SUBJECT OVERVIEWS Year 7 to 9 Embarking on the Secondary journey is an exciting time for students and families. At The Lakes, we recognise this as being the first important step towards young adulthood and future career pathways. As a College we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with students and families to support excellence in academic, personal, social, artistic, sporting and technical endeavours. Teaching and learning in all domains aim to embed key concepts and skills as well as domain specific vocabulary to enable students to articulate themselves in an appropriate ‘academic’ voice. Teachers also begin to introduce students to the idea of ‘homework’ vs ‘study’ and how both of these work in tanem to improve student outcomes. We welcome you to explore the offerings we have in place for students, beginning at Year 7 and progressing through to VCE.
Essential Learning Skills & Progression (Years 7–9)
Literacy
Numeracy
Develop reading fluency & comprehension of a range of texts • Analyse themes, language, and characterisation in texts • Critically evaluate perspectives, bias, and authorial intent Structure coherent paragraphs and persuasive writing • Use more sophisticated sentence structures and vocabulary • Craft nuanced arguments and narratives with purposeful tone Engage in structured discussions and oral presentations • Justify viewpoints and respond to counterarguments • Use rhetoric and audience-aware communication techniques
Apply operations with whole numbers, decimals, fractions • Solve problems involving ratios, rates, percentages • Work with algebraic expressions and linear equations Interpret data displays and calculate averages • Use statistics and probability in real-life contexts • Analyse trends and evaluate data reliability
Explore measurement and geometry concepts •
Calculate area, volume, and surface area of composite shapes
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Apply geometric reasoning and Pythagoras’ Theorem
Critical & Creative Thinking
Personal & Social Capability
Identify questions, gather information, and draw conclusions • Generate solutions and consider consequences of decisions • Evaluate arguments and apply metacognitive strategies Use brainstorming and lateral thinking techniques • Combine ideas in novel ways across subjects • Justify creative decisions using criteria and evidence
Recognise emotions and strengths in self and others • Develop empathy, teamwork, and respectful interactions • Apply self-regulation in complex social and academic settings Set personal learning goals and reflect on progress • Build resilience and adaptability • Contribute to group goals with leadership and collaboration
2026 Curriculum Handbook The Lakes South Morang College
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