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Curriculum Guide

Middle School

Welcome to
Middle School

Middle Years - 7 to 9

All students in Year 7, 8 and 9 study a range of Australian Curriculum subjects.  Murray Bridge High School aims to provide every student with the knowledge, understanding and skills that provide a foundation for successful and lifelong learning and participation in the Australian community.  High expectations will be set for all students.  All Year 8 students will study a combination of subjects that provide a range of valuable experiences and lead to the successful completion of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

We know that for students to be successful in Senior School, they need to have practiced and mastered the skills presented in classes from Year 7 through to Year 9 in all subject areas.  Students who do not demonstrate competency in the subjects of the year level they are currently in will not automatically progress to the next year level.  This decision has been endorsed by Governing Council.  The school will work individually with students and parents/caregivers in order to provide the tools for a student to prove competency and lift work ethic.

For an overview of our subject offerings and requirements at Year 7, 8 and 9 please see the Year Level Subject Offerings below.

To see information about each subject and future Learning Pathways please see Year 7 Subject Details and Pathways.

To see information about each subject and future Learning Pathways please see Year 8 Subject Details and Pathways.

To see information about each subject and future Learning Pathways please see Year 9 Subject Details and Pathways.

To see information about each subject and future Learning Pathways please see Year 7 Subject Details and Pathways.

Core Subjects - Full Year
English
HASS - History & Global Connections
Mathematics
Physical Education and Health
Science

Elective Subject - Semester
Music - Special Interest1

Rotation Subjects - Term
Agriculture
Drama
Music
Food Technology
Technology Studies
Visual Art 
Language & Culture 
Digital Technology

1Some students will study Music – Special Interest in Year 7 for a Semester. Applications for the Special Interest music program are be made through the Year 7 enrolment process. Students studying Music - Special Interest will also study six additional term subjects.
 

To see information about each subject and future Learning Pathways please see Year 8 Subject Details and Pathways.

Core Subjects - Full Year
English
HASS - History & Global Perspectives
Mathematics
Physical Education and Health
Science

Elective Language – 1 Semester
Chinese
German

Elective Subjects - 1 Semester1,2 – students study four elective subjects across the year
Agriculture
Digital Technology
Drama
Food Technology
Music
Music – Special Interest1
SAASTA Connect2
Technology Studies
Visual Art


1Some students will study Music – Special Interest in Year 8 for a full year. Students studying Music - Special Interest will also study two additional elective subjects.

2First Nations students have the option to study SAASTA Connect for a semester. Students studying SAASTA Connect will also study three additional elective subjects.

To see information about each subject and future Learning Pathways please see Year 9 Subject Details and Pathways.

Core Subjects - Full Year
English 
HASS - History & Global Citizens
Mathematics
Physical Education & Health
Science

Elective Subjects - Full Year
Music – Special Interest
Language: Chinese  OR  German

Elective Subjects - 1 Semester
Agriculture A
Agriculture B
Creative Arts - Screen Media & Photography
Digital Technology
Drama A
Drama B
Food Technology A
Food Technology B
Music - Choice A
Music - Choice B
@Work
Robotics
SAASTA Connect1
Technology Studies A
Technology Studies B
Visual Art/Design A
Visual Art/Design B


1First Nations students who choose SAASTA Connect study this for a full year. They study two additional elective subjects.