In Year 8, students study a common core curriculum of 26 out of the 30 periods in a week. For the remaining 4 periods they experience the Arts and Technology elective program, rotating through a range of electives throughout the year.
Core Subjects
- Mathematics
- Science
- English or EAL (English as an Additional Language)
- Language other than English (LOTE)
– Italian or Japanese - Health & Physical Education
- Humanities
- Learning Manager
Electives
- Art
- Dance
- Drama
- Visual Communication and Design
- Music
- Textiles
- Woodwork
- Food Studies
- Algorithms and Coding
Related Information
SEAL (Select Entry Accelerated Learning) Program
Students that have taken part in the SEAL program in Year 7, will be an automatic participant in the Yr 8 SEAL program if their academic results remain strong.
Scholarship Program
Students in the Year 7 Scholarship Program are rolled over into the Year 8 Program assuming that they continue to fulfill the requirements of their scholarship.
EAL (English as an Additional Language) Program
The College offers EAL classes to students who speak a language other than English at home, and who have been enrolled in an Australian school for less than five years.
Accelerated Learning Program
St Albans Secondary College’s Accelerated Learning Program caters for the special educational needs of high ability students. It operates on the principles of Curriculum Acceleration and Enrichment. It offers high achieving students the opportunity to extend and enrich their learning and provides participants with challenging and engaging course material in all core subjects.
Language Enhancement Program (LEP)
This program is available to Year 8 students who are performing in English within the expected range but have not shown strong growth.
This intervention program is undertaken by the student for one term only. Students will participate in the LEP in conjunction with their regular English classes.
