curriculum
Senior Schoolprospectus
Year 10, 11 & 12
Senior schooling provides a comprehensive learning program that is multi-faceted. The platform for future learning is in technology-based manufacturing for which our students require a new set of skills.
At Mount Compass Area School we are currently in the developmental phase for the implementation of significant investment in STEM. These technology-based innovations will be initiated over the next two years.
The school maintains its commitment to the Southern Adelaide and Fleurieu Secondary Schools Alliance with the delivery of Certificate III Agriculture at the school and the opportunity for students to also engage in our schools Agricultural program in Year 10 and SACE (Stage 1 and 2)
Our school has a history of excellent academic achievement by our senior students. Year 10 students complete their final year of the Australian Curriculum as well as having the opportunity to begin qualifications that can be used as part of a student’s SACE accreditation or an acknowledgement of skills toward an apprenticeship.
Year 10 students start their SACE curriculum with the development of a Personal Learning Plan (PLP) which develops a number of integrated learning initiatives including Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Operation Flinders expedition.
Year 11 students have the opportunity to volunteer their service in a Peer Support leadership program.
Years 11 and 12 student learning is guided by the SACE and provides both the traditional courses and/or a flexible curriculum allowing for part-time work and school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.
Students can choose from a range of subjects in the senior years: Agriculture, Art, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Community Studies, Essential and General English, Food and Hospitality, Technology, Mathematics (Essential, General, Methods and Specialist), Physical Education and VET.
The Senior School places high expectations on students as role models within our Reception to Year 12 community to promote excellence at every opportunity.
Relevant programs support students through their senior years of study. These include: time management, study skills and exploring post-secondary options.
Integrity, respect, kindness
We aim to develop students to be lifelong learners who are persistent in their learning, confident in their abilities, resilient to the challenges life brings to them and connected to the community and world around them.
AGRICULTURE
LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Our school is the Regional Focus School in Agriculture
Senior School
Student Leaders
Ella, Year 10
My name is: Ella
What was the best thing about being chosen as a Year Group Captain?
I like that I have been given the opportunity to be a role model, and have people look up to me. I also have the chance to make changes and improve our school environment.
What do you love most about Mount Compass Area School?
I love that it is a unique school and the teachers and students are all really caring and knowledgeable.
What change do you want to see in the school?
I want to connect the older year levels with the younger years, so they have people to go to if they need. I also would like to see the school become a safer environment, where people are not judged.
Favourite teacher and why?
Mr Oosterwegel because he looks out or everyone, makes us laugh and supports us.
Cameron, Year 10
My name is: Cameron
What was the best thing about being chosen as Year Group Captain?
I enjoy seeing change in our school as this means the students are being heard.
What do I love most about Mount Compass Area School?
I love that there is lots of opportunity for people to learn different things in different ways.
What change do you want to see in our school?
I would like to see the stairs from middle school to the library be repaired or modified and have shelter over them.
Favourite Teacher?
Mr.Oosterwegel as he is very social and is willing to have a nice chat.
Ami, Year 11
My name is: Ami
What was the best thing about being chosen as Year Group Captain?
The best thing about being chosen as a Year Group Captain is being able to make a connection with everyone in the school, and being the one people can talk to if they need help or just want a chat.
What do you love most about Mount Compass Area School?
I love the small community we share, friendly staff and students and the opportunities/experiences we get because of our small school.
What change do you want to see in the school?
The change I want to see in the school is connecting our junior and senior school, as we have such a tight-knit community, it will be beneficial to strengthen the connections within school grounds.
Who is your favourite teacher and why?
Mrs Wilkinson and Miss Potter, because they challenge you in your learning and want you to be your best, regardless of your learning level.
Emilie, School Captain
What was the best thing about being elected School Captain?
The best thing about being elected school captain is that I’m able to make a difference to my peers’ school experience. I welcome the opportunity to change the students to view that school is not only a place for learning but also somewhere they can have fun.
What do you love most about Mount Compass Area School?
I love how many opportunities the school provides to all students, and how the school connects through all year levels.
What change do you want to see in the school?
I would like to give the students more opportunities to try new things and learn new skills that they can use in future.
What would you like to achieve in your role as School Captain?
My main focus is going to be connecting the school community with the Mount Compass community.
Sophia, Year 10
My name is: Sophia
What was the best thing about being chosen as Year Group Captain?
The best thing about being chosen as a Year Group Captain is to know that people trust you and know that you are capable to improve the school and be able to know that I can listen to students’ ideas too.
What do you love most about Mount Compass Area School?
What I love most about Mount Compass Area School is that we are all in a small community which feels like a family. We all help each other out and support each other. I also love how it gives you opportunities, e.g. Agriculture.
What change do you want to see in the school?
A change that I want to see in the school is to change/fix the stairs to the library.
Who’s your favourite teacher?
My favourite teacher is Mr O as he is friendly and has a good sense of humour.
Simone, Year 11
My name is: Simone
What was the best thing about being chosen as Year Group Captain?
The best thing about being chosen as a Year Group Captain is being able to get the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and help out with the school and peers.
What do you love most about Mount Compass Area School?
I love the fact that everyone can get a long at school, in class and outside of class.
What change do you want to see in the school?
What I would like to see changed is the involvement from the senior students, it could be a bit better.
Who is your favourite teacher and why?
Ms. Potter is my favourite because she wants you to be and do your best at school and always wants you to be involved when learning.
Jasmine, School Captain
What was the best thing about being elected School Captain?
The best thing about being elected school captain is being trusted to represent the school.
What do you love most about Mount Compass Area School?
The thing I love most about Mount Compass Area School is how supportive the teachers are of the students. The thing about a small school is that teachers can learn about their students and help them more when they are struggling.
What change do you want to see in the school?
I would like to grow the amazing teacher and student relationships. From my own personal experience, it creates a much happier and safer work environment for students where students feel comfortable asking teachers questions that are important for their studies. It makes students want to come back to school every day because they have that relationship with their teacher. They don’t feel like they are just a number who is there to pump out work, they are treated like an asset to the classroom, whose wellbeing and success are cared for by the school.
What would you like to achieve in your role as School Captain?
In my role as School Captain, I would love to achieve stronger connections in our school. Whether this is the student-teacher connections, student-student connections, or connections from outside of the school. I am not part of the netball or football club, but I wish to strengthen the numerous other voices within our community that are less represented.
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