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Our vision is that students who complete the Middle Years will be able to:

·         Have strong literacy and numeracy skills

·         Think creatively

·         Identify and solve complex and meaningful problems

·         Know their passions, strengths and challenges

·         Communicate and work well with others

·         Lead healthy lives

·         Be informed and caring citizens of a diverse world

·         Understand how to plan for their future

·         Take an active interest in their own learning

 

In particular, the teachers at Maffra Secondary College want to see Year 9 students who are:

·         Self-motivated

·         Confident

·         Resilient

·         Tolerant

·         Independent thinkers

·         Effective researchers

·         Able to move outside their comfort zone

·         Willing to develop life skills

·         Prepared to use their Higher Order Thinking Skills

·         Willing to broaden their horizons - Look beyond the Town

·         Community minded

·         Striving to do their best - not aim for mediocrity

·         Self sufficient

·         Accepting of being challenged

 

Current subjects for year 9 students:

Issues	4 Periods
Brainteasers	4 Periods
Fit for Life	2 Periods
Learning Coach	2 Periods
Pursuits	6 Periods each (2 per semester)
INTERACTION (Humanities/Science)	6 Periods

    

 

Contact for Handbook

• Sue Clancy – Middle Years Sub-School Leader
• Claire Couling – Year 9 Coordinator

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