CARDIJN COLLEGE
Year 9 Subjects
Subjects are organised into semesters and students participate in a program of study which takes into account a balance between the major learning areas.
Choosing subjects for Year 9 is an important process. Each student will also need to read through very carefully, with family and Homeroom Teacher guidance, the course descriptions contained in this online course guide.
Core Subjects
The Cardijn College core subjects offered for Year 9 students are:
English
Course Duration – Full Year
Entry Point – Compulsory in Year 9
Subject Description
The English curriculum is built around the three interrelated strands of Language, Literature and Literacy. Together, the three strands focus on developing students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in listening, reading, viewing, speaking, writing and creating.
In Year 9, students interact with others and experience learning in familiar and unfamiliar contexts, including local or global community and vocational contexts.
Students engage with a variety of texts for enjoyment. They analyse, interpret, evaluate, discuss, create and perform a wide range of texts. Texts may include various types of media texts including film, digital and online texts, novels, non-fiction, poetry, dramatic performances and multimodal texts. Themes and issues may involve levels of abstraction, higher order reasoning and intertextual references. Students are beginning to develop a critical understanding of how texts, language, and visual and audio features are influenced by context.
Year 9 students create a range of texts whose purposes may be aesthetic, imaginative, reflective, informative, persuasive, analytical and/or critical; for example, narratives, performances, reports, discussions, literary analyses, arguments, transformations of texts and reviews for a range of audiences.
Content
In Responding to Texts students consider how authors communicate information, ideas, messages and perspectives to impact and influence the reader. They explore the relationship between purpose, audience, context, text structures and language features by engaging with a range of text types, including:
- Prose
- Poetry
- Drama
- Feature films and short visual texts
- Media texts (print and web-based)
In Creating Texts students create a range of texts by experimenting with language and stylistic features for a range of purposes and audiences. Students will produce responses (in written, oral or multimodal forms) that are intended to:
- Engage or entertain
- Inform and educate
- Persuade and critique
- Analyse and evaluate
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 English through the following assessment types:
- Assessment Type 1: Responding to texts
- Assessment Type 2: Creating texts
- Assessment Type 3: Language conventions
Health & PE
Course Duration – Full Year
Entry Point – Compulsory in Year 9
Subject Description
In Physical Education students demonstrate leadership, fair play and cooperation across a range of movement and health contexts. They apply decision-making, problem-solving and collaborative skills when taking action to enhance their own and others’ health, safety and wellbeing. The aim of this subject is to empower students to better their health and wellbeing as well as recognising the importance of this within their community.
In Health students propose and evaluate interventions to improve fitness and physical activity levels in their communities. They apply and transfer movement concepts and strategies to new and challenging movement situations. Students create criteria to make judgements about and refine their own and others’ specialised movement skills and movement performances.
In the area of Personal Development, students will learn about respect and trust, personal safety, rights and responsibilities. Students will be given the opportunity to engage with issues that they are likely to encounter throughout their lives, and to navigate a world of competing values, interests and norms.
Content
Health and Physical Education supports students to refine a range of specialised knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to their health, safety, wellbeing and movement competence and confidence.
Option 1
Practical units across the year MAY include:
- Court invasion games (basketball, netball, handball)
- Field invasion games (AFL, soccer, Gaelic)
- Net/wall games (badminton, volleyball)
- Striking and fielding games (softball, cricket)
- Performance improvement tasks (Parkrun)
- Lacrosse
- Ultimate frisbee
- Flag football
- Street hockey
- Futsal
- Orienteering / Amazing Race
- Parkour / gymnastics
- Target games (golf, darts, cornhole)
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 Health and Physical Education through the following assessment types:
- Assessment Type 1: Practical
- Assessment Type 2: Folio
Humanities and Social Science (HaSS)
Course Duration – Full Year
Entry Point – Compulsory in Year 9
Subject Description
The Year 9 Humanities and Social Science (HaSS) course provides scope for students to generate deeper understandings of their place in the world now and in the future. The first semester of this course focuses on Historical Knowledge and Understanding, and Historical Skills. Whereby, students recognise the importance of historical inquiry and develop their analytical skills, including evidence collection, continuity and change, cause and effect, perspectives, and contestability.
In the second semester of this course, students develop an understanding of why people live in certain areas and how they interact with their environment and other people. Students also explore economic and business concepts, and further hence their understanding of Australia’s political system and how to enable change.
Content
Topic 1: History:
- Movement of People
- The Industrial Revolution
- World War I
Topic 2: Civics and Citizenship
- The Australian Legal System
Topic 3: Geography
- Biomes and Food Production
- Geographies of Interconnection
Topic 4: Economics and Business
- Globalisation
- The Australian Economy
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 HaSS through the following assessment types. They complete seven-eight summative assessments over the course of the year.
Mathematics
To assist in the selection of Maths subjects, please view the Mathematics flow chart for further information.
Course Duration – Full Year
Entry Point – Compulsory in Year 9
Subject Description
The study of mathematics is central to the learning, development and prospects of all young Australians. Through this course, students become capable at adaptive reasoning and strategic competence. Drawing on a variety of strategies students utilise their knowledge and skills to solve complex and interconnected problems. The conceptual understanding and procedural fluency provide students with an accurate, reliable and powerful insight into solving a wide range of problems. The logical and critical thinking skills that develop support students to flourish in their future.
Content
Students develop an understanding of linear and non-linear equations including in financial contexts. Exploration of Cartesian plane includes finding distances, gradients and intercepts. Ratio, scale and translation of shapes will deepen understanding and ability to communicate features of space. Geometry includes evaluating the measures of prisms and pyramids. Students will plan, conduct and compare statistical investigations with measure the centre and spread of data. Modelling of probability includes making predictions for compound events using digital tools. Algebra is developed further with graphing and solving linear equations.
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 Mathematics through the following assessment types:
- Directed mathematical investigations
- Reflection on thinking tasks
- Mathematical test
Religious Education
Course Duration – Full Year
Entry Point – Compulsory in Year 9
Subject Description
Religious Education fosters the integration of faith, culture and life. We embrace and apply Joseph Cardijn’s ‘See, Judge, Act’ methodology to our local, national and global communities and we support and encourage our students to become active contributors to our world. This is achieved by seeking to create environments that enhance learning, nurture young people and empower them to actively strive to serve others and be responsible for themselves, others and the environment. Students are invited to be engaged in the exploration and celebration of the Catholic story in all its richness and diversity through reflection, prayer and action for the good of others and the world.
The Religious Education curriculum is effectively derived from the Crossways Religious Education Curriculum and the Made in The Image of God: Human Sexuality Curriculum.
Content
- RE 101
- Prayer and meditation
- Jesus in the gospels
- Discipleship
- Spreading the Good News
- Made in the image of God (Human sexuality)
- Serving others, serves us
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 Religious Education through the following assessment types:
- Evidence based learning / research based learning
- Art pieces
- Oral and group presentations
- Multimodal texts
- Dramatisations
- Work folios
- Interviews
- Reflections
Science
Course Duration – Full Year
Entry Point – Compulsory in Year 9
Subject Description
Students are provided with opportunities to develop an understanding of scientific concepts, the practices used to develop scientific knowledge and the contribution of science to contemporary cultures and its application to our daily lives. Students can experience the thrill of scientific discovery by investigating phenomena using Scientific Method and by practising critical and creative thinking and problem solving. Students explore the impact of scientific discovery and new technologies on society and consider the ethical issues involved.
Strands studied under the Australian Curriculum are Science Understanding, Science Inquiry, and Science as a Human Endeavour. Together, the three strands of the Science curriculum provide students with a greater understanding and the skills required to develop a scientific view of the world and make informed decisions about local, national and global issues.
Content
The Year 9 Science course consists of the following areas of study:
Biological sciences:
- The human body: stimulus-response
- Reproduction
Chemical sciences:
- Atoms & isotopes
- Law of conservation of mass
Earth and space sciences:
- Spheres and the carbon cycle
Physical sciences:
- Energy transfer
- Law of conservation of energy
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 Science through the following assessment types:
- Assessment Type 1: Investigations folio
- Assessment Type 2: Skills and applications tasks
The Rite Journey
Course Duration – Full Year
Entry Point – Compulsory in Year 9
Subject Description
The Rite Journey is a unique educational program designed to support the development of self-aware, responsible, respectful and resilient adults. Throughout the year-long program, students engage in conversations about who they really are and what type of adult they want to be. The Rite Journey gives students an opportunity to reflect, discuss and develop strategies about their transition to adulthood through conversation, debates, challenges, self reflection, journal keeping, and service to others.
The program recognises that ceremonies and rituals have been used to mark this special time in a young person’s life for thousands of years, and uses rites of passage to deepen student thinking as they make the transition into becoming responsible young adults. For more information please go to https://theritejourney.com/.
Content
The Year 9 Rite Journey program consists of the following:
- Who am I Really?
- How do I get on with others?
- Is there something more?
- What is my purpose and what do I have to give?
Elective Subjects
Students select at least one from Arts, Languages and Technology.
Arts
Design
Duration of Course – 1 Semester or Full Year
Entry Point – Beginning of Term 1 or Term 3
Subject Description
In Design, students will learn to use traditional art skills combined with innovative approaches and technologies to solve real-world design problems. They will explore a variety of media, materials and techniques, and refine ways of representing their own creative intentions. The work of designers and artists will be explored throughout the course to build student understanding and enhance their outcomes. Areas of study may include graphic, product, fashion/textile and interior/exterior design.
Content
- Responding to a design brief
- Roles of designer / client
- Digital software – Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
- Design analysis – contemporary and historical designers
- Design for social effect and impact
- Font, image and layout principles
- Printmaking techniques
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 Visual Arts: Design through the following assessment types:
- Assessment Type 1: Practical
- Assessment Type 2: Folio
Drama
Duration of Course – 1 Semester or Full Year
Entry Point – Beginning of Term 1 or Term 3
Subject Description
Drama enables students to imagine and participate in exploration of their worlds actively using body, gesture, movement, voice and language, individually and collaboratively, taking on roles to explore and depict real and fictional worlds. They create, rehearse, perform and respond using the elements and conventions of drama and emerging and existing technologies available to them.
Content
- Improvisation
- Stagecraft
- Melodrama
- Epic theatre
- Comedy
- Script interpretation
- Review writing
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 Drama through the following assessment types:
- Assessment Type 1: Performance
- Assessment Type 2: Investigation
- Assessment Type 3: Folio
Music Advanced
Duration of Course – Full Year
Entry Point – Beginning of Term 1
Subject Description
This course is designed for the proficient musician and students are selected into the Advanced Music stream through an audition process. This course provides the opportunity for students to develop and extend their musical understandings, abilities and potential in a range of contexts. Students refine and develop their musicianship and engage in learning that develops music literacy and cultural awareness that reflects the world of performers, composers and audiences. Students who are selected to undertake Year 9 Music Advanced are those who have completed the Advanced course in Year 8 or students who pass an audition. Students who are successfully admitted to this course are expected to also undertake tuition in their musical area through the College.
Content
- Solo and ensemble performance
- Theory and aural
- History and appreciation
- Analysis and review of performances
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 Music Advanced through the following assessment types:
- Assessment Type 1: Skills presentation
- Assessment Type 2: Skills development
Music Technology
Duration of Course – 1 Semester or Full Year
Entry Point – Beginning of Term 1 or Term 3
Subject Description
Music Technology is designed for students who have a keen interest in music and may or may not play a musical instrument. This technology-based course does not require any prior knowledge of music and does not contain any music performance. The Music Technology course focuses on aspects of music technology such as remixing existing music, creating new music from loops, creating audio recordings and providing sound effects for visual media. Students will use music technology software programs to create and manipulate sounds to produce new media that will engage an audience. The course supports students in developing skills that are used in the music industry and will prepare them for the study of the Music Technology Certificate in the Senior School.
Content
- Using music technology software
- Creating remixes or mash-ups
- Creating multi-track audio recordings
- Designing sound for visual media
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 Music Technology through the following assessment types:
- Assessment Type 1: Skills presentation
- Assessment Type 2: Skills development
Photography
Duration of Course – 1 Semester or Full Year
Entry Point – Beginning of Term 1 or Term 3
Subject Description
Do you always have a camera in hand and love capturing the perfect shot? This course will help you learn the fundamentals of photography and develop your skills as an artist. No previous photographic experience required, as this subject combines the opportunity to learn technical rules such as composition and lighting, with the freedom to develop artistic expression through the medium of photography. Students will explore the use of Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and other editing software to manipulate digital images, while also having fun with DIY approaches and ‘hacks’ to express themselves creatively.
Content
- Using a digital camera in manual mode
- Rules of photography – composition, lighting and subject matter
- Editing and manipulation of photographs
- Concept development
- Responding to the work of artistic photographers
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 Photography through the following assessment types:
- Assessment Type 1: Practical
- Assessment Type 2: Folio
Textiles
Duration of Course – 1 Semester or Full Year
Entry Point – Beginning of Term 1 or Term 3
Subject Description
The study of Textiles provides students with the opportunity to develop confidence and proficiency in the design, production and evaluation of textile items. Students will actively engage in learning about the properties and performance of textiles, textile arts and the role of textiles in society. Textiles involves students creating aesthetically pleasing and functional products with a range of materials and trims. Students will have an opportunity to explore print and dye techniques and make a clothing item. They will also respond to the work of textile artists and designers. A key focus in this course is the safe and productive use of sewing machinery and equipment.
Content
- Safety in the textiles area
- Use of sewing machines, over-lockers and other equipment
- Following a sewing pattern
- Design and construction
- Print and dye techniques
- Sustainable approaches within textiles
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 Textiles through the following assessment types:
- Assessment Type 1: Investigation
- Assessment Type 2: Folio
- Assessment Type 3: Product
Visual Art
Duration of Course – 1 Semester or Full Year
Entry Point – Beginning of Term 1 or Term 3
Subject Description
The study of Visual Art enables students to explore their world and expand their knowledge, understanding, skills and techniques as makers and viewers of visual art. Visual Art empowers students to engage in visual forms of communication, exploring visual language and the social, cultural and historical contexts of art works. In this course, students further develop their skills, working individually and collaboratively to produce art works in response to ideas and themes.
Content
- Exploration of different art forms and disciplines such as drawing, painting, and printmaking
- Concept development
- Learning about visual arts in different contexts
- Analysing and responding to artworks
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 Visual Arts: Art through the following assessment types:
- Assessment Type 1: Practical
- Assessment Type 2: Folio
English
Media Studies
Course Duration – Full Year or Semester
Entry Point – Beginning of Term 1 or Term 3
Subject Description
Are you someone who likes to get the story straight? Do you always want to know more? Who? What? When? Where? How? These are the details that make for a great story. Knowing how to find these key facts and then write them up and present them in a way that makes it easy for others to read and/or watch the broadcast, is the skill of a true journalist.
Media Studies combines journalism with media production. In this elective, you will learn how to ask the right questions, look for the details, and find the story in any situation.
You will learn how to gather information effectively, organize ideas, format stories for media production, and edit a short program based on your articles. Get ready to break that news!
Content
- What is journalism and broadcasting?
- Media and society
- Analysing media
- Writing an article
- Preparing a newscast
- Broadcasting
- Editing
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate their learning in Year 9 Media Studies through the following assessment types:
- Assessment Type 1: Written folio
- Assessment Type 2: Broadcast production
Languages
Indonesian
Duration of Course – Full Year
Entry Point – Beginning of Term 1
Pre-requisites – Year 8 Indonesian
Subject Description
Students develop the knowledge and skills to communicate and make comparisons across languages and cultures. Through the study of Indonesian, students will develop their communication skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing and learn how to interpret and express their thoughts, emotions and experiences through a variety of spoken and written texts. Students will develop skills in understanding how languages work. Learners will also broaden their understanding of the inter-relationships of language and culture, exploring the values, traditions that are part of Indonesian culture and history in real world settings.
Content
- Holidays
- School subjects
- Parts of the body
- Indonesian food, markets and bargaining
- Traditional and modern music
- The house and daily routines.
Learning activities
- Reading and responding to emails, SMS, letters, blogs
- Research project
- Interaction tasks
- Role plays
- Informal letter writing
Year 9 Indonesian is a prerequisite for Year 10 Indonesian.
Italian
Duration of Course – Full Year
Entry Point – Beginning of Term 1
Pre-requisites – Year 8 Italian
Subject Description
Students develop the knowledge and skills to communicate and make comparisons across languages and cultures. Through the study of Italian, students will develop their communication skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing and learn how to interpret and express their thoughts, emotions and experiences through a variety of spoken and written texts. Students will develop skills in understanding how languages work. Learners will also broaden their understanding of the inter-relationships of language and culture, exploring the values, traditions that are part of Italian culture and history in real world settings.
Students who continue to study Italian in Year 10 and beyond will have the opportunity to take part in the Italian Immersion trip, held every two years.
Topics include:
- Health and fitness
- Housing in Italy
- Fashion
- Hobbies and festivals
- Weather
- Geography and regions of Italy
- Italian food
Year 9 Italian is a prerequisite for Year 10 Italian.
Mathematics
Maths Advanced
Course Duration – 1 Semester
Entry Point – Beginning of Term 1 or Term 3
Subject Description
This is an elective Maths course for students which are seeking to develop their higher-level maths knowledge and skills.
Students will develop thinking skills that support stronger mathematical understanding and outcomes. Students will develop advanced communication skills in problem solving.
Content
Units of work covered are:
- Euclidean geometry
- Data and spreadsheets
- Diophantine equations
- Combinatorics
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 Maths Advanced through the following assessment type:
- Mathematical challenge question
Sports Academies
Basketball Academy (boys/girls)
Duration of Course – Full Year
Entry Point – Beginning of Term 1
Subject Description
Cardijn College Basketball Academy is committed to the mission statement to improve the holistic development of all basketball students. The cornerstone principle of the program is to strengthen both the individual athlete and basketball teams of the College. The Academy program was developed in response to the growing interest in the sport in the southern area and the demand to access this sport within the curriculum.
The Basketball Academy aims to develop the student’s individual skills, decision making, tactical understanding and their ability to work co-operatively in a team. Students are involved in a range of skill development activities and competitive small sided games. Skills and capabilities will also be developed in goal setting, umpiring, nutrition and performance analysis.
All academy students are required to participate in Saturday morning school games in the Independent Schools Sports Association and are also encouraged to play at a club level. Students gain entry through a nomination and trial process conducted in Term 4 prior to beginning the Academy the following year.
Content
Practical session content includes:
- Individual skill development (ball handling, passing, shooting, individual offense/defense)
- Team offense principles (motion offense, pick & roll play, transition play)
- Team defense principles (Man-to-man, zone, press)
- Set plays and structures
- Skill and shooting competencies
- Introduction to strength & conditioning
Folio topics covered over the year will be selected from:
Topics
- Personal player analysis
- Goal setting
- Performance analysis
- Coaching and feedback
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 Basketball Academy through the following assessment types:
Assessment Type 1: Practical skills
- Teacher assessment
Assessment Type 2: Folio
- Journal
- Coaching
- Personal player analysis
- Organising 3v3 Tournament
Additional Information
All Academy students are REQUIRED to purchase a compulsory academy reversible training top (approx.. $60) to wear during academy lessons, pay a $100 Sport Academy levy per Semester plus purchase a Cardijn College basketball uniform.
Football Academy (AFL/AFLW)
Duration of Course – Full Year
Entry Point – Beginning of Term 1
Subject Description
Cardijn College provides students with the opportunity to be part of a specialist football academy. The Cardijn Football Academy aims to develop the student’s football skills, decision making, tactical understanding and their ability to work co-operatively in a team. Students are involved in a range of skill development activities and competitive small sided games. Skills and understanding will also be developed in goal setting, umpiring, nutrition and performance analysis.
All academy students are required to participate in Wednesday afternoon school games in the Independent Schools Sports Association. Students gain entry through a nomination and trial process conducted in Term 4 prior to beginning the Academy the following year.
Content
Practical session content includes:
- Strength and conditioning
- Skill development (kicking, handballing, marking, tackling)
- Defensive actions
- Attacking patterns
- Set plays and structures
- Decision making under pressure
Theory topics covered over the two semesters will be drawn from:
- Goal setting
- Nutrition
- Skills draft combine
- Skill acquisition
- Sport psychology
- Performance analysis
- Coaching and feedback
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 Football Academy through the following assessment types:
Assessment Type 1: Practical skills
- Teacher assessment
Assessment Type 2: Folio
- Goal setting
- Skill testing draft combine
- Coaching analysis and reflection
- Sports psychology- understanding challenges and overcoming them
Additional Information
All Academy students are REQUIRED to purchase a compulsory academy reversible training top (approx.. $65) to wear during academy lessons, pay a $100 Sport Academy levy per Semester, plus purchase a Cardijn College football uniform.
Netball Academy (boys/girls)
Duration of Course – Full Year
Entry Point – Beginning of Term 1
Subject Description
Cardijn College provides students with the opportunity to be part of a specialist netball academy.
The Year 9 Netball Academy aims to refine and develop consistency in the basic skills of ball handling, footwork, spatial awareness and decision making. Students will further their skills in attack and defense through a variety of on court drills and game simulation. Academy players can expect to learn set team structures and court plays which will be reviewed using video analysis, increasing their understanding of positional roles.
Students will also learn the different styles and principles of coaching throughout the theory component of the program and will be expected to put their experience and knowledge into practice by facilitating a small coaching clinic for our feeder primary schools.
Students gain entry through a nomination and trialling process conducted in Term 4 prior to beginning the Academy the following year. All academy students are required to participate in Saturday morning competition, as part of the South Australian Catholic Secondary School Girls Sports Association (SACSSGSA).
Content
Practical session content includes:
- Refine skill development (ball handling, footwork, space awareness, defending & attacking skills)
- Fitness – strength and conditioning
- Decision making
- Court plays
- Positional roles
- Drill design (Netball Australia National Skills Curriculum)
Theory topics covered:
- Fitness concepts – strength and conditioning
- Goal setting
- Sports nutrition
- Positional roles
- Game/skill analysis
- Coaching
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 Netball Academy through the following assessment types:
Assessment Type 1: Practical skills
- Teacher assessment
Assessment Type 2: Folio
- Journal Reflection
- Team Culture / Goal Setting
- Sport Psychology
- Strength & Conditioning
Additional Information
All Academy students are REQUIRED to purchase a compulsory academy training top (approx. $40) to wear during academy lessons, pay a $100 Sport Academy levy per Semester, plus purchase a Cardijn College netball uniform.
Soccer Academy (boys/girls)
Duration of Course – Full Year
Entry Point – Beginning of Term 1
Subject Description
Cardijn College provides students with the opportunity to be part of a specialist soccer academy. Students are selected for this program through a trial selection process. The program aims to progress personal and team skills through training and games, representing Cardijn College in competition. Skills and understanding of both outdoor and futsal will be developed.
Students gain entry through a nomination and trialling process conducted in Term 4 prior to beginning the Academy the following year. All students are required to represent the College in Saturday morning competition.
Content
The Year 9 Soccer Academy will cover mostly practical units which revolve around maximum individual participation and small sided games.
The academy aims to develop the following:
- Applying functional game skills
- Tactical awareness, insight and decision making through a game related approach to training
The foundations of the course are based around:
- Technical skills (ball control, passing, dribbling, shooting, movement off the ball)
- Building up from the back
- Attacking and defending
- Positional games
- In-game analysis
- Conditioning, testing and analysis
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 Soccer Academy through the following assessment types:
Assessment Type 1: Practical skills
- Teacher assessment
Assessment Type 2: Folio
- Journal
- Goal setting
- Fitness analysis
- Game analysis
Additional Information
All Academy students are REQUIRED to purchase a compulsory academy reversible training top (approx. $65) to wear during academy lessons, pay a $100 Sport Academy levy per Semester plus purchase a Cardijn College soccer uniform.
Technology
Digital Technologies
Duration of Course – 1 Semester or Full Year
Entry Point – Beginning of Term 1 or Term 3
Subject Description
This course facilitates the students to learn about digital technology principles and concepts in practical situations and encourages the students to become confident digital creators in real-world contexts. Various digital technology related social and ethical issues will also be covered to foster the students to become responsible digital citizen.
Content
The course content may include aspects of:
- Cybersafety and cybersecurity simulations
- Introduction to 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design)
- Introduction to programming (using software such as JavaScript and Python)
- Digital Literacy certificates
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 Digital Technologies through the following assessment types:
- Cyber security challenges (20%)
- Microsoft Digital Literacy certificates (10%)
- Python programming (40%)
- SketchUp portfolio (30%)
Food Technologies
Duration of Course – 1 Semester or Full Year
Entry Point – Beginning of Term 1 or Term 3
Subject Description
This course provides students with the knowledge to make healthy food choices and to explore a variety of food preparation techniques while maintaining a safe environment. Students learn through many enjoyable practical activities that choosing, preparing and eating food can be fun. Factors relating to nutrition and its importance for optimal health throughout life will be explored. Students consolidate the practical sessions of the course through theory components.
Content
- Understanding the AGHE (Australian Guide to Healthy Eating) and use these guidelines to create healthy snacks.
- Baking basics (creaming method; melt and mix method and pastry making)
- Become familiar with foods from different cultures and discover how they originated.
- Role of nutrients in food (and own diet) and the importance of a healthy balance.
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 Food Technologies through the following assessment types:
- Assessment Type 1: Research work
- Assessment Type 2: Practical work
- Assessment Type 3: Evaluation and reflection of skills
Tech Studies (Wood)
Duration of Course – 1 Semester or Full Year
Entry Point – Beginning of Term 1 or Term 3
Subject Description
This course allows students to broaden their knowledge of processes and skills in woodwork, refine their dexterity skills, develop marking, measuring, sawing, drilling and finishing techniques. Students will work on teacher-directed and student-initiated tasks that support increasing technical knowledge and literacy skills. Students will experience using hand tools, power tools and larger fixed machines.
Content
Largely practical based. Student success is based on completing accompanying theory. Learnings include – Workshop Safety, Hand and Power Tools Safety, Induction and Use, as well as Design and Research skills.
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 Tech Studies through the following assessment types:
- Materials investigation 10%
- Standard operation procedures 10%
- Practise joints/Sketch Up 10%
- Minor project 20%
- Design folio major project 10%
- Major project 30%
- Evaluation 10%
Robotics
Duration of Course – 1 Semester or Full Year
Entry Point – Beginning of Term 1 or Term 3
Subject Description
Robotics enables students to develop skills in using a variety of software programs and hardware (robotics platform) to develop computational, higher order and problem solving skills. This course facilitates the students to learn about digital technology principles and concepts in practical situations and encourages the students to become confident digital creators in real-world contexts.
Content
The course content may include aspects of:
- The design and construction of a functional robot using VEX V5 platform
- Icon and code based computer programming to control the robot.
- Time management, resource allocation, teamwork and hands-on problem solving
Evidence of Learning
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Year 9 Robotics through the following assessment types:
- VEX Robotics construction and programming challenges 70%
- VEX Robot Project 30%
R – 9
GALILEE
ALDINGA
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7 – 12
MARIAN
NOARLUNGA DOWNS
Cardijn College Marian, located in Noarlunga Downs, educates students from Years 7 to 12. It is celebrated for its comprehensive curriculum and vibrant extra-curricular program that caters to a diverse student body, providing varied learning pathways that meet individual needs and aspirations.
10 – 12
MARCELLIN
CHRISTIE DOWNS
Cardijn College Marcellin in Christie Downs is focused on providing extensive vocational education and training opportunities for students in Years 10 to 12 and beyond. Our strong industry partnerships help extend relationships into our students’ future careers, offering real-world experiences that are second to none.