, appreciate and make music. It does this by developing an awareness of sound as well as developing skills in practical music production and composition.

Students do not need to own a musical instrument nor do they need to be able to play one as the development of correct musical notation is part of the theory of this course. Students must have good listening skills and a commitment to involvement in practical music making situations.

Key Topics: A wide variety of musical styles and forms are studied. Students listen to and analyse music, compose, perform, play, arrange and learn about the musical history for a variety of different styles. Units studied are:

• Rock Music

• The Musical

Assessment:

• Making Tasks: students compose music for the instrument available in the classroom and demonstrate an understanding of basic notation and the manipulation of musical elements. Students perform on the ukulele.

• Responding Task: students are required to write and talk about music works using the correct vocabulary. Students will demonstrate aural recognition and discrimination of the elements and concept of music.

Costs: possible excursions to attend live music performances (prices dependent on location of event).

~ Special Education Program (SEP) ~ Head of Department – Mrs Kathy Maudsley

The Special Education Program assists students with disabilities to access the curriculum and meet their full potential in the school setting.

Access to SEP: Students with a recognised disability receive support within the Special Education Program. These students may have:

• vision impairment

• hearing impairment

• physical impairment

• intellectual disability

• speech language impairment

• autistic spectrum disorder

Provision of support includes:

• working closely with parents, students and teachers (Case Management)

• accessing the support process developed by the school.

For example:

• in-class support

• transition to post-school options

• work skilling

• assistance with assignments/assessment

• social and emotional skilling and personal and living dimensions

• leisure and recreation access

• curriculum/assessment modification

• access to literacy/numeracy classes

• development of Individual Curriculum Plans

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~ Learning Difficulties Support ~

Learning Support at Warwick State High School focuses on addressing the learning needs of all students who have a learning difficulty, disability, are gifted and/or talented or are falling below national and regional benchmarks in literacy and numeracy.

Diagnostic/standardised tests and level of achievement data are used to track student needs as well as their development over time. The focus is on supporting students in the classroom to enhance their learning opportunities. Our inclusive approach to support means working with teachers, parents and other professionals to facilitate development of a student’s academic program at the appropriate level.

Additional support provisions:

• Differentiated curriculum and pedagogy

• Support Teachers of Literacy and Numeracy (Targeted teaching)

• In class support (Inclusive Support Teachers, teacher aides)

• Assignment and exam assistance

~ Guidance Officer Services ~

Guidance Officer – Ms Belinda Fairweather

Warwick State High School has the services of a guidance officer 5 days/week. Services undertaken by the guidance officer includes counselling, educational /academic related issues, career pathways, and social-emotional or mental health concerns. The guidance officer can liaise with outside agencies such as headspace, CYMHS, or other medical personnel to support your student. Specific completed paperwork may be required before such interventions can occur. Parents are encouraged to make contact with the guidance officer should you have concerns regarding your student. Appointments are arranged through the school office.

The information in this booklet was correct at time of publication (July 2019) but maybe subject to change

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WARWICK STATE HIGH SCHOOL

2020 STATIONERY LIST - YEAR 9

This list includes subject-specific items required in addition to general multi-purpose items such as: Minimum 8 GB USB memory stick, headphones (specifications to be provided later in the year), blue and red pens, HB pencils, mechanical pencils, scissors, pencil sharpener, white plastic eraser, ruler, coloured pencils, felt pens, small stapler, highlighter pens, glue stick, pencil case.

Students are NOT to bring the following items to school: � Steel rulers - use plastic or wood � Large “Nikko” type marking pens (if these are needed they will be supplied by the subject area) � Liquid correction fluid

ART 1 x A4 plastic sleeve display book

1 each x HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 3H pencils

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGIES AGRICULTURE

1 x 96 page exercise book or hole punched folder booklet that is separate to other subjects

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGIES

• ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES & SYSTEMS

• MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES

Apron, hairnet, impervious upper shoes


• FOOD

1 x plastic sheet protector

12 cup muffin pan and a slice tin will be required as these will be used regularly

Ingredients will need to be purchased

Shoes with impervious uppers


• DESIGN STUDIES General multi-purpose items listed above


• TEXTILES Fabric will need to be purchased during the semester as advised by

teacher

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES General multi-purpose items listed above

DRAMA 1 x A4 notebook that can be handed in separately from other subjects

ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS 1 x A4 display book (20 pages)

1 x 128 page A4 book that is separate to other subjects

ENGLISH

5 x A4 64 page ruled exercise books

1 x display folder

1 whiteboard marker (for individual student use)

GEOGRAPHY 1 x A4 display book (20 pages)


HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

(recycled from a previous year/inexpensive option) Hat/Cap mandatory for practical lessons

General stationery as listed above for theory lessons

1 x 48 page exercise book

HISTORY AND JUNIOR PROGRAM (HJP) 1 x A4 display book (20 pages)


JAPANESE

2 x A4 96 Page ruled exercise book

1 display folder

1 x 48 page grid book 10mm

MATHEMATICS

Preferred scientific calculator: TI 30XB calculator from Texas Instruments

2 x 128 page notebooks – separate from other subjects

15 cm ruler (30 cm flexible)

MUSIC 2 x 64 page exercise books or 1 x A4 96 page exercise book

1 fine point black pen

SCIENCE 1 x 96 page exercise book

1 scientific calculator (same as Maths)

PLEASE NAME ALL PROPERTY CLEARLY AT THE START OF THE YEAR

“It is much easier to return named property to the rightful owner”

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