Shearwater

The Learning Program for Class 7

Main Lesson                    Middle Lesson
English
Biographies                     Word Magic
Tales of Eternity,                Rhythm, Rhyme and
Magic, Fantasy and Imagination         Keeping Time
Public Speaking & Oral presentation        Mythology, Legends & Folklore

Mathematics
Maths in Mapping                History of Number, Exploring
Euclidean Geometry                Number
Algebra        Decimals, Interpreting graphs
and tables
Length and area, Fractions
Solid Geometry, Volume,
Mass and Time

Human Society and Its Environment (H.S.I.E.)
1.    World Land Exploration
2.    Societies ands Civilizations of the Past
3.    Global environments

Science
Planetary Astronomy
Combustion
Bush Regeneration
Anatomy
Geology

Language Other Than English (L.O.T.E)
Italian / Japanese

Technology & Applied Science :
Technology
Woodwork
Metalwork
Textiles
Food technology – Catering & Menu Skills
Computing Technology
General computer literacy (word processing, filing, searching, hyperlinks, spreadsheet & data base)
Design & graphical communication

Creative And Performing Arts (CAPA)
Visual Art    Gargoyle’s Commentary (a 4 week block of 24hrs)
Sculpture, Art (Historical and Critical), Painting,
Lino Printing
Let’s Face it (1 semester, 30 hrs)
Painting, Computer Graphics
Movement    Eurythmy
Dance
Music        Music Performance, including String Program
Orchestration and Appreciation (Winter Festival)

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (P.D.H.P.E.)
Outdoor Education: Nymbodia, white water skills
Class trip: North West Island, 10 days
Blocks:     Aquatics Swim and Survive – Level 7
Movement
North West Island Preparation
Weekly:    Eurythmy