Junior School
Junior School Progam
In Years 7 to 9 students at Lakeside Secondary College study in the Junior School program which focuses on building a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy skills and developing students into confident and independent learners. The curriculum is based on the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) and comprises the three strands of disciplinary, interdisciplinary and physical, personal and social learning. Students in Years 7 and 8 study a core of year long subjects and two semester long Arts & Technology subjects. Students at Year 9 study a core of year long subjects and choose two semester long Arts & Technology subjects.
Junior School Subjects
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
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English - 4 Maths - 5 Science - 3 Humanities - 4 Personal Learning – 1 Information Technology - 3 Health & PE - 3 LOTE (Greek or Italian) – 3 Arts & Technology Subjects – 4 (Semester long) |
English - 5 Maths - 4 Science - 3 Humanities - 4 Personal Learning - 1 Health & PE - 3 Music - 3 LOTE (Greek or Italian) – 3 Arts & Technology Subjects – 4 (Semester long) |
English - 5 Maths - 5 Science - 4 Humanities - 4 Personal Learning - 1 Health & PE – 4 Electives: - 4 (Semester long) LOTE Textiles Wood Food Multimedia Visual Media Drama Music Painting & Drawing |
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Junior School Leader
Joe Mazzeo is our Junior Sub-school Leader. Joe works with a team of Year Level Leaders and Home Group teachers to oversee student wellbeing and academic progress of students in Years 7 to 9.