1. Subject Selection Years 9 and 10 in Steve Lang – HOD Middle School –

2. Middle School – Year 9 & 10 in 2020
The transition towards Senior School:
supportive but less scaffolded
high expectations of behaviour, effort and uniform
three way partnership – students find their voice
developing autonomy, initiative and confidence
developing positive study skills, organisation and good habits

3. What we know
General:
Good study habits are vital, even in Year 9 and 10
Timetable, Assessment Planner converted to an Assignment Planner and Study Plan is beneficial to student success
Technology can be temperamental – in Senior there is no allowance for a Computer failing, best to get into good habits early (backing up often) to avoid issues

4. What we know General: Conversations about learning help all involved
Open ended
“What was the most interesting thing you did at school today?”
“What was the best lesson at school today and what did you do?”
“ What did you learn in **** today?”

5. What we know
Subjects
Electives are a perfect opportunity to explore – breadth is important and beneficial in Senior
The large percentage of our top achievers in Year 12 will be involved in subject across the board. Often involved in Music and Sport

6. What we know
Subjects
Other than Languages and Music no elective is prohibitive as you reach Year 11 and 12
Practical (Manufacturing/Engineering/Hospitality) subjects are very popular – but numbers are limited

7. Subject Selection Handbook

8. Subject Selection Handbook
Again, we have opted not to print the Handbook:
This saves $1440 in printing costs and 24,000 pieces of paper
Every Year 8/9 parent and student will be sent a digital copy
Paper copies (if needed) are available from Middle School Office
Paper Subject Selection forms also available from Middle School Office
All the above available to download from Kedron SHS Website

9. Making Decisions
As an overall plan, it is suggested that you choose subjects:
you enjoy
in which you have already had some success
which will help you achieve your chosen career goals, or at least keep your career options open
which will develop skills, knowledge and attitudes useful throughout your life.

10. Sport and KedCare
All Middle School students participate in compulsory Sport on a Tuesday (Year 9) and Wednesday (Year 10) afternoon.
Additionally, Kedron SHS has a whole school approach to welfare entitled ‘KedCare’; which is one 70 min per week.
During these lessons, Middle School students cover topics which include, but are not limited to:
Roles & Relationships
Goal Setting
Managing Emotions
Breaking the Bullying Cycle
Decision Making
Cyber Safety
Careers

11. Year 9 Compulsory Subjects
There are five compulsory subjects in Year 9:
English
Mathematics
Science
Health & Physical Education (1 Semester)
History (1 Semester)

12. [1, year long, Languages subject & 2, semester long, electives]
Year 9 (2020) Electives
Option One
Students choose a Languages subject (Japanese, French, Chinese, Spanish, Auslan) if they have studied the subject in Year 8. They will then select this same Language subject for both Semester 1 & Semester 2.
Students then choose one Arts (Art, Music, Media Studies or Drama, Geography, Logic) and one Technology (Food Studies, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Digital Technology, Graphical Design, Business Studies or Computer Education) subject as semester long electives.
Logic and Reasoning is now an elective option and can be taken either as a semester or 2 semester elective.
[1, year long, Languages subject & 2, semester long, electives]

13. [4, semester long, electives in total]
Year 9 (2020) Electives
Option Two
If students are not studying a Languages subject in Year 9, they will choose one Arts (Art, Music, Media Studies or Drama, Geography, Logic) subject for Semester 1 and a different Arts subject for Semester 2. Logic
Students will also choose one Technology (Food Studies, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Digital Technology, Graphical Design, Business Studies or Computer Education) subject for Semester 1 and a different Technology subject for Semester 2.
Logic and Reasoning is now an elective option and can be taken either as a semester or 2 semester elective.
[4, semester long, electives in total]

14. HPE Extension (HPX) invitations to be sent out to students in the next week. If absent this will be in their form roll.
Students who accept a place on this course can choose to take it on either Line 2 or 4, not both.
All subjects are numbers dependant. All electives are great opportunities.
Important Notes

15. Sample Subject Selections

16. Sample Subject Selections

17. Year 8 To-do… Subject Selections open Mon 16/09/2019
All selections complete by 18/10/2019
Talk at home, to HODs and teachers
Make Selections on Paper Subject Selection form
Complete paper-copy - hand in, named and signed, to Middle School and place in the appropriate box!
Classes/first choices may fill up quickly. First in, first served

18. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME
Questions?

19. Middle School
Yr 10

20. Year 10 Career Education Timeline
TERM 1
MyFuture and other career planning websites and activities
Career Planning
KEDCareers (Career Education program)
Careers Day
Parent Information Evening
TERM 2
Subject selection and Parent Evening for Year 10’s (students invited to seek career guidance with GO)
SET PLAN (Subject Selection for Senior School)
Work Experience
Possible TAFE Enrolments
TERM 3

21. Tips for Planning your Subject Selection
Interests, aptitudes, achievements and career goals
General vs Applied Pathways
Prerequisites
Subjects you will do well in
Bonus schemes

22. (7 if doing Instrumental Music)
Year 10 (2020)
YEAR 10
6 SUBJECTS COVERED IN THE YEAR
(7 if doing Instrumental Music)
4 CORE SUBJECTS
English, Mathematics, Science and History (1 Sem) and Humanities (1 Sem)
2 ELECTIVES ( Note: HPE/HPA becomes an elective)
KedCare
Sport

23. What we know
General:
Good study habits are vital, even in Year 9 and 10
Timetable, Assessment Planner converted to an Assignment Planner and Study Plan is beneficial to student success
Technology can be temperamental – in Senior there is no allowance for a Computer failing, best to get into good habits early (backing up often) to avoid issues

24. Learnings from 2019 C = Caution for ATAR
Time Management & Study Skills
Effort through Year 10 gives options in 11 and 12
“ …but I’ll try next year…”

25. Senior from 2019 New senior assessment and tertiary entrance
systems began in Queensland with students entering Year 11 in 2019.
OP -> ATAR
General and Applied

26. Senior English

27. Senior Mathematics

28. Senior Mathematics

29. Sample Subject Selections
All courses are year long and any changes made will only be done under the conditions of an academic review.

30. Year 9 To-do… Subject Selections open Mon 16/09/2019
All selections complete by 18/10/2019
Talk at home, to HODs and teachers
Make Selections on Paper Subject Selection form
Complete paper-copy - hand in, named and signed, to Middle School and place in the appropriate box!
Classes/first choices may fill up quickly. First in, first served

31. TIMELINES
All subject selections must be completed by:
FRIDAY 18/10/2019