Responsive and Innovative Curriculum

A wide range of teaching and learning strategies are employed to actively involve students in their learning and respond to the different skills, abilities and interests of both boys and girls. Concern for welfare and progress of all students is a feature of Eaglehawk Secondary College.

Some major initiatives within the curriculum are:

• Development and trial of new curriculum units that reflect both VELS and BEP Teaching and Learning Framework
• E Learning is incorporated across the curriculum
• Tours to Tasmania, Victorian Ski Fields, Shipwreck Coast and a Year 7 Orientation Camp are highlights.
• A Work Education Program which includes a week’s Work Experience is provided for all Year 10 students
• Excellent Transition program support for Year 6 to Year 7 and Year 10 to further education and training.  The college enjoys strong and positive relationships with cluster primary schools and Bendigo Senior Secondary College.
• Year 7 & 8 students are provided with a comprehensive range of subjects.  Minimising the number of teachers students work with is a priority.
• Year 9 & 10 students are encouraged to develop individual pathways by choosing from a large number of electives.  Students are counselled to choose subjects to meet their individual needs.

Courses are designed to meet the VELS (Victorian Essential Learning Standards Guidelines) in the following areas.

ENGLISH

Literacy Programs at Year 7, team teaching at Year 9, Literature electives at Year 10, VCE Literature, Creative Writing and Cross Age Tutoring and Boys Extension Program.

MATHEMATICS

Numeracy Program at Year 7, extra Numeracy time at Year 7 and Year 8, targeted classes at Year 9 and Year 10 including CGEA and VCE

HUMANITIES

This program has a ‘hands on learning’ focus, through excursions, research and activities.  Geography, History and Basic Law come alive with model-making, a trip to the Loddon Prison and a visit to Parliament.

ARTS

Our excellent facilities support student learning in Art, Graphics, Craft, Photography, Drama, Music and Pottery.  Students are encouraged to participate, enjoy and exhibit their work.  Student exhibitions and the Performing Arts have a strong tradition at the college with annual drama performances.

SCIENCE

Science, Chemistry, Physics, Forensics and Science of the Road are specialist areas for senior students.  The junior program is comprehensive, with practical activities. The college also offers Astronomy and is increasing facilities and expertise in this area.

LOTE – Language

Year 7 students select either French or Indonesian to study in Year 7 & 8.  A range of camps and excursions provide a language immersion experience to extend Year 9 and 10 students.

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

The college has excellent facilities and a wide range of subjects including Wood, Foods, Fabrics, Metals, Electronics, Automotive and Engineering that excite and interest students.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

All junior students will participate in PHASE in 2007, a comprehensive Health, Sport and Phys Ed program.  Students elect areas of interest in the Senior Sub School that promote a positive attitude towards lifestyle.  All students participate in Sport at every year level and the college encourages community participation in a wide range of sporting and recreational activities.

SPECIFIC PROGRAMS

In addition to the VELS Curriculum the college offers:

• RACV Energy Breakthrough
• CFA Youth Crew
• Year 10 Building and Construction Program
• Instrumental Music Program
• Lunchtime activities
• Leadership activities
• College Production
• Tournament of Minds
• Subject Competitions
• College sports teams in a wide range of sports
• Extensive camps / tours and excursion program