At Essendon Keilor College we offer a purpose-built learning space for our Years 7-9 students. Located on the end of Peters Street in Airport West (formally the site of Niddrie High School), our Niddrie campus is a hub of activity centred around engagement and connection for our middle years students.
Overview
The Victorian Curriculum for levels 7-9 provides a comprehensive framework for the education of students in the middle years of secondary school. It encompasses a diverse range of subjects, focusing on key learning areas such as English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Health & Physical Education, Technology and the Arts. The curriculum emphasises the development of essential skills, knowledge, and understanding to prepare students for higher education and the workforce. It promotes critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication, while also addressing cross-curricular priorities. The Victorian Curriculum for levels 7-9 aims to foster a well-rounded education, equipping students with the tools they need for future success in a rapidly changing world.
In years 7 & 8 students are in the breadth stage of education where the opportunity to fully engage with all learning areas and capabilities to be able to best determine their strengths and interests which will guide them on future subject selections.
Once in Year 9 students move into the pathways stage of education where they begin to plan their senior secondary program of study.
Year 7 Curriculum Overview
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Year 8 Curriculum Overview
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Year 9 Curriculum Overview
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Once in Year 9, student choice of subjects they study broadens to allowing them to choose a range of subjects from the areas of Arts, Technology, Language, Humanities and Health & PE to fill their three elective blocks
Assessment & Reporting
All students in Years 7-9 complete two summative Common Assessment Tasks (CAT's) per subject per semester. The results of these tasks are reported home to parents within two weeks of the task be sat/submitted by students. As well as completing CAT's students also participate in end of semester exams with the focus of these exams being on the development of exam preparation skills that will set students up for greater success in their senior years of education.