Secondary School: 

Years 7 - 8

 

ISWA's Years 7 - 8 Curriculum offers 8 challenging courses of study.  Each program is intended to promote the education of the whole person.  Our aim is to provide a broad and balanced education while at the same time provide life skills appropriate to this age group.

 

All subject classes for students in Years 7 - 8 are allocated 1 x 40 minute period and 2 x 80 minute periods per week.  Students see their subject teachers 3 times per week.  The 40 minute periods are on Mondays.

Course outlines are distributed for each subject at the beginning of the academic year.  Assessment and homework requirements are outlined in these documents.  Students are supplied with detailed criteria and an assessment rubric if the assessment is weighted 10% or more.

Course Requirements

Beginning in Year 7, ISWA requires students to complete 2 years of study in each of the core learning areas.  We require our students to successfully complete the following:

Subject
English Years 7 - 8
Mathematics

Pre-Algebra (Year 7), Algebra (Years 7 - 8), Algebra 2 (Year 8)
Sciences Life Science (Year 7), Physical Science (Year 8)
Society & Environment Western Hemisphere (Year 7), Eastern Hemisphere (Year 8)
Languages other than English French or Spanish
Visual Arts Years 7 - 8
Information Technology Years 7 - 8
Physical Education Years 7 - 8

Co-Curricular Activities

Students in Years 7 - 8 have the opportunity to join a variety of clubs and organisations.

Camps

Each student will attend a one-week camp off campus to explore valuable skills in leadership, team-building, and responsibility.  Camps are held in the second semester, usually near the end of January or early February.

Some camps in the past have included:

Camp Main Activity Link
Canberra A tour of the nation's capital city Click here for more site details
Rottnest A venture onto an A-class reserve Click here for more site details
Adventure Camp Introduction to outdoor education