Year 9 SEM Course
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Transition to Stage 5: The Year 9 students will begin Stage 5, which will introduce them to advanced topics and new performance benchmarks.
Complexity in Learning: Previously acquired knowledge is expanded and utilised in more sophisticated contexts.
Deepening of Skills: As students encounter fresh subjects in Year 9, the emphasis is placed on reinforcing and mastering existing skills.
Increased Homework Responsibility: Progressing through high school, students are expected to take greater ownership of their learning. This includes more substantial research assignments in subjects such as English and History, where they are encouraged to independently source information.
NAPLAN Assessments: Year 9 marks the final round of NAPLAN testing, a crucial benchmarking tool that ensures students possess the literacy and numeracy skills necessary for the Higher School Certificate (HSC). Understanding and improving these foundational skills at this stage is vital for academic success.
Science
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Biology
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Multi-cellular organisms
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Conservation of the environment and sustainability
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Evolution
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DNA
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Chemistry
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The Periodic Table
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Atomic Structure
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Chemical reactions
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Practical applications of chemical reactions
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Earth & Space
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The history of scientific models and theories
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Plate tectonics
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Outline interactions involving the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere
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Physics
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Energy transfer
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Wave and particle models
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Motion of objects
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Introduction to electricity
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The Law of Energy Conservation
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English & Writing
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Text and representation
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Critical Film Studies
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Poetry
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Shakespeare
Maths
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Quadratic Equations
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Properties of Geometrical Figures
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Trigonometry
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Linear Relationships
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Simultaneous Equations
WILL THERE BE HOMEWORK?
Yes. Homework is an important aspect of learning as it consolidates the strategies taught by the teacher and allows students to put into practice what they've learned.
FACE TO FACE
PHYSICAL CLASSES
YEAR 8 HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION COURSE
FEES & SCHEDULE
Term 2, 2024 (11 week term):
Start date: Saturday, 27 April 2024
End date: Saturday, 6 July 2024
Lesson time: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Fees (full-term tuition fee paid in advance)
Tuition fee: $70 per week
Material fee: $85 per term
Total for Term 2: $855
Earlybird discount: $785 (for full-term payments received on or before 13 April 2024)
MATERIALS
Students will receive a Maths book, English book and Science book, these will be used for class work as well as homework.
Materials for this course will be given to
students on the first day of class.
ONLINE
ZOOM CLASSES
YEAR 8 HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION COURSE
FEES & SCHEDULE
Term 2, 2024 (11 week term):
Start date: Saturday, 27 April 2024
End date: Saturday, 6 July 2024
Lesson time: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Fees (full-term tuition fee paid in advance)
Tuition fee: $65 per week
Material fee: $85 per term
Total for Term 2: $800
Earlybird discount: $735 (for full-term payments received on or before 13 April 2024)
MATERIALS
Students will receive a Maths book, English book and Science book, these will be used for class work as well as homework.
Materials for this course will be posted to your registered address.
Please enrol at least one week before the start of the term to allow for the postage of materials.
HOW TO ENROL
Click here to submit a form with your child's enrolment details.
An invoice will be emailed to you for payment.
FREE HOMEWORK HELP
Free online homework help classes are offered every Monday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM during the school term.
FURTHER DETAILS
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