Marcellin College Learning & Teaching Subjects for Year 7-12 (2019) The below subjects are offered at Marcellin in the respective year levels. Year 7 The below is an outline of the subjects offered for Year 7 students in 2019 (1 semester only) (1 semester only) Technology (1 semester only) Digital Technologies (1 semester only) Elective Students select to study two of the below Language (LOTE) options for one semester each: Chinese (Mandarin) Italian Indonesian Year 8 The below is an outline of the subjects offered for Year 8 students in 2019 /History (1 semester each) (1 semester only) (1 semester only) Technology (1 semester only) Digital Technologies (1 semester only) Elective Students are able to select yearlong Languages (LOTE) options from: Chinese (Mandarin) Indonesian Italian Year 9 Outlined below is the learning & teaching program offered for Year 9 students in 2019 *** (Semester 2 electives below) Compulsory Subjects (whole year) History/ (one semester each) 6 periods 7 periods 6 periods Maths 8 periods 4 periods Note: Language (Chinese, Indonesian or Italian) 4 periods Based on teacher recommendations some students may be eligible to undertake one semester of International Studies in lieu of a language
*** Year 9 Subject ( electives) Students will study for the year. In Semester Two they will have the option of selecting one of the following options: More than a Game Superheroes, Skateboarders & Snapchat The Dystopian World Year 9 Elective (semester based electives) The subjects below are to be offered at Year 9 in 2019. Year 9 students are required to select at least one subject from The s and one from The Technologies. Students can select a maximum of FOUR semester based electives The s Contemporary & 21 st Century Drawing & Painting The Moving Image Photography ICT ming & Robotics Fitness Challenge Coaching & Event Management soccer Sport & Recreation - AFL Sport Research & Data Analysis Visual Communication Design A & B (whole year subject) ICT Web Site Development ICT Game Making Year 10 Outlined below is the learning & teaching program offered for Year 10 students in 2019. Compulsory Subjects (whole year) Mainstream Foundation Maths Enrichment 10A ***Add Accelerated Maths (VCE) Further Focus VCE Foundation 7 periods 7 periods Compulsory Subjects (one semester) General (Semester 1 or 2) 8 periods History (Semester 1 or 2) 8 periods
Year 10 Elective (one semester) The subjects below are to be offered at Year 10 in 2019. Year 10 students are required to select at least one subject from The s OR one from. Students can select a maximum of FOUR semester based electives for 8 periods per cycle. The s Languages Outdoor Photography & the Moving Image Forensic Physical Government & Law Prices, Markets & Enterprise Italian, Chinese or Indonesian (yearlong) Voices Throughout the Ages Sport Writing Applied Nutrition Adventure, Environment and Leadership A & B (whole year subject) ICT Multimedia & Publishing ICT ming Engineering & Global Conflict Sport Acceleration (refer to Acceleration Learning Policy) Year 10 students can apply for acceleration to study one VCE or VET Unit 1&2 subject as part of their elective subjects. Please refer to the below VCE subjects that are offered to Year 10 students. The s VCE VCE VCE VCE Studio s VCE VET: Cert II Engineering Studies VCE Computing Cert II in Building and Construction VCE Biology VCE Psychology VCE Business Management VCE VCE History VCE General VCE Physical VCE Health & Human Development VCE Australian & Global Politics VCE Legal Studies : Basketball
VCE Subjects (Units 1-4) At Year 11: Students study 6 subjects for 8 periods a cycle. All Year 11 students are required to undertake RE studies. Students can choose from: o o At Year 12: Unit 1 and 2 Religion & Society Accelerated study - Unit 3 & 4 Text and Traditions or Unit 3 & 4 Religion and Society. Students study 5 subjects for 8 periods a cycle. By application, students may select to study a minimum of 4 subjects based on completing two Unit 3 & 4 subject(s) as part of the Accelerated Learning. All students undertake classes and participate in Reflections Days. The following VCE/VET subjects are offered at Marcellin College Department Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Religious Religion & Society Text and Traditions (Note: both not offered at Year 10) Seminar Religion & Society Text and Traditions Language Literature Language Literature Foundation (Semester 1 only) Mathematical Methods Specialist General Mathematical Methods Specialist Further Biology Chemistry Physics Psychology Biology Chemistry Physics Psychology The s The Technologies Languages Health & Physical Outdoor Accounting Business Management Economics Australian & Global Politics Legal Studies History: Twentieth Century Studio s VET: Cert II in Engineering Studies Computing VET: Cert II in Building and Construction Chinese Indonesian Italian Physical Health and Human Development : General Sport : Basketball VET: Cert II Outdoor Accounting Business Management Economics Global Politics Legal Studies History: Revolutions Studio s VET: Cert II in Engineering Studies Computing: Informatics Software Development Chinese Indonesian Italian Physical Health and Human Development : Basketball
Acceleration (refer to Acceleration Learning Policy) Year 11 students can apply for acceleration to study one VCE or VET Unit 3&4 subject. High achieving students can apply to study two VCE Unit 3&4 subjects in Year 11. Based on their results, the Assistant Principal Learning, Head of Senior School and Head of Learning (10 12) approve such a request. The following VCE/VET Unit 3 & 4 subjects are offered for acceleration at Year 11. VCE Religion & Society VCE Text & Traditions The s VCE VCE VCE Design & Technology VCE Informatics VCE VCE Studio s VET: Cert II Engineering Studies VCE Software Development VCE Biology VCE Psychology VCE Business Management VCE VCE History VCE Further VCE Physical VCE Health & Human Development VCE Global Politics VCE Legal Studies : Basketball Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) programs Students can enroll to undertake certification in VCAL at the Intermediate and Senior level. Students will undertake a combination of VCE and VET subjects including industry-specific TAFE programs and structured work place learning. The structure of the VCAL program at Marcellin is outlined below: Year 11 VCAL program VCAL RE Personal Development Skills Work-related Skills VCAL Literacy VCAL Numeracy VET option 1 (External) VET option 2 (Internal) Year 12 VCAL program Seminar Personal Development Skills Work-related Skills VCAL Literacy VCAL Numeracy VET option 1 (External) Note: Year 10 students are asked to complete an application form to undertake VCAL in Year 11. Unless specified, they are to enter VCE subject preferences during their Subject Selection Interview and will meet with the VCAL Coordinator to confirm their enrolment in VCAL. Students complete the program by receiving an industry-recognised certificate awarded by the VCAA.