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ScienceScience in the classroom at Robina State High is where students are encouraged to consider scientific principles and phenomenon relevant to their life. Teachers facilitate the development of critical thinking skills. Students are given the opportunity to undertake scientific practical investigations – including using the Aquaculture and Marine Centre currently under construction. In year 8 and 9 learning experiences are based on the Queensland Science KLA Strands:
In year 10 (transition year) through to years 11 and 12, students are given the opportunity to study science that promotes preparing young Queenslanders for their future in a global economy. Science subjects include:
Science students at Robina SHS are encouraged to engage in extracurricular opportunities outside the classroom, including:
MathematicsAt Robina State High School, the aim is to develop and implement Mathematics programmes which will enable students to:
SOSEThe SOSE Department has a wide range of curriculum offerings for students which encompass the full range of Essential Learnings as dictated by Education Qld. In Year 8 SOSE, all students study the following units:
In Year 9 students may narrow their focus by choosing History or Geography or continuing to study a broader SOSE course. Year 10 is a preparation year for senior and enables students to choose introductory subjects for Years 11 and 12. Current subject choices are:
In Year 11 and 12 students may choose from:
Students are encouraged to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities outside the classroom including:
LanguagesLearning Japanese or German at Robina High focuses on developing communicative proficiency, cultural understanding and the development of critical thinking skills. WHY LEARN A LANGUAGE?
The languages course is based on the Queensland Languages KLA Scope & Sequence Document for years 4 -10 and the QSA Senior Languages Syllabus for Year 11 and 12. Topics covered include:
Language students at Robina SHS are encouraged to engage in extracurricular opportunities outside the classroom, including:
Able and interested students may consider studying our Japanese Immersion course in Years 8,9 and 10 where they will be taught Maths, Japanese, Science and Computers completely in Japanese. For more information about the Immersion Program please visit our Immersion page. Health and Physical EducationIn the Health and Physical Education department students participate in a wide variety of physical activities and study a range of theoretical concepts related to physical activity. There are three areas of Health and Physical Education at Robina SHS – Junior Health and Physical Education, Recreation and Physical Education. In Year 8 and 9 students study from the Health and Physical Education KLA. During the two years of study students will cover the following concepts:
In Years 10, 11 and 12 students can complete either Physical Education or Recreation. In Physical Education (OP Eligible Subjects) students study areas of:
In Recreation (Non-OP Eligible Subjects) students study areas of:
CommunicationsMany of our students represented the school in regional competitions, including Rochelle Siddle, Elli Dowley and Leah Emery, who participated in the Gold Coast Schools Debating Competition. Brother and sister team Michael Bradshaw and Laura Bradshaw participated in the National Nine News Junior Newsreader Contest. They received a certificate and video of their performance and community recognition. The Grin and Tonic Theatre Troupe visited our campus and performed excepts from various Shakespearean plays for our Year 10 and 12 students. This annual event provides our students with an inspirational educational and highly entertaining experience. Many of our students across all year levels had the opportunity to sit the Australasian Schools English Competition. Business EducationBusiness Education at Robina State High ensures students are exposed to learning experiences that align with current industry practice. Teachers encourage the development of real-world skills and a deep understanding of the nature and role of Business in a modern society. In Years 8 and 9 in Computer Applications and in Year 9 Business learning experiences are based on Technology Essential Learnings. This encompasses:
Year 10 subjects are all one semester in length, allowing students the chance to explore, at an introductory level, all the subjects available in Years 11 & 12, including a Certificate I in Information Technology. In addition a Certificate I in Work Readiness (including structured work placement) is available for selection. In Years 11 and 12 students are given the opportunity to study a range of business subjects that prepares them for further study towards professional careers, further training or employment. Business subjects include:
Industrial Technology & DesignThe Gold Coast Show should again be an excellent forum for our students to display their Graphics talents and Industrial Technology practical workshop skills. Last year's entries were stronger than ever. Students showcased CAD drawings, woodworking projects, plastics projects, and their CO2 dragster cars, all of which were prize winners. Our Year 10 Technology Studies CO2 dragster car entries will again enter the State finals in Maryborough at the Technology Challenge. Each year school champions are selected and will represent our school at state level and if successful they will go on to the nationals. This year students will also engage in the REA challenge for computer designed and built cars. These cars are designed in Prodesktop and are then milled on a computer lathe at our hub school, Varsity college. The cars will compete against local schools with the best from the hub representing us at state level. Once again our CAD graphics students are keen to start preparing their entries for the Australian Secondary Schools Digital Design Challenge. This annual competition is conducted through the Queensland College of Art and Griffith University. In the past we have won first prize nationally for Web-Page Design entry and many other placings nationally for 3D Design. This year students will be entering the categories of Web-Page Design, Graphic Design, 3-Dimensional Design, and Architectural Design. Good luck to all. Lifestyle ManagementTeaching and learning in the Lifestyle Management department focuses on developing valuable life skills that promote the health and well-being of the individual and family in our society. Students are provided with opportunities to learn and develop skills through practical participation. In Year 8 & 9 the following studies are drawn from the Technology KLA and Health and Physical Education KLA:
In Year 10, 11 & 12 students are given opportunity to study in:
The ArtsArts in the classroom at Robina State High is where students are encouraged to express and communicate what it is to be human through Dance, Drama, Media, Music and Visual Arts. The Arts, separately and collectively, can balance and enrich student experience by fostering unique and significant skills and understandings. Students are actively encouraged to become involved in the wide range of extra curricula activity that extend from the basic key learning areas. In Years 8 and 9 the Arts Key Learning Areas emphasise active engagement and reflection within the following strands:
Special NeedsRobina SHS promotes the philosophy of inclusive schooling in a supportive school environment by managing a whole school approach to the needs of students with a disability. By utilising the expertise of Special Education (SEC) staff we ensure maximum access to educational outcomes for all students with a disability by:
The Special Education service at Robina SHS offers a range of support modes for students profiled under the Educational Adjustment Profile (EAP) process. These students have either singular or multiple impairments in the following areas: Intellectual, Physical, Hearing, Vision, Speech/Language, Autism Spectrum Disorder. Most student timetables are individualised and designed to best meet the individual needs and goals of the student. Students who are supported by the SEC usually access modified assessment/reporting and are eligible to gain an alternate Year 12 certificate called the Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA). Students, their families and the school decide upon studies in mainstream subjects from year 8 to year 12 and/or choose alternative subjects, which have been designed to address issues and needs which are not part of the regular school curriculum. These alternative subjects focus on the long term vocational and lifelong learning goals of the student and their families. |
