In Years 7 and 8 students undertake a variety of compulsory subjects giving exposure to a broad variety of sequential learning experiences.
Subjects Offered
Year 7
- English
- Graphics
- History
- LOTE - Italian
- LOTE - Japanese
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
- Science
- Textiles
Year 8
- Art
- English
- Geography
- Home Economics
- LOTE - Italian or
LOTE - Japanese
- Materials/Systems
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
- Science
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At these year levels students assume a greater responsibility for the selection of their learning programmes. A core programme is studied by all students while a variety of electives is offered within the different Key Learning Areas. |
Subjects Offered
Year 9
Core Subjects
- Commerce (one semester)
- English
- Geography (one semester)
- History (one semester)
- Information Technology (one semester)
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
- Science
Electives
(Students study 3 electives each Semester)
- Art 2 Dimensional
- Art 3 Dimensional
- Document Production
- Drama
- Graphic Communication - Conventional Drawing
- Graphic Communication - Design
- Home Economics A
- Home Economics B
- Home Economics C
- Learning Enrichment (by invitation only)
- LOTE - Italian
- LOTE - Japanese
- Mathematical Investigation
- Music Investigations
- Music Performance
- People & Power
- Psychology
- Technology - Decorative Design
- Technology - Materials
- Technology - Systems
- Teenagers & the Law
- Textiles - Design & Decoration
- Textiles - Fashion Design
- Writers & Writing
Year 10
All students will study
- Work Education culminating in Work Experience
- Religious Education
- Adolescent Living
Students are required to select
- At least two units of English from the following
| English |
AND/OR |
| English A |
AND/OR |
| Literature |
AND/OR |
| English Language Unit 1 or 2 |
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- At least one branch of Mathematics to study all year, from the following
| Mathematical Methods |
OR |
| General Mathematics Further |
OR |
| Foundation Mathematics |
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- At least one Science unit (studied for one Semester) from the following
| Physical |
AND/OR |
| Biological |
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- At least one unit from the Group A list and at least one unit from the Group B list
- All other electives can be from either list
Group A Electives |
Group B Electives |
| 2D Art |
Automotive |
| 3D Art |
Engineering |
| Drama |
Home Economics A |
| Geography - Environmental |
Home Economics B |
| Global Issues |
IT - Presentation |
| History - JFK |
IT - Solutions |
| History - Revolutions |
IT - Web Design |
| Literature |
Outdoor Education |
| LOTE - Italian |
Physical Education - Body Systems |
| LOTE - Japanese |
and Biomechanics |
| Justice, Money and Markets |
Physical Education - Bronze Medallion |
| Music |
Physical Education - Fitness |
| Office Procedures |
Physical Education - Health and Creative |
| Photography |
Movement |
| Small Business Management |
Science - Forensic |
| Visual Communication |
Technology - Decorative Design |
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Technology - Human Powered Machines |
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Technology - Materials |
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Technology - Motion and Control |
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Textiles - Fashion Design and Decoration |
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Visual Communication |
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Students entering Year 11 and 12 have a number of pathways available to them. Notre Dame College offers programmes in the -
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Students are able to select one of these programmes or combine programmes to maximise post secondary school opportunities.
Subjects Offered
Subjects Offered at Year 11 and/or 12 include -
- Accounting
- Agriculture (VET)
- Agriculture and Horticulture
- Art
- Australian History
- Automotive (VET)
- Biology
- Business Administration (VET)
- Business Management
- Chemistry
- Christian Prayer and Justice (School Based Unit)
- Community Service (VET)
- Community in Action (School Based Unit)
- Design and Technology - Metals
- Design and Technology - Textiles
- Design and Technology - Wood
- Economics
- English
- English (Workplace Contexts)
- English Language
- Engineering (VET)
- Food and Technology
- Foundation Mathematics
- Further Mathematics
- General Mathematics
- General Mathematics (Further)
- General Mathematics (Specialist)
- Geography
- Health and Human Development
- Hospitality (VET)
- Information Processing and Management
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- International Politics
- Legal Studies
- Literature
- LOTE - Italian
- LOTE - Japanese
- Mathematical Methods
- Music Performance
- Outdoor and Environmental Studies
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Psychology
- Religion and Society
- Studio Art
- Studio Art - Photography
- Systems and Technology
- Text and Traditions
- Theatre Studies
- Visual Communication and Design
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS
Notre Dame College is committed to providing Vocational Education opportunities for our students. Depending on a student's personal needs/preferences, we offer a range of programmes for students at Years 10 to 12 which include regular Work Place Learning with local industries.
Year 7 - 9 |
General Studies
(Across Curriculum)
Local Industry Awareness Activities
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Year 10 |
Career Research
NOVA Program
Work Education
Work Experience Programmes
Industry Awareness Activities and Selection Process
Resumes
Interview Technique
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Year 11 & 12 |
Career Research
VET Programmes
VCAL Programmes
Community Service
New Apprenticeships
Traineeships
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Year 10
Nova Programme
This programme provides an alternative for students who may not wish to undertake the mainstream Year 10 Course. Its aim is to motivate and encourage students who would otherwise leave school and provides a pathway into the VCE, VCAL, VET, employment or part-time apprenticeships.
Year 11 and 12
VET Programmes
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Vocational Education and Training (VET) is designed to broaden the range of study options available to the growing and increasingly diverse senior school population. VET programmes enable students to undertake accredited vocational studies within a senior programme. |
VET in schools offers the opportunity for students to -
- combine general and vocational studies
- undertake learning in the workforce
- gain a nationally recognised qualification
- pursue further studies in VET courses, tertiary study or gain employment
Current programmes include Hospitality, Automotive, Engineering (Metal Fabrication), Business Administration, Agriculture and Community Services.
VCAL Programme
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The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning is a complimentary qualification to the VCE. It provides a statewide credential through which participating students can receive recognition for their achievements in the following areas - |
- literacy and numeracy
- work related skills
- industry specific skills
- personal development
Notre Dame College in partnership with Goulburn Ovens TAFE, further education providers, local employers, community organisations and the Local Learning and Employment Network (LLEN) have designed a programme which offers applied learning opportunities for students in Years 11 and 12.
This programme opens up new and expanded pathways for students to employments or further study.
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