Secondary Distinctives ... Western Heritage provides a broad coverage of the background to our civilisation. It includes stories from history and encourages students to think about the issues of life in a way relevant to the studies of teenagers. This is reflected in literature, history, geography, science, music and art. Heritage provides students with a working knowledge of the great ideas and the moral foundations of our culture, and presents many examples of men and women of courage, enterprise and faith who become models for developing young people. The Research Project is an especially important challenge for all year 7-10 students to carry out a major project of their own under teacher supervision. It trains independent learning including skills in research, expressing information, goal setting, self-monitoring, cooperative learning and ability to plan and manage work over a significant period. It allows students to choose and follow up their own personal interest within the school program, and there are some highly innovative results! Year 9 and 10 Electives (See Secondary Courses and Options). The school offers a surprisingly wide range of electives at Years 9 and 10, to cater for the student vocational goals as well as personal interests. Students participate in around six optional subjects during the year, from the list provided. Technology in the school covers a range of selections. Information technology is a strong emphasis, along with the electronics, home economics, woodwork and metalwork, textiles and ceramics are current offerings. Some of these subjects can lead into higher programs at Year 11 and 12. Human Studies is a year 9 and 10 course providing a background for students who wish to enter professions such as teaching, nursing, childcare, sport oriented work, business etc. It also provides a broad introduction to the social science subjects such as psychology and sociology. By engaging teenage minds on relevant topics, this is a great opportunity to introduce them to some of the most challenging ethical and social ideas of the modern culture within a Christian format. Insights. All students in Years 8 through 10 participate in our "Insights" seminars, giving 30 minute weekly challenges to students' thinking from the Christian point of view. We encourage students' sense of ownership and commitment to achieve well in every school subject they study, motivating them through a growing sense of authentic purpose and excitement as they discover God's plan for human knowledge. [ previous page ] more info ... Contact Us | back to top