ALBANY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Albany Senior High School

2021

Year 9 Curriculum Handbook

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A Message from the Principal

Albany Senior High School commenced in 1918 as a

district high school in York Street. Subsequently, we

moved to the new site on the north western side of

Mount Clarence which was officially opened in 1925.

The iconic buildings are a beacon within the City of

Albany and are a symbol of success to its thousands of

graduates.

The school’s vision statement, “A tradition of opportunity

and success”, connects our past with an unfolding

future. Our history reflects proud traditions, which

include our iconic blazer with its distinctive green, brown

and yellow stripes and our school crest.

The school’s crest contains the words, “Keep Troth”,

reflecting the notion of commitment to being true to

oneself, the school and the greater community. This

commitment is clearly seen in the staff and students’ attitude to Country Week where our teams have

bought back the prized Champion School trophy again in 2015. Our commitment to the overall

community is seen in the engagement in a number of environmental projects. This is seen in our marine

studies program where staff and students are part of the process of monitoring the health of our

community’s pristine marine environment.

Our Values Charter captures what is important to the school community. We place a high priority on the

educative process. Our emphasis on fundamental literacy and the capacity to find and utilise information,

especially with the use of Information Communications Technologies, means that our students are being

prepared to live in the 21st Century and contribute positively in society.

We offer a wide range of courses from Year 7 to 12. This involves extensive tertiary entrance and

vocational subjects with the overall goal of assisting senior students to find an educational pathway that

matches their abilities and their life experiences. The school reflects on the past while looking to the

future in preparing our students to be successful citizens in an ever changing world.

I encourage you to browse Albany Senior High School’s Website to learn more about our school:

http://albanyshs.wa.edu.au.

Mrs Jenny Firth

Principal


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Albany Senior High School Charter At Albany Senior High School, it is expected that:

we will seek knowledge with a willingness to learn from experiences and opportunities in order to understand ourselves, the wider community and the world around us

we will acknowledge our own uniqueness and develop self-respect and dignity

we will have care and compassion for others, respectfully recognising that each person has equal worth and basic rights

we will work together for the common good as a reflection of our Australian democracy; we will speak up to protect the rights of other people and take individual responsibility for making our school a safe and vibrant place

we will have respect and concern for our natural and human environment and recognise the need to care for our surroundings maintaining a balance that ensures sustainability.

This is the common agreed minimum expectation that underpins the life of our school.

School Behaviour Expectations

KEEP TROTH

TRADITION OPPORTUNITY SUCCESS

Va

lues

We have PRIDE

Cleanliness Enthusiasm Friendliness

Honour Joyfulness Moderation

Service Thankfulness

Unity Idealism

We are RESPONSIBLE

Cooperation

Creativity Flexibility Honesty Humility Integrity Loyalty

Orderliness Reliability

Responsibility Trustworthiness

Truthfulness

We are RESPECTFUL

Care

Compassion Consideration

Courtesy Forgiveness Generosity Gentleness Helpfulness

Justice Kindness Patience Respect

Tact Tolerance

We will ACHIEVE

Commitment

Courage Determination

Diligence Excellence

Perseverance Purposefulness Self-Discipline

Exp

ecta

tion

s

We wear school uniform

We clean up after ourselves

We look after equipment

We care for school and community resources

We welcome others

We positively represent ASHS in the community

We celebrate achievement

We are on time

We come prepared to classes with appropriate equipment

We are honest

We take responsibility for our own actions

We follow school procedures

We make safe choices

We use technology appropriately

We listen attentively

We use appropriate and respectful language

We accept differences

We contribute positively to the learning environment

We help and care for others

We follow staff instructions

We respect our own privacy and the privacy of others

We set goals and work towards them

We hand in our work on time

We collaborate effectively in groups

We perform to the best of our ability

We seek feedback and accept help

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Year 9

2021 We welcome our new Year 9 students to Albany Senior High School (ASHS) for 2021! Our goal is to provide the best possible learning outcomes for our students. We know that parents are a vital part of this process and welcome your interest and participation in achieving maximum learning outcomes for our students. At High School, unlike Primary School, students are taught by around ten teachers, each of whom has expertise in the learning area being taught. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers to discuss their child’s progress. We appoint a Year Coordinator who will assist and follow your child in their academic and social school life, for their remaining years at ASHS. We endeavour to provide our students a safe, happy learning environment. We work to develop a culture of character where respect, patience, self-discipline, tolerance and joy for learning are among the values we hope to instil in our students.

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TIMETABLE

At Albany Senior High School, we follow a fixed timetable. Each student’s timetable can be unique –

especially in the Year 11 and 12 levels. Year 9 students will receive their timetable during Period 1 of

their first day at school.

Period times are shown below:

DAILY PERIOD TIMES 2021

PERIOD MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MINS. PER

PERIOD

0 7.46-8.50 7.46-8.50 7.46-8.50 7.46-8.50 7.46-8.50 64

Warning Bell 8.45 am

1 8.50 – 9.54 8.50 – 9.54 8.50 – 9.54 8.50 – 9.54 8.50 – 9.54 64

2 9.54 – 10.58 9.54 – 10.58 9.54 – 10.58 9.54 – 10.58 9.54 – 10.58 64

RECESS 10.58–11.28 10.58–11.28 10.58–11.28 10.58–11.28 10.58–11.28 30

Warning Bell 11.23 am

3 11.28–12.32 11.28–12.32 11.28–12.32 11.28–12.32 11.28–12.32 64

4 12.32-1.36 12.32-1.36 12.32-1.36 12.32-1.36 12.32-1.36 64

LUNCH 1.36-2.06 1.36-2.06 1.36-2.06 1.36-2.06 1.36-2.06 30

Warning Bell 2.01 pm

5 2.06-3.10 2.06-3.10 2.06-3.10 2.06-3.10 2.06-3.10 64

ASSESSMENT

Student achievement will be assessed continuously and will be a measure of a student’s attainment of

the outcomes of each course. Participation and completion of all steps in a task are also part of the

assessment. Indicators of student progress will be reported in terms of grades.

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Year 9 Elective Subject Costs 2021

Students in Lower School are required to meet educational outcomes in a variety of learning areas. Elective courses in Lower School enable students to meet these outcomes in The Arts and Technologies. ASHS students have access to some specialised subjects which are resource rich but expensive to run. Students do not need to enrol in high cost electives to meet the outcome of their course and there are alternative courses available, as part of a student’s Voluntary Contributions. The cost of each subject is made up of either a 100% Voluntary Contribution or a combination of a Voluntary Contribution and a Compulsory Charge. Subjects that do not incur a Compulsory Charge are shaded GREY in this selection book. Subject prices are indicative only and are subject to change. The payment of a Subject Charge is compulsory. Parents/caregivers should consider their financial situation prior to enrolling in high cost courses. Failure to pay for a high cost elective will result in your child being placed into a lower cost elective. Payment arrangements are available to all families. Please contact the school for further information.

Secondary Assistance Scheme

Parents with a current Health Care or Pension Concession Card will have access to the Secondary

Assistance Scheme (SAS). This scheme provides funding to assist with the payment of School Voluntary

Contributions for Lower School students. The school will supply further information about this in Term 4

of the school year; applications will need to be made at the school during Term 1.

It is expected that all School Charges will be paid in full prior to the end of Term 3 each year.

Please Note: Albany Senior High School uses the services of a Debt Collection agency to recover all outstanding Charges.

SUBJECT COSTS IN THIS BOOKLET HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD

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Year 9 Course Definitions & Procedures 2021

COMPULSORY COURSES which all students study are from the following learning areas:

Mathematics English Science Humanities and Social Sciences Physical and Health Education

They are described in SECTION 1 of this handbook.

ELECTIVE COURSES which students choose to study are from the following learning areas:

The Arts Technologies Health and Physical Education Languages English

They are described in SECTION 2 of this handbook.

YEAR 9 Students choose six Elective Courses for the year; three in one semester and three in the other.

From Year 9, students engage in higher levels of specialisation in particular learning areas by provision for higher levels of specialisation through the non-mandated provision of curriculum in Languages, Technologies, Physical Education and The Arts.

In Year 9 students can choose to pursue their interests and talents in Technologies, Languages, The Arts, and Health and Physical Education.

In Year 9 there are differentiated courses, or pathways, in Mathematics and specialist literacy support classes.

Assessment

Assessment in Mathematics, English, Science and HASS subject areas covers a number of content strands which have equal weighting and importance.

Note

Year 9 courses start with the number 9 Semester 1 courses end with the number 1 Semester 2 courses end with the number 2 Course runs all year (elective) courses start with 9Y

If students or parents would like any advice on course selection, please consult the following people:

Deputy – Sara Garcia-Perlines or Year Coordinator – Meggie McKeague (Year 9) for 2021.

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LEARNING AREA: MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY COURSE In Years 7 to 10, students will be undertaking study in the following strands of the Western Australian Curriculum (Mathematics), as set out by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA). The proficiencies reinforce the significance of working mathematically within the content and describe how the content is explored. They provide the language to build in the developmental aspects of the learning of mathematics. For detailed content descriptions in each of the content strands above, refer to the latest version of the WA version of the Australian Curriculum from the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) at www.scsa.wa.edu.au. In Years 8, 9 and 10, students will be placed in classes following three pathways (Pathways 1, 2 and 3) which are best matched to their prior achievement in Mathematics, based on teacher recommendation and the student’s class ranking. There are opportunities for students to move between classes during the year, dependent on their level of achievement on assessment tasks and subject to maximum class sizes. In all cases, consultation between the Mathematics teacher and the Head of Learning Area (Mathematics) takes place before student movement occurs. For students in Years 7-10 there will be flexibility to allow students to move between pathways, usually at the end of Term 1, Semester 1 and at other times throughout the year, on the recommendation of the student’s Mathematics teacher. This is done in consultation with the Head of Learning Area (Mathematics) and based on the student’s results on assessment tasks. Classes for a particular year are based on the students’ level of achievement demonstrated in the previous year.

LEARNING AREA: ENGLISH COMPULSORY COURSE Reliable sources report that English is the most enjoyable subject at school! Okay, so maybe English teachers are a little biased in their view. English is, however, a most thought provoking and interesting subject. English is organised into three interrelated strands that support students’ growing understanding and use of Standard Australian English. Together, the three strands focus on developing students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in Writing and Creating, Reading and Viewing, and Listening and Speaking Outcomes. The three strands are:

Language: knowing about the English language

Literature: understanding, appreciating, responding to, analysing and creating literature

Literacy: expanding the repertoire of English usage Most people are very familiar with the Reading and Writing Outcomes in English, but Viewing, Speaking and Listening are possibly less familiar. Viewing provides students with the opportunity to analyse visual texts such as; television news, television drama, film, works of art, graphic design, digital and print advertising, while speaking and listening facilitates the study of aural texts as well as encouraging students to develop and demonstrate effective communication skills both as speakers and listeners. As students move through their schooling the texts they encounter for analysis and the texts they compose increase in complexity.

Content Strands Proficiency Strands

Number and Algebra

Measurement and Geometry

Statistics and Probability

Understanding

Fluency

Problem Solving

Reasoning

http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/

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LEARNING AREA: SCIENCE COMPULSORY COURSE As a part of their learning in Science, students will study content units and conduct investigations in line with the Western Australian Curriculum. Contexts studied are: Biological, Chemical, Physical and Earth & Space Science.

LEARNING AREA: HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMPULSORY COURSE As a part of their learning in the Social Sciences, students will study units and conduct investigations in line with the Western Australian Curriculum. Contexts studied are: History; Economics & Business; Geography; Civics & Citizenship

LEARNING AREA: HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION COMPULSORY COURSE

Physical and Health Education provides students with an understanding of health issues and the skills for confident participation in sport and recreation activities. This enables students to make responsible decisions about health and physical activity and to promote their own and others’ health and wellbeing.

Students are required to participate in all areas and must have swimming attire and a sports uniform consisting of black sports shorts, a green sports shirt and appropriate footwear.

If students cannot participate they must bring a signed note from a parent/carer stating why they cannot participate. A Medical Certificate is needed for prolonged inability to participate.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

ASSESSMENT: Movement and Physical Activity Strand

General Physical Education Program Semester 1 The Year 9 Semester 1 program consists of basketball, cross country running and touch rugby.

General Physical Education Program Semester 2 Year 9 students will be participating in a Sports Education program during their weekly lessons. The students will further develop their skills in the sport of volleyball, with the emphasis of the program on students’ ability to work effectively as part of a team rather than just the practical skills of the sports. The Sports Education approach to Physical Education highlights the importance of all aspects of sport including participation in games, refereeing and officiating. Students will experience a variety of roles associated with being part of a sporting team. Year 9 students will complete our athletics program with the expectation that all students will participate in the school athletics carnival. They will then be involved in beach based recreational activities until the end of term. HEALTH EDUCATION

ASSESSMENT: Personal, Social and Community Health Strand

Students in Year 9 need to maintain a positive outlook on their world and to learn strategies to assist in taking control of their future. Further development of students' capacity for positive self-talk, goal-setting, perseverance and optimistic thinking is important in these years. Students should recognise and use family, school, online and community resources to seek help for themselves and others when support is needed. Students also explore how societal attitudes and values reinforce stereotypes and role expectations and how they affect young peoples’ sense of self and shape the choices they make in relation to health behaviours, health care options, help-seeking strategies and physical activity participation.

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LEARNING AREA: HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Continued) COMPULSORY COURSE Students will investigate a range of health issues relevant to young people including mental health, sexual health, healthy eating, personal safety, body image and behaviours associated with substance use. As they do so, students will develop knowledge, understanding and skills (such as early help seeking strategies, assertive behaviours, conflict resolution, emergency care and first aid management skills) to appropriately respond to a range of situations where their own or others' wellbeing may be at risk. In Health Education critical and creative thinking skills will be developed through learning experiences that encourage the seeking of solutions to health issues through the design of effective and appropriate strategies for promoting personal and community health and wellbeing. Health Education enhances ICT learning by assisting students to effectively and safely access online health information and services in order to manage their own health and wellbeing. Students further develop their understanding of the role ICTs plays in young peoples’ lives and relationships. They will explore the nature of these tools and the implications for establishing and managing relationships in the twenty-first century.

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LEARNING AREA: THE ARTS ELECTIVE COURSES

Assessment

In the Arts, we offer Drama, Media Production and Analysis, Music and Visual Arts. Assessment in these subjects will identify the way students apply their knowledge and skills whilst students work individually and in groups to achieve clear and creative goals. Studying Arts will provide students with the life-skill of finding innovative ways to approach and solve creative challenges in a changing world.

Year 9 Visual Arts Electives YEAR 9 VISUAL ARTS DISCOVERY Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9VISA1 Compulsory Charge: $18.00 Total Cost: $32.00

Learn a variety of analytical drawing and rendering techniques. This course will teach you all about how to draw from observation, and how to control both wet and dry media. This skill building course supports students’ confidence to translate drawn ideas and convert them into artworks. Students apply visual literacy skills to explore artistic styles and create artworks using a variety of techniques and processes. Studio disciplines may include; drawing, painting, printmaking, textiles– these processes will be used by students to develop their own artworks inspired by other artists.

In this course students will go on a journey of visual discovery, media experimentation and problem solving. They will explore a variety of visual 2D and 3D techniques and processes. Students will be encouraged to be curious about the world around them and gain confidence in responding using their visual literacy skills to what they see and feel by fusing studio disciplines with innovation to generate their own expressive artworks.

YEAR 9 VISUAL ARTS- EXTENSION Voluntary Contribution: $28.00 9YVISE Compulsory Charge: $36.00 Total Cost per Year: $64.00 In this year-long course, students have opportunities to develop their creativity further using artistic conventions of more complexity in their design and production process. Students apply knowledge of techniques used by other artists and consider audience interpretation in the production of their own art project. They create 2D and 3D artworks with awareness of producing a personal response to given stimuli, through exposure to a wide variety of techniques. Inquiry processes such as drawing, collage and photography will influence their concept and design development for their own artwork. The course enables students to develop their visual literacy skills whilst discovering their own creative style, appreciation and enjoyment of art.

YEAR 9 CLAY - WE THROW CLAY Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9CLAY1 Compulsory Charge: $17.00 Total Cost: $31.00

Would you like to learn how to throw clay on a pottery wheel? This course offers an introduction to a variety of the hand building skills and techniques used for working with clay with a focus on vessels; both hand built and wheelwork. Use inquiry processes to create imaginative functional vessel forms inspired by the work of professional ceramicists. An introduction to glazes and painted finishing techniques will provide colourful, final touches to your creations.

YEAR 9 CREATIVE ARTS Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9CREA2 Compulsory Charge: $18.00 Total Cost: $32.00

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Year 9 Visual Arts Electives (Continued) YEAR 9 CLAY - CLAY SCULPTURE Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9CLAY2 Compulsory Charge: $17.00 Total Cost: $31.00

This course offers an introduction to a variety of the hand-building skills and techniques used for working with clay with a focus on sculpture. Students apply knowledge of techniques used by other ceramic sculptors and consider audience interpretation in the production of their own artwork. The course enables students to develop their visual literacy skills whilst discovering their own creative style, appreciation and enjoyment of sculpture.

Year 9 Drama Electives ACTING AND THEATRE Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9ACT1 / 9ACT2

Learn to develop and perform a variety of characters. Enhance your vocal and movement skills doing fun and educational workshops. Develop and perform plays with peers. Perform to a daytime or evening performance. Discover the creative world of stage design using stage lights, backdrops, props, sound effects and multi-media projection. This course is for both aspiring actors, students wanting to develop confidence and those who are curious and wanting to try something new.

Year 9 Music Electives

MUSIC: POPULAR BAND Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9POP1 / 9POP2 Compulsory Charge: $7.00 Total Cost: $21.00

If you love the idea of releasing your inner rock god, your teen popstar, your alt rock superstar, or more, then this course is for you! Covering multiple music styles chosen by the students themselves, Pop Band teaches students the variety of skills required in the contemporary music scene, including stagecraft, performance, microphone technique, managing amplifiers and effects (FX), and much more. You will learn or improve your skills on keys, guitar, bass, drums, and singing, and learn how the music industry works through practical discussions and tasks. A performance-based course, gigs will include in-class and public performances, both at school and in the broader community. Previous musical skill is highly beneficial to success.

CLASS MUSIC Voluntary Contribution: $28.00 9YCLMU Compulsory Charge: $12.00 Total Cost per Year: $40.00

Class Music is a course that empowers you to become a better musician. Covering classical music through to hip hop, electronic, and film music, class music study empowers the student to be an active and knowledgeable participant in the music industry beyond school. Students look at the cultural context of musical styles and how these both shape and are shaped by the world around them. Continued development of theoretical and analysis skills, coupled with practical music-making and composition activities, enable students to express themselves more effectively, musically. This course is compulsory for all students enrolled in the Instrumental Program, and available as an elective to any students learning music privately who may wish to extend their musical knowledge and experience. Previous musical training is required. Any student not previously enrolled in class music needs to approach the music staff to assess their suitability to the program.

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Year 9 Music Electives (Continued) MUSIC TECHNOLOGY Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9MTE1 / 9MTE2 Compulsory Charge: $7.00 Total Cost: $21.00

Want to learn how to create sick beats? How to DJ? How to create and promote your music through various streaming services? How to write music for gaming or film? In Music Technology, students will engage with various software and devices to learn how to create their own musical content for the modern audience. This will include music notation software, sound manipulation, beats and loop-creating tools, recording techniques, plus more. Whilst previous musical background or training is of benefit, this program will be able to help musicians of any level to develop their skills further.

INSTRUMENTAL AND ENSEMBLE MUSIC Voluntary Contribution: $0.00 9INS Compulsory Charge: $40.00 Total Cost per Year: $40.00

All students receiving a lesson through the IMSS scholarship program need to enrol in this course. In this course, you will receive your free group lesson on woodwind, brass, strings, guitar, voice, or percussion/drums, as well as participate in your compulsory musical ensemble (Concert Band, Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble, Choir, Rock Band). Ensembles give the student the opportunity to be involved in performances, camps and tours, as well as other social opportunities. Ensemble rehearsals occur outside of school hours, and instrumental lessons take place on a rotational system across the school day to minimise disruption to academic classes. Inclusion in the IMSS Instrumental Scholarship Program at ASHS requires the student to also enrol in Class Music. Any student playing in a school ensemble, whether in the IMSS program or not, also needs to be enrolled in this course.

Year 9 Media Electives MEDIA: FILM Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9MFIL1 Compulsory Charge: $4.00 Total Cost: $18.00

It is time to make movies. Learn the tricks of the trade using high definition cameras and professional editing software and improve your filming and editing skills to an advanced level. This unit has a focus on film genre and will involve producing short films and trailers, providing you with the skills needed to start your own movie career.

MEDIA: ANIMATION Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9MANI2 Compulsory Charge: $4.00 Total Cost: $18.00

Create animated stories using Flash 2D animation and Stop Motion. Create the next Wallace and Gromit or make simple animations for websites. Using Stop Motion we will animate with paper, Lego or any other media, then we will explore Flash and make digital 2D animation using the latest software. You will also learn how to create digital flipbooks that you can share with your friends.

MEDIA: PHOTOSHOP Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9MPSH1 Compulsory Charge: $4.00 Total Cost: $18.00

Create amazing digital images from your own digital photographs. If you have an interest in photography or want to make images for the Internet, then this course is for you. Using Adobe Photoshop, you will learn how to create amazing artistic images, create realistic scenes from your imagination and learn how to blend images effectively.

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Year 9 Media Electives (Continued) MEDIA: SOCIAL MEDIA Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9MSOC2 Compulsory Charge: $4.00 Total Cost: $18.00

Understand online visual phenomenon and learn how to make movies that may be watched by a worldwide audience. You will learn how to film and edit popular web based content ready for upload. You will view and analyse a range of social media to learn how you are being targeted as a consumer and how to reach the audiences you want for your next social media platform.

LEARNING AREA: TECHNOLOGIES ELECTIVE COURSES Technologies subjects aim to develop enterprising students who can make decisions about the development and use of technologies, develop solutions to complex challenges and contribute to sustainable patterns of living. Technologies motivates young people and engages them in a range of learning experiences that are transferable to family and home, constructive leisure activities, community contribution and the world of work. It provides students with authentic learning challenges that foster curiosity, confidence, persistence, innovation, creativity, respect and cooperation. Technologies helps students to be regional and global citizens, capable of actively and ethically communicating and collaborating. The Western Australian Curriculum: Technologies has two distinct but related subjects: Design and Technologies: in which students use design thinking and technologies to generate and produce solutions for authentic needs and opportunities. Digital Technologies: in which students use computational thinking and information systems to define, design and implement solutions.

YEAR 9 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGIES Year 9 Food Specialisations COOKING Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9COOK1 Compulsory Charge: $56.00 Total Cost: $70.00

Sometime in the future you will probably find yourself living on your own or with friends and having to plan and prepare meals for yourself. In this course you will learn about meal preparation, planning ahead, healthy food choices and food for social occasions.

CREATIVE CHEF Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9CRCH2 Compulsory Charge: $56.00 Total Cost: $70.00

Do you want to be the next Master Chef? This is the course for you. You will look at preparing foods for fun and flavour! Creative Chef develops your understanding of cooking processes and techniques. You then get to be creative and design your own recipe variations, using your flair to create exciting and interesting food products.

FUN WITH FOOD Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9FFOO1 Compulsory Charge: $56.00 Total Cost: $70.00

Are you ready to be creative try new taste sensations? Fun with Food will provide you with interesting recipes and ingredients that will tantalise anyone’s tastebuds! Not only will you learn how to choose, plan and prepare delicious meals, you will also learn how to incorporate healthy and nutritious food choices into your lifestyle.

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Year 9 Food Specialisations (Continued)

GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9GEAT2 Compulsory Charge: $56.00 Total Cost: $70.00

We all want to enjoy a long and full life with plenty of energy for our social lives. Instead of giving up on our favourite fast foods, we’ll have fun creating tasty alternatives with plenty of flavour! You’ll particularly like our desserts…and snacks…and drinks…

ITALIAN COOKING Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9ICOOK1 / 9ICOOK2 Compulsory Charge: $56.00 Total Cost: $70.00

What we eat in Australia is influenced greatly by Italian cuisine. In this course, you will be given the opportunity to experience a little more of the Italian culture through food, by exploring seasonal ingredients and their properties, as well as using cooking techniques adapted from various regions of Italy.

Year 9 Materials & Technologies Specialisations (Home Economic Context) TEXTILE CREATIONS Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9TEXT1 Compulsory Charge: $23.00 Total Cost: $37.00

Get crafty with textiles and fabrics! Develop your design skills and your sewing skills as you learn more about the world of textiles, fabrics and fashion. Gain an understanding of the impact of fabrics on our society. Projects could include: items such as cushions, bags and decorative pieces; or clothing items such as shorts, skirts, jumpers and nightwear. BODY BEAUTIFUL Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9BOD2 Compulsory Charge: $17.00 Total Cost: $31.00

Now what’s that saying? “If you look good, you feel good”. Body Beautiful aims to make you feel good about yourself; both inside and out! You will learn about personal health care and develop skills in making affordable home-made beauty products that are good for you. Body Beautiful will give you the skills to be a healthy and confident individual. This course covers topics such as skincare, hand and foot care, haircare, social skills and self-esteem.

Year 9 Materials & Technologies Specialisations (D&T Context) JEWELLERY Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9JEW1 Compulsory Charge: $28.00 Total Cost: $42.00

Are you interested in designing and making your own jewellery or items to give your friends and family? This course introduces you to a wide range of jewellery and silver-smithing skills and processes. You will make a collection of rings, bracelets and pendants in a range of metals, including sterling silver. JEWELLERY Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9JEW2 Compulsory Charge: $28.00 Total Cost: $42.00

Create your own originals! The greatest satisfaction to be gained from practical work occurs when you design your own pieces and make them well. This course focuses on encouraging you to research and develop your own ideas once the basic silver-smithing techniques have been mastered.

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Year 9 Materials & Technologies Specialisations (D&T Context) Continued MECHANICAL WORKSHOP Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9MECH1 Compulsory Charge: $9.00 Total Cost: $23.00

Welcome to the wonderful world of mechanics. Through this introductory course, you will be given the opportunity to develop basic mechanical skills in the servicing area. Let’s face it; it’s better to service and maintain something so it doesn’t break or just stop. There is more to mechanical systems than just a motor. If the handle on the lawn mower cracks or the kick starter on your motor bike snaps off, a new part may not be necessary; with the basic welding skills covered in this course you may be able to solve the problem yourself.

MECHANICAL WORKSHOP Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9MECH2 Compulsory Charge: $9.00 Total Cost: $23.00

Servicing a mechanical system is a rewarding way to maintain and extend its life. As a result, further servicing activities will be covered in this second Year 9 course. However, it doesn’t matter how well you service a mechanical system, eventually parts will begin to fail. Having the confidence to purchase and fit a new component can save inconvenience and money. Basic multicylinder engine part replacement is covered, along with further exposure to welding techniques such as MIG, ARC and brazing.

METALWORK Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9MET1 Compulsory Charge: $8.00 Total Cost: $22.00

If you enjoy making things and like using machines, then this course will be of interest. It gives you the opportunity to use the hand tools available in the workshop, plus the lathe and oxyacetylene equipment to develop a range of metal working skills. Projects include making a toolbox, candleholder and a hacksaw. You will also develop skills in design work.

METALWORK Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9MET2 Compulsory Charge: $8.00 Total Cost: $22.00

For those of you who enjoy designing and making projects from metal, this subject will be rewarding. You will use machinery and metal working equipment such as the lathe, drill press, oxyacetylene set, magnetic bender and spot welder. Useful items will be designed and constructed from steel and non-ferrous metals such as aluminium, copper or brass. New ways of bending and shaping metal will be introduced.

PHOTOGRAPHY Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9PHOT1 Compulsory Charge: $12.00 Total Cost: $26.00

This is a practical course which introduces you to the use of a digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR) and basic Photoshop editing processes. You have the ability to develop skills enabling you to take interesting photos from macro to panorama. This course lays the foundations for you to improve the quality of your snapshots.

PHOTOGRAPHY Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9PHOT2 Compulsory Charge: $12.00 Total Cost: $26.00

This course is for those that wish to further develop their skills in taking interesting photos and refining their Photoshop editing skills. You will learn about the more advanced functions of the camera, and use different lenses and filters to achieve different effects.

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Year 9 Materials & Technologies Specialisations (D&T Context) Continued WOODWORK Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9WOOD1 Compulsory Charge: $24.00 Total Cost: $38.00

Woodwork focuses on developing your practical skills in the use of hand and electrical power tools in a workshop environment. You will learn how to use the tools in developing woodwork projects; elements of which can be personally designed. Your design work will be expected to meet set requirements concerning skills development, types of materials, cost etc. CD racks, tool boxes and stepladders are typical projects undertaken in this course.

WOODWORK Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9WOOD2 Compulsory Charge: $24.00 Total Cost: $38.00

This course allows you to enjoy creating your own wooden projects. You will be encouraged to participate in the development of your own woodwork designs. Your practical skills in the use of hand and power tools will be developed with the view to constructing items that you have individually chosen.

YEAR 9 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3D DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9DES1 Compulsory Charge: $6.00 Total Cost: $20.00

This course focuses on the use of Inventor software to design items that meet challenges, and then manufacturing them using the 3D printer; with the addition of electronics. Opportunities for possible extension include the use of a laser cutter.

ROBOTICS Voluntary Contribution: $14.00 9ROB2 Compulsory Charge: $6.00 Total Cost: $20.00

Today microcomputers are integrated into our everyday lives. Artificial intelligence is being developed at an ever-increasing rate. Develop skills in working with and problem solving programming and ethical issues surrounding the use of robotic technology. Learn computer coding skills to make robots work for you!

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LEARNING AREA: LANGUAGES ELECTIVE COURSES Are you interested in a career in hospitality, tourism or education? Or perhaps you’re interested in working as a translator or a diplomat. Do you intend to travel overseas in the future? There are lots of career opportunities for people able to speak a second language. You will be studying in a supportive and academic environment with other students who are passionate about languages. You’ll be surprised at how your language abilities improve. Talk to your languages teacher about next year’s program. INDONESIAN Voluntary Contribution: $7.00 9YIND Compulsory Charge: $0.00 Total Cost per Semester: $7.00 The themes for this course include:

Young people in rural and urban Indonesia (jobs, school, weekend activities, hobbies) At home - describing their house Daily routines Cities and Giving directions

ITALIAN Voluntary Contribution: $7.00 9YITA Compulsory Charge: $0.00 Total Cost per Semester: $7.00 The themes for this course include:

Italian Food – who doesn’t love Italian food? We will be looking at the regionality of Italian foods and drinks. We will also be looking at Italian recipes and Italian cooking shows. Restaurants – Next time you go to an Italian restaurant you should be able to order in Italian.

Teenagers today- What do young people in Italy like to do. We will be looking at Italian music, sport and hobbies.

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LEARNING AREA: PHYSICAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE COURSES Students considering taking Physical Education in Senior School should choose at least one Specialist Sport per year. Students picking any Boating or Outdoor Education courses need to be aware that these will operate on a flexi-timetable e.g. P0 (commences 7.45am) – P1 or P5 – P6 (ends 4.15pm)

Semester 1 Semester 2

BOATING - Marine and Maritime Studies

9MMS1

SPECIALISED SPORT Football 9FOOT1

BOATING - Marine and Maritime Studies

9MMS2

SPECIALISED SPORT Soccer 9SOC2

Requirements Approx Cost

Canoeing Kayaking Power boat Introduction Surf Awareness Basic maintenance Swimming competence Voluntary Contribution $14.00 Compulsory Charge $52.00 TOTAL: $66.00

Extension of knowledge, skills & strategies prepares you for community competition and Country Week. Highly recommended for students contemplating Physical Education Studies in Senior School. Voluntary Contribution $14.00 Compulsory Charge $0.00 TOTAL: $14.00

Canoeing Kayaking Power boat Introduction Surf Awareness Basic maintenance Swimming competence Voluntary Contribution $14.00 Compulsory Charge $52.00 TOTAL: $66.00


Outdoor Education 9OUT1

Recreation 9REC1

(Also available Semester 2)

Outdoor Education 9OUT2

SPECIALISED SPORT Netball 9NET2

Requirements Approx Cost

Snorkelling will be the base activity Camp cooking and camp craft Hiking Rope work Sandboarding General outdoor skills Swimming competence. Voluntary Contribution $14.00 Compulsory Charge $37.00 TOTAL: $51.00

Activities selected from: Badminton Table tennis Archery Lawn Bowls Voluntary Contribution $14.00 Compulsory Charge $0.00 TOTAL: $14.00

Canoeing will be the base activity Camp cooking and camp craft Hiking Rope work Sandboarding General outdoor skills Swimming competence Voluntary Contribution $14.00 Compulsory Charge $37.00 TOTAL: $51.00


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LEARNING AREA: ENGLISH ELECTIVE COURSES CREATIVE WRITING 9 Voluntary Contribution: $00.00 9CRW1 / 9CRW2 Compulsory Charge: $25.00 Total Cost: $25.00

Calling all those with a passion for writing! This is an elective that allows you to experience the sheer enjoyment of expressing yourself through writing. You will have the freedom to engage in a range of high-interest shared and independent writing experiences. You will also be offered the opportunity to be part of the Youth Literature Days, and work with a different published author one day each term.

Semester 2 will be a REPEAT of the Semester 1 course. Please only select Creative Writing 9 in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.

Do you need help? Student requiring assistance in selecting subjects should direct their enquiries to any of the following:

2021 Year 9 Coordinator Ms Meggie McKeague

Student Services Program Coordinator – Lower School Mr Jason Seal

Deputy Lower School Ms Sara Garcia-Perlines

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STUDENT SUPPORT ASHS has a Transition Coordinator whose role is to support students through transition to high school.

This person works with staff, students and parents across schools during Term 3 and 4 in readiness for

high school, and for their first semester at school. After this time, a Year Coordinator is appointed who

generally sees students through to Year 12. These staff form part of the Student Services team. As a

team, these staff look after student welfare. The team also comprises a school Chaplain, Year

Coordinators for each year group, Workplace Learning Coordinators, an Aboriginal Islander Education

Worker and Attendance Support Officers.

CONNECT Connect is our online learning platform which enables our students to access school material 24/7.

There is also a parent facility through Connect, giving parents the ability to contact their child’s teachers

directly and see their child’s assignments and assessments for each of their subjects.

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE The integration of notebook computers and supporting information technology equipment into the

classroom has represented an exciting era at ASHS. The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program

builds on the positive developments that have provided a wealth of rich educational resources and tools,

that when used effectively, can deliver very positive teaching and learning outcomes. The BYOD

program at ASHS supports WINDOWS devices. Further information on this program is given to parents

upon successful enrolment.

GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION Albany Senior High School

General enquiries 9841 0444

Student Parent Liaison Office – Absentees and Enrolments 9841 0419

FURTHER INFORMATION Parents or guardians who need further information on their child should contact:

1. Year Coordinator

2. Head of Learning Area

3. Student Services Staff

4. Deputy Principal

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POSSIBLE EXTRA COST OPTIONS - 2021

These are possible extra costs associated with the delivery of a particular subject your student may have chosen - these events may not necessarily occur. If your student participates, payment of these are COMPULSORY and will

need to be made PRIOR to the event taking place.

APPROX

COST

APPROX DATE SUBJECT ACTIVITY COMMENTS Year 9

All Year

Automotive Engineering & Technology Personal Project

Project cost depend on materials chosen (*if a higher priced project is chosen - negotiation with teacher/parent) $25.00

Various Body Beautiful Personal Project


Various Drama Drama Performances Unanticipated Performances $8.00

All year English Bookweek Competitions/Workshops $5.00

Once/Term English Young Writers Festival Writing Extension program $140.00

November English External providers Guest speakers/Incursions $10.00

All Year English Visiting Production / Workshops

Opportunity to attend. Available to all students $10.00

Term 2/3 English WA Debating League Training/Competition $45.00

Various

Humanities & Social Sciences Various excursions (max of 3) Curriculum related excursions $30.00

Term 1 & 3 Languages Cultural Activities Cultural Immersion $10.00

All Year Jewellery Purchase of Materials


All Year Maths Excursion / Incursion Unforeseen opportunities for students $20.00

March Maths CAT Competition (AMT) Enhance problem solving skills $10.00

August Maths ICAS (UNSW) Enhance problem solving skills $10.00

July Maths Australian Maths Competition Enhance problem solving skills $10.00

All Year Metals Varied Project of Choice


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APPROX

COST


Term 1 - 4 Music Incursions of visiting performers Music experience and workshop $15.00

Term 2 & 3 Music Perth Ensembles Trip

Curric improvement, performance opp, networking $250.00

Term 1 & 2 Music Ensembles Camp Rehearsal and performance $120.00

Term 3 Music “WAAPA” Radio Active Students audition to attend $35.00

Term 2 & 4 Music Pop Band Performance

Cost of technician performance night – if needed $35.00

Term 3 or 4 Music Showcase Performance all music students $2.00

Term 4 Music End of Year Ensemble Concerts Concert with shared meal $10.00

Various Music Choir Accompanist music costs $20.00

Various Music Concert Incursions Voluntary $20.00

Various Music Instrumental Music Visiting professional Workshops $15.00

TBA Music Performance Excursions Visiting concerts at AEC as available $30.00

All Year Music Instrumental Music Ensembles - If not enrolled with the School of Instrumental music $40.00

Term 2 Music Instrumental Eisteddfod - Students may be involved in more than 1 event $5.00

Term 3 Music Instrumental Ensemble Tours Tour to Perth/areas for performances $250.00

Term 4 Music Instrumental Ensemble extra activities Incidental ensemble performances $10.00

Term 1 Physical Education Beach Volleyball Students choose to attend $35.00

Term 1 Physical Education Interschool Tennis Students choose to attend $12.00

Aug/Sept Physical Education State Volleyball Students chosen to attend $300.00

August Physical Education State Surfing Students chosen to attend $200.00

August Physical Education Winter Carnival Students chosen to attend $10.00

July Physical Education Various AFL Competitions Students choose to attend $10.00

June Physical Education Champion Schools X-Country Students chosen to attend $200.00

May Physical Education Interschool Cross Country Students chosen to attend $10.00

May Physical Education Bendigo Bank Netball Cup Students chosen to attend $40.00

November Physical Education Interschool Swimming Students chosen to attend $10.00

October Physical Education

Lower school Basketball Carnival Students chosen to attend $10.00

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APPROX

COST


Term 2 Physical Education School Swimming Carnival Students chosen to attend $10.00

Term 4 Physical Education Beach Volleyball Students choose to attend $35.00

Term 2 Physical Education Touch Rugby Students choose to attend $150.00

Various Physical Education

Unforseen incursions/excursions Students choose to attend $20.00

Last week Term 2 Country Week Country Week Students chosen to attend $800.00

Last week Term 2 Country Week Country Week Jacket Essential for all selected participants. $100.00

Term 2/3 Country Week

Country Week Hockey Boys/Girls Trials and Practice Turf Fee Essential for all selected participants. $50.00

Term 2/3 Country Week Country Week Volleyball Town Comp Essential for all selected participants. $250.00

Term 2/3 Country Week Country Week Hockey Town Comp Essential for all selected participants. $250.00

Term 2/3 Country Week Country Week Netball Town Comp Essential for all selected participants. $200.00

Term 2/3 Country Week Country Week Johno-Hicks Basketball Tournament Essential for all selected participants. $20.00

Sem 2 Physical Recreation Zone Surfing - Interschool Students choose to attend $50.00

Term 4 Physical Recreation Lawn Bowls Dependent of Course outline $25.00

All Year Print Credit Students may need to purchase print credit which will allow them to print at school. Can

purchase any increment.

Various Science Excursion/Incursion Unforseen events may arise $10.00

Term 4 Marine Science Marine Science Camp $350.00

February Student Services GRIP Leadership Conference GRIP student Leadership conference $50.00

December Student Services Beach Day Students expected to attend $15.00

December Student Services Activity Day Students expected to attend $15.00

Term 3 Student Services Leadership Camp Selected Year 7-10 students $100.00

Various Student Services Indigenous Reward/Guest Program $5.00

Various Student Services Duke of Edinburgh Award $180.00

Term 3 Student Services Canberra Trip Year 9 students $1,800.00

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APPROX

COST


Various Textiles Personal Project


All Year Visual Arts - All Art Exhibition Visits

Covers Transportation, provides opportunity for appreciation and inspiration $10.00

All Year Visual Arts - All Drawing Excursion

Opportunity for extending observational drawing skills with a wide variety of subject matter. $20.00

All Year Visual Arts - All ASHS Art Exhibition Exhibition of student work to wider community $5.00

All Year Visual Arts - All

Incursion Artist Workshops and Presentations Workshops $15.00

Various Visual Arts - All

Excursion to Vancouver Arts Centre Bus Hire $10.00

All Year Woodwork Personal Project


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ALBANY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 2021 – YEAR 9 STATIONERY REQUIREMENTS

Please do not purchase any text/work books or personal items for any subjects until your student’s subject selections have been confirmed. Contribution and Charge sheets confirming

students 2021 subjects will be made available to families in December 2020.

GENERAL STATIONERY REQUIREMENTS

1 LAPTOP – Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) – please see website for specifications 1 A5 diary or suitable alternative eg electronic calendar 2 HB pencils 1 Eraser 4 Black medium point pens 2 Red medium point pens 1 Glue stick UHU Blu 40gm 2 Highlighters 1 Ruler 1 Sharpener 1 Scissors school 155mm 1 Packet coloured pencils 1 USB thumbdrive 16GB 1 Earphones Dynamic Stereo ADE10 1 Packet lined paper 2 A4 2 ring half lever arch files 1 Packet 10tab plastic (blank) file dividers

SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

ENGLISH

1 A4 exercise book (96 page) 1 10 packet A4 sheet protectors 1 A4 plastic document folder 1 National English Skills 9 workbook ISBN 978-1-4202-2990-5 * If your student has been identified as needing Literacy support, you will be required to purchase a spelling Mastery text commensurate with your child's achievement level. You will be notified in Term 1, so please DO NOT purchase the National English Skills Workbook listed.

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

1 A4 display book 20 inserts

MATHEMATICS

1 Mathomat in Wallet 1 A4 96 page grid book 5mm square 1 Foolscap document wallet 1 Calculator Scientific Casio FX82AU Plus II

SCIENCE

1 A4 exercise book (96 page)

HEALTH EDUCATION

1 A4 96 page exercise book 1 A4 plastic document folder

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

1 ASHS plain green PE shirt and plain black shorts or ¾ black sports tights (available from uniform shop) 1 Mouthguard (recommended) 1 Pair lace-up sport shoes 1 Water bottle

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ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS (ONLY PURCHASE ITEMS FOR THE ELECTIVES YOUR STUDENT HAS CHOSEN)

LANGUAGES

1 Document wallet plastic assorted

THE ARTS

ALL VISUAL ARTS ELECTIVES (CLAYWORKS, DRAWING & DESIGN, VISUAL ARTS) 1 A4 sketchbook 1 A3 document wallet/large pencil case 1 2B graphite pencils 1 4B graphite pencils 1 0.4 fineliner 1 0.6 fineliner

DRAMA ELECTIVES 1 A4 exercise book 48 page

POPULAR BAND 1 Instrument lead or drumsticks, picks and straps (as appropriate to instrument playing) 1 Ear plugs 1 A4 exercise book 48 page

CLASS MUSIC (IMSS STUDENTS) 1 Study Mate Premium A4 music book (48 page) 1 A4 plastic display folder (20 sheets) 1 The Rock workbook (this is used for years 7-10 music. Only purchase if not already purchased in year 7)

ISBN: 9780170261746

** All instrumental students should own an electronic Metronome and Tuner (recommended): Tonal Energy app

*** Highly recommended – Tonal Energy App (for Android or Apple devices) or Korg MA-1 Metronome and Korg CA-40 Electronic Tuner

TECHNOLOGY

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (ALL D & T ELECTIVES IE WOODWOOK, MECHNICAL WORKSHOP ETC) 1 Safety glasses

PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Document wallet

FOOD SPECIALISATIONS (ALL COOKING ELECTIVES) 1 Document wallet

TEXILE CREATIONS 1 Packet of colour headed pins 1 Quick un-pick 1 Document Wallet

PHYSICAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES

SPECIALISED PHYSICAL EDUCATION (NETBALL) 1 ASHS plain green PE shirt and plain black airflow shorts (available from uniform shop 1 Drink bottle

SPECIALISED PHYSICAL EDUCATION (AFL) 1 Football jumper 1 Pair football boots 1 Mouthguard 1 Drink bottle

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