Excellence in Education for All 2018

1 Maroochydore State High School Strive ~ Serve ~ Succeed ~ Shine Our Vision Excellence in Education for All 2018 VERSION DATE 26 June 2017 This information is correct at time of publication but subject to changeDepartment of Education and Training Trading Name: Education Queensland International Cricos Provider Number 00608A 2 CONTENTS Our Vision and Our Values .. Page 1 Contents .. Page 2 Foreword from Principal .. Page 3 Curriculum Philosophy .. Page 4 Senior School Standards .. Page 5 Areas of Care .. Page 6 Choosing Senior Subjects.

2 Page 7-10 Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) .. Page 11-16 Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA) .. Page 16 Vocational Education and Training (VET) .. Page 17-18 School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeships .. Page 19 Subject Changes .. Page 19 Senior School Exit Statement .. Page 20 Text Books and Resources .. Page 20 Instrumental Music .. Page 20 Senior Secondary BYOd Program .. Page 20 AUTHORITY SUBJECTS Ancient History .. Page 21 Biology .. Page 22 Business Page 23 Chemistry .. Page 24 Drama.

3 Page 25 Economics .. Page 26 English .. Page 27 Film Television and New Media .. Page 28 Information Processing Technology [IPT] (via The School of Distance Education ) .. Page 29 Information Technology Systems .. Page 30 Japanese (via The School of Distance Education ) .. Page 31 Legal Studies .. Page 32 Marine Science .. Page 33 Maths A, Maths B and Maths C .. Page 34-36 Modern History .. Page 37 Music .. Page 38 Physical Education .. Page 39 Physics .. Page 40 Visual Art .. Page 41 AUTHORITY REGISTERED SUBJECTS Aquatic Page 42 Early Childhood Page 43 English Page 44 Prevocational Maths.

4 Page 45 Recreation Studies - Page 46 Visual Arts in Practice .. Page 47 CERTIFICATE SUBJECTS Certificate II in Health Support Services (HLT23215) and Certificate II in Community Services (CHC22015) (Dual Qualification) Year 11 2018 . Certificate III in Health Services Assistant (HLT33115) . Page 48 Certificate II in Business (BSB20115) .. Page 49 Certificate III in Business Year 12 only (BSB30115) .. Page 50 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways (MEM20413) .. Page 51 Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30313) .. Page 52 Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways (MSF20516).

5 Page 53 Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT20316) (Year 11 and 12) .. Page 54 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (SIT20416) .. Page 55 Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology (ICT20115) .. Page 56 Certificate IV in Justice Studies (39292 QLD) .. Page 57 Certificate II in Skills for Work & Vocational Pathways (FSK20113) .. Page 58 Certificate II in Sport And Recreation (Year 11) (SIS20115) .. Page 59 Certificate II (SIT20116) / Certificate III (SIT30116) in Tourism (Year 11 and 12) .. Page 60-61 3 FOREWORD Maroochydore State High School provides high quality schooling and every student with the opportunity to be well prepared for life success through learning and Education .

6 We aim to lay the foundations that engage young people in life-long Education and training and to enrich their lives. Our learning environment is based on strong traditional values with a very clear focus on Learning, Respect and Safety and it features an innovative and dynamic curriculum, rich digital learning experiences and it is enhanced by excellent teaching and resources. The skills derived through senior Education and needed in the 21st century are unique, and differ from those skills needed in the past. Societal shifts, including changes in employment and the way information and knowledge is accessed, used and created have influenced the changes in these skills.

7 As a result, we are committed to preparing our young people for a very different future from that of their parents. As per the skills and capabilities that have been highlighted in the recent Queensland Government (Department of Education ) White Paper, Advancing Education : An Action Plan for Education in Queensland we need to prepare our students to be; lifelong learners who are knowledge creators, technology savvy, problem solvers, innovators and effective communicators who share ideas with others and respond positively to change global citizens who have relationships based on fairness and tolerance, are culturally competent and able to connect locally and globally successful people who set goals, are resilient, able to create opportunities and are confident in pursuing their passions.

8 (2015, ) Whether these skills are variations of skills needed in the past or are unique to our 21st century context, they have been central to Education for many years and have become more prominent with the shift to advanced knowledge economies and globalisation (Bowman 2010 ). At Maroochydore State High School we hope to prepare students for a complex and rapidly changing world by prioritising the knowledge and skills that will equip our students with the abilities needed to thrive in our community and the economies of the future.

9 (Lonsdale & Anderson 2011 ). To therefore provide young people with excellent schooling in the 21st century, our curriculum at provides an innovative, flexible and forward looking approach while attending and responding to students individual needs at present. The curriculum is also heavily shaped by the revolution in the use of information and communication technology and the rapid expansion of globalization in the new century. It is against this background that Maroochydore State High School has developed a Curriculum Philosophy and Curriculum Framework capable of delivering an excellent and relevant schooling experience for every student.

10 The Philosophy and Framework also reflects the commitment of the Department of Education , Training and Employment to ensuring that our students have the Education and skills they need to contribute to the economic and social development of Queensland and that the Education and training we provide is aligned to the state's employment, skills and economic priorities. 4 CURRICULUM PHILOSOPHY The following principles are fundamental to our philosophy 1. Teaching strategies, learning experiences and curriculum offerings will reflect the developmental stages of young people.