Curriculum

Middle School

Year 7 to 9 Curriculum Outline

Subjects in the Middle School are arranged into Core and Specialist subjects.

Core Subjects
Core subjects offered are mandatory for all students in Year 7 to 9 to complete the following:
• English, EAL or Accelerated English
• Mathematics or Accelerated Mathematics
• Science or Accelerated Science
• Humanities
• Health and Physical Education

Specialist Subjects
At Year 7, 8 and 9 students are assigned to specialist subjects which are run for one semester only. Specialist subjects are designed for students to have the opportunity to be exposed to a broad range of Art and Technology subjects and encourage the exploration of new skills, talents and interests in preparation for subject selection in the Senior School.

All Year 8 students continue with their language learned in Year 7 for the full school year.

At Year 9 students may elect to continue with LOTE however, this will run throughout the year.

All Year 9 students also choose an Enrichment Elective each semester which is linked with Year 9 Core subjects.

Note: Some specialist subjects have associated material costs. Enrolment in these subjects cannot be confirmed without payment.

Middle School Guidelines & Course booklet 2020-2021

Subject List
Accelerated English	Accelerated Mathematics	Accelerated Science
English	EAL	Literacy
Mathematics	Business and Economics	Civics and Citizenship
History	Geography	Social Justice
Student Leadership	Forensic Science	Science
Classical Greek	Modern Greek	Japanese
Art	Art Technologies	Digital Media
Studio and Applied Art	Drama	Theatre
Music Performance	Health & Physical Education	High-Performance Sport
Food Technology	Electro-Technologies	Robotics & Coding

Transitioning to Year 7

The wellbeing and transition of Grade 6 students into Year 7 is paramount to both the Staff and Student Leadership Team at South Oakleigh College. Read more about our Transition Program for Year 6 students heading into Year 7:

Transitioning to Year 7

Senior School

Year 10 to 12 Curriculum Outline

South Oakleigh College provides all students with My Careers Portfolio counselling so as to inform their Senior School subject and career choices. At the conclusion of senior schooling they are assisted with VTAC applications and the pursuit of their pathway, be it University, TAFE, employment or other.

We have high expectations of all our students, encouraging them to perform at their academic best whether they are going to University or accessing other pathways. South Oakleigh College offers a truly innovative VCE Program across the three levels. Years 10 & 11 students study VCE Units 1 & 2 subjects and Years 11 & 12 students study VCE 3 & 4 subjects.

Apart from Study Scores and ATARs, this system offers genuine acceleration and enrichment opportunities for all, as well as an opportunity for students to complete the VCE over three years.

Click here for the Senior School Guidelines & Coursebook 2023

VCE Subjects Offered

Accounting	Biology	Business Management
Chemistry	Product Design & Technology	English
English – Additional Language	Food Studies	Modern Greek
History	Information Technology	Software Development
Literature	Mathematics: Further Maths	Mathematics: Maths Methods
Mathematics: Specialist Maths	Media Technology	Physical Education
Physics	Politics	Psychology
Studio Art	Systems Engineering	Theatre Studies
Classical Greek	Visual Communication & Design	Legal Studies
Business Management	Japanese	Health and Human Development

External VCE Studies

Students may enrol in additional Units not offered by South Oakleigh College through other VCE providers e.g.

Students are allocated a school support staff member and their study sessions are included in their timetable.

Year 11 & 12 Course Confirmation 2023

Listed below we have provided all the documentation required by parents and students to read and complete by the appropriate dates for Course Confirmation 2023:

Documents:	Forms to Complete / Due Date:
Senior School Policy Statement 2023 Student Driving Cars, Car Park and Passenger Permission Forms (pages 24-28 if applicable)	Monday 14th November 2022
Sport & Excursion Permission Form	Monday 14th November 2022
Student Image Consent Form	Monday 14th November 2022
CSEF Forms (if applicable)	Monday 14th November 2022
Year 10-12 Booklist	Friday 16th December 2022
Parent Payment Arrangements: Year 11 Parent Payments Year 12 Parent Payments	Levies will be available for payment via Compass or by phone to the College from Monday 5th December 2022.

Any questions or concerns related to Course Confirmation should be directed to the Course Confirmation email address: 8801-courseconfirm@schools.vic.edu.au.