The Middle School incorporates Years 7, 8 and 9 and is specifically concerned with the development of students in early adolescence. As well as providing a smooth transition to the Secondary School, it promotes a continuing seamless curriculum from Preschool to Year 12.
Middle School students wear the Secondary School uniform but with distinguishing socks and ties.
The Middle School meets together for weekly Parade and Chapels, Camp, and Swimming and Athletic carnivals.
There is a comprehensive sports program fro all Middle school years. This includes interschool competition involving local schools.
Curriculum
YEAR 7
- All year 7 students study all subjects to round off their primary studies and gain a broad introduction to the secondary curriculum.
- Students have a home teacher for:
Devotions, Biblical Studies, English, Mathematics and Social Studies. - Specialist teachers take:
Science, Art, Music, Japanese, Health/Physical Education and Computer Studies.
YEAR 8
In harmony with the College philosophy and to provide children with a broad range of learning experiences, the following subjects are undertaken as a comprehensive course of study.
- Art
- Industrial Technology
- Biblical Studies
- Introducing Consumerism
- Computer Literacy
- Japanese
- English
- History
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Graphics
- Music
- Health and Physical Education
- Science
- Home Economics
These subjects are consistent with the requirements of Education Queensland and the National Curriculum requirements.
YEAR 9 *
Students in this year study eight subjects as well as a period per week of Biblical Studies. All students study a common core of:
- English,
- Mathematics,
- Science,
- Biblical Studies,
- Sport,
as well as FOUR subjects from the following list:
- Art
- Health and Physical Education
- Business Information Processing
- History
- Business Studies
- Home Economics
- Citizenship Education
- Industrial Technology
- Computer Studies
- Introducing Consumerism
- Drama
- Japanese
- Geography
- Music
- Graphics
Assessment and Reporting
Assessment is on-going and regular, with Parent/Teacher interviews planned at various stages of the year. Formal written reports are issued at the end of each Semester and provide a summary of the progress of the student. Informal reporting occurs throughout the year through comments and suggestions on assignments, projects or homework. Parents are encouraged to communicate at any time with class teachers if there are concerns or problems.
Homework and Assignments
All students are expected to review all material covered during the school day and to complete tasks which may be assigned by the teacher.
Set homework assignments are not excessive and generally can be completed in the following time periods:
- Year 7: 45-60 Minutes
- Year 8: 60-90 Minutes
- Year 9: 90 Minutes minimum
Homework should not be seen as an imposition on families. If there are any problems associated with this activity, please contact your class/subject teacher. Failure to adequately complete homework tasks by children in Years 7 to 12 will adversely affect their final results. Parents will be contacted in the event of continued failure by their children to complete homework tasks.
Tutorial Service
Teachers of secondary students offer free tutorials in some subjects during lunch breaks and also after school hours, by arrangement.
