VCAL Subjects
Literacy:
The purpose of literacy curriculum in years 10, 11 and 12 is to enable the development of skills, knowledge and attitudes in literacy that allow progression in the main social contexts of family, employment, further learning and citizenship. Literacy skills relating to these contexts include literacy for self expression, practical purposes, knowledge and public debate. Activities include reading, writing and oral communications.
Numeracy:
Year's 10, 11 and 12 students engage in practical project-based 'real life' numeracy topics to demonstrate their numeracy skills. Focus is on consolidating the basics, then applying it to every-day life for post-school civic participation. Financial numeracy is essential, along with number, measurement, proportion and rates and problem solving. Like the junior program, senior students are highly supported with high highly structured and focused classes which support the diverse learning needs and learning styles of all students. A lot of the learning takes place outside the classroom making it easier for students to understand conceptual tasks like measurement, volume and problem solving - the use of the school gardens and basketball court prove valuable teaching aids for these topics.
Personal Development:
The purpose of personal development skills is to develop skills, knowledge and attitudes that lead towards:
- Social responsibility
- Building community
- Civic responsibility
- Improved self-confidence and self-esteem
- Valuing civic participatin in a democratic society
Work Related:
Curriculum in years 10, 11 and 12 allows for students to develop employability skills, knowledge and attitudes valued within community and work environments as a preparation for employment. The development of employability skills within this subject provides learners with an opportunity to choose from a range of pathways. The employability skills that we focus on include:
- Communication
- Team work
- Problem solving
- Technology
- Initiative and enterprise
- Planning and organising
- Self management
- Learning
These skills are what employees will be looking for when entering the workforce.