Middle Curriculum
The Middle School at Orroroo
Area School bridges the divide between Primary and Secondary education
by extending students across Years 7 to 9, equipping them with the
skills to become independent learners and successful citizens in this
new and ever-changing world. Our approach in pastoral care and student
well-being encompasses all aspects of students’ lives both inside and
outside the classroom. With an emphasis on high expectations and
support, we encourage students’ physical and social-emotional
development through building strong relationships between students,
between students and their teachers and between teachers and families.
In these years 7-9 students
study the following subjects, with some weighted more heavily time-wise
than others.
English
Mathematics
HASS (Humanities and Social
Sciences)
Science
Wellbeing (Health)
Design & Technology
Art
Physical Education
Home Economics
Agricultural Studies
The 7/8 and Year 9 classrooms
are equipped with a data projector and wireless internet access.
All Year 9 students have access to their own laptop, current
software and a wireless network.
Students take part in a range of
activities including:
The Amazing Race – a week long
Middle School activity where students are in multi-age teams set across
curriculum challenges both at school and in the community. They present
their learning to a panel of judges at the end of the week.
Sports days and swimming
carnivals
State-wide Knockout Cup
competitions in cricket and football
Year 7’s have the opportunity to
participate in SAPSASA sports
Year level camps
Lunchtime competitions organized
by SRC students
Performing Arts opportunities
including: Visual Arts exhibitions, and school productions
Student Representative Council
