Year 8 Overview
Source: http://www.sacrecoeur.vic.edu.au/learning/curriculum-guide/year-8-overview
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Year 8 sees students grow both personally and academically as they develop empathy, goal setting, effective communication and leadership. A significant focus is City Cite — an urban educational experience where students work in teams to develop solutions to world problems. Furthermore, the interdisciplinary mode of learning is key to preparing our students for the future.
Year 8 students participate in an interdisciplinary project, where they study an issue from cross-curricular perspectives. The project, titled Design the Future, looks at ways to design a sustainable future and looks at the problem of environmental sustainability using skills learned in Creative Arts, Humanities, Science and Digital Technologies.
Year 8 core subjects
All Year 8 Students study the following core subjects:
Religious Education
English
Mathematics
Science
Humanites
Health & Physical Education
Year 8 Languages
In Year 8, all students continue their study of both:
French
Japanese
Year 8 specialist subjects
Throughout the year, all Year 8 students study:
Art, Music & Drama
Year 8 experiences
City Cite
other guides
Senior School overview
Year 7 overview
Year 9 overview
Year 10 overview
Years 11 & 12 overview
Senior School Overview
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11 & 12
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Joigny Junior School
Named after the birthplace in France of our Sacred Heart founder, St Madeleine Sophie Barat, Joigny is a stimulating, challenging and caring environment for students from Prep to Year 6.A Joigny education builds upon the natural curiosity and enthusiasm children possess, fostering a strong sense of agency and capability (self-efficacy) in each of our students.
Five values form the key tenets of our contemporary learning framework
Purpose
Excellence
Care
Hope
Connection
We understand that each student learns in her own way and at her own rate, and meet these individual needs through differentiated approaches.
Every Joigny student is well-known, supported by a team of specialist teachers including their dedicated Class Teacher. At each year level from Prep-Year 6, students take part in specialist programs that include French, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, Choir and Digital Technologies.
In addition, a particular feature of our Junior School curriculum is the Wellness program through which our students are explicitly taught personal and social capabilities to assist the development of their social skills, wellbeing practices, leadership potential and self-efficacy.
Prep to year 2 Foundation Years
The school experience in the foundation years of Prep to Year 2 encourages children to explore and builds upon their natural curiosity, with particular focus upon literacy and numeracy. Our programs reflect a relentless determination to ensure success for all, which is achieved by having high expectations for all students, providing early intervention for children who are having difficulties and ensuring students are actively engaged during learning time.
Specialist programs in Music, Choir, Visual Art, French, Physical Education, Digital Technology and Library enable our students to develop skills and understandings across diverse areas. In addition to Music and Choir, students in Year 2 also participate in an Instrumental program, in which the girls learn to play stringed instruments.
The Student Leadership program begins from Prep, provided through classroom programs as well as the positions of Class Representatives on the Student Representative Council and the Green Team (environmental sustainability group).
Years 3 and 4 Middle Primary Years
Developmentally, learners in Years 3 and 4 become less egocentric and more focussed and persistent. During these years, the students are encouraged to look beyond themselves to the wider world making connections with the environment, sustainability and other global issues which impact on their own world.
As part of their Religious Education program, students in Years 3 and 4 participate in the Sacramental Program. Students in Year 3 receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and students receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist in Year 4.
In Year 3, students take part in an overnight camp experience based onsite. In Year 4 the students take part in an overnight camp at an offsite venue.
The Student Leadership program is provided through classroom programs as well as the positions of Class Representatives on the Student Representative Council and the Green Team (environmental sustainability group).
The Co-Curricular program offers Years 3 and 4 students opportunities to develop areas of interest beyond classroom learning, and includes activities such as: House Sport; Squad Training (swimming, diving, cross country running, athletics); Chess Club; Yoga; Tennis lessons; Garden Gang; Bow Rock (stringed instrumental group); Calm Club and Drama Club.
Years 5 and 6 Senior Primary Years
In preparation for their transition to Senior School, Years 5 and 6 students develop independence in their learning and a strong sense of self through leadership and personal growth programs.
Specialist programs are undertaken in Visual Art, French, Physical Education, Library, Choir, Digital Technology and Music. In addition to Choir and Music lessons, all Year 5 students study a musical instrument in small groups for the year, participating in various ensembles.
In Year 5, students take part in a three day/two night camp experience that focuses upon the development of personal and interpersonal skills. Students in Year 6 participate in a three day/two night camp that seeks to further develop their independence and sense of self.
In addition to the classroom and class representative positions available in the younger year levels, the Student Leadership program for Years 5 and 6 students calls upon the students to be actively seeking to assist and lead the Junior School. In Year 5, all students take part in the Prep/Year 5 Buddy program which focuses upon outreach to others. In their final year of Junior school, all Year 6 students take part in a leadership program that sees them inducted into leadership positions as members of committees that hold particular responsibilities for the year.
JoignyWellbeing Program
After School Care is offered onsite, provided by Extend, and available to Junior School students from the end of the school day until 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Extend is Australia’s largest family owned and operated Outside School Hours Care provider, offering engaging, inclusive and safe programs to children throughout the nation. Coupled with our knowledgeable, compassionate and energetic Educators, there is good reason why Extend is the place for your children to thrive, learn, laugh and play.
EXTEND
OUtside School Hours Care
After School Care is offered onsite, provided by Extend, and available to Junior School students from the end of the school day until 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Extend is Australia’s largest family owned and operated Outside School Hours Care provider, offering engaging, inclusive and safe programs to children throughout the nation. Coupled with our knowledgeable, compassionate and energetic Educators, there is good reason why Extend is the place for your children to thrive, learn, laugh and play.
service information
Hours of operation, fees, how to book and holiday program information can be accessed on Extend’s website
here.
customer service
Extend’s friendly and knowledgeable customer service team is on hand to help with all enrolment, booking and school holiday program needs.
Email:
support@extend.com.au
or call
1300 366 437
Join us!
Limited places are available in some year levels.
For immediate enrolment enquiries, or to book a private or group tour, please contact our Admissions Manager.
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Enrol
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prospectus
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Curriculum Guide
year 8
Overview
Year 8 sees students grow both personally and academically as they develop empathy, goal setting, effective communication and leadership. A significant focus is City Cite — an urban educational experience where students work in teams to develop solutions to world problems. Furthermore, the interdisciplinary mode of learning is key to preparing our students for the future.
Year 8 students participate in an interdisciplinary project, where they study an issue from cross-curricular perspectives. The project, titled Design the Future, looks at ways to design a sustainable future and looks at the problem of environmental sustainability using skills learned in Creative Arts, Humanities, Science and Digital Technologies.
Year 8 core subjects
All Year 8 Students study the following core subjects:
Religious Education
English
Mathematics
Science
Humanites
Health & Physical Education
Year 8 Languages
In Year 8, all students continue their study of both:
French
Japanese
Year 8 specialist subjects
Throughout the year, all Year 8 students study:
Art, Music & Drama
Year 8 experiences
City Cite
other guides
Senior School overview
Year 7 overview
Year 9 overview
Year 10 overview
Years 11 & 12 overview
Senior School Overview
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11 & 12
Co-curricular programs
Explore co-curricular opportunities at Sacré Cœur
co-curricular
Why a girls' school?
Girls do better in single-sex environments.
find out why
enrol now
Apply to enrol. Start your Sacré Cœur journey now.
apply now
Joigny Junior School
Named after the birthplace in France of our Sacred Heart founder, St Madeleine Sophie Barat, Joigny is a stimulating, challenging and caring environment for students from Prep to Year 6.A Joigny education builds upon the natural curiosity and enthusiasm children possess, fostering a strong sense of agency and capability (self-efficacy) in each of our students.
Five values form the key tenets of our contemporary learning framework
Purpose
Excellence
Care
Hope
Connection
We understand that each student learns in her own way and at her own rate, and meet these individual needs through differentiated approaches.
Every Joigny student is well-known, supported by a team of specialist teachers including their dedicated Class Teacher. At each year level from Prep-Year 6, students take part in specialist programs that include French, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, Choir and Digital Technologies.
In addition, a particular feature of our Junior School curriculum is the Wellness program through which our students are explicitly taught personal and social capabilities to assist the development of their social skills, wellbeing practices, leadership potential and self-efficacy.
Prep to year 2 Foundation Years
The school experience in the foundation years of Prep to Year 2 encourages children to explore and builds upon their natural curiosity, with particular focus upon literacy and numeracy. Our programs reflect a relentless determination to ensure success for all, which is achieved by having high expectations for all students, providing early intervention for children who are having difficulties and ensuring students are actively engaged during learning time.
Specialist programs in Music, Choir, Visual Art, French, Physical Education, Digital Technology and Library enable our students to develop skills and understandings across diverse areas. In addition to Music and Choir, students in Year 2 also participate in an Instrumental program, in which the girls learn to play stringed instruments.
The Student Leadership program begins from Prep, provided through classroom programs as well as the positions of Class Representatives on the Student Representative Council and the Green Team (environmental sustainability group).
Years 3 and 4 Middle Primary Years
Developmentally, learners in Years 3 and 4 become less egocentric and more focussed and persistent. During these years, the students are encouraged to look beyond themselves to the wider world making connections with the environment, sustainability and other global issues which impact on their own world.
As part of their Religious Education program, students in Years 3 and 4 participate in the Sacramental Program. Students in Year 3 receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and students receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist in Year 4.
In Year 3, students take part in an overnight camp experience based onsite. In Year 4 the students take part in an overnight camp at an offsite venue.
The Student Leadership program is provided through classroom programs as well as the positions of Class Representatives on the Student Representative Council and the Green Team (environmental sustainability group).
The Co-Curricular program offers Years 3 and 4 students opportunities to develop areas of interest beyond classroom learning, and includes activities such as: House Sport; Squad Training (swimming, diving, cross country running, athletics); Chess Club; Yoga; Tennis lessons; Garden Gang; Bow Rock (stringed instrumental group); Calm Club and Drama Club.
Years 5 and 6 Senior Primary Years
In preparation for their transition to Senior School, Years 5 and 6 students develop independence in their learning and a strong sense of self through leadership and personal growth programs.
Specialist programs are undertaken in Visual Art, French, Physical Education, Library, Choir, Digital Technology and Music. In addition to Choir and Music lessons, all Year 5 students study a musical instrument in small groups for the year, participating in various ensembles.
In Year 5, students take part in a three day/two night camp experience that focuses upon the development of personal and interpersonal skills. Students in Year 6 participate in a three day/two night camp that seeks to further develop their independence and sense of self.
In addition to the classroom and class representative positions available in the younger year levels, the Student Leadership program for Years 5 and 6 students calls upon the students to be actively seeking to assist and lead the Junior School. In Year 5, all students take part in the Prep/Year 5 Buddy program which focuses upon outreach to others. In their final year of Junior school, all Year 6 students take part in a leadership program that sees them inducted into leadership positions as members of committees that hold particular responsibilities for the year.
JoignyWellbeing Program
After School Care is offered onsite, provided by Extend, and available to Junior School students from the end of the school day until 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Extend is Australia’s largest family owned and operated Outside School Hours Care provider, offering engaging, inclusive and safe programs to children throughout the nation. Coupled with our knowledgeable, compassionate and energetic Educators, there is good reason why Extend is the place for your children to thrive, learn, laugh and play.
EXTEND
OUtside School Hours Care
After School Care is offered onsite, provided by Extend, and available to Junior School students from the end of the school day until 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Extend is Australia’s largest family owned and operated Outside School Hours Care provider, offering engaging, inclusive and safe programs to children throughout the nation. Coupled with our knowledgeable, compassionate and energetic Educators, there is good reason why Extend is the place for your children to thrive, learn, laugh and play.
service information
Hours of operation, fees, how to book and holiday program information can be accessed on Extend’s website
here.
customer service
Extend’s friendly and knowledgeable customer service team is on hand to help with all enrolment, booking and school holiday program needs.
Email:
support@extend.com.au
or call
1300 366 437
Join us!
Limited places are available in some year levels.
For immediate enrolment enquiries, or to book a private or group tour, please contact our Admissions Manager.
Discover holistic learning
Watch Her Future flourish
enrol now
Book a tour