COURSE GUIDE 2026

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Students study a Japanese course in year 8, so students can be exposed to a foreign language and broaden their cultural understandings. The course will provide students the opportunity to work with different modes of communication and with different types of text genres. The program will be offered over one semester and will be divided into two parts: Language studies and Cultural studies. Students will learn a variety of topics including: Hiragana writing, greetings, introducing themselves, expressing their state of wellbeing, describing friends and family, describing routine events and leisure activities and cultural studies. Students will be encouraged to use specific elements of ICT, especially when researching and presenting information about the Japanese culture and

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The Physical Education component of this course is designed to improve students’ physical skills while enhancing participation, confidence and understanding of movement and performance in a range of sporting environments. Students will develop their teamwork, communication, decision-making and game sense through active participation in practical lessons and activities. The course also aims to promote positive sportsmanship, resilience and the importance of maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. This is achieved through participation in a variety of sporting categories, including Invasion Games, Net and Wall Games, and Striking and Fielding Games. Through these activities, students will learn and apply fundamental movement skills, strategies and tactics while working both independently and collaboratively with others. Topics covered include:

• Athletics (Sports Day Preparation)
• Striking and Fielding (Cricket)
• Invasion Games (Hockey, Basketball, Soccer, Lacrosse and Tchoukball)
• Net and Wall Games (Volleyball)

The Food Technology component of the course allows hands-on and real-life learning. Students will understand and implement knowledge of the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating to develop balanced meals and identity gaps in diets when considering the food groups. Please note: Health-related topics are covered during Wellbeing lessons.

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Year 8 Wellbeing builds on self-awareness through the ‘Learning to Learn’ program — exploring Growth and Fixed Mindsets, Multiple Intelligences, and the Learning Pit to show students that challenge and effort drive growth. The ‘Pathways to the Future’ unit helps students investigate career options and map subject pathways toward their goals. Students also cover Healthy Relationships and Puberty, supported by the KS:CPC’s middle years focus areas: the right to be safe (including psychological pressure and manipulation), relationships (identity, rights and power in relationships), recognising and reporting abuse, and protective strategies. The year closes with a focus on resilience, responsibility, and self-motivation to support a positive transition into Year 9.

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Integrated Studies or I.S. is a subject which incorporates the curriculum areas of English, Humanities and Social Sciences, Cultural Studies and Literacy development. Courses are designed to build upon current knowledge and to develop new skills and understandings. This subject is aligned to the Australian Curriculum and implemented by a core subject teacher. Topics covered in I.S. include:

• Text study – novel and short stories
• Grammar, punctuation and vocabulary
• Text Types – exposition, narrative, recount and report writing
• Reading strategies
• Film and media studies
• Landforms and landscapes
• Ancient history with a focus on Middle Ages, Vikings & Asia
• Inquiry based history projects and problem based learning
• Changing Nations
• Google Suite and Google Classroom skills
• Internet based learning and research
• Environmental sustainability
• Literacy Interventions Rotation

Description

Students study a Japanese course in year 8, so students can be exposed to a foreign language and broaden their cultural understandings. The course will provide students the opportunity to work with different modes of communication and with different types of text genres. The program will be offered over one semester and will be divided into two parts: Language studies and Cultural studies. Students will learn a variety of topics including: Hiragana writing, greetings, introducing themselves, expressing their state of wellbeing, describing friends and family, describing routine events and leisure activities and cultural studies. Students will be encouraged to use specific elements of ICT, especially when researching and presenting information about the Japanese culture and

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Year 8 Design and Technology provides students with hands-on experiences, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and technical proficiency in various disciplines. Design and Technology offers students the opportunity to work collaboratively on projects that explore various disciplines. Within their Home Groups, students delve into the following areas:

• Digital Technology: This subject takes programs like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to teach students computer basics and etiquette. Students expand their digital ability to utilise unique and familiar software through design and advance photo manipulation. Ethical and social implications of technology, including artificial intelligence tools, are explored fostering responsible digital citizenship.
• Textiles: Students engage in practical projects involving fabrics, exploring techniques such as sewing, pattern making, and fabric manipulation. They develop skills in textile design, applying creativity and problem-solving to create unique textile products.
• Materials: Through the exploration of materials like wood, metal, and plastics, students engage in hands on projects that develop their craftsmanship and problem-solving skills. They learn techniques such as cutting, shaping, joining, and finishing to fabricate functional objects.

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The Year 8 Arts course encourages collaboration, self-expression, and artistic growth. Building upon the foundational skills and knowledge acquired in Year 7, students have the opportunity to further refine their abilities, explore their creativity, and deepen their understanding of the diverse and dynamic world of artistic disciplines. Engaging with practical projects promoting skill exploration and development they gain a deeper understanding of the power of the arts as a medium for personal and cultural expression.

• Drama: Students are introduced to the fundamentals of drama. They learn about the different stage types, creating characters and experiment with the interpretation of scripts and the page to stage process reflecting on their success. Students become more confident in taking creative risks in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment. Students explore the dramatic style of dramatic themes such as mime and melodrama and improvisation through practical activities and theatre sports performing in front of their peers.

• Visual Arts: In Visual Arts students are re-introduced to the Elements of Art and the importance they play in making and viewing art. Students build on the basic skills, techniques and knowledge learnt in Year 7 with continued experimentation of drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Core concepts such as colour theory, value techniques, and perspective are introduced. Students expand their understanding of visual arts terminology and apply this in their self-reflection and analysis of artwork. • Music: The Year 8 music course provides opportunities for students to continue to develop their knowledge on the fundamentals of music and provide students with experiences in performance, music theory and analysis, electronic music composition, and music history. This course is designed to foster creativity and develop fundamental instrumental skills and music understanding

through a number of practical experiences and YEAR 8 S activities.