CURRICULUM – YEARS 8 - 12At the Enoggera Campus Year 8 students study a set program of work that gives them the foundations for further study in each Key Learning Area. Subjects are organised into nine Key Learning Areas [KLAs]. These KLAs are simply a way of dividing subjects that have comparable or similar learning outcomes despite differences in content. The Key Learning Areas are - YEARS 8 - 10Religious Education | Religious Education | English | English | Mathematics | Mathematics | Science | Science | Study of Society and the Environment | Social Studies [SSE] History, Geography – including aspects of Civics | Cultural Literacy and Languages | European Studies | Health and Physical Education | Physical Education Personal Development Course Home Economics | The Arts | Drama Music Visual Art Also Dance and Media Studies | Technology | Business Studies Computer Studies or ICT Graphics Industrial Technology & Design Home Economics |
At the completion of Year 10, students should have undertaken studies in all of the KLAs. Career education is offered to students from Years 8-10 with the opportunity for Work Experience provided to certain students in Year 10. As well, there is a focus on transition and extension studies for Vocational students to prepare them for senior schooling. At the Mitchelton Campus, students have a wide choice of Academic and Vocational Subjects together with the opportunity to undertake School Based Traineeships or Apprenticeships. YEARS 11 AND 12The transition to Senior Studies represents a pivotal moment in the life of our young people. Some students will have an idea of their career destination and others may be unsure or even confused. At Mt Maria College we are committed to assisting students and their families with this decision making so that each student will have a plan for their future. Senior Education and Training (SET) Planning is a partnership between the College, Student and the Student’s family. The SET Planning process at Mt Maria College has been set up to reflect the College’s Mission Statement. ‘Mt Maria College is a Catholic, co-educational secondary community which provides quality Christian education in the Marist tradition of love, compassion and inclusiveness. Through a holistic approach, it is our vision that students are well prepared for the demands of life’s many pathways. In the pursuit of excellence through individual application and fostering that attributes of a life long learner, we encourage students to grow in wisdom and knowledge as they take their place responsibly in today’s society.’ The College has developed customised course options to meet the needs of our students. For more detailed information please download a copy of the current Senior Pathways Handbook. Should you wish to discuss this further please contact our Assistant Principal, Curriculum to arrange an appointment. |
