Learning at Brinbeal Secondary College is focussed on being ambitious and achieving personal growth.
Year 7 & 8
In Years 7 & 8 (Breadth Curriculum) we teach and learn the full range of subjects in the Victorian Curriculum, develop critical and creative thinking skills, build strong ethical and intercultural capabilities, and explore and discover new talents and interests.
The learning program for Year 7 and 8 provides for all of the 8 Key Learning Areas:
a structured teaching and learning program in English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities (including History, Geography, Civics, Economics and Business), Health and Physical Education (HAPE) at each year level
a substantial Arts program incorporating visual and performing arts
a technologies program that includes both design technology and digital technology
a language program that provides the students with the choice of four languages: Chinese, Dutch, Spanish or Vietnamese
EAL programs will also support our students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Year 9 & 10
In Year 9 & 10 (Pathways Curriculum) we engage in a wide range of curriculum, while beginning to specialise in particular subject areas. Students continue to study core curriculum areas and are provided with the opportunity to select elective subjects based on their interests and strengths.
Students will be supported to develop their Personal and Social Capabilities through our Mentor Group Sessions. Each student is allocated to a Mentor Group. Their Mentor teacher will provide them with day-to-day support, teach the Resilience, Rights & Respectful Relationships and Careers Education curriculum and work with students to promote College values.
Core Subjects - Year 9
All students will study the following subjects within a Mentor class group:
English
Mathematics
Health & Physical Education
Science
Humanities
Elective Subjects - Year 9
Students will study three electives each semester, selected from the offerings below:
Arts: Performing Arts – Dance, Drama, Music or Production, Visual Arts – Media, Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Character Design or Print Making
English: Literature or Journalism
Health & Physical Education: Community Connections or Exercise Science
Humanities: Laws & Outlaws or Think Again – Philosophy
Languages: Dutch, Chinese, Spanish or Vietnamese
Mathematics: Maths in Motion or Mathematical Investigations
Science: Forensic Science or Psychology
Technology: Design Technology, Programming & Game Development, Systems Engineering, Global Street Food or Eco Cook Bake
Core Subjects - Year 10
All students will study the following subjects:
English
Mathematics
Health & Physical Education
Elective Subjects - Year 10
Students will study three electives each semester selected from the Victorian Curriculum domain areas:
Arts: Performing Arts and Visual Arts
English: Literature and English Language
Health & Physical Education: Outdoor Education and Physical Education
Humanities: History, Geography, Civics & Citizenship and Economics & Business
Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth & Space Sciences
Technology: Design Technology and Digital Technology
Brinbeal Secondary College will be offering a range of electives to suit our students interests and educational needs. The descriptions and subject selection process will be published in mid-August.
Students in Year 10 will have the opportunity to extend themselves by undertaking a VCE Unit 1 & 2 subject. Refer to the Senior School page for information, this page will be published in mid-August.
