Middle School
In the Middle School, there is a continuing core curriculum to ensure steady progress towards VCE subjects. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning in all studies and through their choice of electives.
Ringwood Secondary College offers students at Year 9 and 10 a diverse and relevant curriculum program taught by specialist teachers.The curriculum program has been designed to meet the diverse educational needs of the students and to provide them with stimulating and valuable learning experiences. Students study core subjects in line with the Strands/Domains as defined by the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) and select elective subjects according to their interests and strengths.
At the Year 9 level, all students take part in the InterGREAT program. Students are encouraged to reflect upon and articulate their individual Learning Goals which provides a wonderful opportunity for them to take responsibility for their own learning.
Laptop computers for every student have been integrated in all learning areas with an emphasis on building the capacity of learners to embrace the skills required in the 21st century.
Middle School Leaders & Home Groups
The Middle School Leader is Rhett Jordan.
Year 9 Home Groups for 2024
Samantha Woollard: A – F
Alexandra Potter: G – K
Year 10 Home Groups for 2024
Debbie Price: A – F
Hannah Wertheim: G – K
Middle School Curriculum
Not sure if this curriculum section is to be included for Middle School? Similar to Junior school structure?
Ringwood Secondary College offers students in Years 7 and 8 a comprehensive and rich curriculum delivered by specialist teachers to engage and challenge. Our current program follows the Victorian Curriculum. The curriculum is the common set of knowledge and skills required by students for lifelong learning, social development, and active and informed citizenship. The Victorian Curriculum incorporates the Australian Curriculum and reflects the Victorian priorities and standards.
The Curriculum Program:
- uses a variety of teaching and learning strategies to cater for different learning styles
- provides independent and collaborative learning experiences
supports students to be more effective learners through the explicit teaching of thinking skills - uses learning technologies which supports the development of skills in using relevant software and the internet
Subjects In Year 7
Art *, English, Geography*, History*, LOTE (French or Indonesian), Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science, Tech Wood*, Textiles*, Visual Communication* Drama*
Subjects In Year 8
Art*, English, Geography* Health*, History*, Food Technology*, LOTE (French or Indonesian), Mathematics, Music*, Physical Education, Science, Digital Technologies*, Visual Communication*
* Indicates a semester length subject
City Experience
Students in Year 9 take part in interGREAT – across-curriculum program that includes an experiential week of learning and discovery in the city designed to build student confidence, team skills, cooperative learning, problem solving skills and a range of life skills.
Students will visit a range of venues, including MCG, ACMI, the Aquarium, the Museum, Old Melbourne Gaol, and Eureka Tower and complete a range of group activities. This City Experience occurs towards the end of Term 4.
