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Year 8

Elective Subject Selections 2020

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YEAR 8 SUBJECT SELECTION BOOKLET - 2020

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Contents

Page

Welcome 4

Elective Descriptions

Health and Physical Education

Playing the Game 5

Recreation Activity – Challenge and Adventure 5

Soccer Program 5

Basketball Program 6

Technologies

Woodwork 6

Model Making 7

Metal Technology 7

Information Systems 7

Let’s Cook 1 and 2 8

Sew-it-Seams 1 and 2 9

STEM Investigations 10

English

Harry Potter – Dumbledore’s Army 10

Humanities and Social Science (HASS)

Oceanography 11

Passport To The Unknown World 11

The Arts – Performing Arts

Drama and Circus Performance 11

Dance 1 12

Dance 2 12

The Invisible Musician - Experimentation (Semester 1) 12

The Invisible Musician - Customisation (Semester 2) 12

Music Enrichment 13

The Arts – Visual Arts

Art & Design 13

Photography and Media Arts 13

Languages 14

French 14

Italian 14

Contributions and Charges - College Policy 15


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Welcome

Kinross College is proud to offer students entering Year 8 a range of high quality courses, providing essential skills and

learning outcomes.

The study program for Year 8 students reflects their growing interest in vocational options after school and the pre-

requisite learning area development for senior schooling.

Ideally, students should complete at least one course from both The Arts and Technology and Enterprise throughout

the year. In Year 8, students undertake compulsory Health and Physical Education. There are also electives available in

this area.

Students are advised to choose wisely and in the areas that they enjoy, are good at and may assist with future career

paths.

PRESCRIBED COURSES: All students will study the following compulsory courses:

English

Mathematics

Health and Physical Education

Science

Society & Environment

ELECTIVES: In Year 8 students should still try new things in The Arts and Technology based subjects choosing what will best develop

specific skills toward their future goals. In general students should be looking toward what they are interested in and

looking to continue in Year 9. Physical Education and other learning areas offer a few subjects in order to fulfil varying

needs. Electives bring about varying costs that are due to the needs of different subjects, whether transport costs to

external venues, food products or expensive consumables. Please be aware that the consumables and some non-

consumables are purely dependent on paying the allocated fee.

PAYMENT AND SUBMISSION GUIDELINE:

Students, please ensure your parents are prepared to meet the costs associated with the courses you choose,

prior to your selection.

Both the Elective Agreement and Yr 8 Selection sheet must be signed by the student and a parent or

guardian.

Submission deadline (Yr 8): Thursday 24 October 2019. A 50% deposit is required on submission.

Please note: Elective selection forms cannot be accepted without the payment included.

Payment plans are available. If parents wish to undertake a payment plan arrange this with the

Finance Assistant at your earliest convenience. The College does not approach families to organise

time payment. Email: [email protected]

Early submission will increase your chances of obtaining the electives that you most desire. Students

who do not include payment will be placed in alternative courses – NOT THEIR ELECTIVE SUBJECTS.

The remaining 50% balance will be due by Thursday 13 February 2020.

The cost of Electives on offer varies, based on the volume of materials used, transport costs and associated

costs with changes to resources used. It is important to note some courses have additional costs to cover the

purchasing fabrics in the case of textiles and a camp in the case of Outdoor Education.

Classes will be determined by demand and the availability of resources, therefore not all courses will run. It is

for this reason that you must nominate reserve electives.

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Elective Descriptions

Health & Physical Education

PLAYING THE GAME Cost: $35

Subject Outline:

This subject is suitable for students who enjoy physical education and are keen to pursue various aspects of team and

racquet sports in a competitive environment. This is great preparation for students looking to take on PE courses in

Years 9 and 10.

RECREATION ACTIVITY – Challenge and Adventure Cost: $50

Subject Outline: This program is run over a semester and aims to cover these focus areas of the Health and Physical

Education curriculum – Challenge and Adventure, Safety and Life-long activities. Students will develop their knowledge,

understanding and skills in a variety of diverse contexts including;

initiative games,

movement challenges,

recreational activities,

Students will be challenged physically, behaviourally and socially while at the same time will be able to identify, assess

and manage hazards to protect their own/others safety and develop communication skills which will enhance their

experiences and develop leadership qualities. Another aim is to develop their appreciation and understanding of the

importance of lifelong health related fitness and wellbeing. This course will lead into the Year 9 Outdoor Recreation

course.

Further Study:

This course will lead into the Year 9 Outdoor Recreation course.

SOCCER PROGRAM Cost: $300

Subject Outline: (Year-long).

The soccer academy is in its third year and is proving to be very popular. The program caters for both boys and girls and

provides specialised pathways from years 7 through to 10. Classes will be mixed gender and ability based, providing

both elite and social pathways. Students will train twice a week in their elective and potentially once a week before

school. They will compete in the School Sports WA Champion Schools competitions during Term 2 and Term 3. This

program is based on the philosophies of the FFA Curriculum and has been designed to develop core and advanced skills,

tactics, ball mastery and includes diet and nutrition advice, fitness and fitness testing. Students will also be taught the

principles of SAQ (Speed, Agility, Quickness) and will be able to develop various components of fitness throughout the

program. The program caters for three days each term run with our partners 2 Half's Football Development being

delivered at Kinross college.

Some clothing items will be included in the cost of this elective subject.

Students will be selected through a school trial, attendance on previous training days, attitude to learning during

Physical Education and cross curricular lessons.

Further Study:

Year 9 Soccer Program, Specialised Team / Invasion Sport, Net and wall Sports, Playing the Game.

navigation,

camping activities,

cycling and bushwalking.


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Minimum Entrance Requirements: Ideally will be participating and playing soccer outside of school.

BASKETBALL PROGRAM Cost: $150

Subject Outline: (Year-long).

The Basketball Academy is in its second year and its first year as an in-school elective. The Academy caters for both male

and female students and provides specialised pathways from year 7 through to year 10. Classes will be mixed gender

and ability based, providing both elite and social pathways. Students will train twice a week in the elective and the

potential of additional training sessions outside of school hours during competition time. Basketball academy students

will have the opportunity to try-out for the school team which will compete in a day carnival during term 3 with the aim

to progress through to the finals later in the term. This program is based on concepts and teachings that are prevalent

through our Western Australian high-performance pathways with a focus on skill development, game understanding

and awareness, physical fitness and fitness testing and nutrition.

Students will be selected through a school trial, attendance on previous training mornings, attitude to learning during

physical education and cross curricular lessons. Please note that a student cannot be selected for both the Basketball

and the Soccer Programs.

Further Study:

Year 9; Basketball Academy, Specialised Team / Invasion Sport, Net and Wall Sports, Playing the Game.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: Ideally will be participating and playing basketball outside of school.

Technologies

WOODWORK Cost: $40

Subject Outline: This course is the foundation course for all your woodwork classes in Year 9 and 10. Year 8 woodwork

students will design and construct a pinball machine and a lolly-dispensing machine. Students will also learn to develop

good hand skills and work-safe practices in the workshop. The use of power tools (including cordless) will be a key focus

point during the construction phase of these projects. This course follows the current ACARA curriculum.

Skills Outline:

Workshop safety

Design

Use of hand tools

Safe use of power tools

Correct use of cordless tools

Use of static machines

Further Study:

Workshop (Year 9)

Woodwork (Year 10)


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MODEL MAKING Cost: $40

Subject Outline: This course is an introductory course to Year 9 and 10 Model Making. Students will learn the same skills

and process and safety requirements as in woodwork and will have the opportunity to develop more advanced skills

including finishing timber to a very high standard using wood sealers and lacquers. In this course, students will showcase

their skills through a hot rod project, which will be the foundation learning required to complete the Wooden Trucks

and Tanks crafted in the Year 9 and 10 Model Making classes. This course follows the current ACARA curriculum.

Skills Outline:

Workshop safety

Use of hand tools

Safe use of power tools

Correct use of cordless tools

Use of static machines

Further Study:

Model Making (Year 9)

Model Making (Year 10)

METAL TECHNOLOGY Cost: $40

Subject Outline: In this course students will learn how to work with machinery and hand tools to develop the skills to

cut, shape and join metal. Students will have the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge in workshop Health

and Safety, identifying materials and machinery processes based on product suitability. Students will learn how to

operate the Drill Press and Bending Machines, various mini welding projects and will work towards producing products

that meet project briefs.

Further Study:

Year 9 Workshop

INFORMATION SYSTEMS Cost: $35

Subject Outline: This subject is for students interested in learning the basics of coding, structural design of software and

their applications. Students will also use Excel and a range of interactive software to learn about the relationship

between different applications. Students need to like the idea of coding, have a good understanding of Mathematics,

like solving problems and possess the ability to be patient.

Skills Outline:

Basic visual coding

Macros in Excel

Game design

Interactive software analysis

Mathematical problem solving

Further Study:

Year 9 Science Exploration

Year 9 STEM Investigations

Year 10 Robotics


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LET’S COOK 1: Semester 1 Cost: $60

Subject Outline:

This exciting food course, Let’s Cook 1, builds on the skills developed in Year 7 and begins to formalise the culinary

techniques required to be successful in any kitchen. Students constantly use the design process to develop and produce

an array of delicious foods. A highlight of this course is the design your own pizza task and a class-catering event for a

morning or afternoon tea for the students’ parents/carers to attend. This course aims to provide a deeper

understanding of the courses they can select in Food Science in Years 9 and 10.

Skills Outline:

How to create delicious healthy foods

Study various cooking techniques

Plan and prepare meals and snacks

Select ingredients based on principles of nutrition

Work collaboratively and individually

Complete practical tasks hygienically and safely

Written procedural tasks

Further Study:

Year 9 & 10 Food Technologies Minimum Entrance Requirements: An interest in collaboration and culinary skill development.

LET’S COOK 2: Semester 2 Cost: $60

Subject Outline:

Now you can take Cooking classes for the entire year thanks to this new subject Let’s Cook 2! Students further develop

their culinary techniques required to be successful in any kitchen. Students constantly use the design process to develop

and produce an array of delicious foods. A highlight of this course is the design your own subway task and a class-

catering event for students to learn the importance of breakfast. This course aims to provide a deeper understanding

of the courses they can select in Food Science in Years 9 and 10.

Skills Outline:

How to create delicious healthy foods

Study various cooking techniques

Plan and prepare meals and snacks

Select ingredients based on principles of nutrition

Work collaboratively and individually

Complete practical tasks hygienically and safely

Written procedural tasks

Further Study:

Year 9 & 10 Food Technologies Minimum Entrance Requirements: An interest in collaboration and culinary skill development. (Students do not have to have completed Let’s Cook 1 to enrol in this course).


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SEW-it-SEAMS 1: Semester 1 Cost: $45

Subject Outline: This semester long course is designed for students learn the basics of sewing and start creating their

own clothes and items. Students learn how to use clothing patterns and find out just where does fabric come from?

Using a range of tie-dye techniques, students design and create a pencil case/makeup bag and move on to create their

own PJ pants with matching top. An in‐class PJ party completes this unit!

Skills Outline:

usage of the sewing machine

design process

commercial patterns knowledge

simple construction techniques

tie dying

written procedural tasks

Note: Students will need to supply their own fabric and dressmaking pins for this course

Further Study: Year 9 Fashion and Textiles

Minimum Entrance Requirements: An interest in sewing and making items and clothing

SEW-it-SEAMS 2: Semester 2 Cost: $45

Subject Outline: Budding fashion designers, you can choose sewing all year!! This semester long course is designed for

students to learn the basics of hand and machine stitching then start creating their own clothes and items. Students

learn how to use patterns and distinguish different materials. Using a range of hand sewing and machine techniques by

designing and creating a fashionable cushion cover for their room. Students move onto make fun items such as monster

PJ storage bags and Festive stockings, (maybe even filled with treats).

Skills Outline:

usage of the sewing machine

design process

commercial patterns knowledge

simple construction techniques

tie dying

written procedural tasks

Note: Students will need to supply their own fabric and dressmaking pins for this course

Further Study: Year 9 Fashion and Textiles

Minimum Entrance Requirements: An interest in sewing and making items and clothing. (Students do not have to have completed Sew-it-Seams 1 to enrol in this course).


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STEM Investigations Cost: $50

Subject Outline:

Do we really understand technology and the engineering behind it? It's easy to forget that earbuds, computer

tech, motorbikes, bicycles, scooters and skateboards must be “engineered”. To design solutions for the future, we need

to learn and understand the science and engineering required to make the simplest tech (gears on a bike) to the coolest

tech (micro-electronics and magnets that make clear sound through wireless earbuds). All technology has to be

invented, designed and tested based on understanding and principles of Science Technology Engineering and Maths

(STEM). While learning about this we may even come up with ideas to help save time, money or energy!

This course will follow the 5E learning model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate) to assist in facilitating

conceptual understandings. Each project will be driven by an inquiry or investigation which will integrate Science, Maths

and Digital and Design Technologies curriculum strands.

Skills Outline:

Successful integration of content knowledge from Science, Mathematics, the Technologies and the Arts Skills focused application of knowledge through the engineering and design processes

Further Study: Year 9 Science Exploration, Year 10 Robotics and Science Exploration Years 11 and 12 ATAR and General

English

HARRY POTTER – Dumbledore’s Army - Semester 2 Cost: $50

Become a real life wizard or witch. Don’t worry if your Hogwarts letter got lost in the post. We’ve got you covered! This

club gives you the opportunity to bring your imagination to life through acting, art and writing development, with real

mysteries to solve and spells to write.

Get sorted into your house by the famous sorting hat, study magical beasts and creatures and develop your own original

character in our wonderful world of Harry Potter. Learn some coding using words and visit the Fired! Ceramic Cafe to

make your own awesome HP themed pottery. You will also have the opportunity to visit the famous escape room in

Fremantle and not to forget movie time and an invitation to the Harry Potter sleepover and grand hall dinner.

We even have our very own Harry Potter room where you will experience creative sessions to make your own wands,

potions and take part in Hogwarts High Championships.

Classes are taught by die-hard Harry Potter Fans who just happen to be our teachers!

JOIN US TODAY!


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Humanities & Social Science

OCEANOGRAPHY: ‘Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?’ Cost: $35

Subject Outline:

Oceanography is simply the study of the ocean. This unit covers many interesting topics such as Pirates, Ocean Myths,

Creatures of the Deep, The Lost City of Atlantis, Tsunamis and of course whales!

Skills Outline:

Propose theories based on research

Use the internet as a research tool

Collect and review information, images and artifacts

Use cooperative tactics and engage in group work

Share discoveries in a creative way

Minimum Entrance Requirements: An interest in marine environments and the desire to work collaboratively and

positively with others.

NB: There may be additional costs involved with excursion opportunities.

Further Study: Year 9 & 10 Humanities and Social Sciences

PASSPORT TO THE UNKNOWN WORLD… An explorers guide: Cost: $35

Subject Outline:

There are many fascinating and unknown places around our Earth. Be prepared to

visit unique and quirky places such as the hottest place on earth, and the coldest. Lava

lakes and the otherworldly Blood Falls of Antarctica!

Skills Outline:

Mapping

Researching (using the internet)

Explore cultures

Work cooperatively in groups to achieve challenges

Minimum Entrance Requirements: Curiosity and a willingness to explore the unusual and the exotic realms of the world.

Further Study: Year 9 & 10 Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography)

THE ARTS - Performing Arts

DRAMA AND CIRCUS PERFORMANCE Cost: $40

Subject Outline: Year 8 Drama and Circus Performance is a practical based course designed for students with a passion

for performance. In this course students will have the opportunity to learn about and develop acting and performance

skills through short scripts and play-building. This course will also provide students with the opportunity to experience

circus skills, improvisation and theatre games. It aims to be a fun, creative and practical course that allows students to

gain an introduction to drama and theatre arts. This course follows the current ACARA curriculum.

Further Study:

Year 9 & 10 Drama


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DANCE 1 (Semester 1) Cost: $35

Subject Outline: Dance is a practical based course designed for students with a passion for music and movement. In

Semester 1 students will explore the genre of cultural dance and tap. All students will be immersed in dance

production and begin to build the skills required to perform in front of an audience. Students will perform in front of

their parents at a Performance Assessment night mid-way through Term 2. At the end of each semester, students will

have the opportunity to watch a performance by a professional dance company, Eg: The WA Ballet.

Further Study:

Year 9 Dance

Year 10 Dance

Years 11 & 12 Dance ATAR and General

DANCE 2 (Semester 2) Cost: $35

Subject Outline: Dance is a practical based course designed for students with a passion for music and movement. In

Semester 2 students will work through contemporary and hip hop styles of dance. All students will be immersed in

dance production and begin to build the skills required to perform in front of an audience. Students will perform in

front of their Parents at a Performance Assessment night mid-way through Term 4. At the end of each semester,

students will have the opportunity to watch a performance by a professional dance company, Eg: The WA Ballet.

Further Study: Year 9 Dance, Year 10 Dance, Years 11 & 12 Dance ATAR and General

THE INVISIBLE MUSICIAN 1 – Experimentation (Semester 1) Cost: $40

Subject Outline: Electronic Music Production and DJ skills. Students in this class will be able to explore music through

technology rather than instruments. Students will be able to create their own songs using Garage band as well as

design songs for various events and situations. They will experience samples of creating and editing music, mixing and

sampling and small elements of DJ skills through the use of existing musical loops as well as self-created loops. Public

performance is optional; students can choose to showcase their work to the public or to keep it private to the class.

They will also work individually and in groups depending on the set tasks.

Further Study: The Invisible Musician 3, Year 9

THE INVISIBLE MUSICIAN 2 – Customisation (Semester 2) Cost: $40

Subject Outline: Electronic Music Production and DJ skills. Students in this class will be able to explore music through

technology rather than instruments to create tracks for film, performance of dance and drama and various events.

They may choose to work individually or in groups depending on the situation and will be able use Garage band loops,

sound effects and much more. Student work could be used in the relevant Semester’s Performing Arts show case to

accompany a dance or drama routine or to fill silent sound during events.

Further Study: The Invisible Musician 3, Year 9


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MUSIC ENRICHMENT (Year-long). Cost: $160

Music Enrichment is a year-long, audition based elective that involves practical, performance and theory elements of

music. This subject is aimed at students who have been learning an instrument or singing for a while and wish to pursue

their interests and further develop and better their skills in Music. This course aims to prepare students for Music ATAR,

Certificate III in Music and entry into the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

Students will be provided with many development opportunities and will be involved in instrumental lessons, vocal

group, contemporary ensemble, electronic music production, stage and equipment set up, sound and lighting

workshops, recording/public performance opportunities, performance excursions/incursions and much more.

Students accepted into the Music Program in Year seven are expected to continue until they finish their time at the

college. All necessary equipment will be provided to the students. Please make contact with Miss La Cava, via email:

[email protected] if you would like your child to audition for this subject.

THE ARTS – Visual Arts

ART & DESIGN Cost: $40

Subject Outline: In this course students will learn how to develop fundamental skills and practice techniques and

processes in art-making. Students will learn about artists, how to respond to and interpret artworks and they will

experiment through a variety of techniques to represent a theme, concept or to communicate ideas in their artwork.

Students will experiment in the disciplines of painting, drawing and printmaking. This course follows the current ACARA

curriculum.

Further Study:

Year 9 & 10 Visual Art

PHOTOGRAPHY AND MEDIA ARTS Cost: $35

Subject Outline: In this course students will learn how to interpret imagery and movies and their impact on society.

Students will gain skills using Photoshop, Animate and iMovie in order to understand how this medium is manipulated

and enhanced.

Students will:

Use SLR Cameras

Manipulate images in Adobe Photoshop

Create animations using Adobe Animate

Use storyboards to create movies in iMovie with access to green screens.

Further Study:

Year 9 & 10 Photography and Media Arts



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Languages

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT CHOOSING A LANGUAGE: French and Italian languages are offered as elective subjects, however, you will not be able to choose these on the

online subject selection system. If you would like to choose either of these subjects please contact Mr John Avenell,

Associate Principal, to request or discuss.

If French or Italian is a subject your child will be continuing with from Year 7 then the College will add this subject to

your child’s online selection list and you will only need to select two further elective subjects per semester (four over

the year).

If your child studied a language in Year 7 and wishes to opt out for next year then you will need to notify the College of

this. Please do so via email to Mr John Avenell: [email protected] In this instance the language option

will be removed from your child’s online selection and you will need to select the full three elective subjects per

semester (six over the year).

FRENCH – (Year-long). Cost: $40

Subject Outline: This class is designed to further develop basic aural and oral skills (listening, responding and speaking)

in order to communicate effectively in French. In this program, students are actively engaged in learning by tasks that

are “hands-on” and meaningful with grammar and vocabulary explicitly taught. Students will be expected to take an

exam in this subject each semester.

Regular excursions

Integration with the Arts and Technology and Enterprise learning areas

Food and Culture activities

Exchange Possibilities

Further Study:

Year 9 & 10 French, Year 11 & 12 ATAR French

ITALIAN - (Year-long). Cost: $40

Subject Outline: This class is designed to further develop basic aural and oral skills (listening, responding and speaking)

in order to communicate effectively in Italian. In this program, students are actively engaged in learning by tasks that

are “hands-on” and meaningful with grammar and vocabulary explicitly taught. Students will be expected to take an

exam in this subject each semester.

Regular excursions

Integration with the Arts and Technology and Enterprise learning areas

Food and Culture activities

Exchange Possibilities

Further Study:

Year 9 & 10 Italian

Year 11 & 12 ATAR Italian



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Contributions and charges COLLEGE CHARGES AND THEIR PART IN SCHOOL FUNDING

The reason for College charges:

The College receives from the government a one-line monetary allocation based on the student centred funding model

each year to cover the basic costs of running the College. The College uses these funds for a range of whole-of-College

expenses, including the following:

Maintenance and minor repairs of equipment, grounds, classroom furniture and buildings

Minor structural improvements

Professional development of the College’s staff

Day-to-day administration costs (eg postage, printing, stationery, College promotion)

Payment for utilities (electricity, telephone, water and gas)

Purchase of major equipment items.

Wages of teachers and other College staff. Funds received from donations by the P & C, hire of facilities, savings on utilities and bookshop commission help to

offset the course costs for students. However, the costs of “extras” for courses are not included in the monetary

allocation. Because of this shortfall, the College levies a charge on students taking such courses to cover the cost of

those “extras” and so ensure the College can offer the best possible education to its students.

The government acknowledges that this situation affects all government-funded schools. As a result, secondary colleges

have a legal right to charge for goods and services that are used by students in a course of study and for which the

College’s funding does not cover. The Department of Education also requires schools to make every endeavour to

recover outstanding charges and costs.

Determining College Charges

The College endeavours to keep its charges to a minimum while maintaining a high standard of curriculum delivery. The

government endorses the levying of a charge that covers basic needs associated with teaching the essential curriculum,

such as photocopying, access to textbooks and use of specialised equipment.

Each student is also charged for items that are specifically used in various elective courses, such as: ingredients for food

preparation; transport to and from option venues; art materials; use of computer and photographic equipment and

associated materials; timber; metal; tools; specialised sporting equipment and photocopies of course handouts. The

amount of these costs will vary according to each student’s choice of courses.

PAYING COLLEGE CHARGES

Who should pay college charges?

It is government policy that parents should contribute towards the cost of educating their children. Given that students

are able to choose the courses that will offer them the learning outcomes they desire, it is considered fair and equitable

that all parents should pay for the courses that their children select. Similarly, it is generally considered unfair that some

families could be expected to pay for the consumable components of courses for another family’s student. This College

believes all parents should pay the charges that will cover the expenses resulting from children’s selection of courses

and is committed to maintaining an even-handed and reasonable approach to serving that ideal.

Collection of College Charge Payments:

Paying parents expect not to subsidise non-paying parents. The College is required to actively pursue the collection of

charges and will do so. This policy is strongly supported by the School Board and is a requirement of the Department

of Education. Where there is an outstanding debt the College will take the following steps to recover the charges due:

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2. The fourth notice will be to advise that unless payment in full is made by a specific date which will be indicated, legal action will be taken through a debt collection agency.

3. If payment is still not made by the prescribed date, a debt collection agency will be engaged to pursue recovery of charges directly from the parent.

4. Any outstanding debts are carried over to the following year.

5. Where parents with outstanding charges debt have failed to arrange and commit to a payment plan, the student will be removed from their chosen Elective course and placed in an alternative low cost program.

In stating the College’s policy on collection of course charges, it is also acknowledged that charges can be difficult to pay

for some families. Also, the College is keen to help parents select options that they can afford. Our college subject

selection book always shows the cost for each course.

If parents wish to undertake a payment plan, they may arrange this with the Finance Assistant, but they must make

contact immediately to set up those arrangements. The college will not approach families to organise time payment.

Email: [email protected]

THE SCHEDULE OF CHARGES AND PERSONAL ITEMS LIST

Course Charges

The charge for each course is included with the description of each course in this book. Information about course

charges is also available from the college, either by ringing the college or by asking your child to obtain a schedule of

charges from the college office.

Personal Items List

Once all the courses in a program of study have been chosen and the Electives Agreement and Selection Year 10 – 2016

has been submitted to the college with 50% deposit, the college will place all students in their chosen courses where

possible, or a negotiated alternative. When that task is completed, the family of every student will receive a fully

detailed list of the final charges associated with their chosen program. This schedule will include:

The charges associated with each course selected

Any other compulsory charges levied by the college

Any voluntary contributions approved by the School Board

The Personal Items list and schedule of charges is posted out to families prior to the Christmas break.

Please refer to page 5 for details on submitting selections and making payments

(Payment and submission guideline).

Any queries about College charges should be made by contacting the Finance Assistant, on 9233 6700 or by email: [email protected]


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Much of the curriculum in English, Mathematics, Science ......Health and Physical Education Playing the Game 5 Recreation Activity – Challenge and Adventure 5 Soccer Program 5 Basketball