Those important years of Junior Secondary Schooling
Years 7, 8 and 9
Year 7 students have been a part of the junior secondary campus at Redlynch State College for many years now. Over this time the Year 7’s have been regarded as a vital component in the College structure, not merely an “add-on”. Establishing a learning environment that is conducive to ensure successful transitioning from a traditional primary to a secondary model is of high priority. Students are based in a designated learning centre with a small focused teaching team that develops and nurtures our students with the essential independent learning skills – organisation, presentation of work, study, meeting deadlines, timetabling and punctuality. Feedback from parents and teaching colleagues at other year levels indicates that this skill development is successful.
Unlike most other Year 7 students in Queensland our students experience one lesson a week in the science labs, regular weekly access to computer labs, and participate in a wide range of elective subjects which include Japanese or French, Manual Arts, the Arts and subjects with a technology focus.
Years 8 and 9 students continue to experience a wide range of curriculum offerings in preparation for their entry into Senior schooling. Pastoral care forms a vital component in the student’s school life. Students also experience a “Wellbeing” program that explores personal safety, health issues, relationship building and countering bullying.
The Year 7, 8 and 9 experience is vastly different from normal primary school life; one that is exciting and high in learning opportunities provided by enthusiastic teaching staff.
Subject Information
Learn more about the subjects on offer at Redlynch State College via the videos below.