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YEAR 8

At Scotch Oakburn College, Year 8 students have moved into Australian Curriculum secondary school content but have the reassurance and support of specialised early adolescent learning programs, facilities and leadership opportunities designed and guided by our passionate and professional staff.

YEAR 8 LEADERSHIP

Year 8 is another key leadership year at Scotch Oakburn.  As the leaders of Middle School, Year 8 students are given the opportunity and responsibility to lead Middle School events and activities throughout the year, while supporting and mentoring the younger Middle School year levels.

LEARNING THROUGH ELECTIVES

In Year 8 the students work in core classes but have a number of elective subjects in which classes are mixed. Electives include subjects such as Applied Technology, Forensic Investigations, Computer Applications, Performing Theatre, Dance, Get SmArt, Café 8, Digital Media and a second language should they wish.

Year 8 students also participate in Cows Create Careers, a practical, hands-on learning experience whereby the students learn how to raise a cow from farm to market. They also learn about conservation practices, farm specifics and the robotic dairy.

Download 2024 Year 8 Subject Selection Handbook

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH

Explore Year 8 (EY8) is a key learning opportunity for Year 8.  It is an independent research project on a topic of the student’s choice.  With the aid of a mentor, the emphasis is on the journey rather than the final product, developing problem-solving and time management skills and fostering independent learning.

TRANSITIONING TO SENIOR SCHOOL

Throughout Year 8 and Middle School, students have the advantage of being able to access the exceptional facilities in the Senior School, such as the Helix Centre for Science and Mathematics, the Music and Performing Arts Centre, Art and Technology spaces and Scotch Oakburn Park.

This experience of the Senior School throughout the year, paired with a structured transition program in Term Four, see year 8 students ready to join Senior School in Year 9 with confidence.

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