High School Year 7-10 Syllabuses
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ENGLISH:
- Reading Comprehension: Year 7 English focuses on enhancing students’ ability to comprehend and analyse a variety of texts.
- Writing Proficiency: The curriculum emphasises improving students’ writing skills across different genres, including narrative, descriptive, and persuasive writing.
- Literary Analysis: Students explore literary techniques and themes to develop a deeper understanding of the texts they read.
- Speaking and Listening: Year 7 encourages effective oral communication through discussions, debates, and presentations.
- Vocabulary Enrichment: Students continue to expand their vocabulary through exposure to diverse texts and contexts.
MATHS:
- Numeracy and Problem-Solving: Year 7 Mathematics aims to strengthen students’ understanding of numeracy and their ability to apply mathematical concepts to solve problems.
- Algebra and Geometry: The curriculum introduces basic algebraic concepts and further explores geometric properties and relationships.
- Measurement and Data Analysis: Students engage in more complex measurement concepts and learn to analyze and interpret data.
- Operations: Year 7 focuses on refining students’ skills in all four mathematical operations, including fractions and decimals.
- Practical Applications: Mathematics is taught with a focus on real-life applications to make it relevant and meaningful to students.
SCIENCE:
- Scientific Inquiry: Year 7 Science emphasises the process of scientific inquiry, encouraging students to ask questions, design experiments, and draw conclusions.
- Fundamental Concepts: The curriculum covers various scientific disciplines, introducing students to fundamental concepts in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences.
- Experimental Skills: Students develop practical skills by conducting experiments and investigations.
- Data Analysis: Year 7 students learn to analyse and interpret scientific data to draw meaningful conclusions.
- Scientific Communication: The curriculum encourages effective communication of scientific findings and concepts through reports and presentations.
ENGLISH:
- Critical Reading: Year 8 English focuses on enhancing students’ ability to critically analyze and interpret a variety of texts, including literary works and non-fiction articles.
- Writing Proficiency: The curriculum emphasizes improving students’ writing skills across different genres, including persuasive essays, literary analyses, and creative pieces.
- Language Analysis: Students learn to analyze language techniques and rhetorical devices used in texts to understand their impact and purpose.
- Speaking and Listening: Year 8 encourages effective oral communication through debates, presentations, and discussions.
- Literature Study: Students explore literary works in-depth, studying themes, characters, and literary devices to develop a deeper appreciation for literature.
MATHS:
- Advanced Algebra and Geometry: Year 8 Mathematics introduces more complex algebraic concepts and further explores geometric properties and relationships.
- Probability and Statistics: The curriculum covers probability concepts and data analysis, teaching students to make informed decisions based on data.
- Measurement and Trigonometry: Students engage in more advanced measurement concepts, and basic trigonometric principles are introduced.
- Problem-Solving: Year 8 focuses on developing students’ problem-solving skills by applying mathematical concepts to practical situations.
- Real-life Applications: Mathematics is taught with a focus on real-life applications to make it relevant and meaningful to students.
SCIENCE:
- Scientific Concepts: Year 8 Science delves deeper into scientific principles across various disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences.
- Experimental Skills: Students further develop practical skills by conducting complex experiments and investigations.
- Data Analysis: Year 8 students learn to analyze and interpret scientific data using more advanced techniques.
- Scientific Inquiry: The curriculum encourages students to think critically and independently, asking questions and designing experiments.
- Environmental Science: Students explore environmental issues and their impact on the planet, developing an understanding of environmental sustainability.
ENGLISH:
- Literary Analysis: Year 9 English focuses on critically analysing and interpreting literary texts, including novels, plays, and poetry.
- Persuasive Writing: The curriculum emphasises developing students’ ability to construct well-reasoned arguments and persuasive essays.
- Creative Writing: Students explore various forms of creative writing, such as short stories and poetry, fostering creativity and self-expression.
- Language Study: Year 9 covers advanced language study, including grammar, syntax, and vocabulary enrichment.
- Media Literacy: The curriculum includes the study of media texts, helping students analyse and understand media messages and their impact.
MATHS:
- Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry: Year 9 Mathematics introduces more advanced algebraic concepts and deeper exploration of trigonometric principles.
- Geometry and Measurement: The curriculum covers complex geometric concepts and measurement principles, including area, volume, and angles.
- Probability and Statistics: Students delve deeper into probability concepts and data analysis, preparing them for real-world applications.
- Problem-Solving: Year 9 focuses on developing students’ problem-solving skills by applying mathematical concepts to complex and practical scenarios.
- Real-life Applications: Mathematics is taught with a focus on real-life applications, demonstrating how mathematics is relevant in various contexts.
SCIENCE:
- Scientific Principles: Year 9 Science explores more complex scientific principles across various disciplines, delving deeper into biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences.
- Laboratory Skills: Students further develop their practical skills by conducting more advanced experiments and investigations.
- Scientific Inquiry: The curriculum encourages students to think critically, design experiments, and draw conclusions based on evidence.
- Environmental Science: Year 9 includes the study of environmental issues, human impact on the environment, and sustainability.
- Scientific Communication: Students learn to communicate scientific concepts effectively through reports and presentations.
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ENGLISH:
- Advanced Reading and Analysis: Year 10 English focuses on critically analysing and interpreting a variety of complex literary texts, including novels, dramas, and poetry.
- Writing Proficiency: The curriculum emphasises advanced writing skills, including persuasive essays, literary analyses, and creative writing, with a focus on coherence and sophistication.
- Language Study: Students explore advanced language study, including syntax, grammar, and vocabulary enrichment, to enhance their writing and communication.
- Media Analysis: Year 10 covers the study of media texts, equipping students with media literacy skills to analyse and interpret media messages.
- Oral Presentations: The curriculum encourages effective oral communication and public speaking through presentations and debates.
MATHS:
- Advanced Algebra and Calculus: Year 10 Mathematics introduces advanced algebraic concepts and the fundamentals of calculus.
- Geometry and Trigonometry: The curriculum covers complex geometric concepts and advanced trigonometric principles.
- Probability and Statistics: Students delve deeper into probability concepts and more advanced data analysis techniques.
- Real-life Applications: Mathematics is taught with a focus on real-life applications, demonstrating how mathematics is relevant and applicable in various fields.
- Problem-Solving: Year 10 continues to develop students’ problem-solving skills by applying mathematical concepts to more complex and practical scenarios.
SCIENCE:
- Advanced Scientific Principles: Year 10 Science explores more complex scientific principles across various disciplines, providing a strong foundation for senior studies.
- Laboratory Skills: Students further refine their practical skills by conducting advanced experiments and investigations.
- Scientific Inquiry: The curriculum encourages students to think critically and independently, designing experiments and analysing data to draw meaningful conclusions.
- Environmental Science: Year 10 includes the study of environmental sustainability and the impact of human activities on the environment.
- Scientific Communication: Students learn to effectively communicate scientific findings and concepts through reports and presentations.