Junior Campus
Junior Campus
Across Years 7-10, the curriculum is designed to provide rich learning experiences across a range of areas and to equip students with a suite of preparatory and critical skills that will enable them to make objective decisions about their studies and succeed in their senior years.
Lessons are differentiated so that all students can experience success in their learning. There is a focus on English, Maths, Science and Humanities. This is complemented with elective opportunities to study sport, music, technology and AUSLAN.
The curriculum also incorporates the Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships (RRRR) and Building Respectful Relationships (BRR) programs to support students in developing essential social and emotional skills. Students build resilience, learn to value diversity, and develop the knowledge and skills needed to form positive, respectful relationships. These programs play a key role in fostering a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment where all students can thrive.
In Year 10, the focus on personal growth is integrated into the weekly Pastoral Care classes “Careers, Transitions and Resilience”. These classes not only enhance students’ interpersonal skills but also educate them about various future pathways and career options. This approach ensures that students develop into well-rounded individuals. The increasing demands on learning are met within a supportive environment that fosters both academic and personal growth.
Year 7
- English
- Mathematics
- Humanities
- Science
- R.R.R.R
- Health & P.E.
- The Arts
- Technology
Year 8
- English
- Mathematics
- Humanities
- Science
- R.R.R.R
- Health & P.E.
- The Arts
- Technology
Year 9
- English
- Mathematics
- Humanities
- Science
- R.R.R.R
- 1 elective per semester
- Project Time Elective
Year 10
- English
- Mathematics
- Humanities
- Science
- Careers, Transitions and Resilience
- 2 electives per semester
| Year 7 | Year 8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Periods | Subject | Periods |
| English | 10 | English | 10 |
| Mathematics | 10 | Mathematics | 10 |
| Humanities | 6 | Humanities | 6 |
| Science | 6 | Science | 6 |
| Health & P.E. | 6 | Health & P.E. | 6 |
| The Arts x 2 (Semester based) | 4 | The Arts x 3 (Semester based) | 6 |
| Technology x 2 (semester based) | 4 | Technology x 3 (semester based) | 6 |
| Cultural Studies | 4 | Cultural Studies** | 4 |
**Replaces 1 x Arts Elective and 1 x Technology Elective
Year 7 + 8
Our Year 7 and 8 programs are designed to provide experiential opportunities for students to develop their passions and interests before moving into more specialised units in the senior program.
Year 9
Year 10
Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships (RRRR)
Like the Victorian Curriculum, The Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships (RRRR) and the Building Respectful Relationships (BRR) is a curriculum developed and mandated to be taught by the Victorian Department of Education. The programs are to designed to develop students’ social, emotional and positive relationship skills.
The RRRR learning materials include 8 Social and Emotional Learning topics across all levels of primary and secondary education:
- Emotional Literacy
- Personal Strengths
- Positive Coping
- Problem Solving
- Stress Management
- Help Seeking
- Gender and Identity
- Positive Gender Relationships.
- Gender, Respect and Respectful Relationships
- The Power Connection
- Gender, Power and the Media.
Year 7 + 8
At Kurnai College, we pride ourselves on supporting the diverse learning needs of all students. To do this our Year 7 and 8 programs are designed to provide experiential opportunities for students to develop their passions and interests before moving into more specialised units in the senior program. We offer a range of interventions for students particularly targeting literacy and numeracy support, we also offer targeted explicit literacy instruction to all year 7 and 8 students to extend their reading and writing skills.
Our teachers prioritise building strong, personalised learning relationships with each student and we utilise research supported frameworks such as the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS), Berry Street Education Model, and the Resilience Project to support our work on building a positive climate for learning and the emotional wellbeing of every student.
With our multi-tiered approach to teaching, your child will:
- Receive scaffolds and supports to target their learning needs
- Receive targeted interventions for areas that require additional support
- Have opportunities for engagement in extension programs available within the school as well as through external providers.
- Experience a learning environment where they feel supported and valued.
Year 7 and 8 Subjects
- English
- Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth and Space.
- Health
- Humanities – History, Geography, Economics & Business, Civics & Citizenship
- Food Technology
- Art
- Mathematics
- Design Technology: Woodwork and Metalwork
- Physical Education
- Resilience and Relationships: The Resilience Project, Respectful Relationships and Pastoral Care
- Music
- Digital Technology (IT)
Year 9
In Year 9 students continue to strengthen core Literacy and Numeracy skills while beginning to explore areas of interest through electives. Students are supported to build strong learning habits, work as part of a team, and take positive steps toward future goals.
With strong wellbeing support, inclusive classrooms, and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, Year 9 is a year of growth, challenge, and achievement.
Year 9 Learning Opportunities
Core Subjects (Compulsory)
- English
- Maths
- Science
- Humanities
- Resilience & Relationships
- Literacy
- Electives
- 2 x 3-hour weekly blocks
- 3 x 1 hour Project time
Year 10
The Year 10 Program at Kurnai College emphasises providing students with the opportunity to explore a wide range of career and pathway options while meeting their individual needs. Engagement, wellbeing, and differentiation are at the forefront of our approach, ensuring that each student can thrive. As the gateway to the Senior School Programs, Year 10 sets the stage for students to start exploring their interests through engaging electives, VCE and VET classes.
In Year 10, the focus on personal growth is integrated into the weekly Pastoral Care classes “Careers, Transitions and Resilience”. These classes not only enhance students’ interpersonal skills but also educate them about various future pathways and career options. This approach ensures that students develop into well-rounded individuals. The increasing demands on learning are met within a supportive environment that fosters both academic and personal growth.
The Victorian Curriculum for Year 10 offers a coherent and comprehensive set of prescribed content and achievement standards, guiding schools in planning student learning programs. Our program is flexible and tailored to individual needs, allowing students to engage in a variety of subjects and identify areas of particular interest. This personalised approach helps students align their learning with their future schooling and career aspirations.