Viewbank College is an outstanding learning environment and its strength as a community lies in its people. Our students are at the centre of everything that we do.
We are proud of our strong academic standing in the community. The College is committed to providing quality teaching and learning and to challenge students to grow as learners and as individuals. We have high expectations of all our students, and they thrive in an academically challenging environment, but one that is safe and well supported. We can achieve strong academic results due to the positive attitudes of our students and the support of passionate and dedicated teachers.
The College has breadth in our curriculum program and innovative extracurricular choices. Students can explore and develop interests and passions through our Accelerated program; Languages program; STEAM initiatives; Music and Performing and Visual Arts; debating and public speaking; Sports and Student Leadership.
At Year 7 the focus is on the student’s transition from primary school to secondary school. The transition team work closely with Grade 6 teachers to ensure the move into Year 7 is a smooth and positive experience. Year 7s will be assigned to a House during the enrolment process. Each House has a teacher who is the Head of School and who works closely with a team of House Leaders. The House Leadership Team will support the student wellbeing and learning together with their classroom teachers. At this level, students have their own Year 7 school yard area, a basketball court, locker allocations and home rooms where most of their core subjects are scheduled. Year 7s are offered to attend a camp at the start of the year to enable students and staff to build connections with each other.’ Can you change this heading photo to younger kids.
The learning program for Year 7 students consists of students experiencing a range of core subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Health and Physical Education and either German or Japanese. The students also study a range of Art and Technology subjects such as Digital Technologies, Art & Design, and Music.
During Year 8, the focus for students is ensuring connectedness to the school community and belonging, resilience and Respectful Relationships. Year 8s are managed by a Head of School and a team of House Leaders. The House Leadership Team will support the student wellbeing and learning together with their classroom teachers.
Year 8s are offered the opportunity to attend a Camp toward the start of the year. They will choose from a range of activities that interest them and have the chance to further develop connectedness and sense of belonging with the peers in their house and year level.
Year 8 students will study a core program including English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Health and Physical Education and either German or Japanese. They will also experience a range of Art and Technology subjects such as Visual Communication & Design, Drama, Materials Technology and Design and Food Technology.
Year 9 at Viewbank College focusses on the students becoming independent and resilient learners, building their confidence to embark on their learning as the most senior members of the Middle School. Year 9s are managed by a Head of School and a team of House Leaders. The House Leadership team will support the student wellbeing and learning together with their classroom teachers.
Students will be engaged in several programs to build their capacity as both learners and effective members of the community. These include offering the students the choice of camps or school-based activities based on their interests. Students will also participate in their LEAD City Experience enquiry project in the second semester.
Year 9 students will continue to study a core program including English, Mathematics, Science and Health and Physical Education and Humanities along with at least one Art and one Technologies subjects. At Year 9, students are also offered a range of electives to suit their interests from all Domain Areas. Some examples include continuing their Language (Japanese or German) Duke of Edinburgh, Forensic Science or Literature.