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Year 8

Elective Subject Selections 2021

Kinross College Vision:

“Developing inspired, ambitious and considerate adolescents to work with integrity towards excellence”

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YEAR 8 SUBJECT SELECTION BOOKLET - 2021

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Contents

Page

Welcome 4

Elective Descriptions

Health and Physical Education

Playing the Game 5

Recreation Activity – Challenge and Adventure 5

Soccer Academy 6

Basketball Academy 6

Technologies

Woodwork 7

Metal Technology 7

Information Systems 7

Let’s Cook 1 and 2 8

Sew-it-Seams 1 and 2 9

STEM Investigations 10

English

Harry Potter – Dumbledore’s Army 10

Graphic Novels – Heroes & Villains 11

Humanities and Social Science (HASS)

Oceanography 11

Passport To The Unknown World 12

The Arts – Performing Arts

Drama and Circus Performance 12

Dance 1 12

Dance 2 13

Music Creator 1 13

Music Enrichment 13

The Arts – Visual Arts

Art & Design 1 and 2 14

Photography and Media Arts 14

Languages 15

French 15

Italian 15

Contributions and Charges - College Policy 16


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Welcome

Kinross College is proud to offer students entering Year 8 a range of high quality courses, providing essential skills and

learning outcomes.

The study program for Year 8 students reflects their growing interest in vocational options after school and the pre-

requisite learning area development for senior schooling.

Ideally, students should complete at least one course from both The Arts and Technology and Enterprise throughout

the year. In Year 8, students undertake compulsory Health and Physical Education. There are also electives available in

this area.

Students are advised to choose wisely and in the areas that they enjoy, are good at and may assist with future career

paths.

PRESCRIBED COURSES: All students will study the following compulsory courses:

English

Mathematics

Health and Physical Education

Science

Humanities & Social Sciences

ELECTIVES: In Year 8 students should still try new things in The Arts and Technology based subjects choosing what will best develop

specific skills toward their future goals. In general students should be looking toward what they are interested in and

looking to continue in Year 9. Physical Education and other learning areas offer a few subjects in order to fulfil varying

needs. Electives bring about varying costs that are due to the needs of different subjects, whether transport costs to

external venues, food products or expensive consumables. Please be aware that the consumables and some non-

consumables are purely dependent on paying the allocated fee.

PAYMENT AND SUBMISSION GUIDELINE:

Students, please ensure your parents are prepared to meet the costs associated with the courses you choose,

prior to your selection.

Both the Elective Agreement and Yr 8 Selection sheet must be signed by the student and a parent or

guardian.

Submission deadline: Thursday 18 June 2020. A 50% deposit is preferred on submission.

Payment plans are available and can be arranged with the Finance Assistant at your earliest

convenience. Email: [email protected]

Early submission will increase your chances of obtaining a place in the electives that you most desire.

Full payment is due by Thursday 4 March 2021.

The cost of Electives on offer varies, based on the volume of materials used, transport costs and associated

costs with changes to resources used. It is important to note some courses have additional costs to cover the

purchasing fabrics in the case of textiles and a camp in the case of Outdoor Education.

Classes will be determined by demand and the availability of resources, therefore not all courses will run. It is

for this reason that you must nominate reserve electives.

mailto:[email protected]


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Elective Descriptions

Health & Physical Education

PLAYING THE GAME Cost: $35

Subject Outline:

This subject is suitable for students who enjoy physical education and are keen to pursue various aspects of team and

racquet sports in a competitive environment. This is great preparation for students looking to take on PE courses in

Years 9 and 10.

RECREATION ACTIVITY – Challenge and Adventure Cost: $50

Subject Outline: This program is run over a semester and aims to cover these focus areas of the Health and Physical

Education curriculum – Challenge and Adventure, Safety and Life-long activities. Students will develop their knowledge,

understanding and skills in a variety of diverse contexts including;

initiative games,

movement challenges,

recreational activities,

Students will be challenged physically, behaviourally and socially while at the same time will be able to identify, assess

and manage hazards to protect their own/others safety and develop communication skills which will enhance their

experiences and develop leadership qualities. Another aim is to develop their appreciation and understanding of the

importance of lifelong health related fitness and wellbeing. This course will lead into the Year 9 Outdoor Recreation

course.

Further Study:

This course will lead into the Year 9 Outdoor Recreation course.

navigation,

camping activities,

cycling and bushwalking.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

C grade or above in Physical Education and Health Education.

Physical Education Department approval prior to making selection.


C grade or above in Physical Education.

Semester 1 report - Attitude, Behaviour, Effort (ABE) average above 3 for Physical Education and Health Education.

Teacher Based Assessment average above 3 for Physical Education and Health Education.

Physical Education Department approval prior to making selection.


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SOCCER ACADEMY Cost: $300

Subject Outline: (Year-long).

The elite soccer program is in its third year and is proving to be very popular. The program caters for both boys and girls

and provides specialised pathways from years 7 through to 10. Classes will be mixed gender and ability based, providing

both elite and social pathways. Students will train twice a week in their elective and potentially once a week before

school. They will compete in the School Sports WA Champion Schools competitions during Term 2 and Term 3. This

program is based on the philosophies of the FFA Curriculum and has been designed to develop core and advanced skills,

tactics/ analysis, game play development, ball mastery and also includes basic understanding of sport psychology, and

fitness testing. Students will also be taught the basic fundamental principles of strength and conditioning. Developing

various components of physical training throughout the program. The program caters for three days each term run with

our partners 2 Half's Football Development being delivered at Kinross college.

Some clothing items will be included in the cost of this elective subject.

Students who were involved in the Year 7 program will be selected to join the Year 8 program. Any student who wishes

to join the program will go through a school trial. The student’s attendance on previous training days, attitude/

behaviour to learning during Physical Education and cross curricular lessons will be taken into consideration before

selecting the student into the program.

Further Study:

Year 9 Soccer Program, Specialised Team / Invasion Sport, Net and wall Sports, Playing the Game.

BASKETBALL ACADEMY Cost: $150

Subject Outline: (Year-long).

The Basketball Academy is in its second year and its first year as an in-school elective. The Academy caters for both male

and female students and provides specialised pathways from year 7 through to year 10. Classes will be mixed gender

and ability based, providing both elite and social pathways. Students will train twice a week in the elective and the

potential of additional training sessions outside of school hours during competition time. Basketball academy students

will have the opportunity to try-out for the school team which will compete in a day carnival during term 3 with the aim

to progress through to the finals later in the term. This program is based on concepts and teachings that are prevalent

through our Western Australian high-performance pathways with a focus on skill development, game understanding

and awareness, physical fitness and fitness testing and nutrition.

Students will be selected through a school trial, attendance on previous training mornings, attitude to learning during

physical education and cross curricular lessons. Please note that a student cannot be selected for both the Basketball

and the Soccer Programs.

Further Study:

Year 9; Basketball Academy, Specialised Team / Invasion Sport, Net and Wall Sports, Playing the Game.


Ideally will be participating and playing basketball outside of school.

Maintain a C grade or above in Physical Education.

Accepted via trial in Year 6 Intake or on arrival to the college


Ideally will be participating and playing Soccer outside of school.

Maintain a C grade or above in Physical Education.

Accepted via trial in Year 6 Intake or on arrival to the college


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Technologies

WOODWORK Cost: $40

Subject Outline: This course is the foundation course for all your woodwork classes in Year 9 and 10. Year 8 woodwork

students will design and construct a pinball machine and a lolly-dispensing machine. Students will also learn to develop

good hand skills and work-safe practices in the workshop. The use of power tools (including cordless) will be a key focus

point during the construction phase of these projects. This course follows the current ACARA curriculum.

Skills Outline:

Workshop safety

Design

Use of hand tools

Safe use of power tools

Correct use of cordless tools

Use of static machines

Further Study:

Workshop (Year 9), Woodwork (Year 10)

METAL TECHNOLOGY Cost: $40

Subject Outline: In this course students will learn how to work with machinery and hand tools to develop the skills to

cut, shape and join metal. Students will have the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge in workshop Health

and Safety, identifying materials and machinery processes based on product suitability.

Skills Outline:

Operating the drill press and

Operating the bending machines

Welding

Further Study:

Year 9 Workshop

INFORMATION SYSTEMS Cost: $35

Subject Outline: This subject is for students interested in learning the basics of coding, structural design of software and

their applications. Students will also use Excel and a range of interactive software to learn about the relationship

between different applications. Students need to like the idea of coding, have a good understanding of Mathematics,

like solving problems and possess the ability to be patient.

Skills Outline:

Basic visual coding

Macros in Excel

Game design

Interactive software analysis

Mathematical problem solving

Further Study: Year 9 Science Exploration, Year 9 STEM Investigations, Year 10 Robotics


Enjoyed working with wood in Year 7

Ability to work safely in a workshop


An interest in coding


Enjoyed working with hands in Year 7

Ability to work safely in a workshop


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LET’S COOK 1: Semester 1 Cost: $60

Subject Outline:

This exciting food course, Let’s Cook 1, builds on the skills developed in Year 7 and begins to formalise the culinary

techniques required to be successful in any kitchen. Students constantly use the design process to develop and produce

an array of delicious foods. A highlight of this course is the design your own pizza task and a class-catering event for a

morning or afternoon tea for the students’ parents/carers to attend. This course aims to provide a deeper

understanding of the courses they can select in Food Science in Years 9 and 10.

Skills Outline:

How to create delicious healthy foods

Study various cooking techniques

Plan and prepare meals and snacks

Select ingredients based on principles of nutrition

Work collaboratively and individually

Complete practical tasks hygienically and safely

Written procedural tasks

Further Study:

Year 9 & 10 Food Technologies

LET’S COOK 2: Semester 2 Cost: $60

Subject Outline:

Now you can take Cooking classes for the entire year thanks to this new subject Let’s Cook 2! Students further develop

their culinary techniques required to be successful in any kitchen. Students constantly use the design process to develop

and produce an array of delicious foods. A highlight of this course is the design your own subway task and a class-

catering event for students to learn the importance of breakfast. This course aims to provide a deeper understanding

of the courses they can select in Food Science in Years 9 and 10.

Skills Outline:

How to create delicious healthy foods

Study various cooking techniques

Plan and prepare meals and snacks

Select ingredients based on principles of nutrition

Work collaboratively and individually

Complete practical tasks hygienically and safely

Written procedural tasks

Further Study:

Year 9 & 10 Food Technologies


An interest in collaboration and culinary skill development.


An interest in collaboration and culinary skill development. (Students do not have to have completed Let’s Cook 1 to enrol in this course).


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SEW-it-SEAMS 1: Semester 1 Cost: $45

Subject Outline: This semester long course is designed for students learn the basics of sewing and start creating their

own clothes and items. Students learn how to use clothing patterns and find out just where does fabric come from?

Using a range of tie-dye techniques, students design and create a pencil case/makeup bag and move on to create their

own PJ pants with matching top. An in‐class PJ party completes this unit!

Skills Outline:

usage of the sewing machine

design process

commercial patterns knowledge

simple construction techniques

tie dying

written procedural tasks

Note: Students will need to supply their own fabric and dressmaking pins for this course

Further Study: Year 9 Fashion and Textiles

SEW-it-SEAMS 2: Semester 2 Cost: $45

Subject Outline: Budding fashion designers, you can choose sewing all year!! This semester long course is designed for

students to learn the basics of hand and machine stitching then start creating their own clothes and items. Students

learn how to use patterns and distinguish different materials. Using a range of hand sewing and machine techniques by

designing and creating a fashionable cushion cover for their room. Students move onto make fun items such as monster

PJ storage bags and Festive stockings, (maybe even filled with treats).

Skills Outline:

usage of the sewing machine

design process

commercial patterns knowledge

simple construction techniques

tie dying

written procedural tasks

Note: Students will need to supply their own fabric and dressmaking pins for this course

Further Study: Year 9 Fashion and Textiles


An interest in sewing and making items and clothing.


An interest in sewing and making items and clothing. (Students do not have to have completed Sew-it-Seams 1 to enrol in this course).


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STEM Investigations Cost: $70

Subject Outline:

Do we really understand the engineering and design process behind the cars we drive, the houses we build and the technology we use? To design solutions for the future, we need to learn and understand the engineering required to plan for, design and build. Each of the four projects completed will challenge you to use your knowledge and skills from a range of subject areas to solve real-world problems. Each project stands alone, while the knowledge and skills build across the various units and can be used to create a deep, rich and engaged understanding of the world we live in. For the Science and Technology enthusiast; our projects will cover topics like wind power, high protein crops, sustainable structures and native birds. Each project will rely heavily on your ability to work in groups and be driven by an inquiry investigation which will integrate Science, Maths and Design & Technologies. Skills Outline:

Successful integration of content knowledge from Science, Mathematics, the Technologies and the Arts Skills focused application of knowledge through the engineering and design processes

Further Study: Year 9 Science Exploration, Year 10 Robotics and Science Exploration Years 11 and 12 ATAR and General

English

HARRY POTTER – Dumbledore’s Army - Semester 1 Cost: $50

Become a real life wizard or witch without worrying if your letter got lost in the post! We’ve got you covered! This

elective gives you the opportunity to bring your imagination to life through acting, art and writing development, with

real mysteries to solve and spells to write.

Get sorted into your house by the famous sorting hat, study magical beasts and creatures and develop your own original

character in our wonderful world of Harry Potter. With a magical visit to the Fired! Ceramic Cafe to make your own

awesome HP themed pottery, you will get to flex your Harry Potter knowledge in quizzes, competitions and of course

by re-enacting your favourite scenes from the movies. We even have our very own Harry Potter Room where you will

experience creative sessions to immerse yourself within the magic of the wizarding world.

Skills Outline:

Research Skills, using ICT

Writing and vocabulary enrichment through informative writing

Listening, speaking and viewing skills

Work in groups, pairs and individually

Select, plan and research project based learning

Demonstrate your knowledge of the Harry Potter Universe through quizzes, debates and general discussion.

Use creative skills to create exciting pieces of artwork

Further Study:

Year 9 Harry Potter Elective ‘No Muggles Allowed!’

Year 10 Harry Potter Elective ‘The Order of the Phoenix’


An interest in Science & Technology and group work.


A strong interest or passion in the Harry

Potter Universe (books and films) and a

desire to release your inner wizard/witch


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GRAPHIC NOVELS – Heroes and Villains - Semester 2 Cost: $50

This subject is for all students who love anything to do with graphic novels and comic books, focusing on superheroes

and supervillains! Students will explore and compare a range of different heroes and villains form both the DC and

Marvel Universes, with a focus on exploring not only the comic books themselves, but also their film and television

counterparts. Here we come AVENGERS!

Students will have the chance to delve even deeper into comic books of their choice, analysing and evaluating their

favourite heroes and villains, as well as creating their own “dream team” if they were trying to save the world!

Skills Outline:

Research Skills, using ICT

Writing and vocabulary enrichment through

narrative and informative writing

Listening, speaking and viewing skills

Work in groups, pairs and individually

Theoretical planning and problem solving

Select, plan and research project based learning

Demonstrate your knowledge of superheroes and supervillains from the DC and Marvel Universes.

Use creative skills to create exciting pieces of artwork

Further Study:

Year 9 Graphic Novel Elective: ‘Graphic Novels from Around the World’

Year 10 Graphic Novel Elective: ‘Graphic Novels Throughout History’

Humanities & Social Science

OCEANOGRAPHY: ‘Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?’ Cost: $35

Subject Outline:

Oceanography is simply the study of the ocean. This unit covers many interesting topics such as Pirates, Ocean Myths,

Creatures of the Deep, The Lost City of Atlantis, Tsunamis and of course whales!

Skills Outline:

Propose theories based on research

Use the internet as a research tool

Collect and review information, images and artifacts

Use cooperative tactics and engage in group work

Share discoveries in a creative way

NB: There may be additional costs involved with excursion opportunities.

Further Study: Year 9 & 10 Humanities and Social Sciences


An interest in marine environments and the desire to work collaboratively and positively with others.


A strong interest or passion in graphic

novels and comic books, with a focus on

superheroes, supervillains, Marvel and DC.


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PASSPORT TO THE UNKNOWN WORLD… An explorers guide: Cost: $35

Subject Outline:

There are many fascinating and unknown places around our Earth. Be prepared to visit unique and quirky places such

as the hottest place on earth, and the coldest. Lava lakes and the otherworldly Blood Falls of Antarctica!

Skills Outline:

Mapping

Researching (using the internet)

Explore cultures

Work cooperatively in groups to achieve challenges

Further Study: Year 9 & 10 Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography)

THE ARTS - Performing Arts

DRAMA AND CIRCUS PERFORMANCE Cost: $40

Subject Outline: Year 8 Drama and Circus Performance is a practical based course designed for students with a passion

for performance. In this course students will have the opportunity to learn about and develop acting and performance

skills through short scripts and play-building. This course will also provide students with the opportunity to experience

circus skills, improvisation and theatre games. It aims to be a fun, creative and practical course that allows students to

gain an introduction to drama and theatre arts. This course follows the current ACARA curriculum.

Further Study:

Year 9 & 10 Drama

DANCE 1 (Semester 1) Cost: $35

Subject Outline: Dance is a practical based course designed for students with a passion for music and movement. In

Semester 1 students will explore the genre of cultural dance, ballet and tap. All students will be immersed in dance

production and begin to build the skills required to perform in front of an audience. Students will perform in front of

their parents at a Performance Assessment night mid-way through Term 2. At the end of each semester, students will

have the opportunity to watch a performance by a professional dance company, Eg: The WA Ballet.

Further Study:

Year 9 Dance

Year 10 Dance

Years 11 & 12 Dance ATAR and General


Curiosity and a willingness to explore the unusual and the exotic realms of the world.


Willingness to perform in front of an audience.

Year 7 Semester 1 or 2 Dance

Semester 1 or 2 report - Attitude, Behaviour, Effort (ABE) average above 3.


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DANCE 2 (Semester 2) Cost: $35

Subject Outline: Dance is a practical based course designed for students with a passion for music and movement. In

Semester 2 students will work through contemporary, aspects of ballet and hip hop styles of dance. All students will

be immersed in dance production and begin to build the skills required to perform in front of an audience. Students

will perform in front of their Parents at a Performance Assessment night mid-way through Term 4. At the end of each

semester, students will have the opportunity to watch a performance by a professional dance company, Eg: The WA

Ballet.

Further Study: Year 9 Dance, Year 10 Dance, Years 11 & 12 Dance ATAR and General

MUSIC CREATOR 1 Cost: $40

Creating your own music, sampling from modern artists and playing with software to enhance your musical creations.

With access to various digital modes of creation students will be able to cover their own composition of their favourite

artist. Numbers will be limited.

MUSIC ENRICHMENT (Year-long). Cost: $160

Music Enrichment is a year-long, audition based elective that involves practical, performance and theory elements of

music. This subject is aimed at students who have been learning an instrument or singing for a while and wish to pursue

their interests and further develop and better their skills in Music. This course aims to prepare students for Music ATAR,

Certificate III in Music and entry into the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

Students will be provided with many development opportunities and will be involved in instrumental lessons, vocal

group, contemporary ensemble, electronic music production, stage and equipment set up, sound and lighting

workshops, recording/public performance opportunities, performance excursions/incursions and much more.

Students accepted into the Music Program in Year seven are expected to continue until they finish their time at the

college. All necessary equipment will be provided to the students. Please make contact with Miss Conduit, via email:

[email protected] if you would like your child to audition for this subject.


Willing to work collaboratively and try a range of musical sources.


New students will need to audition.


Willingness to perform in front of an audience.

Year 7 Semester 1 or 2 Dance

Semester 1 or 2 report - Attitude, Behaviour, Effort (ABE) average above 3.



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THE ARTS – Visual Arts

ART & DESIGN 1 Cost: $40

Subject Outline: In this course students will learn how to develop fundamental skills and practice techniques and

processes in art-making. Students will learn about artists, how to respond to and interpret artworks and they will

experiment through a variety of techniques to represent a theme, concept or to communicate ideas in their artwork.

Students will experiment in the disciplines of painting, drawing and printmaking. This course follows the current ACARA

curriculum.

Further Study:

Year 9 & 10 Visual Art

ART & DESIGN 2 Cost: $40

Subject Outline: In this course students will learn how to develop fundamental skills and practice techniques and

processes in art-making. Students will learn about artists, how to respond to and interpret artworks and they will

experiment through a variety of techniques to represent a theme, concept or to communicate ideas in their artwork.

Students will experiment in the disciplines of painting, drawing and printmaking. This course follows the current ACARA

curriculum.

Further Study:

Year 9 & 10 Visual Art

PHOTOGRAPHY AND MEDIA ARTS Cost: $35

Subject Outline: In this course students will learn how to interpret imagery and movies and their impact on society.

Students will gain skills using Photoshop, Animate and iMovie in order to understand how this medium is manipulated

and enhanced.

Students will:

Use SLR Cameras

Manipulate images in Adobe Photoshop

Create animations using Adobe Animate

Use storyboards to create movies in iMovie with access to green screens.

Further Study:

Year 9 & 10 Photography and Media Arts


None.


None.


None.


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Languages

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT CHOOSING A LANGUAGE: French and Italian languages are offered as elective subjects, however, you will not be able to choose these on the

online subject selection system. If you would like to choose either of these subjects please contact Mr John Avenell,

Associate Principal, to request or discuss.

If French or Italian is a subject your child will be continuing with from Year 7 then the College will add this subject to

your child’s online selection list and you will only need to select two further elective subjects per semester (four over

the year).

If your child studied a language in Year 7 and wishes to opt out for next year then you will need to notify the College of

this. Please do so via email to Mr John Avenell: [email protected] In this instance the language option

will be removed from your child’s online selection and you will need to select the full three elective subjects per

semester (six over the year).

FRENCH – (Year-long). Cost: $40

Subject Outline: This class is designed to further develop basic aural and oral skills (listening, responding and speaking)

in order to communicate effectively in French. In this program, students are actively engaged in learning by tasks that

are “hands-on” and meaningful with grammar and vocabulary explicitly taught. Students will be expected to take an

exam in this subject each semester.

Regular excursions

Integration with the Arts and Technology and Enterprise learning areas

Food and Culture activities

Exchange Possibilities

Further Study:

Year 9 & 10 French, Year 11 & 12 ATAR French

ITALIAN - (Year-long). Cost: $40

Subject Outline: This class is designed to further develop basic aural and oral skills (listening, responding and speaking)

in order to communicate effectively in Italian. In this program, students are actively engaged in learning by tasks that

are “hands-on” and meaningful with grammar and vocabulary explicitly taught. Students will be expected to take an

exam in this subject each semester.

Regular excursions

Integration with the Arts and Technology and Enterprise learning areas

Food and Culture activities

Exchange Possibilities

Further Study:

Year 9 & 10 Italian

Year 11 & 12 ATAR Italian


Preferred that students completed Year 7 French


Preferred that students completed Year 7 Italian



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Contributions and charges COLLEGE CHARGES AND THEIR PART IN SCHOOL FUNDING

The reason for College charges:

The College receives from the government a one-line monetary allocation based on the student centred funding model

each year to cover the basic costs of running the College. The College uses these funds for a range of whole-of-College

expenses, including the following:

Maintenance and minor repairs of equipment, grounds, classroom furniture and buildings

Minor structural improvements

Professional development of the College’s staff

Day-to-day administration costs (eg postage, printing, stationery, College promotion)

Payment for utilities (electricity, telephone, water and gas)

Purchase of major equipment items.

Wages of teachers and other College staff. Funds received from donations by the P & C, hire of facilities, savings on utilities and bookshop commission help to

offset the course costs for students. However, the costs of “extras” for courses are not included in the monetary

allocation. Because of this shortfall, the College levies a charge on students taking such courses to cover the cost of

those “extras” and so ensure the College can offer the best possible education to its students.

The government acknowledges that this situation affects all government-funded schools. As a result, secondary colleges

have a legal right to charge for goods and services that are used by students in a course of study and for which the

College’s funding does not cover. The Department of Education also requires schools to make every endeavour to

recover outstanding charges and costs.

Determining College Charges

The College endeavours to keep its charges to a minimum while maintaining a high standard of curriculum delivery. The

government endorses the levying of a charge that covers basic needs associated with teaching the essential curriculum,

such as photocopying, access to textbooks and use of specialised equipment.

Each student is also charged for items that are specifically used in various elective courses, such as: ingredients for food

preparation; transport to and from option venues; art materials; use of computer and photographic equipment and

associated materials; timber; metal; tools; specialised sporting equipment and photocopies of course handouts. The

amount of these costs will vary according to each student’s choice of courses.

PAYING COLLEGE CHARGES

Who should pay college charges?

It is government policy that parents should contribute towards the cost of educating their children. Given that students

are able to choose the courses that will offer them the learning outcomes they desire, it is considered fair and equitable

that all parents should pay for the courses that their children select. Similarly, it is generally considered unfair that some

families could be expected to pay for the consumable components of courses for another family’s student. This College

believes all parents should pay the charges that will cover the expenses resulting from children’s selection of courses

and is committed to maintaining an even-handed and reasonable approach to serving that ideal.

Collection of College Charge Payments:

Paying parents expect not to subsidise non-paying parents. The College is required to actively pursue the collection of

charges and will do so. This policy is strongly supported by the School Board and is a requirement of the Department

of Education. Where there is an outstanding debt the College will take the following steps to recover the charges due:

1. Four (4) reminder notices are sent to parents


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2. The fourth notice will be to advise that unless payment in full is made by a specific date which will be indicated, legal action will be taken through a debt collection agency.

3. If payment is still not made by the prescribed date, a debt collection agency will be engaged to pursue recovery of charges directly from the parent.

4. Any outstanding debts are carried over to the following year.

5. Where parents with outstanding charges debt have failed to arrange and commit to a payment plan, the student will be removed from their chosen Elective course and placed in an alternative low cost program.

In stating the College’s policy on collection of course charges, it is also acknowledged that charges can be difficult to pay

for some families. Also, the College is keen to help parents select options that they can afford. Our college subject

selection book always shows the cost for each course.

If parents wish to undertake a payment plan, they may arrange this with the Finance Assistant, but they must make

contact immediately to set up those arrangements. The college will not approach families to organise time payment.

Email: [email protected]

THE SCHEDULE OF CHARGES AND PERSONAL ITEMS LIST

Course Charges

The charge for each course is included with the description of each course in this book. Information about course

charges is also available from the college, either by ringing the college or by asking your child to obtain a schedule of

charges from the college office.

Personal Items List

Once all the courses in a program of study have been chosen and the Electives Agreement and Selection Year 10 – 2020

has been submitted to the college with 50% deposit, the college will place all students in their chosen courses where

possible, or a negotiated alternative. When that task is completed, the family of every student will receive a fully

detailed list of the final charges associated with their chosen program. This schedule will include:

The charges associated with each course selected

Any other compulsory charges levied by the college

Any voluntary contributions approved by the School Board

The Personal Items list and schedule of charges is posted out to families prior to the Christmas break.

Please refer to page 5 for details on submitting selections and making payments

(Payment and submission guideline).

Any queries about College charges should be made by contacting the Finance Assistant, on 9233 6700 or by email: [email protected]


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