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Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 EDUCATING TOMORROW’S LEADERS, TODAY
Contents Emmanuel Catholic College Vision and Mission ......................................................................................... 1 Looking Forward ............................................................................................................................................ 2 General Information ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Compulsory Subjects Outline............................................................................................................................... 3 Elective Subjects Outline ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Feedback on Student Progress ........................................................................................................................... 3 Holidays during term ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Interschool Sport .................................................................................................................................................... 4 Music (Instrumental Lessons) ................................................................................................................................ 4 Extension and Enrichment Programs.................................................................................................................. 4 Christian Service ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 Compulsory Curriculum Courses .................................................................................................................. 5 Religious Education ............................................................................................................................................... 5 English ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Mathematics........................................................................................................................................................... 7 Humanities and Social Sciences ......................................................................................................................... 9 Science .................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Health and Physical Education ......................................................................................................................... 11 Elective Curriculum Courses ....................................................................................................................... 12 Italian ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Bush Rangers ......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Mastermind ........................................................................................................................................................... 13 Not Rocket Science............................................................................................................................................. 13 Visual Art ................................................................................................................................................................ 13 Graphic Design .................................................................................................................................................... 14 Media ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Drama .................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Dance .................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Music ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Materials ................................................................................................................................................................ 16 Wood ...................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Hospitality .............................................................................................................................................................. 17 Computer Aided Design .................................................................................................................................... 18 Digital Technology ............................................................................................................................................... 18 Child Care and Development .......................................................................................................................... 19 Maritime ................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Photography ......................................................................................................................................................... 19 Specialised Physical Education ......................................................................................................................... 20 Sport and Recreation .......................................................................................................................................... 20 Football or Netball Academy ............................................................................................................................ 20 Gifted and Talented Program ........................................................................................................................... 21
Emmanuel Catholic College Vision and Mission
College Name
The Hebrew word Emmanuel means “God is with us”.
Vision
God is with us and calls us to become men and women of service for others.
Core Values
We will show respect, compassion and service to others
We will strive for excellence
We will be consistent and fair
We will model Christ in our behaviour
Mission
Foster the growth and development of knowledge, skills and values needed by each person
to become what God has called him or her to be in their service for others.
Develop the whole person to be fully alive and encourage the students to see Jesus as the
model for humanity.
Appreciate the God-given gifts in all members of the College community and to develop
these gifts so that each person may contribute to the common good.
Encourage students to develop a love of learning.
Promote in students a respect for themselves and others.
Raise students' consciousness and practice of Social Justice, especially in support of the
disadvantaged both locally and globally.
Help students to be aware of and actively engaged in the process of National Reconciliation.
Assist students to become responsible stewards of the Environment.
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 1|P a g eLooking Forward At Emmanuel Catholic College, Year 10 is seen as the beginning of Senior School. Throughout Year 10, students will be challenged and encouraged to achieve at their best in all that they do. They will be urged to achieve the best results in their academic subjects and also in the other areas of school life. Students will be encouraged to set goals and strive hard to reach them. Year 10 can be expected to be more demanding than Year 9 in relation to the subjects studied. Students must consistently apply themselves fully in each of their classes and with their home study. During Year 10, students wishing to continue their schooling into Year 11 will be required to make some important decisions about career directions. Some students will be looking at pursuing admission to particular University or State Training Provider courses. Others will perhaps be looking at equipping themselves with desirable skills to improve their chances of entering the workforce prior to or following the completion of Year 12. Students should therefore consider which subjects are going to maximise their options as well as being ones in which they can expect to be successful. Students need to be aware that Subject Selection for Year 11 will occur at the beginning of Term 3. The Semester 1 results of Year 10 are therefore very important, as these results will determine what pre- requisites will be met, and what subjects are available for selection. Students must ensure that they apply themselves during Year 10 to give themselves the best opportunity to move forward in their desired pathway for Year 11. Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 2|P a g e
General Information
Compulsory Subjects Outline
Students will undertake the compulsory study of each of the following:
Religious Education
English
Mathematics
Humanities and Social Sciences
Science
Health and Physical Education
PC (Pastoral Care)
Elective Subjects Outline
Students will study two (2) of the following elective subjects (4 periods per week for the whole year).
The College reserves the right to withdraw a subject if there is an insufficient number of students who
wish to enrol in that subject.
Changes to electives can be made up until the end of Week 1, Term One. Changes for Semester Two
are need to be completed in the first week of Term Two. No other changes are permitted.
Italian Computer Aided Design
Bush Rangers Digital Technology
Mastermind Child Care and Development
Not Rocket Science Maritime
Visual Art Photography
Graphic Design Specialised Physical Education
Media Sport & Recreation
Drama Football Academy (AFL)
Dance Netball Academy
Music
Materials
Wood
Hospitality
Feedback on Student Progress
Students will receive the following:
Interim Report at the end of Term One
Semester One Report
Semester Two Report
Parent, Student & Teacher interview as per the College 2022 Calendar.
Student achievement in each subject will be reported using the SCSA Reporting Guidelines.
Holidays during term
Parents/guardians are encouraged not to take their children on holidays outside of the College holiday
break time. Families who make the decision to take holidays during term time and who remove their
children from the College for extended periods of time need to be aware that teachers at the College
are under no obligation to provide work for students during these extended periods of absence.
Students will need to catch up on work missed on their return to the College, but please recognise that
this is not a suitable substitute for teacher directed lessons.
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 3|P a g eInterschool Sport
Year 10 students at Emmanuel Catholic College will be given the opportunity to display their sporting
talents throughout the year in the Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country Inter-House Carnivals. Students
will also have the opportunity to be selected to represent the College in these fields as well as Junior
representative teams to compete against other schools in a range of after school sports competitions
through the Southern Associated Schools (Junior) branch of the ACC program and School Sport WA
sporting programs.
Music (Instrumental Lessons)
Music (Specialist Instrumental) is a program comprising instrumental tuition and music appreciation. The
cost of individual tuition must be met by parents and will be in addition to the school fees. Separate
forms are available from Student Services for students who wish to study a Musical Instrument.
Extension and Enrichment Programs
In Year 10, students will be placed into differentiated programs of study in each of the core subjects of
English, Mathematics and Science.
All students are placed into Pathways according to ability. These Pathways are designed to ensure that
students are able to obtain success in their courses. At Emmanuel, Pathway is the hardest course with
each Pathway varying from here. All Pathway 1 courses are aimed at extending the students and the
work is set above the SCSA standards in Year 10.
Students who have been placed in a particular program are not necessarily locked into that program.
Opportunities exist at various times during the year where students may be moved from one program
to another, depending on their progress and quality of work.
Christian Service
At Emmanuel Catholic College, students are expected to complete a minimum of 25 hours of Christian
Service by the end of Year 10 and a further 25 hours in Year 11. This will mean that each student will
complete 50 hours of Christian Service in upper school. The College will also provide students with a
reflective component to allow them to qualify for an endorsed unit of work.
Christian Service is defined as: “Activities undertaken for the benefit of individuals and/or community for
no financial reward.” Such activities may be school-orientated, providing a service in an area of need
within the school environment or community-orientated, providing a service in an area of need within
the broader community.
Recording Hours of Christian Service
Students must keep a digital record of their service activities and number of hours completed in school
provided digital log sheets.
What Counts as Christian Service?
• Social and personal development activities undertaken for the benefit of others
• Service component of community programs
• Fund-raising activities
• Service components built into school curriculum
• Activities that receive a small honorarium
• Activities that benefit the school environment or other students
• Activities undertaken following skills development or leadership programs
• Activities that benefit the community
• Work for non-profit organisations
• Participation in citizenship or leadership service activities
• Home-based service given by young carers.
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 4|P a g eCompulsory Curriculum Courses
The compulsory subjects for Year 10 are listed below with a short description of the content to
be studied.
Religious Education
Religious Education is a compulsory unit of study for any student attending a Catholic school and
there are various pathways available to suit all learners’ needs.
Religious Education Pathways for Senior School:
Year 11 and 12 Course Pre- Requisite
ATAR Religion & Life ATAR Grade Requirement:
A-B Grade achieved in Year 10 Religion.
General Religion & Life Nil
This course is designed for students who would struggle
with the demands of the ATAR course.
Certificate III in Ministry and Theology Nil
This course will suit those students who are not suited to
exams or tests and who would struggle with the demands
of the General course.
The Year 10 course follows the curriculum guidelines for the Archdiocese of Perth. However, in
preparation for Year 11 and 12, the course design favours the learning and assessment styles of senior
school.
Assessment
The assessment structure and styles for Year 10 are as follows:
Source Analysis
Short Answer
Investigation and Essay Writing
Semester 1 and Semester 2 Exams
Year 10 Content
The Year 10 curriculum content allows students to explore a variety of theological, moral and social
issues through the completion of four units of study.
10.1 Vocation – called to be and become
10.2 The Search for Freedom
10.3 The Holy Spirit’s actions through Conscience and the Church
a. The Human Conscience
b. The Development of the Church through History
10.4 Restoring God’s Justice in the World
Religious Education is a vital part of our Catholic school curriculum. Students are expected to
participate fully in the program and complete all assigned tasks to an acceptable standard.
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 5|P a g eEnglish
The various English pathways from Year 10 to Year 12 are summarised below.
Year 10 Year 11 & Year 12
Pathway 1.........................................ATAR Literature or ATAR English
Pathway 2.........................................ATAR Literature, ATAR English or General English
Pathway 3.........................................General English/Foundation English (OLNA not achieved)
Pathway 4.........................................General English/Foundation English (ONLA not achieved)
The Year 10 course is developed around the strands of the Australian Curriculum: Language, Literature
and Literacy. The activities and assessments will reflect the learning outcomes of listening and
speaking, viewing, reading and writing. The aims of the course are to:
Develop, students’ knowledge of language and literature and to consolidate and expand their
literacy skills. More specifically it aims to support students to understand how Standard Australian
English works in its spoken and written forms
Appreciate and enjoy language and develop a sense of its richness and its power to evoke
feelings, form and convey ideas, persuade, entertain and argue
Understand, interpret, reflect on and create an increasingly broad repertoire of spoken, written
and multimodal texts across a growing range of settings
Access a broad range of literary texts and develop an informed appreciation of literature master
the written and spoken language forms of schooling and knowledge
A variety of texts, including transactional, media and literature, will be used reflecting the aims of the
Australian Curriculum and the Cross Curriculum Priorities of: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories
and culture, Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia and sustainability. The English course is
designed and delivered to enhance the individual student's learning needs.
This course introduces a wider range of texts that are more sophisticated. It provides students with
opportunities to consolidate and develop the concepts, skills and understandings they encountered
in Year 7-9 English.
Students who show greater aptitude in English may be placed in the Pathway 1 class. This is based on
Year 9 performances and individual teacher feedback. We also offer a Pathway 4 English for students
needing more individualised support and looking towards a non-university pathway in Years 11 and
12.
Some selected texts are available for free use through the English Department however, teachers may
request novels, texts and iBooks or as a book voucher via the book list. This will enable students to be
presented with a variety of stimulus material.
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 6|P a g eMathematics
Year 10 students are placed into one of four courses according to their achievement in assessments
in Year 9 and in consultation with their Year 9 class teacher. This placement continues the preparation
that was started in Year 9 for entry into the Year 11 and 12 courses in which students may subsequently
wish to enrol.
The Year 10 Mathematics course follows the West Australian Curriculum published by the School
Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA). The knowledge, understandings, skills, values and
attitudes set by SCSA (www.scsa.wa.edu.au) include studies in:
Number and Algebra
Measurement and Geometry
Statistics and Probability
Year 10 Students are required to purchase all special equipment items for Mathematics found on the
booklist. Please note that the Casio Classpad calculator is required as a learning tool for Year 10
students in Pathway 1 and 2 courses only.
Assessments
Students are assessed according to the Curriculum Framework Learning statements for mathematics
as developed by the School Curriculum and Standard Authority (www.scsa.wa.edu.au).
The Year 10 programs are designed to take advantage of a range of available digital technologies
to explore and develop students’ skills. These include the use of calculators, computers/iPads as well
as a range of online resources. Students will acquire skills in the key mathematical areas of Fluency,
Logical Reasoning, Analytic Thought and Problem-solving.
Courses
Pathway 1 continues preparing students for Mathematics Specialist and Mathematical Methods
(ATAR courses). Students who have demonstrated very high ability in mathematics will be placed in
this pathway.
Pathway 2 continues preparing students for Mathematics Methods and Mathematics Applications
(ATAR course) in the first semester and then Mathematics Applications in the second semester.
Students must have proven above average ability in mathematics to be placed in this pathway.
Pathway 3 continues preparing students to consider entry to Mathematics Applications or
Mathematics Essential in Year 11. Mathematics Applications is an ATAR course, while Mathematics
Essential is a general course. Students need to be competent in mathematics for placement in this
pathway.
Pathway 4 continues preparation for students to study Mathematics Foundation or Mathematic
Essential, general courses that prepare students for practical mathematics required for life skills.
Note that students in each course will also be adequately prepared for any course in Year 11 below
the one for which they are eligible. Placement in a course does not guarantee that a student will be
able to select the corresponding course in Year 11. Students must meet grade standards as indicated
on the following flow chart.
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 7|P a g eMathematics Pathways Year 10 to Year 11
Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1
Year 10 Year 10 Year 10
Pathway 1 and Pathway 2 Pathway 3 Pathway 4
State Grade State Grade State Grade State Grade
A A B OLNA B OLNA OLNA OLNA OLNA
Achieved Pathway 3 Achieved Not Achieved Not
Pathway 1 Pathway 1 Pathway 1 Grade A Achieved Achieved
Grade A Grade B Grade C
Pathway 2
Grade B
Courses Courses Courses Courses Courses Courses Courses Courses Courses
Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Available
Maths Maths Maths Maths Maths Maths Maths Maths Maths
Specialist Methods Applications Essential Applications Essential Foundation Essential Foundation
Plus or or or
Must choose Maths Maths Maths
Maths Applications Essential Essential
Methods (not
recommended)
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 8|P a g eHumanities and Social Sciences
The Humanities pathways from Year 10 to Year 12 are summarised below.
Year 10 Year 11 & Year 12
Humanities ...................................... ATAR Economics, ATAR Modern History, ATAR Geography,
ATAR Business Management and Enterprise, ATAR Politics
and Law, and Certificate II in Workplace Skills.
The Year 10 Humanities and Social Sciences program consists of Business & Economics, Geography,
History and Politics & Law. The program will examine a number of current and historical issues, ranging
from environmental to current Australian and international political and economic matters.
Students will have opportunities to examine, in all courses, case examples from both around the world
and locally. 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 complete a range of assessment types to suit different learning-styles and skills,
including a report, digital media project, in-class tests and project-based learning.
Class Information
Mixed ability classes throughout Year 10. Students will be using a range of technology tools
including iMovie/Movie Maker, infographics software and Office 365.
Looking Towards Year 11/12
By the end of Year 10, students will have developed a range of skills that will form a strong foundation
for the Humanities ATAR courses of Geography, Modern History, Economics, Politics and Law, and
Business Management & Enterprise (BME). Business Certificates (VET), Modern History, Politics and Law
and Geography will also be offered for General pathway students.
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 9|P a g eScience
In the Year 10 curriculum students explore systems at different scales and connect microscopic and
macroscopic properties to explain phenomena. Students explore the biological, chemical,
geological and physical evidence for different theories, such as the theories of natural selection and
the big bang.
Students develop their understanding of atomic theory to understand relationships within the periodic
table. They understand that motion and forces are related by applying physical laws. They learn
about the relationships between aspects of the living, physical and chemical world that are applied
to systems on a local and global scale which will enable them to predict how changes will affect
equilibrium within these systems.
From the beginning. all students in Year 10 Science will be placed into one of two pathways based on
their attainment in Year 9. Each pathway will cover the same mainstream course, but Pathway A will
be further extending each of the topics in preparation for upper school Science. Students need to be
aware that these pathways will have an impact on what courses students may be able to choose in
Years 11 and 12. These pathways and future courses are summarised below:
Pathway State Grade Courses Pre-requisite
Achieved
ATAR Chemistry State Grade A or B
in Advanced Mathematics
ATAR Physics State Grade A or B
1 A or B in Advanced Mathematics
ATAR Biology
ATAR Human Biology
ATAR Biology
C
ATAR Human Biology
ATAR Biology
2 A or B
ATAR Human Biology
General Human Biology
General Psychology
General Integrated Science
3 A, B, C General Human Biology
(if
offered) General Psychology
General Integrated Science
Assessment Structure
In Year 10, Science Assessments will be comprised of both formative and summative tasks. These may
take the form of:
Inquiry’s & Validations
Extended Responses
Tests
Semester 1 & 2 Examinations
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 10 | P a g eHealth and Physical Education
The program consists of two periods per week. The purpose of the Year 10 course is to develop an
understanding of health issues and skills needed to allow each student to lead an active and healthy
lifestyle. A healthy level of fitness is encouraged, and the development of the fundamental skills in
various sports is a focal point. Year 10 Health & Physical Education is aligned to the Western Australian
Curriculum.
The Health Education program provides an opportunity for our Year 10 students to learn, apply and
discuss health topics relevant to them as young adults. In the Health classroom, the students will learn
about “Personal, social and community health”. The focus will be on the following sub-headings:
1. Being healthy, safe and active
2. Communicating and interacting for health and wellbeing
3. Contributing to healthy and active communities
Under these headings the students will study the following topics:
Personal identity
Managing risky or dangerous situation
Driver education
Sexuality and sexual health
Relationships
Personal and community health
The Physical Education program the students will learn about “Movement and Physical Activity”. The
Focus will be on moving our body, understanding movement and learning through movement. The
different sports and activities will be used to teach to the above focus areas:
Athletics and Cross Country
Tennis
Softball
Touch
Sport Education (SEPEP)
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 11 | P a g eElective Curriculum Courses
Italian
Pre-requisites: Previous study in Year 9 Italian is strongly recommended.
In this subject, students will continue enhancing and scaffolding grammatical, oral, written, aural and
comprehension skills.
Students will work collaboratively with other students as well as individually.
The completion of this subject will enable students to have the opportunity to determine if they are
interested in selecting Italian (ATAR) in Year 11 and Year 12.
Areas to be studied include the following:
Il Lavoro (Work)
Lo Spettacolo (Entertainment)
Il Viaggio (Travel)
Si Mangia bene (Food)
Assessment
Practical and written tests.
Bush Rangers
Pre-requisites: Nil.
The aim of Bush Rangers is to provide students with opportunities to actively participate in
conservation projects and in a variety of self-reliance, teamwork and initiative training exercises.
There are a number of camps and excursions associated with this program.
The areas of focus are:
• practical conservation and environmental management projects
• leadership and the value of duty, loyalty and service to the community, College and the
Bush Rangers
• the role and functions of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
• active commitment to conservation and the natural environment through appropriate training
and supervision
The modules that will be covered are:
• karst environments
• environmental management
• practice of nature conservation
• flora and fauna
• first aid
• personal development
• relationship between mining and the environment
• understand environment structures and landscapes
Assessment
Involvement in the program, set tasks and attendance on excursions and camps. It is a compulsory
requirement for students to attend their Year Group excursions and camps. Failure to do so will result
in the course not being completed. General Geography will be offered as a pathway for Bush Ranger
students in Years 11 and 12.
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 12 | P a g eMastermind
This course is for students who want to explore what makes people think, feel and act. It aims to
develop students abilities to answer important questions such as what factors influence human
development and how having an understanding of these can positively influence our decisions,
feelings and actions.
In this year long elective, students will be introduced into psychological topics such as biology of the
brain, theories of intelligence, personality testing, levels of consciousness, effective communication
skills and research methodology in brain science.
Assessment
Assessments for this course could include tests, assignments, research reports and investigations.
Not Rocket Science
The world is changing rapidly around us as computers combine with modern materials to make new
opportunities that were only possible in dreams previously. Mechanisation and automation are
dramatically changing the employment landscape as simple labouring jobs disappear and creative
design-based careers emerge.
The careers of tomorrow are yet to be invented.
How do we best prepare for a future where your dream job doesn’t even exist yet?
The engineering design process will be at the heart of many of our future occupations, both those
traditional jobs that survive the technical revolution and those that emerge from it. By studying the
engineering design process, we can build skills that are both creative and systematic. Skills that will
allow us to adapt to any eventuality.
The engineering elective on offer in Year 10 will find students planning, building and testing moving
structures using the design process introduced in mainstream science. The engineering electives are
for those students interested in gaining a better understanding of the design process through practical
experience in project-based learning.
Assessment
Assessments for this course could include tests, assignments, research reports and investigations.
Visual Art
Year 10 Visual Arts is recommended for those students wishing to study Visual Art in Years 11 and 12.
It is a prerequisite for ATAR Visual Art in Year 11.
Year 10 Art encourages creativity and personal expression, focusing on developing artistic skills and
conceptual thinking. The emphasis is on practical art making in a range of studio areas including
painting, sculpture, textiles, print-making and mixed media.
Students develop greater understanding of how contexts of culture, time and place impact on the
development of ideas and production of art forms in the artistic process. They continue to explore
artistic influences, while being encouraged to express greater individualism in their application of
ideas and materials.
Students will also investigate and analyse the arts practice and art work of a range of historical and
contemporary artists. Year 10 Visual Arts is recommended for those students wishing to study Visual
Art in Years 11 and 12.
Assessment
Practical - Creative projects in response to a given theme, in different studio areas. Visual diary
processes with media experimentation, design development and colour studies will be assessed, with
particular emphasis on the final art piece.
Written - Assignments investigating and analysing the arts practice and artwork of historical and
contemporary artists and developing knowledge of art movements.
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 13 | P a g eGraphic Design
Year 10 Graphic Design is recommended for those students wishing to study Graphic Design in Year
11 and 12. It is a prerequisite for studying ATAR Design in Year 11.
Graphic Design is the process of combining text and graphics, and communicating an effective
message in the design of logos, graphics, brochures, web pages, posters and any other type of visual
communication. Graphic Design caters for students who wish to develop their artistic skills creativity
and knowledge in the design industry (both print and digital).
Students will be given the opportunity to develop and transfer their traditionally created artworks
(such as illustrations and paintings) into computer-generated designs using programs such as
Photoshop and Illustrator.
Studio areas explored may include:
• Digital Art & Design - creating industry standard logos, corporate IDs, T-shirts, posters, brochures,
picture books, advertising, magazine covers, magazine layouts, business cards, vector art, web
pages, etc
• Image production - scanning or down-loading photographs and illustrations, then combining and
manipulating them in Adobe Photoshop to create original artworks
Assessment
Practical and Written - Production of a folio that displays development in visual enquiry, design
work, presentation, colour studies, class work and a final design piece.
Media
In this practical and analysis subject, students will learn techniques of scripting, filming and producing
Media products in f ilm, television and the internet. Students will examine the different forms of media
and learn how to decode film language which complements the "viewing" outcome in English.
Students in this subject will work collaboratively with other group members, and will learn different
production roles. Year 10 Media Studies is recommended for those students wishing to study Media
in Year 11 and 12.
Areas to be studied include the following:
Social media/networking/video blogging
Hollywood film genre
Stop Motion Animation
Advertising
Reality TV
Sound editing
Filming Techniques
Final Cut Pro
Analysis of the Media texts
Assessment
Practical – Media Production tasks that involve planning and storyboarding for the production of film,
documentary and audio.
Written – Reflective Practice, Production Analysis and Investigation of the influence of media in
different contexts.
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 14 | P a g eDrama
The Year 10 drama course is recommended for students who wish to study drama in Year 11 and 12. It
is a pre-requisite for ATAR Drama in Year 11.
The Year 10 drama course is for students who wish to pursue drama in Year 11 and 12.
Drama students will be given opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills to present drama for
specific purposes and to wider external audiences, safely using processes, techniques and
conventions of drama.
Students develop drama based on devised drama processes and taken from published script
excerpts, using selected drama forms and styles.
Student work in devised and scripted drama is the focus of reflective and responsive processes.
Students are encouraged to develop their use of extended answer forms and interviews, using drama
terminology, language and different forms of communication, based on their own drama and the
drama of others.
Possible Drama forms and styles for Year 10: Grotowski's Poor Theatre, Youth Theatre, Contemporary
Aboriginal Theatre, Theatre of the Absurd or Butoh, Realism.
The Year 10 Course involves performance opportunities with the Catholic Performing Arts Festival and
Drama Showcase. Students will also attend live theatre performances and theatre workshops with
Black Swan Theatre Company.
Assessment
Practical – Self Devised and Scripted Performances in a range of different theatrical styles. Design and
Production elements of Costume, Sound and Lighting Design
Written – Reflective Practice and Performance Analysis.
Dance
Year 10 Dance is recommended for those students wishing to study Dance in Year 11 and 12. It is a
pre-requisite for ATAR Dance in Year 11.
Year 10 Dance is recommended for those students wishing to study Dance in Year 11 and 12.
In Year 10, Dance students continue to extend their use of the elements of dance (BEST) and
choreographic processes to expand their choreographic intentions in their choreography. They
extend their technical dance skills to include style-specific movement skills.
Through performance, students continue to work on confidence, accuracy, clarity of movement and
projection. They refine their discussion of the use of the elements of dance, choreographic processes
and design concepts in their own dance and the dance of others. They investigate dance
and influences of the social, cultural and historical contexts in which it exists.
Safe dance practices underlie all experiences, as students perform within their own body capabilities
and work safely in groups.
Suggested genres or styles that may be taught, but are not limited to, include contemporary, ballet,
jazz, hip hop, street dance, tap and cultural dance, for example Spanish, Indian, Bollywood.
Performance opportunity to be involved in the Dance Showcase. Students will also attend live
dance performance and dance workshops with professional choreographers.
Assessment
Practical – Movement and Choreographic Skills in Dance Performance in a number of different dance
styles.
Written – Reflective Practice, Performance Analysis and investigation of dance contexts.
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 15 | P a g eMusic
Year 10 music is recommended for students who wish to study music in year 11 and year 12. It is a pre-
requisite for ATAR Music in Year 11.
In Year 10, students extend and consolidate music skills and knowledge across a range of performing,
composing, aural and analysis activities. They continue to refine aural skills and aural memory to
identify, sing/play and notate melodic and rhythmic dictations, chord changes and progressions.
Students explore their emerging personal style and music ideas through combining and manipulating
the elements of music, and synthesising stylistic features and conventions when composing and
arranging.
Students build on their understanding of meaning and interpretation in musical works, using aural and
critical analysis skills to compare and evaluate a range of music, drawing upon knowledge of
previously studied works. They use scores and music terminology to analyse and evaluate the use of
the elements of music within a context, genre or style, and identify and discuss social, cultural and
historical factors.
Students practise and perform a wider range of solo and ensemble repertoire, developing and
consolidating technical skills, expression and stylistic integrity. Multiple performance opportunities
Music Showcase, Music soloist evening and Catholic performing Arts Festival. Students will view live
music performances and attend professional music workshops.
Assessment
Practical – Music Performance (Instrument or Singing).
Written – Aural and Theory, Composing and arranging music, analysis of music performance in
relation to context and styles.
Materials
Materials is a highly practical subject where students will develop an excellent working knowledge of
a variety of materials including wood, metal and plastics. Based in a workshop environment, students
are encouraged to design and create unique projects and experiment with a host of different
techniques.
Students will become familiar with industry-standard CAD packages and will be encouraged to value-
add to projects using equipment such as laser-engravers, plasma cutters, vinyl cutters and 3D printing.
Students will also incorporate basic electronics such as LED lighting into various tasks and may assist
with various community projects.
Materials is recommended for both boys and girls and gives an excellent grounding for Technologies
courses offered in Year 11 and 12.
Assessment
Completion of practical projects, incorporating competency in specific skills, safety awareness
and workshop manner.
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 16 | P a g eWood
Woodwork is a highly practical subject where students will develop an excellent working knowledge
of a variety of Western Australian timbers. Based in a workshop environment, students are encouraged
to design and create unique projects and experiment with a host of different techniques.
Students will become familiar with industry-standard CAD packages and will be encouraged to value-
add to projects using equipment such as laser-engravers, vinyl cutters and 3D printing. Students will
also experiment with a range of finishing techniques and may assist with various community projects.
Wood is recommended for both boys and girls and gives an excellent grounding for Technologies
courses offered in Year 11 and 12.
Assessment
Completion of practical projects, incorporating competency in specific skills, safety awareness
and workshop manner.
Hospitality
Food habits are changing due to technology, lifestyle and media. Students will develop
competencies in planning and preparing food for social occasions. They will appreciate and respect
different cultures through the preparation, cooking and serving of a variety of foods.
Hospitality is recommended for students considering Food courses in Year 11 and 12.
The major areas of study are:
Basic Barista training using our Industry standard coffee machine
The formal menu, which involves planning for a multi-course meal
Equipment and food choices appropriate to lifestyle
International foods – food patterns from other countries, cookery from around the world
Foods for different social occasions – children’s parties, Easter cookery
Beginning Hospitality skills – food planning, preparation and presentation
Assessment
Students will be assessed on their practical tasks, skills and tests.
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 17 | P a g eComputer Aided Design
CAD (computer-aided design) software and CAM (computer aided manufacturing) technologies are
used by architects, engineers, drafters, artists, and others to create precision drawings or technical
illustrations. CAD software can be used to create two-dimensional (2D) drawings or three-dimensional
(3D) models.
Students will become familiar with a range of graphic techniques and conventions used in industry
today. They will undertake a range of tasks that allow them to develop proficiency in the use of CAD-
CAM technology using software such as AutoCAD, CorelDraw and 3D modelling. Students will then
access our workshop and CAM technologies to manufacture the designs to complement their
portfolio.
CAD/CAM is recommended for both boys and girls and gives an excellent grounding for Technologies
courses offered in Year 11 and 12.
Assessment
Practical projects and portfolio.
Digital Technology
Digital Technology focuses on developing understanding and skills in computational thinking, such as
precisely and accurately describing problems; and the use of modular approaches to solutions. It also
focuses on engaging students with specialised learning in preparation for vocational training or
learning in the senior secondary years.
Students have opportunities to analyse problems and design, implement and evaluate a range of
solutions, such as database-driven websites, artificial intelligence engines and simulations. Students
consider how human interaction with networked systems introduces complexities surrounding access
to, and the security and privacy of, data of various types. They interrogate security practices and
techniques used to compress data, and learn about the importance of separating content,
presentation and behavioural elements for data integrity and maintenance purposes.
Assessment
Practical tasks and digital portfolio
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 18 | P a g eChild Care and Development
Students explore the roles and responsibilities of parents in helping to satisfy the needs of children.
With an emphasis on practical activities, such as food production, craft, sewing and interacting with
children, students study the development of children from 1-5 years in order to understand the
importance of the care and nurturing responsibility of parents.
The major areas of study are:
Caring families as the initial setting for the development of children
The needs of children including food, clothing and play
The major developmental stages of a child from conception to pre-school
Child care and other support available in the community
Students have the option to care for “Molly” our simulator baby
Students visit Hammond Park Primary school once a term to interact with students in a pre
primary setting
Assessment
Research and practical tasks relating to topics covered.
Assessment
Assignments, tests, practical tasks.
Maritime
Maritime encompasses the skills and knowledge that students need when participating in activities
either on or under the water. Students will learn boating concepts, navigation and emergency
procedures such as survival at sea and firefighting. Students will investigate vessel stability, navigation
techniques and general seamanship. Students will have the opportunity to develop vessel handling
skills using our College vessels and local sea rescue vessels.
In this highly practical subject, students will be given the opportunity to complete the Recreational
Skipper's Ticket (RST) which is a marine safety program for powerboats in Western Australia. It certifies
that the holder has the minimum level of theoretical and practical skill in the safe handling of
powerboats, and is nationally recognised. Successful completion of the RST will also contribute points
towards the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).
Assessment
Practical and written tasks.
Photography
Photography explores the many ways photographs can be taken to achieve various
effects. Students will learn more advanced skills in camera handling and software use to confidently
use the camera as a creative tool. Both DSLR and mobile phone technology are explored.
This subject is designed to allow students the opportunity to master the use of shutter
speeds and apertures to allow for creative photography. Students will progress through a series of
activities and exercises that will culminate with a display of their work. This includes picture-frame
production, glass cutting and matt board design.
Year 10 Photography will provide an excellent grounding for Technologies courses offered in Years 11
and 12.
Assessment
Written tasks and portfolio of photographic work
.
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 19 | P a g eSpecialised Physical Education
The Specialised Physical Education program is designed to provide students with both practical and
theoretical experiences to broaden their knowledge and skills in a sporting context. The aim of the
subject is to provide opportunities for students to enhance and refine their own physical skills in order
to perform to their potential.
The sporting activities are used to develop technical and tactical skills in team and individual
activities. The physical activities also provide an opportunity to gain knowledge in managing,
umpiring and coaching. The theoretical component examines the human body in terms of how it
functions, performs and moves.
Year 10 Specialised Physical Education introduces students to the practical and theoretical
components studied in General and ATAR Physical Education Studies in Year 11 and 12 and is
specifically designed as an introductory course to assist the student’s preparation for the Year 11 and
12 Physical Education studies.
Assessment
Students are assessed on both practical and theoretical components of the subject.
Sport and Recreation
This course is the continuation of Sport and Outdoor Recreation in Year 9 and provides the students
involved further development of their required skills. This course also provides students with the
practical skills and knowledge to maintain a safe environment in different scenarios. Students will
develop a greater understanding of the sport industry, be able to provide first aid, explore and
demonstrate the skills associated with coaching and best practise to prevent sports injuries.
Completing Sport and Recreation in Year 10 leads to a student being able to complete a Certificate
III in Sport and Recreation in Year 11 and 12. As part of this course, students are required to attend a
three-day camp to the South West of WA.
Assessment
Students are assessed on both practical and theoretical components of the subject.
Football or Netball Academy
The Academy courses are the continuation of Football and Netball Academy classes in Year 9 and it
provides the students with the opportunity to further develop their football or netball skills. This course
also provides students with the practical skills and knowledge to be able to excel in football or netball
by completing units, such as:
Skills and Tactics
Coaching
Umpiring
Nutrition
Sport Injury Prevention
Completing Sport and Recreation in Year 10 leads to a student being able to complete a Certificate
III in Sport and Recreation in Year 11 and 12. As part of this course, students are required to attend a
three-day camp to the South West of WA.
Assessment
Students are assessed on both practical and theoretical components of the subject.
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 20 | P a g eGifted and Talented Program
Catalyst is a Gifted and Talented Program whereby students will develop their critical thinking skills,
time management and teamwork aptitudes. Students will benefit from guest speaker
presentations and also participate in annual events and interschool competitions. Examples include
but are not limited to the Australian National History Challenge, the Tournament of Minds, Opti-minds,
the Big Science Competition, the Australian National Chemistry Quiz and students will also be invited
to publicly display and communicate their Personal Projects which are based on the International
Baccalaureate style of teaching and learning at the annual Catalyst exhibition
Emmanuel Catholic College – Curriculum Handbook Year 10, 2022 21 | P a g eContacts Principal..............................................................................................................................................Leo.DiGregorio@cewa.edu.au Vice Principal........................................................................................................................................... Vince.Bellini@cewa.edu.au Deputy Principal Years 11 & 12 | Curriculum................................................................................. Dryw.Edwards@cewa.edu.au Deputy Principal Years 9 & 10 | Ministry.................................................................................. Miranda.Dempsey@cewa.edu.au Deputy Principal Years 7 & 8 | College Identity & Student Leadership................................... Teresa.Cosgrove@cewa.edu.au Dean of Innovation | Teaching & Learning.......................................................................................Kylie.Kingdon@cewa.edu.au Business Manager.............................................................................................................................. Sonja.Matthes@cewa.edu.au HEADS OF YEAR Head of Year 7 ...........................................................................................................................................Jarrod Parry@cewa.edu.au Head of Year 8 ............................................................................................................................ Michael.Rathmann@cewa.edu.au Head of Year 9 ..................................................................................................................................... Claire.DeReus@cewa.edu.au Head of Year 10 ...................................................................................................................................... Justin.Leech@cewa.edu.au Head of Year 11 ................................................................................................................................. Jessica.Carlucci@cewa.edu.au Head of Year 12 .....................................................................................................................................Sue.Kennedy@cewa.edu.au HEADS OF LEARNING AREA Religious Education.................................................................................................................. Christian.Thompson@cewa.edu.au Christian Service...................................................................................................................................Thomas.Ryan@cewa.edu.au English and LOTE.................................................................................................................................. Vanessa.Daly@cewa.edu.au Mathematics......................................................................................................................................... Claire.Wallace@cewa.edu.au Science................................................................................................................................................... Kerry.Randall@cewa.edu.au Humanities.............................................................................................................................................. James.Silver@cewa.edu.au Health and Physical Education..............................................................................................................Ryan.Henley@cewa.edu.au Sport ........................................................................................................................................................ Zoey.Baxter@cewa.edu.au Technologies......................................................................................................................................... Brad.Nicholas@cewa.edu.au The Arts...................................................................................................................................................Sherie.Chant@cewa.edu.au Learning Excellence..............................................................................................................................Mark.Cornish@cewa.edu.au Careers and VET........................................................................................................................................Sue.Beedie@cewa.edu.au e-Learning...................................................................................................................................... Basil.Psanoudakis@cewa.edu.au IT Technician....................................................................................................................................support@emmanuel.wa.edu.au Emmanuel Catholic College 122 Hammond Road Success WA 6164 P 08 9414 4000 E admin@emmanuel.wa.edu.au www.emmanuel.wa.edu.au
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