Central Coast Grammar School

Personal Development, Health and Physical

Education
YEAR 7
Student Name: Class: i

Teacher’s Name:_______________ Date Due: 26nd February 2016

Task Number: 1 Weight: 25%

Task: The Challenge Ahead

Achievement Levels

Outcome(s)
Unsatisfactor

Excellent

Limited
Sound

Basic
High

Assessed

A student identifies and selects

strategies that enhance their
ability to cope and feel
supported.

Teacher Comment/Feedback ______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

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Teacher Signature Date

This cover is issued without alterations unless initialled by the teacher

WHAT TO DO
The transition from primary to secondary school creates many challenges and
opportunities. This transition leads to many changes, which can create uncertainty and
fear. For this task you are to design a brochure that identifies within the school the
individuals or groups which assist Y7 students in developing a stronger sense of
belonging. Some examples include teachers, coaches, sporting teams, music, SRC, debating
teams etc.

Your brochure is to be done on an A4 page which is folded in half so that it gives you 4
pages in portrait format. On each of the pages do the following:

Page 1 – A catchy slogan, colourful title and pictures related to belonging / connectedness

Page 2 – List formal and informal school activities that promote a sense of belonging for
students. Formal activities are ones that are organised and have a set structure e.g.
debating. Informal activities have little or no set structure, are loosely organised and are
easily changed e.g. handball during recess.

Page 3 – Select one activity from page 2 and explain the advantages of belonging to this
group in respect to being connected and feeling supported (100 – 200 words). You may
wish to interview someone who has been involved in the co-curricular programme here
at school – why do they participate? What benefits do they get from their participation?

Page 4 -Explain how two of the following people - Headmaster, Head of Middle School, MS
House Coordinator, Head of Sport, Roll Call teacher, School Counsellor or Subject teacher -
could assist you at school with issues a Y7 student could experience during their first year
in high school.
Marking scheme

Excellent Excellent use of colour and visual representation to convey meaning

(page1). Shows comprehensive knowledge and understanding of
issues related to belonging and connectedness. Extensive lists (page
2) and detail in explanation (page 3 & 4). Effective and appealing set
out of information in a Brochure style.

High Effective use of colour and visual representation to convey meaning

(page1). Shows thorough knowledge and understanding of issues
related to belonging and connectedness. Extensive lists (page 2)
and detail in explanation (page 3 & 4). Clear appealing set out of
information in a Brochure style.

Sound Good use of colour and adequate visual representation to convey

meaning (page1). Shows some knowledge and understanding of
issues related to belonging and connectedness. Lists contain some
of the formal and informal school activities (page 2). Lack of detail
in explanation (page 3 & 4). Set out is satisfactory. Parts of the task
may not be completed accurately.

Basic Little or no use of colour and visual representation is unclear in its

relationship to the topic (page1). Shows basic knowledge and
understanding of issues related to belonging and connectedness.
Lists are short and reflect a lack of research (page 2). Little detail
and explanation is brief (page 3 & 4). Set out directions are
inconsistently applied. Some parts of the task may not be
completed accurately or are not attended to.

Limited No use of colour and visual representation is unclear in its

relationship to the topic (page1). Shows limited knowledge and
understanding of issues related to belonging and connectedness.
Lists are short and reflect a lack of research (page 2). Superficial
detail and explanation is brief or not specific to the task (page 3 &
4). Set out does not reflect requirements as described in the task.
Significant parts of the task may not be completed accurately or are
not attended to.