| The Curriculum at Salesian College
has been designed to provide a sound foundation at junior
levels on which to build greater choice and individualisation
as the student matures towards the senior levels. It culminates
in a wide range of courses of study at VCE level.
Religious Education is the cornerstone
of the College Curriculum and, as such, it is a core
subject from Years 7 to 12.
In Years 7 and 8, the Curriculum provides
common studies for all students in the following Key
Learning Areas:
- Religious Education
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Technology
- The Arts
- Health and Physical Education
- Studies of Society and Environment
(SOSE)
- Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
All
students undertake the same course of study in Year
7. In Year 8, students choose which language (Italian
or Japanese) they wish to study.
In
Year 9, the College delivers an exciting program, which
is located on our Mainnx Campus. The campus creates
an environment in which students are encouraged to develop
thier individual skills and talents. The program
academically challenges students, fosters leadership
skills and raises awareness of community responsibilites.
the key feature of the program is the Bosco Units.
One day per week, students engage in learning experiences
which extend beyond the classroom walls. They
have opportunities to pursue initiatives that help them
to understand their world and explore "real life"
issues.
The
Year 10 program consists of an exciting mixture of core
studies as well as a broader range of elective studies,
including VCE and VET subjects. It is designed to meet
the academic and personal needs of adolescents at this
stage of their education, create greater opportunities
for a smoother transition into VCE and enhance a desire
to strive for excellence by providing more ownership
of learning.
Years
11 and 12 students have the choice of over 30 subjects,
representing more than 120 units across the eight Key
Learning Areas providing for a broad range of students'
interests, talents and requirements for tertiary study
or work. Year 11 and 12 students are also able to undertake
Studies in Vocational Education and Traning (VET).
This allows students to combine their VCE studies with
a nationally recognised Certificate level qualification.
For students wishing to pursue an alternative pathway,
the College offers the Victorian certificate of Applied
Learning (VCAL) in Year 11. |
