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JUNIOR
SCHOOL
The Junior School, comprising Pre-Kindy to Year 4, is managed by the Junior School Coordinator, who is assisted by a committed team of experienced and enthusiastic teachers and support staff. In the Junior School, emphasis is placed on developing the basic skills within a secure and happy learning environment, which also promotes social skills development. Scope and sequence mapping ensures a natural progression through the curriculum and the progress of students is carefully monitored, remedial and extension intervention being provided where appropriate. Students are introduced to a second language from Year 3.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
The Middle School comprises Years 5 to 8 and is managed by the Middle School Coordinator. In Stage 3, students follow a common program of studies, the major part of the curriculum being delivered by the students' Pastoral Care teacher. The remainder of the curriculum is delivered by specialist teachers, allowing a gradual transition from the "one teacher" environment to the specialist teacher routine of the Senior School. Each classroom used by Middle School students has facilities for integrating information technology into the curriculum.
In Stage 4, the curriculum is dominated by mandatory subjects, prescribed by the Board of Studies. These include English, Mathematics, Science, PDHPE, History, Geography, Technology and Applied Studies, Music, Visual Arts and LOTE. In the later stages of the Middle School, the emphasis is on the development of understandings and skills that form the foundations for success in the Senior School.
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SENIOR SCHOOL
The Senior School Coordinator has responsibility for the management of the program for students in Stages 5 and 6, which comprise Year 9 to Year 12. The curriculum embraces a wide range of courses in a mandatory/electives structure, Board of Studies regulations allowing students significantly more freedom to choose the courses they study as they enter Stage 6. In Stage 5, elective courses available include Computing Studies, Visual Arts, Commerce, Drama, Design and Technology, Elective History, Food Technology, Music, Exercise and Sports Studies, Indonesian, Elective Geography and Wood Technics.
A wide range of courses and small class sizes are features of the Stage 6 programme at Emmanuel. Students entering Year 11 in 2005 will be able to select from the following courses in an extensive number of combinations: English Advanced, English Standard, English Extension 1, Mathematics, General Mathematics, Mathematics Extension 1, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business Studies, Economics, Ancient or Modern History, Legal Studies, Design and Technology, Visual Arts, Food Technology, Music and PDHPE. In addition, students have access to VET delivered by a number of providers.
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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
The College offers an integrated International Education programme for students to study within the College. Students select subjects from the College's subject offerings in a similar manner to domestic students. Where appropriate, the College will provide language support to suit the needs of the individual. The College is registered with CRICOS (registration code: 02499F). Students wishing to study in this environment take part in a homestay programme where they experience Australian family life. The College undertakes a strict screening process of potential homestay families to ensure the welfare of the child is protected and to comply with the requirements of NSW child protection legislation. back
LEARNING
SUPPORT
The College offers support for students who have special needs, particularly in literacy and numeracy. Students who are likely to benefit from small group work may be offered partial withdrawal from regular classes, during which they will work with Learning Support Staff. EXTENSION
AND ENRICHMENT
Children vary greatly in their aptitudes and interests. Within any class group, there will be those who have particular interests and enthusiasms and others who learn quickly in some domains. A degree of autonomy will be fostered through activities that are appropriate to the student's age, and which are stimulating, interesting and appealing.
HOMEWORK
Emmanuel Anglican College places considerable emphasis on the value of structured homework. The main aims of homework are to:
- Consolidate and complement class work
- Deepen and extend understanding
- Develop good organizational skills; and
- Encourage responsible research and study habits
Homework is made up of the following components:
- Nightly tasks set during classes such as pre-reading, finishing exercises and other small tasks
- Completing assignments that are set over an extended time.
Instrumental music practice.
DIARY
The College Diary is designed to help students organise their homework and study time effectively. The ultimate aim is to foster in students motivation, self-discipline and sound study habits, to ensure they make the most of the educational opportunities afforded them. It is expected that students will record all set homework in the diary.
Students must have their diaries with them at all times during class hours and they must be able to
produce them if requested. Students are expected to keep their diaries neat and in good order.
The College Diary provides a means of two-way communication between the staff and parents. Parents are asked to check their child's diary regularly. back
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