Albany Senior High School

2021

Year 8 Curriculum Handbook

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A Message from the Principal

Albany Senior High School commenced in 1918

as a district high school in York Street.

Subsequently, we moved to the new site on the

north western side of Mount Clarence which was

officially opened in 1925. The iconic buildings are

a beacon within the City of Albany and are a

symbol of success to its thousands of graduates.

The school’s vision statement, “A tradition of

opportunity and success”, connects our past with

an unfolding future. Our history reflects proud

traditions, which include our iconic blazer with its

distinctive green, brown and yellow stripes and our

school crest.

The school’s crest contains the words, “Keep

Troth”, reflecting the notion of commitment to

being true to oneself, the school and the greater community. This commitment is clearly seen in

the staff and students’ attitude to Country Week where our teams have bought back the prized

Champion School trophy again in 2015. Our commitment to the overall community is seen in the

engagement in a number of environmental projects. This is seen in our marine studies program

where staff and students are part of the process of monitoring the health of our community’s

pristine marine environment.

Our Values Charter captures what is important to the school community. We place a high priority

on the educative process. Our emphasis on fundamental literacy and the capacity to find and

utilise information, especially with the use of Information Communications Technologies, means

that our students are being prepared to live in the 21st Century and contribute positively in society.

We offer a wide range of courses from Year 7 to 12. This involves extensive tertiary entrance and

vocational subjects with the overall goal of assisting senior students to find an educational

pathway that matches their abilities and their life experiences. The school reflects on the past

while looking to the future in preparing our students to be successful citizens in an ever changing

world.

I encourage you to browse Albany Senior High School’s Website to learn more about our school:

http://albanyshs.wa.edu.au.

Mrs Jenny Firth

Principal

Albany Senior High School

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Albany Senior High School Charter At Albany Senior High School, it is expected that:

we will seek knowledge with a willingness to learn from experiences and opportunities in order to understand ourselves, the wider community and the world around us

we will acknowledge our own uniqueness and develop self-respect and dignity

we will have care and compassion for others, respectfully recognising that each person has equal worth and basic rights

we will work together for the common good as a reflection of our Australian democracy; we will speak up to protect the rights of other people and take individual responsibility for making our school a safe and vibrant place

we will have respect and concern for our natural and human environment and recognise the need to care for our surroundings maintaining a balance that ensures sustainability.

This is the common agreed minimum expectation that underpins the life of our school.

School Behaviour Expectations

KEEP TROTH

TRADITION OPPORTUNITY SUCCESS

Va

lues

We have

PRIDE

Cleanliness Enthusiasm Friendliness

Honour Joyfulness Moderation

Service Thankfulness

Unity Idealism

We are

RESPONSIBLE

Cooperation Creativity Flexibility Honesty Humility Integrity Loyalty

Orderliness Reliability

Responsibility Trustworthiness

Truthfulness

We are

RESPECTFUL

Care Compassion

Consideration Courtesy

Forgiveness Generosity Gentleness Helpfulness

Justice Kindness Patience Respect

Tact Tolerance

We will

ACHIEVE

Commitment Courage

Determination Diligence

Excellence Perseverance

Purposefulness Self-Discipline

Exp

ecta

tion

s

We wear school uniform

We clean up after

ourselves

We look after equipment

We care for school and

community resources

We welcome others

We positively represent

ASHS in the community

We celebrate achievement

We are on time

We come prepared to

classes with appropriate equipment

We are honest

We take responsibility for

our own actions

We follow school

procedures

We make safe choices

We use technology

appropriately

We listen attentively

We use appropriate and

respectful language

We accept differences

We contribute positively to

the learning environment

We help and care for

others

We follow staff

instructions

We respect our own

privacy and the privacy of others

We set goals and work

towards them

We hand in our work on

time

We collaborate

effectively in groups

We perform to the best

of our ability

We seek feedback and

accept help

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Year 8

2021

We welcome our new Year 8 students to Albany Senior High School (ASHS) for 2021! Our goal is to provide the best possible learning outcomes for our students. We know that parents are a vital part of this process and welcome your interest and participation in achieving maximum learning outcomes for our students. At High School, unlike Primary School, students are taught by around ten teachers, each of whom has expertise in the learning area being taught. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers to discuss their child’s progress. We appoint a Year Coordinator who will assist and follow your child in their academic and social school life, for their remaining years at ASHS. We endeavour to provide our students a safe, happy learning environment. We work to develop a culture of character where respect, patience, self-discipline, tolerance and joy for learning are among the values we hope to instil in our students.

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YEAR 8 COURSES 2021

At Albany Senior High School, we offer Year 8 students a breadth of curriculum to allow

them to sample subjects in all Learning Areas. In Years 9 and 10 students are able to

select their preferred elective courses. Therefore, with the exception of Music, Year 8

students do not choose which courses they will study.

A language other than English is compulsory for all lower school students. There is a

choice of which language can be studied.

Shown below are the Year 8 courses within each learning area:

YEAR 8

THE ARTS Introductory Drama Visual Arts Class Music - Instrumental Music students will be enrolled in Class Music for the whole year

ENGLISH

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Health Education Physical Education

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

LANGUAGES Italian Indonesian

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

TECHNOLOGY Food Specialisations Materials & Technology Specialisations: Metals Materials & Technology Specialisations: Design Digital Technology

Some of these courses are taken for one semester only.

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TIMETABLE

At High School, we follow a fixed timetable. Each student’s timetable can be unique – especially in

the Year 11 and 12 levels. Year 8 students will receive their timetable during Period 1 of their first

day at school.

Period times are shown below:

DAILY PERIOD TIMES 2021

PERIOD MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MINS. PER

PERIOD

0 7.46-8.50 7.46-8.50 7.46-8.50 7.46-8.50 7.46-8.50 64

Warning Bell 8.45 am

1 8.50 – 9.54 8.50 – 9.54 8.50 – 9.54 8.50 – 9.54 8.50 – 9.54 64

2 9.54 – 10.58 9.54 – 10.58 9.54 – 10.58 9.54 – 10.58 9.54 – 10.58 64

RECESS 10.58–11.28 10.58–11.28 10.58–11.28 10.58–11.28 10.58–11.28 30

Warning Bell 11.23 am

3 11.28–12.32 11.28–12.32 11.28–12.32 11.28–12.32 11.28–12.32 64

4 12.32-1.36 12.32-1.36 12.32-1.36 12.32-1.36 12.32-1.36 64

LUNCH 1.36-2.06 1.36-2.06 1.36-2.06 1.36-2.06 1.36-2.06 30

Warning Bell 2.01 pm

5 2.06-3.10 2.06-3.10 2.06-3.10 2.06-3.10 2.06-3.10 64

ASSESSMENT

Student achievement will be assessed continuously and will be a measure of a student’s

attainment of the outcomes of each course. Participation and completion of all steps in a task are

also part of the assessment. Indicators of student progress will be reported in terms of grades.

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LEARNING AREA: ENGLISH Students will be introduced to a wide range of texts including novels, short stories, picture books,

essays, poetry, drama scripts, newspapers, feature and documentary films and audio texts.

There is a strong focus on processes and strategies (e.g. brainstorming, mind mapping, planning,

editing) prior to presenting work. Opportunities will be given for students to improve their command

of spelling, punctuation and grammatical construction associated with Standard Australian English.

Students are expected to use journals and reading logs regularly, as they develop skills of critical

literacy, reflect upon their own work and experiment with writing styles. It is also expected that

every student develops a comprehensive file/portfolio of work throughout the year to showcase a

range of completed tasks to reflect individual achievement.

Classes in English are not streamed in Year 8, so assessment structures allow students to achieve

at a range of levels.

We aim to create stimulating, interesting and fun English classes in which all students can develop

their language skills.

LEARNING AREA: MATHEMATICS Students will develop their understanding of concepts in the three content strands, Number and

Algebra; Measurement and Geometry; and Chance and Data. The depth of coverage will depend

on the individual student’s understanding. Year 8 students will study the Western Australian

Curriculum (Mathematics) as set out by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA)

(www.scsa.wa.edu.au). The Western Australian Curriculum (Mathematics) is based on the

Australian Curriculum (Mathematics) as set out by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and

Reporting Authority (ACARA).

LEARNING AREA: SCIENCE The five contexts studied are Science Investigation, Biology, Earth and Space Science, Physical

Science and Chemistry.

The Year 8 Science courses are integral in the development of students’ Science language and

safe practices. The courses begin with laboratory procedures, use of equipment and investigation

design. Students will be asked to and carry out short and long term Science investigations and

problem solving activities to consolidate their skills.

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LEARNING AREA: HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES In Year 8 students develop increasing independence in critical thinking and skill application, which

includes questioning, researching, analysing, evaluating, communicating and reflecting. They apply

these skills to investigate events, developments, issues, and phenomena, both historical and

contemporary.

Students will develop these skills through the contexts of History, Geography, Economics & Business,

and Civics & Citizenship.

Year 8 History - Students develop their historical understanding through key concepts, including evidence,

continuity and change, cause and effect, perspectives, empathy, significance and contestability.

These concepts are investigated within the historical context of the end of the ancient period to the

beginning of the modern period, c. 650 AD (CE) – 1750.

Geography - The concepts of place, space, environment, interconnection, sustainability and change

continue to be developed as a way of thinking and provide students with the opportunity to inquire into

the significance of landscapes to people and the spatial change in the distribution of populations.

Economics & Business - The concept of markets is introduced to further develop students

understanding of the concepts of interdependence, making choices and allocation. They consider

how markets work and the rights, responsibilities and opportunities that arise for businesses,

consumers and governments. Work and work futures are explored as students consider the

influences on the way people work now and consider how people will work in the future.

Civics & Citizenship - Students continue to build on their understanding of the concepts of the

Westminster system, democracy and participation. They investigate the types of law in Australia and

how they are made. They consider the responsibilities and freedoms of citizens, and how Australians

can actively participate in their democracy.

LEARNING AREA: THE ARTS

VISUAL ARTS – Year 8

Visual Arts in Year 8 offers students the opportunity to explore, experience and express creativity

through a variety of art forms; such as painting, drawing, printmaking and clay work. Students will

be introduced to a range of historical and contemporary artistic styles.

INTRODUCTORY DRAMA – Year 8

Year 8 students will learn about dramatic voice and movement, improvisation, role-playing and

some back stage skills. There will be an opportunity to make up your own plays and to work on

some short scripted plays. You will reflect on your own work and the work of others in a journal.

This course will develop your confidence to perform in front of others and will be an introduction to

further Drama units.

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LEARNING AREA: THE ARTS Continued

CLASS MUSIC – Year 8

Class Music is a course that empowers you as a musician. Covering classical music through to hip

hop, electronic, and film music, Class Music study empowers the student to be an active and

knowledgeable participant in the music industry beyond school. Students look at the cultural

context of musical styles and how these both shape and are shaped by the world around them.

Continued development of theoretical and analysis skills, couple with practical music-making and

composition activities, enable the young student to express themselves more effectively musically.

This course is compulsory for all students enrolled in the Instrumental Program, and available as

an elective student learning music privately who may wish to extend their musical knowledge and

experience. Previous musical training is required. Any student not previously enrolled in Class

Music needs to approach the music staff to assess their suitability to the program.

Students enrolled in Class Music in Year 8 will not participate in Drama and Visual Arts.

INSTRUMENTAL AND ENSEMBLE MUSIC

All students receiving a lesson through the IMSS scholarship program need to enrol in this course.

In this course you will receive your free group lesson on woodwind, brass, strings, guitar, voice, or

percussion/drums, as well as participate in your compulsory musical ensemble (Concert Band,

Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble, Choir, Rock Band). Ensembles give the student the opportunity to be

involved in performances, camps and tours, as well as other social opportunities. Ensemble

rehearsals occur outside of school hours, and instrumental lessons take place on a rotational

system across the school day to minimise disruption to academic classes. Inclusion in the IMSS

Instrumental Scholarship Program at ASHS requires the student to also enrol in Specialist Music.

Any student in a school ensemble, whether in the IMSS program or not, also needs to be enrolled

in this course.

LEARNING AREA: HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PHYSICAL EDUCATION GENERAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM SEMESTER 1

Ocean Swimming is an essential part of our Year 8 Semester One program. This runs from Week

2 to Week 7 of Term 1. Swimming, whilst being a leisure pursuit and sport, is also a skill that

saves lives. An educated and strong swimmer is more capable of saving their own life in case of

misadventure, as well as helping others. Much of our leisure time in Albany and around Australia

involves boating, fishing, surfing and swimming. Please be aware that beach carnivals are

organised each year to compliment the program and we will request further permission for your

child to attend.

for the remainder of the semester, Year 8 students will participate in striking/ fielding games and

invasion games. A key focus area for all students will be working in a ‘game sense’ model applying

strategies and tactics across a variety of sports within each sporting category. This will be in

conjunction with Cross Country running for both year levels, leading to the Interschool Cross

Country running event at the beginning of Term 2.

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LEARNING AREA: HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Continued

GENERAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM SEMESTER 2

All Year 8 students will be participating in a Sports Education program during their weekly lessons.

Year 8 students will be playing Hockey. The emphasis of the program will be on the student’s

abilities to work effectively as part of a team rather than just the practical skills of the sports. The

Sports Education approach to Physical Education highlights the importance of all aspects of sport

including participation in games, refereeing and officiating. It is expected that students will

experience a variety of roles associated with being part of a sporting team.

During Term 4, students in all years will complete our athletics program with the expectation that

all students will participate in the school Athletics Carnival in Week 6.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

ASSESSMENT: Movement and Physical Activity Strand At expected standard, students perform movement skills and sequences in

selected sport or physical activity contexts with improving accuracy and efficiency. They implement

simple tactics in order to achieve the intended outcome in competitive contexts.

Students describe how physical activity can improve elements of health and fitness. When

participating in a variety of sports or physical activities, they demonstrate ethical behaviour and

communicate to assist team cohesion and the achievement of an intended outcome.

SPECIAL CLOTHING AND OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED Students must wear the Physical Education Uniform and must change before and after engaging

in physical activity.

For Swimming, during Weeks 2 to 7, students will need the following:

Bathers/board shorts. Preferably one-piece bathers for girls

Rash vest

Towel & wet bag

The standard uniform for physical activity at school consists of three parts:

An ASHS plain green Physical Education shirt

Plain black sports shorts

Mouthguard (recommended)

Appropriate sporting footwear; no unlaced shoes, skate shoes or work boots

Please Note:

Physical Education Staff will record the aspects of the uniform your student is wearing.

Shirts and shorts are available from the school uniform shop at a reasonable cost.

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LEARNING AREA: HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Continued

HEALTH In Year 8 Health Education students further develop their understanding of the physical, social,

emotional and intellectual changes associated with moving through puberty and adolescence and

develop effective self-management strategies to deal with these changes. Students also need to

be able to recognise sexual feelings and evaluate behavioural expectations for different social

situations. Students need to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to recognise

instances of discrimination and harassment and act responsibly to support their own rights and

feelings and those of others. As young people transition into adolescence, managing their health

and wellbeing becomes increasingly more complex with both new and enduring health issues.

Students will explore the concepts associated with rites of passage into adulthood and the social

and cultural influences and pressures that may be experienced at this time around choices they

make, including who they choose to interact with, how they choose to dress and activities they

choose to participate in. Students will investigate a range of health issues relevant to young people

to understand reasons for the choices people make about their health and wellbeing. They will

examine the range of personal, environmental and social factors that can influence an individual’s

choices and explore and evaluate options, consequences and healthier and safer alternatives.

Students will also develop an understanding of emergency assessment and first aid care in order

to be able to demonstrate management of basic first aid situations.

In Health Education students critical and creative thinking skills will be developed through learning

experiences that encourage the seeking of solutions to health issues through the design of

effective and appropriate strategies for promoting personal and community health and wellbeing.

Health Education enhances ICT learning by assisting students to effectively and safely access

online health information and services in order to manage their own health and wellbeing.

Students further develop their understanding of the role ICT plays in young people‘s lives and

relationships. They will explore the nature of these tools and the implications for establishing and

managing relationships in the twenty-first century.

ASSESSMENT: Personal, Social and Community Health Strand

At Standard, students identify skills and strategies to manage change, and promote all aspects of

their own and others’ health, including making informed decisions, using assertive responses, and

making contingency plans to avoid and prevent risks to health.

Students identify the impact of negative behaviours on relationships and describe a range of

factors and their impact on a person’s emotional response and behaviour.

LEARNING AREA: LANGUAGES

The language you choose will depend on your interests and future goals in life. You can choose to

continue with your language from primary school or you can choose to try something new.

At Albany Senior High School, we offer two languages – Indonesian and Italian.

All courses will cater for both beginners and those who are continuing a language from primary

school. However, it is recommended that you only change languages if you have a genuine

interest in the alternative language that is being offered. The language you choose will be studied

from Year 8 to Year 9. You will also have the choice to continue your language through to upper

school. There are many opportunities for language learners; these include travel tours and

student exchanges. We look forward to welcoming you to our department.

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LEARNING AREA: LANGUAGES Continued

In all of the languages students will learn the basics of speaking, reading and writing in a variety of

practical everyday situations.

INDONESIAN

Learn the language and aspects of the culture of Australia’s closest neighbour!

As a popular holiday destination for many Australians as well as being a valuable trading partner,

there are strong links between Australia and Indonesia. Indonesian language skills can open doors

to a range of employment opportunities in the future.

ITALIAN

Do you love music, art and history? Would you like to visit Rome, Venice, Florence or work there

as a tour guide? Then think of studying Italian. This strong community language is closely linked

to our own language with its basis in Latin. Italian language and culture have become very

popular in recent years. Just take a trip to your local café and see the variety of coffees available

– cappuccino, macchiato, latte. Australia has strong links to Italy, both in tourism and trade.

LEARNING AREA: TECHNOLOGIES

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY – Year 8

In Digital Technologies the focus is on computational and systems thinking, in order to give

students the skills and knowledge to problem solve in our increasingly digital world. In Year 8

students explore in more depth data transmission, network security, how data is represented

digitally, logic modelling and programming in code.

FOOD SPECIALISATIONS:

WHAT’S COOKING – Year 8

What’s Cooking will build upon the basic skills learnt during Year 7. Students will develop skills

and knowledge in planning and producing healthy and tasty main meals. Food groups, food

selection models and influences on food choices, particularly relating to adolescents, will be

explored, enabling students to make healthy food choices and produce healthy nutritious and

delicious.

MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES SPECIALISATIONS: DESIGN – Year 8

Design is an essential skill for life and the Design course will equip students with the tools they

need to make their ideas become reality. The focus will be on graphic communication using both

traditional and digital experiences. Students will also have the opportunity to bring their designs to

life using a 3D printer.

METALWORK – Year 8

Students will be challenged to develop new skills in the use of hand metalworking tools, sheet

metalwork, lathe and machine work and soldering. They may work with a variety of materials such

as copper, brass, mild steel, tool steel, aluminium and plastics.

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STUDENT SUPPORT ASHS has a Transition Coordinator whose role is to support students through transition to high

school. This person works with staff, students and parents across schools during Term 3 and 4 in

readiness for high school, and for their first semester at school. After this time, a Year Coordinator

is appointed who generally sees students through to Year 12. These staff form part of the Student

Services team. As a team, these staff look after student welfare. The team also includes a School

Chaplain, Year Coordinators for each year group, Workplace Learning Coordinators, Aboriginal

Islander Education Officers and Attendance Support Officers.

CONNECT Connect is our online learning platform which enables our students to access school material 24/7

and parents to monitor their children’s results for every subject. Login details will be sent to all

parents.

COMPASS Compass is our information management system and as we implement more modules during

2021, it will allow parents to:

communicate with staff

manage own personal and contact details

send in attendance notes and monitor their children’s attendance rates

monitor the school calendar

receive alerts regarding excursions and make payments

receive alerts regarding behavioural incidents for their children (both positive and negative).

There will be support sessions held for parents in Term One 2021. An individual login will be sent

to the primary contacts for each child with some background information and instructions

regarding how to access Compass on the web or through the Compass App (available as Android

or iOs).

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE During these changeable times in the context of Covid uncertainty, the integration of notebook

computers will be a crucial tool to ensure students are equipped for any sudden changes to

delivery of learning. We strongly recommend purchasing a laptop for your child. The Bring Your

Own Device (BYOD) program builds on the positive developments that have provided a wealth of

rich educational resources and tools, that when used effectively, can deliver very positive teaching

and learning outcomes. The BYOD program at ASHS supports WINDOWS devices. Further

information on this program is given to parents upon successful enrolment.

GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION Albany Senior High School

General enquiries 9841 0444

Student Parent Liaison Office – Absentees and Enrolments 9841 0419

FURTHER INFORMATION Parents or guardians who need further information on their child should contact:

1. Year Coordinator

2. Head of Learning Area

3. Student Services Staff

4. Deputy Principal

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SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS AND CHARGES Students in Lower School are required to meet educational outcomes across all learning areas. In

Years 7 and 8 students do not choose which elective subject they participate in. Students have the

opportunity to experience a variety of courses which form the basis of elective subjects they might

choose in Years 9 and 10.

In Lower School (Years 7 to 10) the Voluntary Contribution we request from parents is $235. In

addition, there are also Other Optional Costs and Voluntary Approved Requests which in the past

have come to a total of $80.

In Year 8 students participating in the Instrumental Music program are required to pay the $40

Instrumental Charge and Instrumental Hire Fee if required (hire fee is $110 per year).

Please Note: Should your child withdraw from the Instrumental program the hire fee is non-

refundable.

Payment arrangements are available to all families. Please contact the school for further

information.

Secondary Assistance Scheme

Parents with a current Health Care or Pension Concession Card will have access to the Secondary

Assistance Scheme (SAS). This scheme provides funding to assist with the payment of School

Voluntary Contributions for Lower School students. The school will supply further information

about this in Term 4 of the school year; applications will need to be made at the school during

Term 1.

It is expected that all School Charges will be paid in full prior to the end of Term 3 each year.

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POSSIBLE EXTRA COST OPTIONS These are possible extra costs associated with the delivery of a particular subject your student may have chosen - these events may not necessarily occur. If your student participates, payment of these are COMPULSORY and will need to be made PRIOR to the event taking place.

APPROXIMATE

COST

APPROX DATE SUBJECT ACTIVITY COMMENTS Year 8

Various Drama Drama Performances Unanticipated Performances $5.00

All year English Bookweek Competitions/Workshops $5.00

Once/Term English Young Writers Festival Writing Extension program $140.00

November English External providers Guest speakers/Incursions $10.00

All Year English Visiting Production / Workshops

Opportunity to attend. Available to all students

$10.00

Term 2/3 English WA Debating League Training/Competition $45.00

Various Humanities & Social Sciences

Various excursions (max of 3) Curriculum related excursions $30.00

Term 1 & 3 Languages Cultural Activities Cultural Immersion $10.00

All Year Maths Excursion / Incursion Unforeseen opportunities for students

$20.00

March Maths CAT Competition (AMT) Enhance problem solving skills $10.00

August Maths ICAS (UNSW) Enhance problem solving skills $10.00

July Maths Australian Maths Competition Enhance problem solving skills $10.00

Term 1 - 4 Music Incursions of visiting performers

Music experience and workshop $15.00

Term 2 & 3 Music Perth Ensembles Trip Curric improvement, performance opp, networking

$250.00

Term 1 & 2 Music Ensembles Camp Rehearsal and performance $120.00

Term 3or4 Music Showcase Performance all music students $2.00

Term 4 Music End of Year Ensemble Concerts

Concert with shared meal $10.00

Various Music Choir Accompanist music costs $20.00

Various Music Concert Incursions Voluntary $20.00

Various Music Instrumental Music Visiting professional Workshops $15.00

TBA Music Performance Excursions Visiting concerts at AEC as available

$30.00

All Year Music Instrumental

Music Ensembles - If not enrolled with the School of Instrumental music

$40.00

Term 2 Music Instrumental

Eisteddfod - Students may be involved in more than 1 event $5.00

Term 3 Music Instrumental

Ensemble Tours Tour to Perth/areas for performances

$250.00

Term 4 Music Instrumental

Ensemble extra activities Incidental ensemble performances $10.00

Term 1 Physical Education

Beach Volleyball Students choose to attend $35.00

Term 1 Physical Education

Interschool Tennis Students choose to attend $12.00

April Physical Education

Beach Carnival All students are expected to attend.

$15.00

Aug/Sept Physical Education

State Volleyball Students chosen to attend $300.00

August Physical Education

State Surfing Students chosen to attend $200.00

August Physical Education

Winter Carnival Students chosen to attend $10.00

July Physical Education

Various AFL Competitions Students choose to attend $10.00

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POSSIBLE EXTRA COST OPTIONS continued

APPROXIMATE

COST

APPROX DATE SUBJECT ACTIVITY COMMENTS Year 8

June Physical Education

Champion Schools X-Country Students chosen to attend $200.00

May Physical Education

Interschool Cross Country Students chosen to attend $10.00

May Physical Education

Bendigo Bank Netball Cup Students chosen to attend $40.00

November Physical Education

Interschool Swimming Students chosen to attend $10.00

October Physical Education

Lower School Basketball Carnival

Students chosen to attend $10.00

Term 2 Physical Education

School Swimming Carnival Students chosen to attend $10.00

Term 4 Physical Education

Beach Volleyball Students choose to attend $35.00

Term 2 Physical Education

Touch Rugby Students choose to attend $150.00

Various Physical Education

Unforseen incursions/excrsions Students choose to attend $20.00

Last week Term 2 Country Week

Country Week Students chosen to attend $800.00

Last week Term 2 Country Week

Country Week Jacket Essential for all selected participants.

$100.00

Term 2/3 Country Week

Country Week Hockey Boys/Girls Trials and Practice Turf Fee

Essential for all selected participants.

$50.00

Term 2/3 Country Week

Country Week Volleyball Town Comp

Essential for all selected participants.

$250.00

Term 2/3 Country Week

Country Week Hockey Town Comp

Essential for all selected participants.

$250.00

Term 2/3 Country Week

Country Week Netball Town Comp

Essential for all selected participants.

$200.00

Term 2/3 Country Week

Country Week Johno-Hicks Basketball Tournament

Essential for all selected participants.

$20.00

Sem 2 Physical Recreation

Zone Surfing - Interschool Students choose to attend $50.00

All Year Print Credit Students may need to purchase print credit which will allow them to print at school

Various Science Excursion/Incursion Unforseen events may arise $10.00

Term 4 Marine Science

Marine Science Camp $350.00

February Student Services

GRIP Leadership Conference GRIP student Leadership conference

$50.00

December Student Services

Beach Day Students expected to attend $15.00

December Student Services

Activity Day Students expected to attend $15.00

Term 3 Student Services

Leadership Camp Selected Year 7-10 students $100.00

Various Student Services

Indigenous Reward/Guest Program $5.00

Various Student Services

Duke of Edinburgh Award $180.00

Term 3 Student Services

Canberra Trip Year 8's as deposit for 2021 $150.00

All Year Visual Arts - All

Art Exhibition Visits Covers Transportation, provides opportunity for appreciation and inspiration

$10.00

All Year Visual Arts - All

Drawing Excursion Opportunity for extending observational drawing skills with a wide variety of subject matter.

$20.00

All Year Visual Arts - All

ASHS Art Exhibition Exhibition of student work to wider community

$5.00

All Year Visual Arts - All

Incursion Artist Workshops and Presentations

Workshops $15.00

Various Visual Arts - All

Excursion to Vancouver Arts Centre

Bus Hire $10.00

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ALBANY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2021 – YEAR 8 STATIONERY REQUIREMENTS

Please do not purchase any text/work books or personal items for any subjects until your

student’s subject selections have been confirmed. Contribution and Charge sheets

confirming students 2021 subjects will be made available to families in December 2020.

GENERAL STATIONERY REQUIREMENTS

1 LAPTOP – Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) – see policy for specifications 1 A5 diary or suitable alternative eg electronic calendar 2 HB pencils 1 Eraser 4 Black medium point pens 2 Red medium point pens 1 Glue stick UHU Blu 40gm 2 Highlighters 1 Ruler 1 Sharpener 1 Scissors school 155mm 1 Packet coloured pencils 1 USB thumbdrive 16GB 1 Earphones Dynamic Stereo ADE10 1 Packet lined paper 2 A4 2 ring half lever arch files 1 Packet 10tab plastic (blank) file dividers

SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

ENGLISH

1 A4 exercise book (96 page) 1 10 packet A4 sheet protectors 1 A4 plastic document folder

1 National English Skills 8 workbook ISBN 978-1-4202-2989-9 * If your student has been identified as needing Literacy support, you will be required to purchase a spelling Mastery text commensurate with your child's achievement level. You will be notified in Term 1, so please DO NOT purchase the National English Skills Workbook listed.

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

1 A4 display book 20 inserts

MATHEMATICS

1 Mathomat in Wallet 1 96 page A4 grid book 5mm square 1 Foolscap document wallet 1 Calculator Scientific Casio FX82AU Plus II

SCIENCE

1 A4 96 page exercise book

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ALBANY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2021 – YEAR 8 STATIONERY REQUIREMENTS

HEALTH EDUCATION

1 A4 96 page exercise book 1 A4 plastic document folder

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

1 ASHS plain green PE shirt and plain black shorts or ¾ black sports tights (available from uniform shop)

1 Mouthguard (recommended) 1 Pair lace-up sport shoes 1 Water bottle

LANGUAGES

1 Document wallet plastic assorted

THE ARTS

ART 1 A4 sketchbook 1 A3 document wallet 1 2B graphite pencils 1 4B graphite pencils 1 0.4 fineliner 1 0.6 fineliner

DRAMA 1 A4 or A5 exercise book 48 page

CLASS MUSIC (IMSS STUDENTS) 1 Study Mate Premium A4 music book (48 page) 1 A4 plastic display folder (20 sheets) 1 The Rock workbook (this is used for years 7-10 music. Only purchase if not already

purchased in year 7) ISBN: 9780170261746 ** All instrumental students should own an electronic Metronome and Tuner

(recommended): Tonal Energy app *** Highly recommended – Tonal Energy App (for Android or Apple devices) or Korg

MA-1 Metronome and Korg CA-40 Electronic Tuner

TECHNOLOGY

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (DESIGN/METALWORK) 1 Safety glasses

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY 1 A4 display books 20 inserts with clear cover

FOOD SPECIALISATIONS 1 Document wallet