At this interesting stage in their adolescent development, young people begin to imagine their own identity and role in the larger world, and they take stronger stances on social, ethical and moral issues. At Taminmin explore this development through our Home Room pastoral care program where students learn self-reflection and informed decision making. This development is further enhanced by a deep dive into career pathways, supported by our extensive elective offering, preparing students to plan for senior school.
Students in Year 9 are arranged in Homeroom groups and remain in these groups for their core subjects and for their wellbeing sessions.
In Year 9 students continue with the five core subjects: English, Mathematics, Health and Physical Education, Science and Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE). Students nominate two elective subjects each semester as they continue to explore their areas of personal interest.
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EnglishStudents engage with a variety of texts for enjoyment and information. They interpret, create, evaluate, analyse, and perform a wide range of literary texts, for different purposes. Students develop a critical understanding of how themes and characters are explored through novel and poetry. There is a leading learners program for available for this subject.
Students enhance their ability to analyse and interpret results when comparing data distributions and when using measurement for real world contexts. Learning Trigonometry expands students’ geometry knowledge. Students graph quadratic functions and use algebraic manipulation to solve quadratics in real world applications. There is a leading learners program available for this subject
Students propose and evaluate personal strategies to manage their identities, emotions and responses to change. They evaluate how attitudes and beliefs about equality, respect, diversity and inclusion influence the nature and quality of relationships. Students propose and justify strategies to manage online and offline situations where their own or others’ health, safety, relationships or wellbeing may be at risk. They adapt and transfer movement strategies to unfamiliar situations to achieve successful outcomes.
Students examine models of energy transfer in Physics, explore radioactivity, the periodic table and the structure of atoms in Chemistry. In Biology, they how human systems respond to external changes. In Earth Sciences they look into the Carbon Cycle There is a leading learners program available for this subject
Students develop their inquiry, interpretation, analysis, and communication skills. Students learn about the making of the modern world from 1750-1918, including Australia’s history and World War 1. Students also study features of biomes, the impacts of global interconnections and food security, processes for constitutional change, and influences on civic participation. There is a leading learners program available for this subject
These weekly wellbeing sessions help students improve personal management and social management skills. They develop their self-reflection and informed decision making skills. Students engage in career investigation and preparation for Year 10
Students will learn about, and get hands-on, in all aspects of the welfare, breeding, husbandry and showing of the school’s goat herd. Students will also develop an understanding of the farm’s daily operational requirements and help contribute towards its smooth operation.
In Year 9 Art, students refine their art making skills delving deeper into materials such as acrylic painting mediums. Students look at local and international artists to analyse how they use the Principles of Design in works and apply this to their own art. Students further their explorations of art studying surrealist art and artists and explore social commentary in art.
In Year 9 Ceramics, students refine their making skills in ceramics and pottery taking their art making to the next level. Students will have the opportunity to explore the form and function of their creations. Students will experiment further with glazes, patterning, and mixed media. Students will explore and create a variety of vessel types and the techniques used to create them.
In Year 9, students examine diverse viewpoints and engage with a range of dance forms to build their knowledge and understanding, allowing students to express different feelings and perspectives and develop their personal aesthetic. Dance skills, techniques and processes are developed and are then performed to an audience.
Learn basic computer game coding, Adobe image editing, and program Lego robots
Develop performance and production techniques through presentation of dramatic pieces
In Year 9 students develops knowledge and understanding of cooking skills and techniques used in a different cuisines as well as focusing on sustainability and understanding of farming practices that produce food. Students demonstrate use of specialised equipment to reach specified standards of quality and safety.
In Year 9 Textiles, students gain knowledge, understanding and skills in aspects of design and technology and textiles. Students continue to learn and develop machine and hand sewing skills, fabric dyeing techniques and fabric construction techniques. This unit consists of theory and practical components and leads to the construction of products.
Study freshwater ecosystems and aquatic species. Build and maintain an environment for red claw
Students learn to apply more specialised movement skills and complex movement strategies in AFL (Australian Football League) and NRL (National Rugby League). Students gain an understanding of human functioning and physical activity in both sports. They learn with an awareness of the sporting communities’ structures and practices that influence participation in physical activity. Students explore their own physical capacities and analyse performance, health, and lifestyle issues. They develop skills in communication, investigation, and the ability to apply knowledge to AFL and NRL practical situations.
Understand and develop fair play, leadership, and collaboration skills. Participate in fitness activities and investigate the cardiovascular system
Understand, identify and analyse how the elements of music are used in different styles. Ideate and compose music based on a theme. Rehearse and perform songs solo and as a group
Students learn to apply more specialised movement skills and complex movement strategies in AFL (Australian Football League) and NRL (National Rugby League). Students gain an understanding of human functioning and physical activity in both sports. They learn with an awareness of the sporting communities’ structures and practices that influence participation in physical activity. Students explore their own physical capacities and analyse performance, health, and lifestyle issues. They develop skills in communication, investigation, and the ability to apply knowledge to AFL and NRL practical situations.
Understand design thinking. Build solutions using 3D printing, laser cutting and woodwork techniques
Learn to appreciate other cultures and value diversity. Students learn some Spanish so they can speak to each other in a different language
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