COMPUTERS
Computers are used in the world as tools for communication, work and leisure. Students are taught to use computers to help learning and to simulate situations found in the workplace. High speed Internet is available in many classes.
COURSES OF STUDY
Year 6: English, Mathematics, Studies of Society and Environment, Science, Technology, the Arts including Music, Language other than English, Health, Physical Education and Bible Studies taught over the year with an increasing range of teachers and a “home teacher”.
Year 7: English, Mathematics, Studies of Society and Environment, Science, Technology, the Arts including Music, Language other than English, Health, Physical Education and Bible Studies taught by an wide range of specialist teachers yet retaining a “home teacher”.
Years 8/9: All students study a common programme designed to give them an introduction to a variety of subjects. Compulsory Subjects …
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Compulsory Year 8 subjects that become electives in Year 9 and in the Senior School:
SPORT
Students participate in Core PE lessons each week as part of their regular class schedule and may also select to do further sports subjects on top of this.
Middle School students also compete against local schools in the Bayside District Sports Association competition on Tuesday and Friday afternoons each week. Saturday competition isnot included in the programme.
Teams have been entered in sports such as: soccer, netball, basketball, baseball, softball, hockey, touch football, cricket, volleyball, tennis, squash, AFL. This list varies from season to season depending on student interest. Students may progress from District to Regional to Metropolitan competition and beyond. The College has produced a number of Regional representatives and some State and National representatives.
Carnival sports such as swimming, cross-country and athletics are provided through district and Christian schools associations. The emphasis in sport is on the development of teamwork, sportsmanship and skills.
MUSIC
Classroom music is offered to students from Years 6 – 9. It is compulsory in Years 6 - 8. The music programme inspires students to become involved with music for fun or for a career, by developing a broad and integrated understanding of music, with a focus on gaining listening, composing and performing skills.
The study of music develops concentration memory, creativity, decision-making, critical analysis, self-esteem and confidence. Music makes a huge contribution to who we are personally, socially and culturally.
CAMPS
Excursions occur throughout the year and provide students with practical experiences that enhance their understanding of the various study topics. Parents are notified by letter of up-coming excursions by the class / form or subject teacher.
Camps provide an excellent opportunity for students to form strong personal bonds and to extend their boundaries with outdoor activities such as abseiling, canoeing etc.
Camps are held at various year levels and are considered to be part of the curriculum.
SPIRITUAL PROGRAMME
All teaching is from a Christian base. The aim is for students to connect with God in every area of their lives. Years 6 - 9 study Bible Studies in which they develop a greater understanding of the Bible, its structure, how to study it, and its application to their lives. Each student has a daily form period with administration matters, devotion and prayer time.
