STAYING STRONG
Foundation Skills
Continuing to develop existing skills and learn new skills for secondary education.
The Australian Curriculum for Years 7-10 is designed to develop:
- successful learners
- confident and creative individuals
- active and informed young people who are ready to take their place in society
In Year 7 and 8 students start high school, which presents new organisational and personal challenges. The Australian Curriculum is taught mostly by subject-specialist teachers. At this age, there is a focus on developing students' abilities to maintain personal health and wellbeing, and manage personal relationships. (Australian Curriculum)
At Miles SHS students will through project based learning focus on:-
- Year 7 / Year 8 subject areas in the Australian Curriculum : English, Maths, Science, Humanities, HPE, Languages, Technologies and the Arts
- Specific focus on the general capabilities and cross curricular.
- Which include a strong focus on building foundation skills in:
- Intensive focus on : Literacy and Numeracy
- 21 Century Skills
- Assessment Literacy
- Cognitive Verbs
- Social/Emotional Intelligence
Recognition of each stage of achievement
