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
George, Year 10
What was the best thing about being chosen as a Student Leader?
Becoming a Student Leader really made me reflect on how much I have changed since the time where even I had no faith in becoming the ‘better’ me.
What do you love most about our school?
I love the opportunities Mount Compass offers; whether it is taking a career pathway in Agriculture or becoming a chef. I’m just so grateful that Mount Compass Area School is the way it is.
What would you like to change about our school?
I would change some of the behaviours between one another by showing how we can interact with each other in a more engaging and respectful manner.
Chelsea, Year 11
What was the best thing about being chosen as a Student Leader?
Knowing that people acknowledge the small things I do and being that person in my year group that staff and student trust.
What do you love most about our school?
I love the student-teacher bonds. Everybody gets along and that’s a great learning environment to be in; knowing that you are safe.
What would you like to change about our school?
I would love to see more opportunities provided to experience what it is like in the real world, so it isn’t such a big shock once we have finished school. I would also love to see more incursions and education sessions about careers, especially within the senior school.
Cameron, School Captain
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What was the best thing about being elected School Captain?
It showed that people had faith in me to make change in the school. It allowed me to have the chance to make change for the students.
What do you love most about Mount Compass Area School?
I love how great all the teachers are in the school. They all care so deeply about how each and every student does in their learning journey.
What change do you want to see in the school?
The change I would like to see in the school is the behaviour and relationships between the students and teachers. I would love to see them conversing more and participating in more events to build better student-teacher relationships.
Amara, Year 10
What was the best thing about being chosen as a Student Leader?
Being given the opportunity to help and met new people. It has been good to hear what other Student Leaders think.
What do you love most about our school?
I love the community and the student-teacher relationships that develop. I also love how many opportunities we have, even though we are a small school.
What would you like to change about our school?
I would like to show younger students how to behave well by being a good role model.
Flynn, Year 11
What was the best thing about being chosen as a Student Leader?
It was nice to be acknowledged for being kind, caring and respectful by my teachers who nominated me. Going to the zoo for the training camp was cool too.
What do you love most about our school?
I love all the amazing opportunities that we get like going to the farm for Agriculture. I also like the everyone knows each other and it doesn’t feel over-populated.
What would you like to change about our school?
I would like to find a bigger space for my Home Group to meet and give input into canteen prices. It would also be good to add some cool murals that are related to agriculture around to the school.
Bodie, School Captain
What is the best thing about being elected school captain?
I am proud of the relationship that we can develop within the school community. The connections that I have already created with teachers and staff is amazing, and some that I can carry outside of school. The School Captain role also encourages me to reach out of my comfort zone to pursue new ways of confidence within myself. This role is also great to develop my leadership skills that I can bring with me after schooling.
What do you love most about Mount Compass Area School?
I love the connection that all teachers have with the students. I always know that whenever I am stuck or need help, all of my teachers are always happy to open their door to us. Being a smaller school, teachers are always connected with the students and will always be supportive whenever we need them.
What do you want to see in the school?
Throughout the year I would like to see a greater involvement in the school sports program and the opportunities that students can have to compete against other schools. I would also like to see an increase in collaborative learning in classes. I think that students work better when they are working in groups and sharing opinions.
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