The MacKillop Catholic College Junior Years, inclusive of Years 7, 8 and 9 at MacKillop Catholic College, draws on the Catholic tradition where all members of our community are called to live by the vision statement,
We are a Christ-centred learning community that fosters, excellence, compassion and service.
The College’s core values of Compassion, Excellence and Service are at the forefront of our curriculum and students are flourish when their academic, pastoral and social needs are met.
We want our students to become creative thinkers, problem solvers and solution seekers throughout their junior secondary school years and into the rest of their lives. This is why we focus on literacy and numeracy, combined with essential skills and knowledge for 21st century learners.
In the junior years, literacy, numeracy and differentiation are priorities across all curriculum areas.
In Years 7 – 9 Core subjects include:
| Theology and Spirituality |
| English |
| Mathematics |
| Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Science |
| Health and Physical Education |
In Years 7 and 8, all students also study Japanese.
In Year 7 students study semester each of Arts (Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Art) and Technologies (Wood, Food and Digital Technology) subjects.
In Year 8, students study six elective subjects across the year, three in each semester. The courses are designed to provide Year 8 students with experiences in both the Arts and Technologies, in line with Australian Curriculum requirements. The Arts subjects available are: Dance, Drama, Digital Art (Media), Music and Visual Art. The Technology subjects available are: Design and Technology Textiles, Design and Technology Wood, Food Technology, and Digital Technology.
In Year 9, students may select elective subjects for one semester from the following areas:
- Arts
- Drama
- Music
- Dance
- Visual Art
- Media Arts
- Technologies
- Food Technology
- Materials, Design and Technology
- Digital Technologies
- English
- Creative Writing
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Asian Studies
- Business and Economics
- Introduction to Psychology and Sociology
- Society and Law
- Health and Physical Education
- Outdoor Education
- Sports Sciences
- Fitness Experiences
- Sport and Recreation Experiences
- Languages
- Japanese
- Science
- Science Extended
The Junior Years program is aligned with the Australian Curriculum and prepares students for their chosen pathways through their Senior Years, Year 10 – 12, and beyond. All subjects are led by specialist teachers who have a genuine passion for their learning area.
