Sanderson Middle School

2023 - SEMESTER 1 REPORT

Nanthida Duangmalai
Year 9
9PCG2

Included Subjects:
9 ENGLISH

9 MATH

9 PASTORAL CARE GROUP

9 HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

9 SCIENCE

9 CAREERS

9 DUKES
Reporting Information

The contents of this report are based on what has been taught, learned and assessed within this
reporting period. Your child's achievement is based on all available evidence of learning.

Years 7, 8 and 9 Mainstream classes follow the Australian Curriculum, differentiated to meet students at
their point of need, while the Years 8 and 9 Integrated Work Studies classes follow a modified
curriculum supported by a program designed to give middle school students insights into the world of
work.

Students on an Educational Adjustment Plan (EAP) receive reports against two of their EAP goals.

The years 7, 8 and 9 Engage classes follow a modified curriculum supported by a program designed to
give middle school students, who have not yet cracked the 'code of reading', the chance to catch up
and become confident, fluent readers and writers. Reporting is based on each student’s progression
through the Fresh Start Modules; numeracy; and elective learning areas.

Intensive English Unit (IEU) courses are designed to develop students' English language
skills. Intensive English courses develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to prepare
students to access the Australian Curriculum. The English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EALD)
levels explain how the student is progressing in their learning of the English language.

Students enrolled in VET courses will not receive a grade due to the assessment requirements of those
courses.
 9 ENGLISH
Nanthida Duangmalai
Teacher: Ms Melissa Davy
Sanderson Middle School - 2023 - SEMESTER 1 REPORT

This semester in English, students listened to, read and viewed a variety of information and literary texts, featuring different representations of
peoples, histories and cultures. Students read, viewed and wrote persuasive texts to present to an audience. They reviewed and edited their own
and others’ texts to improve clarity and control over content, organisation, paragraphing, sentence structure and vocabulary. Students created texts,
including poetry that represented their own personal understanding and perspective of their own identity and belonging.

Assessment Tasks

Persuasive: Multimodal Above Standard

Poetry: Belonging Above Standard

Speculative Fiction: Comprehension Not Assessed

Speculative Fiction: Short Story Above Standard

Work Habits

Needs Attention Satisfactory Very Good Excellent

Punctuality: Arrives on time

Behaviour: Follows instructions

Achievement Level - Australian Curriculum

English

Reading and viewing B

Writing B

Speaking and listening C

Effort Excellent
 9 MATH
Nanthida Duangmalai
Teacher: Ms Natalie Nguyen
Sanderson Middle School - 2023 - SEMESTER 1 REPORT

During this semester in Maths, students solved financial problems and investigated simple interest. Their understanding of simplifying and
expanding algebraic expressions, relationships between variables and linking algebraic, graphical and tabular representations of those relationships
was further developed. Students investigated Pythagoras’ Theorem and calculated the volume and surface area of various three-dimensional
shapes.

Assessment Tasks

Measurement and Pythagoras Test At Standard

Algebra Skills Test At Standard

Probability Test Below Standard

Financial Math Assignment At Standard

Mathletics / Classwork At Standard

Work Habits

Needs Attention Satisfactory Very Good Excellent

Punctuality: Arrives on time

Behaviour: Follows instructions

Achievement Level - Australian Curriculum

Mathematics

Number and Algebra C

Measurement and Geometry C

Statistics and Probability D

Effort Excellent
 9 PASTORAL CARE GROUP
Nanthida Duangmalai
Teacher: Ms Natalie Nguyen
Sanderson Middle School - 2023 - SEMESTER 1 REPORT

Students continued Pastoral Care Group (PCG) in Semester 1, focusing on a social and emotional learning program and preparing for their
transition to year 10. They explored many topics to increase their self-regulation of emotions and strategies to facilitate their success in learning.
These included topics such as having a growth mindset, personal learning styles and resilience. Students also reviewed strategies for time
management, problem solving and stress. They were required to participate in interactive class activities, including small group work and whole
class discussions.

Assessment Tasks

Participation in group discussions Above Standard

Self-reflection and development At Standard

Work Habits

Needs Attention Satisfactory Very Good Excellent

Punctuality: Arrives on time

Behaviour: Follows instructions

Effort: Works to potential

Personal Development

None Limited Satisfactory Very Good Excellent

Personal development
 9 HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Nanthida Duangmalai
Teacher: Mr Kieren Lines
Sanderson Middle School - 2023 - SEMESTER 1 REPORT

This semester in Humanities, students studied two subjects: Civics and Citizenship and History. In Civics and Citizenship, students examined the
ways political parties, interest groups, media and individuals influence government and decision making processes. They investigated the features
and principles of Australia’s court system, including its role in applying and interpreting Australian law. In History, students explored the making of
the modern world during the period 1750 to 1918. The in-depth studies concentrated on the Movement of Peoples (1750 – 1901), Making a Nation –
Australia and World War One. Students developed their historical skills and knowledge by interpreting, processing and organising information from a
range of sources. Students identified and analysed the perspectives of people from the past and different historical interpretations, in order to
develop their own understanding of significant events during this period.

Assessment Tasks

Civics and Citizenship: Developing a Political Party Campaign Above Standard

History: Historical Enquiry Above Standard

Work Habits

Needs Attention Satisfactory Very Good Excellent

Punctuality: Arrives on time

Behaviour: Follows instructions

Achievement Level - Australian Curriculum

Humanities and Social Sciences

History A

Civics and Citizenship A

Effort Excellent
 9 SCIENCE
Nanthida Duangmalai
Teacher: Ms Natalie Nguyen
Sanderson Middle School - 2023 - SEMESTER 1 REPORT

During this semester in Science, students studied Chemistry and Biology. In Chemistry, students explored the difference between physical and
chemical changes. They investigated the concept of conservation of matter through various balanced chemical reactions. Their knowledge of atomic
theory was extended and this was used to explain patterns within the periodic table and radiation with radioactive decay. In Biology, students
focussed on how body systems respond to change, the nervous system and ecology. Science as Inquiry was reinforced throughout the semester
through the planning, conducting and analysis of their own experiments.

Assessment Tasks

Atom Model and Informative Poster Above Standard

Ecosystem Report At Standard

Nervous System Investigation At Standard

Work Habits

Needs Attention Satisfactory Very Good Excellent

Punctuality: Arrives on time

Behaviour: Follows instructions

Achievement Level - Australian Curriculum

Science

Science B

Effort Excellent
 9 CAREERS
Nanthida Duangmalai
Teacher: Mr John Skoufezis
Sanderson Middle School - 2023 - SEMESTER 1 REPORT

This semester students explored and learnt about future career options and the knowledge, skills and personal qualities required for different career
fields. Students explored careers and the world of work beyond school, developing an understanding of their pathway options through senior school.
Students also explored online information on different subject courses and vocational education and training (VET) available in senior secondary
education and universities.

Work Habits

Needs Attention Satisfactory Very Good Excellent

Punctuality: Arrives on time

Behaviour: Follows instructions

Effort: Works to potential

 9 DUKES
Nanthida Duangmalai
Teacher: Mr Thomas McCall
Sanderson Middle School - 2023 - SEMESTER 1 REPORT

This semester in the Duke of Edinburgh Award class, students engaged in practical learning experiences within and beyond the school boundaries.
Students explored leadership characteristics and styles and engaged in leadership opportunities through volunteering and assisting students in local
Primary Schools. Students gained an understanding of basic first aid responses and demonstrated these skills in a variety of realistic outdoor
scenarios. Students applied movement skills and concepts whilst bushwalking, swimming and stand-up paddle boarding. They continued to refine
specialised movement skills through a range of challenging outdoor situations. Students additionally completed risk analyses of outdoor excursions
and completed practical assessments whilst in an outdoor environment.

Assessment Tasks

Environment and Sustainability At Standard

Risk Assessment At Standard

Litchfield Camp At Standard

Work Habits

Needs Attention Satisfactory Very Good Excellent

Punctuality: Arrives on time

Behaviour: Follows instructions

Effort: Works to potential

Achievement Level - Australian Curriculum

Health and PE

Physical Education C