Curriculum
The curriculum delivery at Glendyne is underpinned by our Educational Framework. Each phase of schooling has a specific learning focus with priority Literacy programs running systemically across all year levels.
Middle School
(Years 6 to 8) – Developing and understanding skills for engagement in learning
Curriculum is developed and delivered via explicit core and integrated assessment using an array of online and classroom resources. A special aspect is participation in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program which incorporates not only learning but therapeutic and family participation opportunities. At this stage of learning our Literacy delivery has an emphasis on reading and spelling skills and students participate in the Story Dogs program.
Core Studies:
English
Mathematics
Health and Physical Education
The Arts
Technologies
Integrated Studies:
S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math’s)
Humanities and Social Sciences
Personal and Social Capability
Sustainability
Transition
(Year 9) – Exploring and experiencing life skills that build depth and breadth in learning
Curriculum is developed and delivered via explicit core and integrated assessment using an array of online and classroom resources. A special aspect is participation in Applied Learning Projects which incorporate vocational and financial skills. At this stage of learning our Literacy delivery has an emphasis on speaking and writing skills and students participate in the Literacy Planet program.
Core Studies:
English
Mathematics
Health and Physical Education
The Arts
Technologies
Integrated Studies:
S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math’s)
Humanities and Social Sciences
Work Studies
Critical and Creative Thinking
ICT Capability
Senior School
(Years 10 to 12) – Refining employability skills for lifelong learning
Curriculum is developed with explicit referencing to employability skills and preparation for transition to work or further studies. Students undertake both core and elective subjects. All students have the opportunity to obtain a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) as well as complete a range of nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training Certificate courses. At this stage of learning our Literacy delivery has an emphasis embedded communication skills and students participate the Literacy Short Course or Essential English.
Core Studies:
Literacy Short Course
Numeracy Short Course
Science
Information Technology
Career Development
Elective Studies:
Vocational Educational & Training (VET) courses.
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