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Junior Secondary

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​​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

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Last reviewed 11 August 2025
Last updated 11 August 2025