Curriculum

 

Kindergarten to Year 6

Secondary to Year 10

Supplementary Courses/Additional Studies

Years 11 and 12

Kindergarten to Year 6

Our classes are committed to equality and opportunity, to the original spark of every child, to the wonderful triumph of every small and large step forward. We want our students to be intellectually curious, responsive and persistent, enriched by possibilities in the love of learning.

The College curriculum meets all the requirements of the NSW Board of Studies. Students in Kindergarten to Year 6 pursue the same Key Learning Areas as their peers in other schools.

Because the College has a primary and secondary structure, students in early years benefit from the expertise of secondary specialist teachers and facilities.

There are six key Learning Areas and these have been defined by the Board of Studies.

  1.      English
  2.      Mathematics
  3.      Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
  4.      Science and Technology
  5.      Human Society and its Environment
  6.      Creative and Practical Arts

In addition we offer our girls and boys further learning opportunities with classes in:

  •      Christian Studies
  •       Japanese
  •       Library
  •       Music
  •       Physical Education and Sport
  •       Technology

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Secondary to Year 10

The School Certificate is generally awarded to eligible students after four years of secondary school. In Years 7 to 10 students study a variety of courses to qualify for the award of the School Certificate. As well as taking the necessary combination of courses, they are also required to apply themselves satisfactorily to their studies.

To complete a course of study for the School Certificate, students must have a satisfactory record of application (effort) and are also required to sit for the School Certificate Tests in English - literacy, Mathematics, Computer Skills, Science and Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship.

Mandatory Courses

In qualifying, over the four years leading up to the School Certificate, students must satisfactorily complete the mandatory curriculum requirements of the Board of Studies:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Human Society and Its Environment
    The study of History and Geography in Years 7 - 8 and Australian History and Australian Geography in Years 9 - 10.
  • Creative Arts
    The study of Visual Arts and Music in Years 7 - 8.
  • Technological and Applied Studies
    The study of Technology in Years 7 - 8.
  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education – studied in each of Years 7–10.
  •  Languages
    The study of Japanese in Year 7 - 8.

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Supplementary Courses & Additional Studies (School Certificate)

In addition to the mandatory Board of Studies courses for the award of School Certificate, students of the Manning Valley Anglican College also study a further two categories of courses being Additional Studies and Supplementary Courses.

(a) Additional Studies

Students have the choice of Additional Studies courses and are required to take 400 hours of study in these courses during Years 9 and 10. It is a Board requirement that at least one subject is studied throughout both Years 9 and 10 as a 200 hour course of study.

Key Learning Area

Courses

Creative Arts

Drama

Visual Arts

Music

Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE)

Commerce

 

Languages

Japanese

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)

Physical Activity and Sport Studies

Technological and Applied Studies

Design and Technology

Food Technology

 

 (b) Supplementary Courses

All students study the Supplementary Courses which include:

  • Christian Studies (Years 7 - 10)
  • Information and Software Technology (Years 9 - 10)
  • Careers (Year 10)

 

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Years 11 and 12

Preliminary and HSC Study courses are provided via various means, such as in school, VET at TAFE and Distance Education via Camden Haven. All courses are mentored and monitored by our own teachers, who provide assistance, feedback and monitoring of students' progress.

Please contact the College for detailed information on Year 11/12 study opportunities.

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