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
Noah, Year 10
My name is: Noah – Year 10
What was the best thing about being chosen as Year Group Captain?
Being able to improve the school and being a voice for others.
What do you love most about Mount Compass Area School?
I like that the school is an Ag school and have opportunities to help the community.
What change do you want to see in the school?
I would like to see specific sports and more outside of school activities.
Cameron, Year 11
My name is: Cameron – Year 11
What was the best thing about being chosen as Year Group Captain?
The best thing was knowing we can make a difference in the school for the better.
What do you love most about Mount Compass Area School?
I love the number of opportunities it provides for both young and old students.
What change do you want to see in the school?
One change I want to see would be modifying or improving the disability access for such a hilly school.
Hannah, School Captain
What was the best thing about being elected School Captain?
The best thing about being elected School Captain is that I will be able to help influence change that students have decided needs to be made and to create a better schooling environment.
What do you love most about Mount Compass Area School?
What I love most about Mount Compass Area School is that we have all ages of students that come together to help each other learn and that the teachers are so supportive of student endeavors.
What change do you want to see in the school?
I would like to see student achievements being celebrated and opportunities for students to show their abilities in all subjects. I would like to do this through close involvement in school shows and outside competitions like the Eden prize, Premiers ANZAC Spirit School prize, the Adelaide Show, and many more that are brought to our attention. This will show the amazing and vast number of interests and passions of students.
What would you like to achieve in your role as School Captain?
I would like to achieve wider ranges of student opportunities and celebration of achievements. To do this I would like to understand what students want to gain and what they enjoy, when I know this we can celebrate their achievements.
Dean, Year 10
My name is: Dean – Year 10
What was the best thing about being chosen as Year Group Captain?
Being able to improve the school and to be a voice for other students.
What do you love most about Mount Compass Area School?
I really love that the school is so intertwined with the community and being able to help with the community.
What change do you want to see in the school?
I would love to see more specific sports and more sporting opportunities for older students.
Amarli, Year 11
My name is: Amarli – Year 1
What was the best thing about being chosen as Year Group Captain?
The best thing about being chosen to be a Year Group Captain is knowing that teachers see me as an important role model.
What do you love most about Mount Compass Area School?
Something I love about Mount Compass is how the teachers and students get along really well.
What change do you want to see in the school?
I would love to see more sporting opportunities offered at school.
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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