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.
Nellie, School Captain
Why did you choose to apply to become the School Captain?
To put my learning from the past few years of being a student leader into place and make positive changes to the school.
What was the best thing about being chosen as a School Captain?
It was great to know that I’ve been trusted with such a rare opportunity and truly get a say in important decisions within my school community.
What do you love most about Mount Compass Area School?
I enjoy the opportunity to build relationships with teachers and fellow students, as well as feeling supported throughout my schooling since beginning here in reception.
What is your vision for the school?
Aneisha and I share a similar vision revolving around the idea of connection; connecting with opportunities, connecting the community and connecting students. We would love to be able to help students achieve their best within our school and believe that these three points are the key to that.
What do you hope to do when you have finished school?
I really want to do something in the sport medicine field such as exercise physiology or physiotherapy. I also want to continue to pursue my athletics and continue to excel and compete at high levels.
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.
Aneisha, School Captain
Why did you choose to apply to become the School Captain?
I wanted to take the opportunity to engage in a leader position and make positive changes and decisions within the school which have an impact on me and my peers.
What was the best thing about being chosen as a School Captain?
It’s been great that I have been given this opportunity to lead and work alongside Nellie in order to improve our school community.
What do you love most about Mount Compass Area School?
I love that we are all a part of something, our tightknit community makes the school and the town such a great place to be a part of. Due to this, the support that we receive from our teachers and others is unmatched.
What is your vision for the school?
Nellie and I share a similar vision revolving around the idea of connection; connecting with opportunities, connecting the community and connecting students. We would love to be able to help students achieve their best within our school and believe that these three points are the key to that.
What do you hope to do when you have finished school?
Before going into University to study a degree where I am currently interested in occupational therapy, teaching, or radiology – I really want to travel through Europe in my time between finishing year 12 and Uni intake.
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