Year 8 Curriculum

Key Learning Areas

Year 8 student undertake the following subjects:

• Christian Life Skills
• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Health and Physical Education
• Information and Communications Technologies

Students engage in Technology and Arts rotations

• Design, Construction, Textiles, Food Technologies
• Visual Art, Music, Drama, Dance

Year 8 Challenge Badge

Respect and Service

Year 8 Challenge Badge encourages personal growth and service.

Based on The Rite Journey Challenge Badge, challenges include:

• Year 8 Camp Attendance
• Mentor Mates program
• Primary School Activity Day
• School Clean Up
• Skills Development
• Step of Courage
• Staff Encouragement

The Challenge Badge program is designed to be a year-long undertaking.

Year 8 Beyond the Classroom

Experiences of Middle School

Year 8 students participate in a wide variety of experiences designed to support their development as students. Experiences such as excursions and incursions support in class learning, while extra-curricular activities look to invest in further character development for each student.

Students participate in weekly chapel services designed to grow their personal faith journey. Students are also supported by our Student Wellbeing Program.

Year 8 Experiences include:

• Incursions/Excursions for a variety of subjects
• Sport 
• Performance and Music