Year 8

Vision Statement

For Year 8 students to develop and practice gratitude in their daily lives and for students to be empathetic to what others value too. Create a general state of compassion and appreciation of difference within their community. For students to be aware of and challenge negative bias in themselves and others and apply that when reflecting on their learning.

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How do we support the social-emotional learning of Year 8 Students?

Year 8 is a time for students to build on their knowledge of school routines, learner behaviours and friendship groups.

Wellbeing and engagement programs including the year 8 camp to The Summit challenge students to continue to build wider relationships, build positive coping strategies, and learn to resolve conflict and challenges in ways that promote personal growth.

What is the learning program at Year 8?

Core Subjects

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Geography (semester)
  • History (semester)
  • Sport
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Respect

Elective Subjects

  • Humanities Elective Subjects
  • Money Wise
  • Law and Order

English Elective Subjects

  • English as an Additional Language
  • Language for Learning
  • Events that changed the world

LOTE Elective Subjects

  • Chinese
  • German

Technology Elective Subjects

  • Food Technology
  • Coding

The ARTS Elective Subjects

  • 3D Art
  • Art
  • Visual Communication Design
  • Drama
  • Music
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