Smithfield State High School

Overview

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Smithfield State High School's curriculum is an inclusive and extensive range of learning experiences providing opportunities for students to achieve personal success. It is designed to allow students to become active and informed citizens in a global society.

Our curriculum incorporates:

extensive range of subject offerings with a strong emphasis on high academic standards
access for all students to state-of-the-art technology embedded across all subject departments
safe and disciplined environment
a wide range of extra-curricular programmes and activities
networked career guidance and counselling support through SSHS Wall of Support
learning support and articulated programmes for students with special needs
strong link with universities, industry and other learning providers

The curriculum structure at Smithfield is broadly divided into two areas: -

Junior School – Years 8 and 9 (links 8 & 9 course booklet PDF)

Senior School – Years 10, 11 and 12 (links 10, 11 & 12 course booklet PDF)

Junior School Outline

The junior curriculum gives all students exposure to the essential learnings as outlined in each of Education Queensland’s eight Key Learning Areas (link).

Key features of our junior curriculum are:

smooth transition from primary school to Year 8
safe and supportive learning environment
focus on literacy, numeracy and ICT skills development
development of fundamental subject content, pre-requisite knowledge and skills to allow successful transition to the Senior Phase of Learning
learning experiences aligned to Smithfield’s Student Outcomes

Follow the links below to see outlines of the curriculum structure for Years 8 and 9

Senior School

The three years of the Senior Phase of Learning allow students to build on pre-requisite knowledge and skills attained in the junior school, so that they can successfully transition to life after school.

Our senior curriculum provides a range of pathways allowing access to university studies, other tertiary studies or jobs/careers.

Key features of our senior curriculum are:-

high academic standards within an extensive curriculum framework
optimised O.P. potential through a designated QCS preparation programme
career guidance and counselling support
individual case management of student progress through networked resources and regular review of Set Plans
access to the world of work through structured work experienced programmes, school based traineeships and apprenticeships.

Year 10

Year 10 is a vital educational year for young people. It is the final year of compulsory attendance at school and begins the 3 year Senior Phase of Learning.

Special features of year 10 curriculum include:

foundation subject offerings in preparation for Years 11/12
extension subjects in English,Maths, Science and ICT
structured work experience for all students
career planning and subject selection for Yr 11 embedded in Social Science subject
compilation of a Senior Education and Training Plan

(link to subject offerings

Year 11 and 12

Smithfield offers two broad pathways in Years 11/12

O.P. Pathway – for academic students persuing university careers. We have an extensive list of subject offerings ( link to subjects page) as well as thorough support and monitoring programs to ensure students achieve their best possible results
Vocational Pathway – for students persuing trades, apprecticeships, traineeships and the world of work. Our Senior schooling faculty is available to ensure students are able to best access all the available courses in this stream of schooling. (link to subject offerings)

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