Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Kindergarten To Year 10
We give our appreciation to Mrs Michele Vieira, Mrs Georgina Brazier, Mrs Helen Brearley, Mrs Pat Mills and many others who
have contributed to the creation and compilation of this guide so homeschooling families can learn from their experiences. We
also acknowledge Mr David Bruggeman for his desktop publishing expertise. We suggest that you use the disk copy of this
document to amend the sample program to suit your own requirements. This program is continually updated and your
suggestions are welcome. This program meets the requirements for the NSW Board of Studies.
We recommend you buy one of the following and use it to help select reading books for your family:
"Books Children Love"
"Honey For a Child's Heart"
"Books That Build Character"
or "For the Children's Sake"
KINDERGARTEN
ENGLISH
Overview
The main focus in the study of English in Kindergarten is the development of confidence and ability in speaking, listening,
preliminary writing and reading. This will be achieved through many experiences in everyday life as well as actual learning
times.
Objectives
Range of Resources:
Kindergarten
MATHEMATICS
Overview
The study of Mathematics in Kindergarten aims to do the groundwork in introducing Maths in informal as well as concrete
situations and in introducing initial mathematical concepts.
Objectives
Range of Resources
* number charts
* toy clock with counters
* your choice of a Maths book examples include:
SRA Mathematics Learning System Language and Counting Book
Golden Step Ahead Books - Numbers 1-10
- counting to 10
- Math readiness
Breakthrough Maths - K
HBJ Maths - K
Basic Skills Kindergarten by Peter Howard
* Lego blocks
* everyday articles
* calendars
* road signs wall chart
* dominoes
* cards
* cuisenaire rods
* progression to SRA Mathematics Learning System Level 1, or the next in whichever series of Maths book chosen
when the child is ready
Kindergarten
Overview
In Kindergarten the aim will be to develop an appreciation of the individual and other people, to develop awareness of the
surroundings, to learn independence, good manners and to gain practical experience in living.
Topics
2. Introduction to civics
* observance of special days such as Australia Day, Anzac Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Christmas, Easter
etc.etc * Practical Social Service
provide opportunities for social service e.g.eg with a charitable organisation or hospital visits, helping the
elderly and handicapped etc.
Resources
* the home
* the library
* charitable organisations
* family and friends
* the local environment
* the local town
Kindergarten
Overview
This key learning area aims to look at, encourage and foster children's natural curiosity and willingness to investigate the natural
and man-made world around them. The aim is also to develop knowledge and understanding that is consistent with accepted
scientific and technological understanding and is appropriate to each child's stage of development.
Topics
Resources
Kindergarten
Overview
The study of creative and practical arts in Kindergarten, aims to give the child a range of experience, appreciation of and
exposure to visual arts and music and drama. We will provide opportunities for the child to participate in these as well as times
to appreciate other people's works and to grow in understanding of how and why people use creative and practical arts.
Objectives
Music
* study of musical instruments including an introduction to the orchestra and making and
playing percussion instruments
* singing - both individual and in a group
* dancing and rhythmic movement
* an introduction to the history of music and composers
Art
* painting, drawing, collages etc
* study of works by famous artists
* work with other media like clay, fabric, wool...
* cut and paste work
* craft work
Resources
Kindergarten
Overview
The study of this subject area aims to increase the child's knowledge and depth of understanding of the benefits of an active and
healthy lifestyle and to learn about the personal responsibility involved in this. It also provides opportunities for learning the
rules of and participating in an increased range of sports. In addition, the child will gain knowledge and understanding about
health risks, disease prevention, personal safety and hygiene. The aim will also be for the student to develop a positive set of
values to guide behaviour and to develop a strong sense of their personal worth. Further, the child will develop skills in problem
solving, analysis, synthesis, communication, information gathering, research and the use of technology, including computers.
* Health and Safety - daily practice in the observance of simple rules of health, maintaining personal cleanliness,
health and safety talks, correlated with games, plays, songs and handwork
* observation of Safety First rules around the home, playground, streets and in cars
* Gymnastics and fitness exercises
* Manners and respect
* Swimming
* Ball games
* Team games
* Religious Education and elementary philosophy
* Bushwalking
* Bike riding
* Gardening
* Jobs and normal life
Resources
* sports clubs
* sports fields
* My Jesus and I Religion Flipchart
* saints'books
* Early Reader's Bible
* Bible stories
* bush
* swimming pool
* bikes
* parks etc
* Sportstart - Australian Sports Commission
YEAR ONE
ENGLISH
Overview
The main focus in the course is the development of confidence and ability in talking, listening, reading and writing. Although it
is approached from a variety of subjects, it is constantly referred to everyday life, thus reinforcing the place of language in life.
The subject areas studied in English are: phonics, grammar, spelling, creative writing, reading/comprehension, poetry, literature
and speech.
Objectives
Range of Resources
MATHEMATICS
Overview
The main focus in Maths for Year One will be on establishing a firm basis on which to build continuing mathematical learning.
Skills previously developed will be used as well as new ones learnt. We will endeavour to foster enthusiasm, confidence and
interest in Mathematics. Recognition will be made of the place and importance of Mathematics in everyday life and its
importance for society.
Objectives
Range of Resources
Year One
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Overview
The emphasis in the study of science and technology in Year One is on investigating the world around them through first hand
experience as well as structured lessons.
Objectives
Resources
Year One
Overview
The study of this subject in Year One begins with a focus on the child's environment, then moves on to extend the child's
awareness of others and their ways. We then notice the changes in regard to the seasons. And lastly we begin to understand the
wider world by studying introductory geography.
Topics:
The Local Environment
- boundaries of our property
- our neighbours
- names of streets, where they lead
- public buildings; location, use
- parks, recreation grounds
- notable landmarks
I Love My Country
- how Australia was discovered
- Australia and the British Commonwealth
- how to show respect for your country
Seasonal Changes
- summer, autumn, winter, spring
- how this affects hours of play, sleep, work, clothing, food, recreation, lighting, heating
- effect on plants, animals, insects and birds
The World
- different kinds of lands
- introducing maps
- a day in the continents
- reading maps
Resources
* library
* Australian Lifepac from KEPL
* "Our Father's World" a Rod and Staff Publication
* Social Studies Mini Units K-1, Frank Schaffer Publication * family,friends
* films, maps etc
Year One
Overview
The study of this subject area aims to increase the student's knowledge and depth of understanding of the benefits of an active
and healthy lifestyle and to learn about the personal responsibility involved in this. It also provides opportunities for learning
the rules of and participating in an increased range of sports. In addition, the student will gain knowledge and understanding
about health risks, disease prevention, personal safety and hygiene. The aim will also be for the student to develop a positive set
of values to guide behaviour and to develop a strong sense of their personal worth. Further, the student will develop skills in
problem solving, analysis, synthesis, communication, information gathering, research and the use of technology, including
computers.
* gymnastics
* ball games
* team games
* swimming
* bushwalking
* tennis
* fitness exercises
* Religious education and elementary philosophy
* healthy habits training
* Elementary First Aid Course
* Gardening
* My Growth
* My Habits
* My Health
* My Safety
* My Manners
Resources
* Sports clubs
* sports fields
* Gymnastics Club
* Faith and Life Religion Series
* bush
* swimming pool
* bikes
* parks etc.etc
* each child has a garden plot in the backyard
* ABeka health book year one
Year One
Overview
The study of creative and practical arts in Year One continues to give the child a range of experience, appreciation of and
exposure to visual arts and music and drama. We will provide opportunities for the child to participate in these as well as
opportunities to appreciate other people's works and to grow in understanding of how and why people use creative and practical
arts.
Objectives
Drama
* composing and performing plays and dramas
* study of works by famous playwrights.
Resources
YEAR TWO
ENGLISH
Overview
The child will be building on skills learnt in Kindergarten and Year One. The child will be developing his /her reading and
writing skills and also having plenty of experience in talking and listening. Wide use will be made of language as it occurs in
everyday life and across other curriculum areas.
The study of phonics, spelling, grammar, poetry and literature appreciation, composition, and comprehension will continue.
Objectives
Range of Resources
Year Two
MATHEMATICS
Overview
In Year Two the student builds on skills already developed and learns more about number, measurement and space. This will
involve both mental and pen & paper skills as well as use of implements such as blocks, cuisenaire, computers etc.
Topics
Resources
Year Two
Overview
In Year Two children are continuing to develop their ability to observe closely, to describe in comparative and qualitative terms
and to classify objects. They should be willing to infer, to predict and to question. They should also grow in their knowledge
through the concepts studied.
Objectives
Resources
Year Two
Overview
In Year Two the emphasis is on added opportunities for individual responsibility which contributes to the welfare of the family
and to society. We will study Aborigines as they existed before white man and today. We will learn about Australia in relation to
the world and about the state we live in. We will also learn about the supply of our food, clothing and comforts. We will also
study the history of everyday things. There will also be an emphasis on greater understanding of one's own religious beliefs.
Topics
2.Aborigines
3.Australia
- Australia's position in the world
- Australia's capital
- the state we live in
Resources
* library
* local environment and places of interest
* Junior Geography
* Student's World An Illustrated Guide to Australian School Studies
Year Two
Overview
The study of creative and practical arts in Year Two continues to give the child a range of experience, appreciation of and
exposure to visual arts and music and drama. We will provide opportunities for the child to participate in these as well as
opportunities to appreciate other people's works and to grow in understanding of how and why people use creative and practical
arts.
Objectives
Resources
Overview
The study of this subject area aims to increase the child's knowledge and depth of understanding of the benefits of an active and
healthy lifestyle and to learn about the personal responsibility involved in this. It also provides opportunities for learning the
rules of and participating in an increased range of sports. In addition, the child will gain knowledge and understanding about
health risks, disease prevention, personal safety and hygiene. The aim will also be for the student to develop a positive set of
values to guide behaviour and to develop a strong sense of their personal worth. Further, the child will develop skills in problem
solving, analysis, synthesis, communication, information gathering, research and the use of technology, including computers.
* team sports
* ball games
* gymnastics
* swimming lessons
* tennis
* Religious Education and elementary philosophy
* Bushwalking
* Bike riding
* Gardening
* Elementary First Aid
* Healthy habits
Resources
* sports clubs
* sports fields
* Catholic Family Catechism
* Faith and Life Religion Series
* Preparing to Receive Jesus
* bush and parks etc.etc
* swimming pool
* bikes
* Sportstart - Australian Sports Commission
* St John First Aid Manual
* ABeka health book
* each child has a garden plot in our backyard
Year THREE
ENGLISH
Overview
The study of English in Year Three aims to develop the ability of the child in writing, reading, speaking and listening. A wide
range of everyday sources as well as text-book style sources will be used as well as ABC educational TV programmes. These will
all be used to develop skills, abilities and extend the range of exposure to language situations. The skills will be applied across
the curriculum.
Objectives
Range of Resources
* Voyages in English 3 or Rod and Staff Grade 3 or ABeka Language 3 or Peter Howard's Australian English books
* Seton Readers
* Poetry books
* spelling book
* library
* computer
* radio and television
* everyday articles e.g. street directories, maps, signs, recipes, advertisements..
* letter writing
Year Three
MATHEMATICS
Overview
The study of Mathematics in Year Three aims to develop and build on already acquired skills in Mathematics, to develop the
child's confidence and ability in Mathematics. This will be widely applied to everyday life so that mathematics is seen as an
integral part of everyday life.
Topics
Year Three
Overview
The Year Three student should learn to be able to isolate variables involved in change. Because skill in observation should be
well developed, the identification and description of observable characteristics should be possible. Students will be encouraged
in the use of tables, graphs, drawing and diagrams. Also the development should occur in the accurate use of measuring
equipment.
Objectives
Resources
Overview
The study of this subject aims to increase the student's awareness of and appreciation for the world in which we live.
The focus for this year will be on the country we live in, i.e. Australia. We will also begin to study the history of the world
starting with Abraham and the ancient civilizations from his time until the coming of Christ.
Topics
Australia
* Australia's place in the world
* The division of Australia into states and territories
* Canberra, the capital of Australia
* The Australian flag
* Floral and faunal emblems of Australia
Introduction to History
* Stories of the East
* Stories of Greece
* Stories of Rome
* The Coming of Christ
Resources
Year Three
The study of this subject area aims to increase the student's knowledge and depth of understanding of the benefits of an active
and healthy lifestyle and to learn about the personal responsibility involved in this. It also provides opportunities for learning
the rules of and participating in an increased range of sports. In addition, the student will gain knowledge and understanding
about health risks, disease prevention, personal safety and hygiene. The aim will also be for the student to develop a positive set
of values to guide behaviour and to develop a strong sense of their personal worth. Further, the student will develop skills in
problem solving, analysis, synthesis, communication, information gathering, research and the use of technology, including
computers.
* team sports
* ball games
* swimming
* Religious Education and elementary philosophy
* posture on parade
* exercise for good health
* nutrients and you
* a balanced diet
* keeping clean and neat
* fighting diseases
* the real you
* Elementary First Aid Course
* Bushwalking
* Bike riding
* Gardening
Resources
sports fields
parks
bats, balls etc..
Catholic Family Catechism
Faith and Life Religion Series
bush
swimming pool
bikes
each child has a garden plot in our backyard
ABeka Health book
Year Three
Overview
The study of creative and practical arts in Year Three continues to give the child a range of experience, appreciation of and
exposure to visual arts and music and drama. We will provide opportunities for the child to participate in these as well as
opportunities to appreciate other people's works and to grow in understanding of how and why people use creative and practical
arts.
Topics
Resources
Year FOUR
ENGLISH
Overview
The study of English in Year Four aims to develop the ability of the child in writing, reading, speaking and listening. A wide
range of everyday sources will be used as well as text-book style sources.
Objectives
Range of Resources
* Voyages in English 4 or Rod and Staff grade 4 or ABeka Language 4 or Peter Howard's Australian English series
* Seton Readers
* Poetry books
* Spelling books
* library
* computer
* radio and television
* everyday articles
* letter writing
* dictionary
* encyclopedia
* directories etc..
* "Reading Between the Lines"
Year Four
MATHEMATICS
Overview
The study of Mathematics in Year Four aims to develop and build on already acquired skills in Mathematics to develop the
child's confidence and ability in Mathematics. This will be widely applied to everyday life so that Maths can be seen as integral
to life.
Topics:
Resources
* Challenge in Mathematics 4th class or HBJ Maths or Rigby Maths or SRA Mathematics Learning System, Level 4
* clocks
* calculator
* computer
* everyday articles
Year Four
Overview
The Year Four student should show skills in the processes of observation, discrimination and classification. These skills will be
used as well as the development of isolating variables that affect changes and making accurate measurements of objects and
changes.
Topics
Resources
Year Four
The main focus of study for the year will be on introducing the child to, and exploring, the world and its countries. We will
continue our study of history with the study of the Roman Empire. We will also begin learning about atlases and the symbols,
scales etc.. involved in reading them.
Topics
Resources
Year Four
Overview
The study of this subject area aims to increase the student's knowledge and depth of understanding of the benefits of an active
and healthy lifestyle and to learn about the personal responsibility involved in this. It also provides opportunities for learning
the rules of and participating in an increased range of sports. In addition, the student will gain knowledge and understanding
about health risks, disease prevention, personal safety and hygiene. The aim will also be for the student to develop a positive set
of values to guide behaviour and to develop a strong sense of their personal worth. Further, the student will develop skills in
problem solving, analysis, synthesis, communication, information gathering, research and the use of technology, including
computers.
Topics And Activities
* ball games
* team sports
* races etc...
* Religious Education and elementary philosophy
* Elementary First Aid Course
* Bushwalking
* Swimming
* Bike riding
* Gardening
Resources
* Sports Clubs
* sports fields
* swimming pool
* Catholic Family Catechism
* Faith and Life Religion Series
* ABeka 4th class health book
* bush
* bikes
* parks etc
* each child has a garden plot in our backyard
Year Four
Overview
The study of creative and practical arts in Year Four continues to give the child a range of experience, appreciation of and
exposure to visual arts and music and drama. We will provide opportunities for the child to participate in these as well as
opportunities o appreciate other people's works and to grow in understanding of how and why people use creative and practical
arts.
Objectives
YEAR FIVE
ENGLISH
Overview
The study of English in Year Five aims to develop the child's abilities in reading, speaking, listening, and writing. A wide range
of everyday sources will be used as well as text-book style sources.
Objectives
Resources
* Rod and Staff Grade 5 English Text book, or ABeka Language 5 or Voyages in English 5
* ABC TV Programmes
* radio
* library
* everyday articles
* A Child's Garden of Verses
* Seton Readers
* Spelling Strength
* poetry books
* Seton's Reading For Comprehension book
* "Reading Between the Lines"
Year Five
MATHEMATICS
Overview
The study of Mathematics in Year Five aims to develop, build on and broaden skills already acquired. The wide application to
everyday life reinforces the importance and relevance of Mathematics.
Topics
* numeration
* number patterns
* operations on counting numbers and money
* rational numbers
* mental arithmetic
* shapes and graphs
* measurements
* problems
Resources
Year Five
SCIENCE
Overview
The study of this subject aims at developing the skills of inferring and predicting, hypothesising and experimenting, while
maintaining the skills of observation, classification, isolation of variables and measuring. Earlier knowledge will be revised and
studied in more depth as well as new concepts
introduced.
Topics
* investigating nature
* the amazing mammals
* aspects of light
* the earth and its structure
* the living sea
* energy and engines
* the wonders of the sky
* variety of vertebrates
* numerous experiments
Resources
Year Five
Overview
The study of this subject in Year Five aims to give the student an understanding of their heritage as Australians. We will look at
some key historical events as well as notable people and their achievements. We will continue our study of Atlas skills. We will
also continue our history of the world by studying about the breakup of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the Dark Ages.
Topics
* The Australian Aborigines
* The Aborigine and the white man
* In Search of the Southland
* Captain Cook
* The First Fleet
* Early Days in NSW
* Bass and Flinders
* Early Days in Tasmania
* Tasmania up until self government
* The Rum Rebellion
* The History of the Wool Industry
* The Sheep Industry
* Governor Macquarie
* Wheat
* Pioneers of the wheat industry
* Across the Blue Mountains
* The explorers
* The settlement and early days of Melbourne
Resources
Year Five
Overview
The study of this subject area aims to increase the student's knowledge and depth of understanding of the benefits of an active
and healthy lifestyle and to learn about the personal responsibility involved in this. It also provides opportunities for learning
the rules of and participating in an increased range of Sports. In addition, the student will gain knowledge and understanding
about health risks, disease prevention, personal safety and Hygiene. The aim will also be for the student to develop a positive set
of values to guide behaviour and to develop a strong sense of their personal worth. Further, the student will develop skills in
problem solving, analysis, synthesis, communication, information gathering, research and the use of technology, including
computers.
* ball games
* team games
* Religious Education and elementary philosophy
* Elementary First Aid Course
* Bushwalking
* Swimming
* Bike riding
* Gardening
* Your Transportation System
* Food for vitality
* Your 10 metre canal
* Physical Fitness in Action
* The Real You
Resources
* Sports Clubs
* sports fields
* Catholic Family Catechism
* Faith and Life Religion Series
* bush
* swimming pool
* bikes
* parks etc
* each child has a garden plot in our backyard
* ABeka yr 5 health book
Year Five
Overview
The study of creative and practical arts in Year Five continues to give the child a range of experience, appreciation of and
exposure to visual arts and music and drama. We will provide opportunities for the child to participate in these as well as
opportunities to appreciate other people's works and to grow in understanding of how and why people use creative and practical
arts.
Objectives
Resources
YEAR SIX
ENGLISH
Overview
The study of English in Year six aims to develop the child's abilities in reading, speaking, listening and writing. A wide range of
everyday sources will be used as well as text-book style sources.
Objectives
Resources
MATHEMATICS
Overview
The study of Mathematics in Year Six aims to develop, build on and broaden skills already acquired. The wide application to
every day life reinforces the importance of relevance of mathematics.
Topics
* numeration
* review of basic skills
* multiplication
* mass, area, volume, capacity, density, time
* division
* transformation and constructions
* operations with common and decimal fractions
* number history, patterns and properties
* speed, angles, international time
* calculators, computers, short cuts
* review and applications
Resources
Year Six
Overview
The study of this subject aims at developing the skills of inferring and predicting, hypothesising and experimenting, while
maintaining the skills of observation, classification;, isolation of variables and measuring. Earlier knowledge will be revised and
studied in more depth as well as new concepts learnt.
Topics
* Observing Invertebrates
* Fruitful, fantastic plants
* Forces of the earth
* God's great universe
* The universe
* Travellers through space
* Materials and matter
Resources
Year Six
Overview
The study of this subject this year aims to bring the student along in the knowledge already acquired as well as preparing them
for a more useful adult citizenship. To this end we will further our study of the history of the world by studying the story of the
Middle Ages. As far as Australia is concerned we will be studying Australia's primary industries, famous Australians and the
three levels of government in Australia.
We will also take an interest in appropriate current affairs.
Topics
Resources
Year Six
Overview
The study of this subject area aims to increase the student's knowledge and depth of understanding of the benefits of an active
and healthy lifestyle and to learn about the personal responsibility involved in this. It also provides opportunities for learning
the rules of and participating in an increased range of sports. In addition, the student will gain knowledge and understanding
about health risks, disease prevention, personal safety and hygiene. The aim will also be for the student to develop a positive set
of values to guide behaviour and to develop a strong sense of their personal worth. Further, the student will develop skills in
problem solving, analysis, synthesis, communication, information gathering, research and the use of technology, including
computers.
* ball games
* team games
* fitness exercises
* Religious Education and elementary philosophy
* Elementary First Aid Course
* Bushwalking
* Swimming
* Bike riding
* Gardening
Resources
* Sports Club
* sports fields
* Catholic Family Catechism
* Faith and Life Religion Series
* bush
* swimming pool
* bikes
* parks etc
* each child has a garden plot in our backyard
* ABeka health book year 6
Year Six
Overview
The study of creative and practical arts in Year Six continues to give the child a range of experience, appreciation of and
exposure to visual arts and music and drama. We will provide opportunities for the child to participate in these as well as
opportunities to appreciate other people's works and to grow in understanding of how and why people use creative and practical
arts.
Objectives
Resources
MATHEMATICS
The study of Mathematics in the secondary years builds upon the strong foundations built in the primary years. This year we
will revise all concepts previously covered in the primary years and then move on to the new areas for this year.
Topics:
Assessment:
Assessment will be in the form of end of chapter tests, review exercises and an end of year test. All other assessment will be
ongoing throughout the study of each area.
Resources include
Year Seven
ENGLISH
Overview:
The study of English will continue throughout the secondary years to help equip the student for adult life. This will ensure the
ability to read, write, speak and listen appropriately . Usually this subject will be studied in some of its forms daily. This year we
will concentrate on Australian authors and poets, while still encouraging a wide range of leisure time reading.
Topics include:
* learning the appropriate spelling and spelling rules to ensure coherent written communication
* a study of words and word forms and their meanings
* a study of famous Australian poets and their works
* exercises involving increasing the student's thinking, reasoning and comprehension skills
* a study of age appropriate literature including some from the works of famous Australians.
* continuing the study of grammar to equip the student as a writer
* opportunities for creative writing including reports, reviews, letters - both formal and informal, book reports,
stories, poems, journal writing etc..
* media studies
* debating skills
* research and reporting skills
Resources:
English textbooks
Reviews of famous writings
newspapers
radio
television
library
novels
short stories
plays
poetry books
everyday books
dictionary
thesaurus
telephone
letters
meeting and talking with authors etc.. as
opportunities present themselves
Year Seven
SCIENCE
Overview:
The study of Science in the secondary years will continue. The student will grow in understanding and knowledge as well as
becoming more proficient in conducting personal scientific study. Many experiments will be performed. Any opportunities for
Science learning from external resources will be undertaken as circumstances permit.
Topics include:
* What is Science?
* The Scientific Method
* Plants
* The Human Body and its Systems
* The Atmosphere
* Weather
* Classification
* Through the Microscope
* Insects and Arthropods
* The Starry Heavens
* The Force of Gravity
* Heat Energy
* The Planet Earth
* Life on Earth
* Fire
* Agriculture
Assessment:
Assessment will be provided through testing at the end of each topic as well as mid year and end of year. The student will also be
required to carry out some forms of scientific research or investigations on their own. Experiments will be performed, discussed
and written up. Opportunities will be provided to be part of group research at various times.
Resources:
Science textbooks
Science Quiz books
contents of kitchen cupboards
backyard, bush, mountains, beach
encyclopedias
library
ABC TV programmes
Double Helix Science Club
external resources
Year Seven
Overview:
The study of this subject will continue in the secondary
years. It will be multi- focused in order to give the student
a greater understanding of his place in society, Australia's
place in the world, and our era in the frame of history. This
subject will ordinarily be studied each day. The areas to be studied will be: Commerce, History, Geography, Current Affairs,
Australian Government, Living Skills, and Religion
COMMERCE
Topics include:
spending an income
getting the most for your money
how are we governed?
how laws are made and used
you and your council
meeting procedures and records
producer to you
movement of people and goods
Assessment:
Commerce textbooks
library
ABC TV programmes
encyclopedias
governmental materials
advertisements
other people
external resources
HISTORY
Topics include:
GEOGRAPHY
This year will see the introduction of the student to geography. The student will be introduced to both the physical and human
geography of Australia and the world to gain greater understanding. Use will be made of the television for screenings of
appropriate topics in this area as well as text books, research topics, projects, discussions etc.etc... Once the basics have been
established, the main emphasis will be on the study of the geography of Australia.
CURRENT AFFAIRS
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT
LIVING SKILLS
RELIGION
TECHNOLOGY
COMPUTING
Through studying this subject over the next four years, the student will progress from mastering the keyboard with the study of
touch typing and then an introduction to the computer, to becoming proficient in the use of DOS, spreadsheets, and word
processing.
Resources:
PERMACULTURE
The basic principles of design and technology will be studied in this real life practical course to create and sustain a
permaculture garden. This will continue over at least the first two years of high school.
Topics:
starting permaculture
ecology
reading your land
large and small climates
soil - a living organism
the work and duties of water
plants
trees, forests, windbreaks
developing your design resources
where and how we live
your garden - your food shop
the food forest
the birds and the bees
if you want to farm
natural forests
aquaculture
designing against disaster
Resources:
This subject involves the student in the use and understanding of the technology with which he comes into contact in everyday
life. Use will be made of screenings of relevant television programmes. At this stage it will especially make use of "Acme School
of Stuff" ABCTV.
Topics:
TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION
Resources:
"Technology in Action"
tools
wood, metal, plastics etc...
OR
FOOD TECHNOLGY
Food technology may be studied over the next three years. This course will involve learning, practical applications, research
etc... and assessment will be continuous.
Year Seven
ART
MUSIC
DRAMA
The high school student will be introduced to, and learn the
basics of, sewing, knitting and crocheting. As talent and
interest dictate, the student will have the opportunity to a
more detailed and intricate study of any or all of theseb
areas. A two year course of study in sewing, knitting and crocheting will be pursued.
Sewing Topics:
introduction
patterns
fabrics, threads and notions
basic stitches
seams
interfacing
darts, tucks, pleats and gathers
necklines
collars
waistlines
sleeves and cuffs
hems
fastenings
pockets
professional techniques
Knitting subjects:
introduction
plain and purl
casting on
following a pattern
increasing and decreasing
casting off
more difficult stitches
professional techniques
Crocheting topics:
introduction
beginning
chain stitch
treble stitch
double crochet
selecting a pattern
following a pattern
finishing touches
DOMESTIC ARTS
Assessment:
Resources:
Year Seven
PHYSICAL EDUCATION, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTH
parasitic diseases
food and digestion
YEAR EIGHT
MATHEMATICS
In year eight we continue developing mathematical learning and understanding. We will start with a review of year seven work
and then move on to the new work for year eight.
Topics:
Resources:
Year Eight
ENGLISH
Topics include:
Spelling
Vocabulary
Poetry
Comprehension
Literature
Grammar
Creative Writing
Research and Reporting Skills
Media Studies
AustralianAustalian authors and poets
Authors and Poets of the world
Assessment:
Resources:
English textbooks
newspapers
radio
television
novels
short stories
plays
poetry books
everyday books e.g. recipe books, road maps, rule books etc..
dictionary
thesaurus
external live opportunities e.g. plays, meeting and talking
with an author etc...
telephone
letters
Year Eight
SCIENCE
Topics include:
Astronomy
Ocenography
Earthquakes, volcanoes
Rocks and fossils
Geology
The Universe
Motion in the Different States
Evolution
Electricity and Magnetism
Light
Sound
The Body
The Nervous System
Work and Machines
Energy and Engines
Principles of Chemistry
Survey of Materials
Reproduction and Heredity
Assessment:
Resources:
Science textbooks
Science quiz books
contents of kitchen cupboards
backyard, bush, mountains
country, beach
encyclopaediasencyclopedias
Double Helix Science club
external resources e.g. National Science and Technology Centre
Year Eight
COMMERCE
Topics include:
Assessment:
The main focus in year eight will once again be Australian history. Research assignments will periodically be required to be done
by the student on related topics as well as worksheets, essays, reports and discussions.
GEOGRAPHY
The student will study both the physical and human geography
of Australia and the world, but will concentrate on Australia once again this year. Use will be made of the television for
screenings of appropriate topics in this area as well as text books, research topics, projects, discussions etc.etc...
CURRENT AFFAIRS
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT
LIVING SKILLS
RELIGION
Resources:
various textbooks, library, encyclopaediasencyclopedias
other people
external resources e.g. banks, government departments etc...
Year Eight
TECHNOLOGY
COMPUTING
Using spreadsheets
Databases
On-line systems
CD-ROMs
A Bit of programming
computer ethics
PERMACULTURE
This subject is based on the ABC TV series "Acme School of Stuff 2" and will follow it closely as well as any other first hand
opportunities that present themselves.
Topics include:
TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION
OR
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
The study of this subject this year will involve the following areas:
Resources:
food technology textbooks
Typing tutor programme
Professor Dos programme
computer
printer
textbooks
library
wood, metal, plastic
hand tools
ABC TV programmes
everyday technology appliances and equipment
permaculture textbooks
Year Eight
ART
MUSIC
DRAMA
DOMESTIC ARTS
Assessment:
Resources:
Year Eight
tennis
soccer
table tennis
hockey
league
touch football
swimming
gymnastics
bike riding
bush walking
nutrition
meal planning
the milk group
the bread and cereal group
the fruit and vegetable group
the meat group
the sugar and fat group
YEAR NINE
MATHEMATICS
Now that we have completed the basics in years seven and eight of problem solving, geometry, measurement, statistics, number
and algebra, we will progress to a more detailed and advanced study of mathematics.
Topics include:
* order of operations
* absolute value
* inverse operations
* symbols of inclusion
* evaluation of powers
* solution of equations
* greatest common factor
* lowest common multiple
* graphing inequalities
* ratio
* polynomials
* graphs of linear equations
* power rule for exponents
* dividing fractions
* set notation
* area and volume
* square roots and square roots rule
* simplification of radical expressions
* factorisation
* rational expressions
* Pythagorean theorem
* uniform motion problems
* distance between two points
* abstract rational equations
* functions
* line parallel to a given line
* equation of a line with a given slope
* direct and inverse variation
* probability
* the quadratic formula
* probability
Resources:
Algebra 1 (Saxon)
calculator
computer
mathematical tables
everyday articles
ABC TV programmes
Year Nine
ENGLISH
Topics include:
Vocabulary
Poetry
Comprehension
Literature
Grammar
Creative Writing
Research and Reporting Skills
Media Studies
Austalian authors and poets
Authors and Poets of the world
Assessment:
Resources:
"Fundamentals of Literature"
English textbooks
newspapers
radio
television
novels
short stories
plays
poetry books
everyday books e.g. recipe books, road maps, rule books etc..
dictionary
thesaurus
external live opportunities e.g. plays, meeting and talking
with an author etc...
telephone
letters
Year Nine
SCIENCE
Science will continue to be studied daily at year nine standard.
The student will grow in his understanding and knowledge, asm
well as becoming more proficient in conducting his own
scientific study. Many experiments will be conducted and any
outside the home opportunities for Science taken advantage of.
Topics include:
* atmosphere
* weather
* ocenography
* earthquakes
* volcanoes
* rocks
* fossils
* lasers and computers
* measurement, collections and instruments
* cells - protists, fungi, plants, animals
* nutrition, disease, testing for nutrients
* skeletal and muscular systems
* digestive and circulatory systems
* respiratory and excretory systems
* endocrine and nervous systems
* plant growth
* animal behaviour
* ecology
Assessment:
Resources:
Science textbooks
Science quiz books
contents of kitchen cupboards
backyard, bush, mountains
country, beach
books
encyclopaediasencyclopedias
Double Helix Science club
external resources e.g. National Science and Technology Centre
Year Nine
COMMERCE
Commerce will be studied to give the student an understanding
of of the world of commerce in the everyday life of the
Australian individual. As well as studying commerce as it is,
we will cover what is involved in attaining and maintainingm
healthy and progressive economic life. We will then look at
the Catholic Church's teachings in regard to this area.
Topics include:
Assessment:
HISTORY
We will continue our study of Australian history, mainly focusingfocussing on the time period from 1888 - 1938. Then we will
move on to an in depth study of world history, this year covering the period from the earliest times to the high middle ages.
Research assignments will periodically be required to be done by the student on related topics as well as worksheets, essays,
reports and discussions.
GEOGRAPHY
Having learnt the basics of geography and concentrated on Australian geography in previous years, we will now undertake a two
year study of the human and physical geography of the world. Use will be made of the television for screenings of appropriate
topics in this area as well as text books, research topics, projects, discussions etc...
CURRENT AFFAIRS
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT
LIVING SKILLS
RELIGION
Resources:
"Commerce of Everyday Life"
"World Geography" published by Merrill
"Christ the King, Lord of History"
various textbooks,
library,
encyclopaediasencyclopedias
other people
external resources e.g. banks, government departments etc...
Year Nine
TECHNOLOGY
Having now had a very extensive introduction to technology in various forms, the study of technology in year nine will mainly
concentrate on computer programming. The student will also continue, as available, a study of the technology of everyday life.
COMPUTING
Having now had a good general introduction to the computer, we will moved on to the more advanced stages. All previous
knowledge will be used in all subjects as necessary. A two year study of computer programming will now be begun.
Opportunities will be taken advantage of to explore the workings of technology in everyday life through e.g. telivision shows,
displays etc..
Resources:
Year Nine
ART
A more detailed study of art will be undertaken this year in keeping with the maturity of the student. Topics will include:
1. Elements of art - line
- value
- shape
- texture
- colour
2. Theory of colour - colour science
- colour properties
- colour harmonies
- colour effects
3. Principles of design - rhythm
- dominance
- balance
- proportion
- unity
- colour
4. Design projects - abstract designs
- stylisedstylized design
- design arrangements
5. Introduction to drawing - definition
- brief history
- the main element
6. Simple approaches to drawing - gesture
- contour
- basic forms
7. Value and depth in drawing - value
- depth
8. Application of drawing - figure and portrait
- outdoor sketching
DRAMA
The year nine student will continue to have exposure to and opportunities to perform in works of drama as resources permit.
Also we will study in detail, at least one famous play or work of drama.
MUSIC
Singing and musical instrument instruction will continue. Having had a general introduction to music we will now move on to
more specifics. Topics to be covered include:
The story of music
The staff
Rhythm
Meter
The scale
Sharps
Flats
Song patterns
The orchestra
The string family
The woodwind family
The brass family
The percussion family
Folk songs
Dotted rhythms
Tone colour
Intervals
Chords
The high school student will be introduced to, and learn the
basics of, sewing, knitting and crocheting. As talent and
interest dictate, the student will have the opportunity to a
more detailed and intricate study of any or all of these
areas.
Assessment:
Resources:
Music Fun bks 1&2
paper, cardboard etc..
paint, crayons, pencils, dyes etc.etc...
textbooks
recorder, recorder books etc...
records, tapes, etc...
musicians
flowers - fresh and dried
household items
library
art gallery
live theatre
concerts, plays etc...
fabrics, wool
sewing machine
needles, pins etc...
knitting needles, crocheting hooks etc..
Alpha Omega Art lifepac (2 year)
Year Nine
We will begin the study of Latin using the Ecclesia Dei material comprising tapes and book.
YEAR TEN
MATHEMATICS
This year we will continue the study of topics from algebra and geometry and begin a study of trigonometry. We firstly review all
the topics upon which this year's study is built and then progress to this year's work.
Topics include:
* geometry review
* word problems, percent, absolute value
* polynomials, Pythagorean theorem
* scientific notation
* uniform motion
* graphical solutions
* fractional equations
* deductive reasoning
* major rules of algebra
* congruency
* difference of two squares
* sine, cosine, tangent
* difference of two squares theorem
* radical expressions
* quadratic equations
* angles in circles
* direct and inverse variation
* 45 - 45 - 90 triangles
* algebraic simplifications
* variable exponents
* trichotomy and transitive axioms
* slope formula
* dependent and independent variables
* logarithms
* fractional exponents
* conditions and proofs of congruence
* distance defined, circle proofs
* lines and planes in space
* probability
Resources:
Saxon's Algebra II
calculator
computer
grid paper
geometry set
everyday articles
ABC TV programmes
Year Ten
ENGLISH
Topics include:
Vocabulary
Poetry
Comprehension
Literature
Grammar
Creative Writing
Research and Reporting Skills
Media Studies
AustralianAustalian authors and poets
Authors and Poets of the world
Assessment:
Resources:
"Elements of Literature"
English textbooks
newspapers
radio
television
novels
short stories
plays
poetry books
everyday books e.g. recipe books, road maps, rule books etc..
dictionary
thesaurus
external live opportunities e.g. plays, meeting and talking
with an author etc...
telephone
letters
Year Ten
SCIENCE
Science will continue to be studied at this level. The student will grow in his understanding and knowledge, as well as becoming
more proficient in conducting his own scientific study. Many experiments will be conducted and any outside the home
opportunities for Science taken advantage of. Usually Science will be studied every day.
Topics include:
cellular biology
genetics
taxonomy
microbiology
botany
zoology
human anatomy and physiology
ecology
genetic engineering
immunology
animal rights
Assessment:
Resources:
Science textbooks
Science quiz books
contents of kitchen cupboards
backyard, bush, mountains
country, beach
books
encyclopaediasencyclopedias
Double Helix Science club
external resources e.g. National Science and Technology Centre
Year Ten
COMMERCE
Having studied extensively in the practice of commerce, we will now move onto the Catholic Church's teachings in regard to
this area.
Topics include:
Resources:
Design for a Just Society
Common Wealth for Common Good
Veritatis Splendor
Centessimus Annus
HISTORY
We will continue our study of the history of the world, this year focusing on the period from the high middle ages until the
present day. Research assignments will periodically be required to be done by the student on related topics as well as worksheets,
essays, reports and discussions.
GEOGRAPHY
The student will continue to study both the physical and human geography of the world. Use will be made of the television for
screenings of appropriate topics in this area as well as text books, research topics, projects, discussions etc...
CURRENT AFFAIRS
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT
LIVING SKILLS
To prepare the student for adult life, an ongoing scenario for
learning all the basic living skills will be provided. Such
varied things as road rules, filling in taxation forms, making
purchases, banking, organisationsorganizations and meetings and our rights
and responsibilities will be studied.
RELIGION
Resources:
various textbooks,
library,
encyclopaediasencyclopedias
other people
external resources e.g. banks, government departments etc...
Year Ten
TECHNOLOGY
Having now studied this subject extensively for three years, the only area which will continue to be studied will be computer
programming.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
This study will continue, picking up where we left off last year, according to the individual student's level of competence. For a
fuller description of topics see year nine.
Resources:
ART
The high school student will be introduced to, and learn the
basics of, sewing, knitting and crocheting. As talent and
interest dictate, the student will have the opportunity to a
more detailed and intricate study of any or all of these
areas.
MUSIC
The student will continue study of an instrument and singing as well as studying the following topics:
Minor keys
Major keys
Famous composers
Song patterns
The orchestra
Appreciation
The great staff
Transposing
Chromatics and accidentals
The part song
The oratorio
Speed laws and dynamics
The opera
Various forms of composition
The dance
The band
Acoustics and the piano
Instruments of the orchestra
Syncopation
Assessment:
Resources:
Year Ten
At this stage we will continue the study of Latin we began in year nine using the course available from the Ecclesia Dei Society
which uses 13 tapes and a book.
RANGE OF RESOURCES FOR ALL CURRICULUM AREAS FOR K - 12
Below is a list of books that may be useful. You will not need all these but it gives you a selection.
Kindergarten
LEARNING TO READ:
SRA Reading workbooks and readers L
or
MATHS:
Beginning Arithmetic Bk.1. (Rod & Staff) F
SRA Learning & Counting L
HBJ MATHEMATICS O
RELIGION
My Jesus and I charts C
St Joseph Picture Books C
Leading Little Ones to Mary C
St Joseph Colouring Books C
Kindergarten for Catholics Q
OTHER:
Golden Step Ahead Books e.g. O
ABC Beginning Sounds
Letters and Sounds
Numbers 1-10
Numbers 10-100
SCIENCE:
ABeka Science text H or F
Exploring Together book 1 O or D
CROSS CURRICULUM:
God's Plan For Me F
Kindergarten Music Q
Grade One
RELIGION
Faith & Life Bk.1, and activity book B
Sacred Heart Colouring book A
St. Joseph Picture Books and colouring books(Fr. Lovasik) B
MATHS
Beginning Arithmetic Bk.2 (Rod & Staff) F
SRA Mathematics Learning System Level 1 L
HBJ Maths O
SPELLING
Course set out in Writing Road to Reading A or F
Teaching Ayers spelling Bks.1&2 F
Spelling Strength D
PHONICS
Workbooks - Single Phonograms F
Multiple Phonograms F
Final Fifteen Phonograms F
Base Words & Endings Bks.1 &2 F
Three Phonics Workbooks for Grade One (Rod & Staff) F
(A lot of work in these phonics workbooks may be spread over into grade 2 and even grade 3.)
or
Alphaphonics by Samuel Blumenfeld F
Progressive Phonic Activities (PPA) D
READING
Victorian Readers (old edition) A
Bible Nurture Readers (Rod & Staff) F
Workbooks and worksheets for above F
Seton readers P
SRA Readers L
SCIENCE
Discovering God's World (Abeka) F or H
Exploring Together Bk 1 D
ART
Artpac 1 (Rod & Staff) F
Mommy, it's a Renoir R
Grade Two
RELIGION
Jesus and I (AJ Heeg, SJ) B
St. Joseph's First Communion Catechism B
Faith and Life Bk.2 and Activity book B
St. Joseph's Picture Books (Fr. Lovasik) B
St. Joseph's colouring books - Mass, Commandments,
Sacraments B
Catholic Family Catechism C
MATHS
Working Arithmetic 5 Books (Rod & Staff) F
SRA Mathematics Learning System Level 2 L
HBJ Maths etc... O
SPELLING
Spelling Strength D
Course set out in Writing Road to Reading F
Teaching Ayres Bk2. F
Spelling by Sound and Structure (Rod & Staff) Grade 2 F
PHONICS
Phonics workbooks Grade 2 Three books (Rod & Staff) F
PPA D
ENGLISH
Building Christian English-Preparing to Build (Rod & Staff) F
READING
Victorian Readers (Old) A
New McGuffey Readers H
Bible Nurture Readers (Rod & Staff) F
Workbooks and worksheets to go with above. F
SRA Readers and workbooks levels A-F L
SCIENCE
Enjoying God's World (Abeka) F
Exploring Together bk 1 D
ART
Artpac 2 (Rod & Staff) F
Mommy, it's a Renoir R
Grade Three
RELIGION
Faith & Life Bk.3 and activity book. B
Child's Bible History (Knecht) Plus exercises and answer keys. A Hail Mary colouring book. B
Stories of Saints (Daughters of St. Paul) B
Catholic Family Catechism C
MATHS
Challenge in Mathematics O
Exploring Arithmetic (Rod & Staff) F
SRA Mathematics Learning System level 3 L
HBJ Maths O
SPELLING
Spelling Strength D
Course set out in Writing Road to Reading F
Spelling by Sound and Structure Grade 3 (Rod & Staff) F
PHONICS
PPA D
As Grade 2 if not done
VOCABULARY
Wordly Wise A & B G
ENGLISH
Building Christian English Grade 3 ( Rod & Staff) F
Voyages in English (Loyola) A
READING
Victorian Readers (old) A
New McGuffey Readers H
Bible Nurture Readers (Rod & Staff) F
Saints Stories (St. Paul Publications) B
Seton Readers P
Catholic History reader book 1
SCIENCE
Patterns of Nature (Rod & Staff) F
Science text (Abeka) F
ART
Artpac 3 (Rod & Staff) F
Mommy, it's a Renoir R
Grade Four
MATHS
Challenge in Mathematics O
Progressing with Numbers (Rod & Staff) F
SRA Mathematics Learning System Level 4 L
SPELLING
Spelling by Sound & Structure Grade 4. (Rod & Staff) F
Course as given in Writing Road to Reading F
Spelling Strength D
VOCAB.
Wordly Wise Book 1 G
ENGLISH
Building with Diligence (Rod & Staff) F
Voyages in English 4 (Loyola) A
READING
Victorian Readers (old) A
New McGuffey Readers H
Saints Stories (St.Pauls Publications) B
Catholic History Reader Book 2 E
Seton Readers P
Literature:
The Secret Garden (Frances Burnett Hodgson) O
A Little Princess O
Seven Little Australians O
Tom Sawyer O
Huckleberry Finn O
The Black Stallion
Little House in the Prairie Series O
Black Beauty
SCIENCE
Understanding God's World (Abeka) F
ART
Artpac 4 F
Mommy, it's a Renoir R
Grade Five
RELIGION
Faith & Life Bk.5 B
Catholic Family Catechism C
We Live For God (Fr. Batchelor) Ten Booklets A
Bible History (Schuster) and crosswords for Old Testament B&A
St. Joseph's Baltimore Catechism No. 1 B
Saints Stories (Daughters of Saint Paul) B
MATHS
Challenge in Maths O
Arithmetic 5 (Abeka) F
SRA Mathematics Learning System Level 5 L
SPELLING
Spelling Strength D
Spelling by Sound & Structure Grade 5 (Rod & Staff) F
Course as given in Writing Road to Reading F
VOCABULARY
Wordly Wise Book 2 G
ENGLISH
Following the Plan (Rod & Staff) F
Voyages in English 5 (Loyola) A
READING
SCIENCE
God's Marvellous Works Bk.1 (Rod & Staff) F
or
Investigating God's World (Abeka) F
ART
Artpac 5 (Rod & Staff) F
Grade Six
RELIGION
Faith & Life Bk.6 B
Catholic Family Catechism C
We Live for God (Fr. Batchelor) Ten Booklets. A
St. Joseph's Baltimore Catechism No.2 B
Bible History cont. (Schuster) and crosswords B&A
Story of the Church with crosswords (Fr. Batchelor) A
MATHS
Challenge in Mathematics O
Arithmetic 6 (Abeka) F
SRA Mathematics Learning System Level 6 L
SPELLING
Spelling Strength O
Spelling by Sound And Structure Grade 6 (Rod & Staff) F
Course given in Writing Road to Reading F
VOCAB
Wordly Wise bk.3 G
ENGLISH
Rod And Staff English Text F
Upper Primary English (old) A
Voyages in English 6 (Loyola) A
READING
Saints Stories
Catholic History Readers (old) and workbooks Bk.4 E
Bush Boys and Cuthbert Joins the Bush Boys (Fr. Tierney) C
Literature: Christmas Carol
Robin Hood
Around The World in 80 Days
Black Stallion
The Last of the Mohicans
Lassie Come Home
The Family Conspiracy
Six and Silver
Jungle Book
Good Wives
SCIENCE
God's Marvellous Works Bk2 (Rod & Staff) F
or
Observing God's World (Abeka) F
ART
Artpac 6 F
Year Seven
RELIGION
Faith & Life Bk.7 B
Catholic Family Catechism C
Bible History cont'd. (Schuster) B
St. Joseph's Baltimore Catechism No.2 B
Lives of the saints B or C
MATHS
Signpost Maths O
Basic Maths 1 (Abeka) F
SPELLING
Spelling Strength O
Spelling by Sound & Structure Grade 7 (Rod & Staff) F
VOCAB
Wordly Wise bk.4 G
Bob Jones' Vocabulary Book H
SCIENCE
Investigating God's Orderly World Bk1 (Rod & Staff) F
ART
Artpac 7 F
COMPUTERS
Introduction to Computers (Bob Jones) H
TECHNOLOGY
Technology in Action OR Focus on Junior Food Technology D
HOME ECONOMICS
Alpha Omega Lifepac for Home Economics G
Year Eight
RELIGION
Faith & Life Bk.8 B
Catholic Family Catechism C
Baltimore Catechism No. 2 B
Story of the Church (TAN) B
The story of Salvation (Daughters of St Paul) C
MATHS
Signpost Maths O
Basic Maths II (Abeka) F
ENGLISH
English for Australian Schools Bk2 (Ridout & McGregor) K
Rod and Staff English Text book F
Voyages in English 8 (Loyola) A
All Australian English O
Literature:
Treasure Island Anywhere
The Son of the Passion B
Fabiola
Kidnapped
King Solomon's Mines
Bridge Over The River Kwai
That Office Boy
Anne of Green Gables
The Silver Skates
Robinson Crusoe
Bridge to Terabithia
Coral Island
VOCABULARY
Wordly Wise Bk.5 G
Bob Jones' Vocabulary H
HISTORY
Australian Social Studies for Older Homeschoolers G
Australia Our Story Bk 2 (Solomon & Livingston) G
Catholic History Reader E
GEOGRAPHY
SCIENCE
God's Orderly World Bk 2.(Rod & Staff) F
ART
Artpac year 8 F
TECHNOLOGY
Technology in Action OR Focus on Junior Food Technology D
DOMESTIC ARTS
Alpha Omega Lifepac for home economics G
Year Nine
RELIGION
MATHS
Algebra I (Saxon) G
ENGLISH
English for Australian Schools Bk.3 (Ridout & McGregor) K Warriners English Grammar and Composition 3rd Course
M
Fundamentals Of Literature (Bob Jones) H
Literature :
Lilies of the Field
Where the Red Fern Grows
Merchant of Venice
Sherlock Holmes
Come Rack, Come Rope
The Three Musketeers
How Green was my Valley
Animal Farm
Twelve Angry Men (play)
The 39 Steps
Hound of the Baskervilles
VOCAB
Wordly Wise Bk6 G
Bob Jones' Vocabulary H
HISTORY
Australia our Story G
Christ the King, Lord of History A, B, N
GEOGRAPHY
World Geography by Armstrong and Hunkins (Pub. Merrill) O
SCIENCE
Lifescience P AND EITHER:
Earth Science for Christian Schools (Bob Jones) H
OR
Science of Physical Creation (Abeka) F
ART
Art Lifepac (2year course) G
COMPUTING
Computer Programming (Bob Jones) H
Year Ten
RELIGION
Catholic Family Catechism C
Catholic Morality (Fr.Laux) I
Catholic Catechism by Fr Hardon C
Catechism of the Catholic Church B, C
The Acts of the Apostles (Daughters of Saint Paul) C
MATHS
Algebra II (Saxon) G
ENGLISH
English for Australian Schools Bk.4 (Ridout & McGregor) K
Backgrounds to World Literature (Abeka) H or F
Masterpieces from World Literature (Abeka) H orF
Elements of Literature (Bob Jones) H
Literature: A Tale of two Cities
A Fortunate Life
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Father Brown Series
Romeo and Juliet
Pride and Prejudice
Song for Nagasaki
The Scarlet Letter
David Copperfield
VOCAB
Bob Jones' Vocabulary H
Wordly Wise G
HISTORY
Australia in the Making (old) O.W. Hunt K
Christ the King,Lord of History (Carroll) B
GEOGRAPHY
World Geography by Armstrong and Hunkins(pub. by Merrill) O
SCIENCE
Biology (Abeka) F
or
Biology for Christian Schools (Bob Jones) H
HOME ECONOMICS
Our Lady of the Rosary Home Economics Course II Q
ART
Art Lifepac (see yr 9)
TECHNOLOGY
Bob Jones Computer Programming H
COMMERCE
Design for a Just Society C
Veritatis Splendor C or B
Centessimus Annus C or B
Year Eleven
RELIGION
Introduction to the Bible (Fr. Laux) I
Catechism of the Catholic Church B or C
Catholic Catechism (Hardon) C or B
MATHS
Advanced Maths (Saxon) G
ENGLISH
Handbook of Grammar and Composition (Abeka) H or F
English for Australian Schools Bk 5. (Ridout & McGregor)
American Literature (Bob Jones) H
Beginnings of American Literature (Abeka) H or F
The Literature of the American People (Abeka) H or F
Literature :
The Screwtape Letters (C.S.Lewis)
The Archbishop's Candlesticks
A Man for All Seasons
The Ballad of the White Horse (G.K.Chesterton)
Ivanhoe
Gulliver's Travels
Macbeth
The Yearling
Tanglewood Tales
For the Term of his Natural Life
VOCAB
Wordly Wise G
Bob Jones' Vocabulary H
HISTORY
The Founding of Christendom (Carroll) B or C
The Building of Christendom (Carroll) B or C
The Glory of Christendom (Carroll) B or C
Seventy Years of Communist Revolution (Carroll) B
Enquiry Australia (Bereson & Rosenblat)
History of the Ancient World (Breasted) K
SCIENCE
Physics / Chemistry (Abeka or Bob Jones) F& H
GEOGRAPHY
Understanding Our Earth (ed.Chapman, Codrington, pub.Pitman) (ISBN 0 85896 155 5) D or O
HOME ECONOMICS
Our Lady of the Rosary Home Economics III Q
Year Twelve
RELIGION
Catholic Family Catechism C
Catholic Catechism (Hardon) C or B
Catholic Apologetics (Fr. Laux) I
Following Christ in the World P
MATHS
Calculus (Saxon) G
ENGLISH
Handbook of Grammar and Composition (Abeka) H or F
Introduction to English Literature (Abeka) F
The Literature of England (Abeka) F
British Literature (Bob Jones) H
Literature: Jane Eyre
Uncle Tom's Cabin
The Robe
The Mayor of Casterbridge (Thomas Hardy)
Oliver Twist
Hamlet
The Prince and the Pauper
Crime and Punishment
SCIENCE
Physics/Chemistry (ABeka or Bob Jones) F & H
HISTORY
The Crusades (Belloc) TAN
William the Conqueror (Belloc) TAN
The Crusades (Belloc) TAN
William the Conqueror (Belloc) TAN
Europe and the Faith (Belloc) TAN
How the Reformation Happened (Belloc) TAN
Characters of the Reformation (Belloc) TAN
GEOGRAPHY
Understanding Our Earth(see yr 11) D or O
HOME ECONOMICS
Our Lady of the Rosary Home Economics IV Q
BOOK SOURCE LIST
A. J. Lawless, 54 Tom Street Yarrawonga 3730
B. John XXIII Co-op. Ltd., PO Box 22 Ormond 3204
C. Newman Centre, 1 Chetwynd Rd, Merrylands 2160
D. Dominie School Centre, 8 Cross St., Brookvale 2100
or 341 Waverly Rd. Mt., Waverly 3149
E. C. Massey, PO Box 609 Beaudesert. 4285
F. Light Educational Ministries, PO Box 966, Dickson ACT 2602
G. Kingsley Educational Pty., Ltd., 2 Kingsley Grove, Mount Waverly, 3149
H. Creation Science Foundation, PO Box302 Sunnybank, 4109
I. St. Athanasius Booksellers, 556 Torrens Rd, Woodville, SA 5012
J. Our Lady of Victory 4436 Alpine Drive, Post Falls, Idaho. 83854
K. Opportunity shops or 2nd hand bookshops. Still in schools in early '80's
L. Mcgraw Hill Pty Ltd PO Box 239 Roseville 2069
M. Mother of Divine Grace, PO Box 1440 Ojai. California 93024 USA
N. St Benedicts Book Centre, Ph 059 666 217
O. Secular bookshops - Dymocks, Angus & Robertson, Collins other secular booksellers
P. Seton Home Study School, 1350 Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA 22630.
Q. Our Lady of the Rosary School, 904 West Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown. Kentucky. 40004
R. Parent and Child Press, 129 Summit Drive, HOLLIDAYSBURG PA 166488
12:30 LUNCH
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Example of Timetable for primary:
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12:45 LUNCH
3:30 FINISH
12:45 LUNCH
General Recommendations:
Reading Comprehension by Wordly Wise Grades 1-12 G
Living My Religion Series Bks.1-8 and Teachers Manual. J
Remember:
Start with the basics. If you are using a Series of Books, begin with some stage earlier if necessary, even if child is not
in that grade then you will cover more ground quickly. You may need to retreat several grades in basics to progress satisfactorily.
(For example, if your child has not done phonics in grade 3, you may need to go back to introductory phonics and proceed
quickly to level 3 to ensure adequate understanding.) Social Studies could also be used as Reading Comprehension.