Somerville Secondary College

Year 10 Program

Gym and Fitness Training

Featured Learning Area HPE Additional Learning Areas Science Learning Capabilities Developed Personal and Social COURSE DESCRIPTION Do you want to be fitter, stronger, healthier? You will be learning about muscles, healthy eating, energy systems, training principles and training techniques.  This subject blends theory with practical components and allows for the development of individual fitness and …

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Food for Health and Fitness

Featured Learning Area Food Technology Additional Learning Areas Health and Human Development Learning Capabilities Developed Critical and Creative Thinking COURSE DESCRIPTION This practical based food elective focuses on the links between healthy eating and adolescent needs. Student will gain a greater understanding of the role of nutrients in the body and how to fuel their …

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Food Around the World

Featured Learning Area Food Technology Additional Learning Areas Technology Learning Capabilities Developed Critical and Creative Thinking COURSE DESCRIPTION In Food Around The World, students will enjoy sharing food, exchanging experiences and discovering the delights of dishes from other countries. This is also a wonderful way for students to get to know and accept other cultures …

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Food by Design

Featured Learning Area Food Technology Additional Learning Areas Technology Learning Capabilities Developed Critical and Creative Thinking COURSE DESCRIPTION This elective is designed to provide a pathway and introduction to VCE Food Studies. Students are given the opportunity to experience, explore and extend their food knowledge and skills through the application of practical food activities developing …

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Create, Make and Bake

Featured Learning Area Food Technology Additional Learning Areas Technology Learning Capabilities Developed Critical and Creative Thinking COURSE DESCRIPTION This elective teaches students how to produce beautifully decorated cakes. Students will learn a range of different cake making skills using a variety of modern techniques. These include sponges, cupcakes, gluten free cakes, vegetables cakes and fancy …

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DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Computer Aided Design & Manufacture

Featured Learning Area Technologies – Design and Technologies Additional Learning Areas Digital Technologies Learning Capabilities Developed Critical and creative thinking and planning. Developing, refining and evaluating design solutions. Production capabilities. COURSE DESCRIPTION The use of effective Computer Aided Design and Manufacture techniques are increasingly becoming a crucial element in assisting Australian industry to develop an …

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DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Product Design

Featured Learning Area Design and Technologies Additional Learning Areas Arts/Engineering principles and systems Learning Capabilities Developed Critical and creative thinking and planning. Developing, refining and evaluating design solutions. Production capabilities. COURSE DESCRIPTION This elective is designed to give students the experience of developing practical design and manufacture skills working with metal, wood, and plastics to …

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Music Performance

Featured Learning Area Arts – Music Additional Learning Areas Learning Capabilities Developed Personal/Social, Critical/Creative Thinking COURSE DESCRIPTION Do you sing? Do you play an instrument? Are you in a band, or do you prefer to play on your own? Is there a part of you that wants to be on a stage with thousands of …

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Indonesian

Featured Learning Area Languages Additional Learning Areas Learning Capabilities Developed Intercultural Capability COURSE DESCRIPTION Year 9 Indonesian will explore the rich culture and language of Indonesia and improve communication skills and intercultural understanding. As Indonesia is our closest neighbour, this subject provides students with the knowledge of an important regional partner for Australia and allows …

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