Establishing a learning environment that is conducive to learning is our number one priority.
Transitioning from Primary School to the Secondary Campus is a big step, and during the previous year, significant part of the transition process is an individual interview with a Deputy Principal. Any vital information from the primary school is discussed and enables knowledge of the young person to be transferred to their new school.
With a small focused teaching team to develop and nurture our students, the structure of Year 7 enables development of essential independent learning skills – organisation, presentation of work, study, meeting deadlines, timetabling and punctuality. Classes are academically mixed but allow for differentiation and support where required. All students begin their high school journey with their own laptop – a vital tool to access all aspects of the curriculum.
Students in Year 7 study all aspects of the Australian Curriculum. Across their initial year on the secondary campus, our students experience at least one lesson a week in one of our many science labs, immerse themselves in Digital Technology and have the option of either French, Japanese or Spanish as their language. During the enrolment process, students are requested to allocate preferences to the Arts and Technology areas – studying one subject per term (two Arts and two Technology over the course of the year). Their options include: Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, Visual Arts, Design & Technology, Woodwork, Food & Fibre and Engineering Principles & Systems. Students are also given the option to select Outdoor Recreation in Year 7 for one term.
Students in Year 7 are based in a designated learning centre. They have their own lunchtime space complete with tables and handball courts. This is a great area for them to begin their integration into the secondary campus as the older students are not permitted to be in this space during lunchtimes.
Year 8 and 9 students continue to experience a wide range of curriculum offerings in preparation for their entry into Senior schooling. Core subjects of the Australian Curriculum are studied and elective subjects have more offerings so students are able to follow their strengths.
Junior Secondary at Redlynch builds the foundation for their pathways into the senior school.
Subject Information
Learn more about the subjects on offer at Redlynch State College via the videos below.