Two important Learning Areas of the Victorian Curriculum (F-10) are Humanities and Science. Students at Ashwood School cover each strand of these learning areas over a two year cycle.
This Term, History will be the focus of Integrated Studies across the Primary School. In History, students learn about the events and actions that have shaped and continue to shape different societies and cultures in Australia and around the world. Students learn to appreciate the common humanity shared across time and distance and to evaluate the ways humans have faced and continue to face diverse challenges. Students develop the skills to think historically, by asking questions about the past, using chronology to observe causation and change, using historical sources, and applying the historical concepts of continuity and change, cause and consequence, and historical significance to develop evidence-based arguments.
This term, Civics and Citizenship will be the focus for Humanities across the Secondary School 7-10 classes. In Civics and Citizenship, students learn about and participate in the systems that contribute to society, including those political, legal and civic institutions and systems of Australia and the world that promote democracy and democratic values, laws and citizenship. Students investigate and respond to civics and citizenship issues, evaluate democratic institutions and systems, and participate in civic processes, supporting them to become active, informed and responsible citizens.
Senior Secondary Students at Ashwood School explore their interests and possible post-school pathways through Work Related Skills Units.
VPC Work Related Skills (WRS) enables the development of knowledge, skills and personal attributes relevant to further education and employment. The study also provides practical, authentic opportunities for students to develop employability skills.
WRS has a major focus on the relationship between personal interests and skills, employment and education opportunities and pathway planning. Students apply their knowledge and understanding to practical and collaborative activities to prepare for the process of applying for jobs and being a valued and productive employee in the workplace.
