Curriculum Handbook - Emmanuel Catholic College

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Curriculum Handbook Year 7, 2021

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Contents Emmanuel Catholic College Vision and Mission..................................................................................3

General Information ...................................................................................................................................4

Year 7 - Curriculum Program ...............................................................................................................4

Feedback on Student Progress ............................................................................................................4

Holidays during term ..............................................................................................................................5

1:1 Technology ........................................................................................................................................5

Interschool Sport .....................................................................................................................................5

Music (Instrumental Lessons) ...............................................................................................................6

Football & Netball Academy................................................................................................................6

Learning Excellence ..............................................................................................................................7

Christian Service .....................................................................................................................................8

Curriculum Pathways: Year 7 – 8 ...........................................................................................................9

Compulsory Curriculum Courses .......................................................................................................... 10

Religious Education ............................................................................................................................. 10

English .................................................................................................................................................... 10

Mathematics .......................................................................................................................................... 11

Humanities and Social Sciences ....................................................................................................... 11

Science .................................................................................................................................................. 12

Health and Physical Education ........................................................................................................ 13

1:1 Technology ..................................................................................................................................... 13

Elective Curriculum Courses .................................................................................................................. 14

Italian ..................................................................................................................................................... 14

Art ........................................................................................................................................................... 14

Graphic Design ..................................................................................................................................... 15

Media ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

Drama .................................................................................................................................................... 15

Dance ..................................................................................................................................................... 16

Music ...................................................................................................................................................... 16

Textiles.................................................................................................................................................... 17

Materials ............................................................................................................................................... 17

Foods ...................................................................................................................................................... 17

Creative Digital Technology .............................................................................................................. 18

Homework ................................................................................................................................................. 19

What is expected of students? ...................................................................................................... 20

Parents can assist by: ..................................................................................................................... 20

Final Tips for Year 7 Parents .................................................................................................................... 21


Emmanuel Catholic College Vision and Mission

College Name

The Hebrew word Emmanuel means “God is with us”.

Vision

‘God is with us and calls us to become men and women of service for others.’

Core Values

We will show respect, compassion and service to others

We will strive for excellence

We will be consistent and fair

We will model Christ in our behaviour

Mission

Foster the growth and development of knowledge, skills and values needed by each person to become what God has called him or her to be in their service for others.

Develop the whole person to be fully alive and encourage the students to see

Jesus as the model for humanity. Appreciate the God-given gifts in all members of the College community and

to develop these gifts so that each person may contribute to the common

good. Encourage students to develop a love of learning. Promote in students a respect for themselves and others. Raise students' consciousness and practice of Social Justice, especially in support

of the disadvantaged both locally and globally. Help students to be aware of and actively engaged in the process of National

Reconciliation. Assist students to become responsible stewards of the Environment.


General Information

Year 7 - Curriculum Program

Subject

Length of Periods Per Week

Religious Education 3 periods

English 5 periods Mathematics 4 periods Humanities and Social Sciences 4 periods Science 4 periods Health & Physical Education 3 periods ICT 1 period PC - Pastoral Care 1 period Italian 2 periods for a Semester

Elective Subjects

- Art

- Graphic Design

- Media

- Drama

- Dance

- Music

- Textiles

- Materials

- Foods

- Creative Digital Technology (CDT)

2 periods per subject

(Students will study 10 electives over

the year, 2 or 3 in each term (as it’s

offset with the Semester of Italian)

Feedback on Student Progress

Students will receive the following:

Interim Report at the end of Term One Semester One Report End of Year Report

Parent, Student & Teacher interview

Student achievement in each subject will be reported on an appropriate scale.

The methods by which these achievement levels are to be determined will vary

from subject to subject.


Holidays during term

Parents/guardians are encouraged not to take their children on holidays outside of

the College holiday break time. Families who make the decision to take holidays

during term time and who remove their children from the College for extended

periods of time need to be aware that teachers at the College are under no

obligation to provide work for students during these extended periods of absence.

Students will need to catch up on work missed on their return to the College, but

please recognise that this is not a suitable substitute for teacher directed lessons.

1:1 Technology

All Year 7 students will commence their education at Emmanuel Catholic College

either with a MacBook or Windows Surface laptop. Please visit the College Portal

Page and click on the BYOD link (Bring Your Own Device) for the minimum laptop

specifications - www.emmanuel.wa.edu.au/portals/

The devices listed will assist student learning and help develop leaders of the 21st

century. Laptops used in conjunction with more traditional methods of teaching and

learning will provide an enriching educational experience for students at Emmanuel.

Mac and Windows operating systems will be supported in the classroom by teaching

staff ensuring that no student will be disadvantaged conditional on their choice of

device.

Students will also complete a year-long compulsory Year 7 ICT course. This will

prepare our students for the correct procedures of IT use in high school, with a

particular focus on the College learning management system, SEQTA and online

student tools, Office 365. The ICT course is integrated with all of the College learning

areas, ensuring that student IT skills are scaffolded to match the IT expectations of

subjects; these skills include creating documents, submitting online assessments and

cloud storage of their work. The ICT course is non-assessed with a focus on building

confidence in Emmanuel Students with the use IT throughout their time at the College.

Interschool Sport

Year 7 students at Emmanuel Catholic College will be given the opportunity to display

their sporting talents throughout the year in the Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country

Inter-House Carnivals. Students will also have the opportunity to be selected to

represent the College in these fields as well as Junior representative teams to

compete against other schools in a range of after school sports competitions through

the Southern Associated Schools (Junior) branch of the ACC program and School

Sport WA sporting programs.

http://www.emmanuel.wa.edu.au/portals/


Music (Instrumental Lessons)

Music (Specialist Instrumental) students are withdrawn from class each week for a 30-

minute individual instrumental lesson. Lesson times will vary so that no particular

subject is adversely affected. It is a tutorial-type program where the total cost of

tuition must be met by parents and will be in addition to the school fees.

The instruments offered at Emmanuel Catholic College could include:

Flute Clarinet Saxophone Trumpet Trombone

Guitar Drums Piano/Keyboard Voice Cello

Horn Violin French Horn Tuba Viola

This subject is designed to be challenging and rewarding for the students. Tuition

arrangements will be negotiated with the parent(s) of each student. The College will

send communication to families of all Year 7 students in order to collate information

on those students wishing to take part in this program.

Students can elect to audition for a possible music scholarship.

Football & Netball Academy

During Term 3 & 4, Year 7 students who have the passion and playing ability in Football

or Netball will have the opportunity to try out for the Emmanuel Catholic College

Australian Rules Football Academy or Netball Academy. If selected, this program will

commence in Year 8. Students selected will join a specialised elective class in Year 8

and after school program with access to specialist Football and Netball coaching

and all Specialist resources within the College.


Learning Excellence

Emmanuel Catholic College is committed to achieving positive learning outcomes

for all students. In our journey towards learning excellence, the Gifted and Talented

Education space at Emmanuel provides extension opportunities and the Learning

Hub, in the same building, provides support programs for identified students that are

holistic, student-centered, and cross-curricular.

The Learning Excellence Department works closely with Heads of Year, Heads of

Learning Area, and the School Counsellor to provide an academically inclusive

program for students who are academically gifted through to students who have

learning disabilities.

Catalyst Program – Gifted and Talented Education

The Catalyst Gifted and Talented Program is overseen by the Head of Learning

Excellence. Selected Year 7 students will be invited to the program based on their

results from diagnostic testing including College Scholarship data, Progressive

Achievement Testing in literacy and numeracy and their academic achievements

from Semester 1, 2021. The Catalyst classes will commence in Semester Two once

selection and invitations have been completed.

The Program has been designed to challenge students to extend their analytical,

critical and creative thinking skills. These aptitudes will be refined via the students’

involvement in projects, activities, games, puzzles and competitions across a variety

of learning areas. Students may choose whether they'd prefer to participate in a

Humanities Catalyst stream, or a STEM Catalyst pathway and these sessions will be

delivered by specialist teachers.

One of the program’s central components is a focus on nurturing the students’

independence, innovation and creative talents. Through a variety of tasks and

projects, the program aims to support the students to become independent thinkers

and to begin to self-manage both expectations and outcomes with regards to

academic challenges.

Learning Support and Co Teaching Program

The Learning Support Program encompasses academic, organisational, and

communication skill development so that students are fully engaged in both school

and learning. The College’s Co Teacher Program supports students who have a

Personalised Learning Plan or Individual Education Plan by timetabling some of their

classes in a classroom environment with the Subject Teacher being supported by an

additional Co Teacher in the room. The Co Teachers will be responsible for assisting

with the implementation of Adjustments as stated on their Plan and liaise with the

Subject Teacher to provide extra scaffolding or adjustments to relevant content or

Tasks. Through this program, staff will provide opportunities for the remediation of

core skills in literacy and numeracy; re-teaching of core concepts; support for

homework and assignments; and provide strategies for achieving personal

educational and career goals.

The Learning Excellence Learning Area targets those students who have a disability,

learning disability or difficulty; or require case management support for WACE

achievement requirements including OLNA, NAPLAN and ATAR.


Christian Service

At Emmanuel Catholic College, students in Year 7 are expected to complete a

minimum of 10 hours of Christian Service by the end of Term 3. The College will also

provide students with a reflective component in Term 4.

Christian Service is defined as: “Activities undertaken for the benefit of individuals

and/or community for no financial reward.” Such activities may be school-orientated,

providing a service in an area of need within the school environment or community-

orientated, providing a service in an area of need within the broader community.

Recording Hours of Christian Service

Students must keep a digital record of their service activities and number of hours

completed in school provided digital log sheets.

What Counts as Christian Service?

Social and personal development activities undertaken for the benefit of others

Service component of community programs

Fund-raising activities

Service components built into school curriculum

Activities that receive a small honorarium

Activities that benefit the school environment or other students

Activities undertaken following skills development or leadership programs

Activities that benefit the community

Work for non-profit organisations

Participation in citizenship or leadership service activities

Home-based service given by young carers.


Curriculum Pathways: Year 7 – 8

Compulsory Curriculum Courses

Year 7 Subjects Year 8 Subjects

Religious Education Religious Education

English English (Extension, Mainstream or Enrichment)

Mathematics Mathematics (Extension, Mainstream or Enrichment)

Humanities and Social Sciences Humanities and Social Sciences

Science Science

Health and Physical Education Health and Physical Education

Elective Curriculum Courses

Italian Italian

Art Art

Graphic Design Graphic Design

Media Media

Drama Drama

Dance Dance

Music Music

Textiles Clothing – Fun With Fabrics

Materials Materials I/II, Wood I/II

Foods Foods – Fun With Food

Creative Digital Technology Creative Digital Technology

Gifted and Talented (GATE) Program – Catalyst Excel

Gifted and Talented (GATE) Program – Catalyst Excel

Sport and Outdoor Recreation

Bushrangers

Specialised Physical Education

(Football & Netball Specialist Program)


Compulsory Curriculum Courses

Religious Education

The Religious Education program follows the Religious Education guidelines for the

Archdiocese of Perth. The inductive approach to learning is adopted through the use of group work,

discussion, role-play and research. Students will be given opportunities to develop an

understanding of religion from an academic point of view. Students will explore a

variety of theological, moral and social issues through the completion of various units of

study which will allow the students to: Develop a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith Understand and appreciate Catholic traditions

Recognise ways in which their faith can be put into practice in the everyday world

English

The course is developed around the strands of the Australian Curriculum: Language,

Literature and Literacy. The activities and assessments will reflect the learning

outcomes of listening and speaking, viewing, reading and writing. The aims of the

course are to develop students’ knowledge of language and literature and to

consolidate and expand their literacy skills. More specifically it aims to support students

to:

Understand how Standard Australian English works in its spoken and written forms

Appreciate and enjoy language and develop a sense of its richness and its

power to evoke feelings, form and convey ideas, persuade, entertain and argue

Understand, interpret, reflect on and create an increasingly broad repertoire of

spoken, written and multimodal texts across a growing range of settings

Access a broad range of literary texts and develop an informed appreciation

of literature master the written and spoken language forms of schooling and knowledge

Develop English skills for lifelong enjoyment and learning

Students will be exposed to a variety of different types of texts, including

transactional, media and literature. These will be used to meet the aims of the

Australian Curriculum and the Cross Curriculum Priorities of: Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander histories and culture, Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia and

Sustainability. The English course is designed and delivered to enhance the individual

student's learning needs. We will continue to provide a book hire scheme for some text studies, however we will

also be using novels purchased through iBooks. The integration of ICT will be a

significant part of the English learning area.


Mathematics

The Mathematics course follows the Western Australian curriculum published by the Schools

Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA). This curriculum can be found at

www.scsa.wa.edu.au

This curriculum provides students with essential mathematical skills and knowledge in:

Number and Algebra

Measurement and Geometry

Statistics and Probability

The curriculum also aims at developing a range of numeracy capabilities that all students require in their own personal life, work and civic life. This includes building a foundation for future mathematical specialties and professional applications of mathematics. Because of the on-going developments in technology, the Year Seven program has been

designed to take advantage of a range of digital technologies to explore and develop their

mathematical skills. These include the use of calculators, electronic textbooks and a range

of online resources. These are used to facilitate acquiring skills in the following key

mathematical strands:

Understanding

Fluency

Logical Reasoning

Analytical Thought

Problem-solving Skills

The program has been organised in such a way that it builds on the student’s prior

knowledge and experience. Mathematics in Year Seven encourages students to build on

their life skills which are promoted through investigating and solving life-like situations and

problems. Mathematics is not streamed in Year 7 so as to enable student to settle in to the

demands of secondary schooling.

Humanities and Social Sciences

The Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) course is a diverse and dynamic area of study

that prepares students to take an active role in all aspects of life.

Topics

The key topics range from:

Geography – Mapping Skills, Water and Liveability

History – Study of sources and Ancient China

Economics and Business – Studying entrepreneurs and local businesses

Civics and Citizenship – The Constitution, referendums and criminal trials

Students will also be involved in a number of incursions as well as a whole year excursion to

the Perth Hills Discovery Centre.

Western Australia Curriculum

Students will be completing courses from the Western Australian Curriculum. The course will

still cover the Cross Curriculum Priorities of: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and

culture, Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia and Sustainability.

Technology

Students will be taking advantage of the latest information and technology tools such as

Skype Classroom, Flipgrid, Wakelet, Office 365 and Google Maps.

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


Science

Aim of the Course

Science helps students to become critical thinkers by encouraging them to use

evidence to evaluate the use of science in society and the application of science in

daily life. In the Science Learning Area, students learn to investigate, understand and

communicate about the physical, biological and technological world, and to value the

processes that support life on our planet.

Course Description

The Year 7 course provides a hands-on approach to science, drawing on the student’s

own experiences and developing their understanding of scientific concepts based on

these. One of the main objectives is to encourage our students to be inquisitive and to

question how things work, while building their knowledge and skills in science.

Year 7

STRAND CONTENT

Science Understanding

Sub-strand

Biology Classification

Habitats and interactions

Chemistry Properties of substances

Mixtures

Earth and

Space Science

Earth Resources

Earth in Space

Physics Forces

Simple Machines

Science as Human Endeavour The nature and development of

Science

Use and Influence of Science

Science Inquiry Skills Questioning and predicting

Planning and conducting

Processing & analysing data and

information

Evaluating and Communicating

Assessment Structure

Year 7 Science Assessments will take the form of tasks such as:

Investigations

Research projects and presentations.

Practical and laboratory reports

In class written responses

Topic tests


Health and Physical Education

The purpose of the Year Seven course is to develop in students an appreciation for

Health and Physical Education. A healthy level of fitness is encouraged, and the

development of the fundamental skills in various sports is a focal point. Health &

Physical Education is aligned to the Western Australian Curriculum.

The Health Education program provides an introduction to Health; this allows students

to understand the components of Health and Physical Education. In the Health

classroom, the students will learn about ‘Personal, social and community health”. The

focus will be on being healthy, safe and active, communication and interacting for

Health and Wellbeing and contributing to healthy and active communities. Under these

headings the students will study the following topics:

The Challenge Ahead (A transition into Secondary School)

Adolescence

Looking after myself

Leading a Healthy Lifestyle

The Physical Education program the students will learn about “Movement and Physical

Activity”. The focus will be on Moving our Body, Understanding Movement and

Learning Through Movement. The different Sports and Activities will be used to teach

to the above focus areas:

Athletics and Cross Country

Australian Rules Football

Netball

Tee-Ball

Ultimate Frisbee

1:1 Technology

Students will also complete a year-long compulsory Year 7 ICT course. This will prepare

our students for the correct procedures of IT use in high school, with a particular focus

on the College learning management system, SEQTA and online student tools, Office

365. The ICT course is integrated with all of the College learning areas, ensuring that

student IT skills are scaffolded to match the IT expectations of subjects; these skills include

creating documents, submitting online assessments and cloud storage of their work. The

ICT course is non-assessed with a focus on building confidence in Emmanuel Students

with the use IT throughout their time at the College.


Elective Curriculum Courses

Italian

The Italian Language course is designed to encourage students to be able to

communicate effectively in Italian and further develop their skills and understandings

in English. They gain understanding of other societies, the ability to interact with people

and cultures other than their own, and practical skills, which they can use, in future

social, cultural and vocational areas. The Languages learning area has six learning

outcomes, each of which is essential to students’ ability to communicate effectively

and appropriately in the target language. These learning outcomes are interrelated

and cannot be achieved in isolation. They include: Listening and Responding, and Speaking

Viewing, Reading and Responding

Writing

Cultural Understandings

The System of the Target Language

Language Learning Strategies

Students will be exposed to a diverse range of interesting and engaging activities that are designed to develop the above skills.

Art

Visual Art includes the fields of art, craft and design. Learning in and through these fields,

students create visual representations that communicate, challenge and express their

own and others’ ideas as artist and audience. They develop perceptual and

conceptual understanding, critical reasoning and practical skills through exploring and

expanding their understanding of their world and other worlds.

In addition to the overarching aims of the Australian Curriculum: The Arts, Visual Arts

knowledge, understanding and skills ensure that, individually and collaboratively,

students develop:

conceptual and perceptual ideas and representations through design and

inquiry processes

visual arts techniques, materials, processes and technologies critical and

creative thinking, using visual arts languages, theories and practices to apply

aesthetic judgment

respect for and acknowledgement of the diverse roles, innovations, traditions,

histories and cultures of artists, craftspeople and designers; visual arts as social

and cultural practices; and industry as artists and audiences confidence,

curiosity, imagination and enjoyment

a personal aesthetic through engagement with visual arts making and ways of

representing and communicating


Graphic Design

Graphic Design is the artistic process of combining text and graphics, and

communicating an effective message in the design of logos, graphics, brochures,

newsletters, posters, signs, and any other type of visual communication.

Graphic Design caters for students who wish to develop their artistic skills, creativity and

knowledge in the design industry. Industry standard software will be used including

Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Students will be given the opportunity to develop images (both photographic and

illustrated) into computer-generated designs.

This may include:

• CD cover

• Digital Art/Drawing

• Photo manipulation

Media

Media is a practical course where students are introduced to basic film production

techniques. Students will learn how to use video cameras and film editing programs to

make a short and fun video. They will also view and analyse media products, and learn

how to be an informed citizen of the digital era.

This may include:

• Filming with cameras

• Film editing with industry standard program

• Adding sound and special effects into film production

Drama

Drama is the expression and exploration of personal, cultural and social worlds through

role and situation that engages, entertains and challenges. Students create meaning

as drama makers, performers and audiences as they enjoy and analyse their own and

others’ stories and points of view.

Students learn to think, move, speak and act with confidence. In making and staging

drama they learn how to be focused, innovative and resourceful, and collaborate and

take on responsibilities for drama presentations.

In addition to the overarching aims of the Australian Curriculum: The Arts, drama


students develop:

• confidence and self-esteem to explore, depict and celebrate human

experience, take risks and challenge their own creativity through drama

• knowledge and understanding in controlling, applying and analysing the

elements, skills, processes, forms, styles and techniques of drama to engage

audiences and create meaning

• a sense of curiosity, aesthetic knowledge, enjoyment and achievement through

exploring and playing roles, and imagining situations, actions and ideas as drama

makers and audiences

• knowledge and understanding of traditional and contemporary drama as critical

and active participants and audiences


Dance

Dance is expressive movement with purpose and form. Through dance, students

represent, question and celebrate human experience, using the body as the instrument

and movement as the medium for personal, social, emotional, spiritual and physical

communication.

Dance enables students to develop a movement vocabulary with which to explore and

refine imaginative ways of moving individually and collaboratively. Students

choreograph, rehearse, perform and respond as they engage with dance practice and

practitioners in their own and others’ cultures and communities.

In addition to the overarching aims of the Australian Curriculum: The Arts, dance


students develop:

• body awareness and technical and expressive skills to communicate through

movement confidently, creatively and intelligently

• choreographic and performance skills and appreciation of their own and others’

dances aesthetic, artistic and cultural understanding of dance in past and

contemporary contexts as choreographers, performers and audiences respect for

and knowledge of the diverse purposes, traditions, histories and cultures of dance

by making and responding as active participants and informed audiences

Music

Music exists distinctively in every culture and is a basic expression of human experience.

Students’ active participation in music fosters understanding of other times, places,

cultures and contexts. Through continuous and sequential music learning, students listen

to, compose and perform with increasing depth and complexity. Through performing,

composing and listening with intent to music, students have access to knowledge, skills

and understanding which can be gained in no other way. Learning in Music is aurally

based and can be understood without any recourse to notation. Learning to read and

write music in traditional and graphic forms enables students to access a wide range of

music as independent learners.

In addition to the overarching aims of the Australian Curriculum: The Arts, music


students develop:

• the confidence to be creative, innovative, thoughtful, skillful and informed

musicians

• skills to compose, perform, improvise, respond and listen with intent and purpose

• aesthetic knowledge and respect for music and music practices across global

communities, cultures and musical traditions

• an understanding of music as an aural art form as they acquire skills to become

independent music learners


Textiles This introductory course aims to equip students with basic hand sewing skills in relation to textiles. Students consolidate the theory component of the course through practical sessions. This course is the stepping-stone to further units of study in the area of textiles.

Areas of study include:

textile source construction techniques

creativity and decoration

Materials

Materials is an introductory course, which aims to develop student’s independence,

competence and confidence in the safe use of tools and equipment in a workshop

environment.

Students will develop a combination of hand and design skills and will have access to a

range of technologies including CAD/CAM machinery and design software. Projects will

encompass a wide variety of materials including wood, metal, plastics, glass and

electronics. The tasks set are designed to be fun, but at the same time allow for students

to harness their own creativity to develop unique projects such as:

Vacuum forming chocolate moulds

Acrylic key rings

Laser cut timber boxes

Prior to any practical activity, students will complete the same safety induction that all

Design & Technology students at the College undertake as it gives a very clear

understanding of the rules and expectations we adhere to.

Materials will equip students with the necessary skills to work safely in a home or workshop

environment, and gives exposure to possible career paths or recreational interests.

Foods

This introductory course aims to equip students with life skills in relation to cooking.

The course provides students with the knowledge to make healthy food choices and to

explore a variety of food preparation techniques.

Areas of study:

nutritional knowledge of the basic foods and how they influence health

skill development in food preparation

co-operative learning

Students consolidate the theory component of the course through practical sessions.

This course is the stepping-stone to further units of study in the area of foods.


Creative Digital Technology

All students will undertake a term-length Information Technology course where they will

create animations using Adobe Flash software.

The following skills will be covered:

To understand how to animate images

To understand how to loop animations

To learn how to use animation including saving it and then using it in a different

program

To learn to create a shape tween moving a circle shape into a square


program

To learn to create a spinning piece of text

To learn to create a shiny text effect


program

You will also use Flash to create a portrait of your favourite teacher.


Homework

Homework & study is an important and integral part of the student’s academic

program. The formation of good study habits and a consistent approach to homework

and study will enhance students’ educational achievements. An important element

of the home study program is the support, monitoring and encouragement offered by

parents.

Homework & study will usually consist of;

Completion of work started in class

Preparation of work and ideas or preparatory reading for the next day’s

lessons

Completion of longer-term assignments or projects

Study for a forthcoming test or examination

Revision of the day’s work done in class

Teachers will indicate via SEQTA the set homework or when an assignment, test or

project is due. Students are encouraged to not leave the completion of their tasks to

the last night before work is due. A student’s capacity to spread the workload is a

part of developing good study habits.

The following is a guide to how much time students should be spending each night

on their homework and study:

Year 7 1 hour per day

Year 8 1 ½ hours

Year 9 2 hours

Year 10 2 ½ hours

Year 11 3 hours

Year 12 3 hours

Students should develop the habit of having a regular time slot for homework and

study.


What is expected of students?

Ensure that all assigned homework is completed

Work in a quiet place away from distractions such as television

Ensure distractions, such as mobile phones and social media, are not present

in the homework/study environment

Work for concentrated bursts

Develop a study habit that involves revision of the day’s work

Allocate time to reading as well as written work

Develop memory skills

Plan your home study and don’t leave everything to the last minute

Parents can assist by:

Providing a suitable environment for homework and study

Spending an initial 5 minutes with students to help get homework and/or study

underway

Checking the Student’s personal diary (hard copy or electronic) and/or the

tasks allocated via SEQTA

Encouraging students to begin home study early and not leave all work to late

in the evening

Insisting on a high standard of neatness and presentation

Supervising the student’s study plan

Advise teachers if set homework could not be completed

Regulating TV, social media and leisure time sensibly

Being alert for inefficient use of time

Providing access to needed resources

Maintaining contact with College staff to monitor student progress.

Family commitments, excursions and travel arrangements can divert attention from

students’ homework and study, and parents should carefully balance students’

educational endeavours with other demands. In particular, extended travel

arrangements can significantly impact upon a student’s learning activities and course

assessments.


Final Tips for Year 7 Parents

Provide a quiet, well-lit location for your son/daughter to complete their homework

and assignments. This area should contain a desk or table (cleared) and a suitable

chair. Help your son/daughter to develop a homework/revision daily/weekly plan.

Download the Emmanuel Catholic College App through the App Store for Apple

devices and Google Play for Android devices. Search ‘Emmanuel Catholic College’.

To log in to the ECC App, please use the following credentials:

Username: EmmanuelParent2020

Password: ECC_2020_Success!

This App gives you quick and reliable access to all College events and correspondence, including newsletters and the College calendar. Student absence notifications can be easily sent via this App, including attaching medical certificates.

Check SEQTA regularly to get updates on your child homework, academic and

pastoral progress. This allows you to be further involved in the learning process.

Contact your child’s teachers (via email or phone) if you have any questions, queries

or concerns or to pass on general information. Our staff are very approachable and

appreciate communication from parents. If necessary, an appointment time can be

arranged with relevant staff members.

Parents or guardians are asked to contact Student Services via the App or phone

(9414 4051) or SMS (0481 883 542) to advise of daily absentees - calls should be

received prior to 8.30am. A follow-up note and/or a medical certificate is required

for extended absences. College staff will contact parents or guardians when

students are away if parental contact has not been made with the College through

the SMS Absentee Notification System.

Support your son or daughter throughout their years at the College. The transition

from Year Six to Seven can be quite daunting for some students but at the same time

very exciting. Listen, be patient and most importantly be there when they need you.

Encourage your son/daughter to lead a balanced lifestyle that assists in alleviating

stress. Balance applies to both school and outside-of-school activities. It is important

that adolescents continue to be involved in sporting, religious and cultural pursuits,

as well as their studies. Personal and family time is also equally important.

Emmanuel Catholic College 122 Hammond Road Success WA 6164 P 08 9414 4000 E [email protected]

www.emmanuel.wa.edu.au

ContactsPrincipal .............................................................................................................................................Leo.DiGregorio@cewa.edu.au Vice Principal .......................................................................................................................................... [email protected] Deputy Principal Years 11 & 12 | Curriculum ................................................................................ [email protected] Deputy Principal Years 9 & 10 | Ministry ................................................................................. [email protected] Deputy Principal Years 7 & 8 | College Identity & Student Leadership .................................. [email protected] Dean of Innovation | Teaching & Learning ......................................................................................Kylie.Kingdon@cewa.edu.au Business Manager.............................................................................................................................. [email protected] Head of Wellbeing Services ............................................................................................................Fiona.Mcauliffe@cewa.edu.au

HEADS OF YEAR Head of Year 7 .......................................................................................................................Deborah.Barraclough@cewa.edu.au Head of Year 8 ........................................................................................................................... [email protected] Head of Year 9 ....................................................................................................................................Claire.DeReus@cewa.edu.au Head of Year 10 ..................................................................................................................................... [email protected] Head of Year 11 ................................................................................................................................ [email protected] Head of Year 12 ....................................................................................................................................Sue.Kennedy@cewa.edu.au

HEADS OF LEARNING AREA Religious Education .................................................................................................................Christian.Thompson@cewa.edu.au Christian Service...................................................................................................................................Thomas.Ryan@cewa.edu.au English and LOTE ................................................................................................................................. [email protected] Mathematics ........................................................................................................................................Claire.Wallace@cewa.edu.au Science ..................................................................................................................................................Kerry.Randall@cewa.edu.au Humanities ............................................................................................................................................. [email protected] Health and Physical Education .............................................................................................................Ryan.Henley@cewa.edu.au Sport ........................................................................................................................................................ [email protected] Technologies ........................................................................................................................................ [email protected] The Arts ..................................................................................................................................................Sherie.Chant@cewa.edu.au Learning Excellence .............................................................................................................................Mark.Cornish@cewa.edu.au Careers and VET .......................................................................................................................................Sue.Beedie@cewa.edu.au e-Learning .....................................................................................................................................Basil.Psanoudakis@cewa.edu.au IT Technician ...................................................................................................................................support@emmanuel.wa.edu.au

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