Year 7 Transition & Curriculum

From Primary School to Secondary School

Transition Process

The transition from primary school to secondary school is an exciting time for students. The introduction to the secondary setting at the College is filled with many experiences new to students and their families. The transition program planned for incoming Year 7 students begins during the year preceding their entry to St Peter’s College and extends well into their first year at St Peter’s College. Our experienced Year 7 Transition Team, led by the Pastoral Care Leader and supported by House Leaders and the Learning Enrichment Leader, head the transition process and base programs and processes on the principles of middle school best practice.

Year 7 Camp

An orientation camp is held in Term One for Year 7 students. The Camp allows students in the same year level to have a shared experience with the other new Year 7 students and many of their Year 7 teachers. The activities during the Camp are used to introduce Year 7 students to each other and to build House identity. The Camp runs over three days and includes two night away.

The purpose of the camp is:

To help the students feel more readily part of the St Peter’s community
To provide an opportunity for them to get to know their many fellow Year 7 students
To reflect on attitudes that will allow them to gain and give their most during their years at St Peter’s
To consider the responsibility they have as part of the St Peter’s community to care for each other

Year 7 Curriculum – Cranbourne Campus

At our Cranbourne Campus, Year 7 students undertake 13 subjects made up of 7 year long core subjects and 6 semester based electives (3 each Semester). Subjects run over a 10 day timetable cycle, with 5 periods per day as well as Tutor Group each morning and one Pastoral Period per cycle.

Core subject areas studied by Year 7 students

1. Religious Education

2. English

3. Health and Physical Education

4. Humanities

5. Languages – French or Japanese

Literacy in Context – (EAL)*
Literacy in Context – MacqLit Program*

6. Mathematics

7. Science

*Students will be assigned to this subject based on their learning needs

Elective units for Year 7 students

Elective unit for Year 7 students (3 per semester)

Technology
– Digital Technologies
– Product Design

The Arts
– Art
– Drama
– Media
– Music

Year 7 Curriculum – Clyde North Campus

At our Clyde North Campus, Year 7 students undertake 10 subjects made up of 8 year long core subjects and 2 semester based electives (1 each Semester). Subjects run over a 10 day timetable cycle, with 5 periods per day as well as Tutor Group each morning and one Pastoral Period per cycle.