Middle and Senior School

Middle School

(Year 7 and 9)

The Middle School curriculum is closely aligned to the South Australian Curriculum. The aim is to provide a broad and balanced range of learning experiences. This provides an opportunity for students to develop their interest and passion for pursuing specific subject choices in their senior years. In Years 8 and 9 students have a mix of common curriculum and elective choices.

Student leadership development opportunities are provided through a vibrant and active Student Representative Council with membership from Years 8, 9 and 10. In Year 7 students have the opportunity to nominate for Class Captain.

Loxton High School prides itself on the many and varied extra-curricular activities offered to enhance student learning and personal development. These include, but are not limited to, concert band, instrumental music tuition, musical, choir, subject academic competitions of which public speaking and debating is a highlight, Maths Quiz Night, Knock-Out Sport and volleyball.

Senior School

(Year 10 to 12)

Senior School encompasses Years 10, 11 and 12 and is overseen by the Assistant Principal, and MyMAP teachers support each home class.

The SACE Stage 1 Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF) is undertaken by Year 10 students. EIF prepares students for a different way of thinking and learning in senior school. As students begin their SACE journey, they build the knowledge, skills, and capabilities required to be thriving learners and are empowered to take ownership of where their pathway leads, exploring interests, work, travel and/or further learning.

Year 11 studentsstudy six subjects per semester and undertake a minimum of 4 year-long subjects, plus Activating Identities and Futures (AIF), completed in either Year 11. A full outline of the curriculum is contained in the Curriculum Handbooks.

The MyMAP teacher monitors the progress of each student in the home class, provides general school information and focusses on well-being. Senior School subject teachers are skilled in curriculum knowledge and pedagogy and maintain dialogue with MyMAP teachers and parents on progress and well-being in their subject. Mid-term Traffic Light data communicates progress in each subject.

At Senior School we recognise the growing independence of our students. Private Study at Year 12 allows students to manage some of their study time during the day and, as many have part-time employment, to balance school and job commitments. Home Study is granted to Year 12 students by the Home Group teacher, in conjunction with parents, for two sessions per week in Terms 2-4, provided the Research Project is satisfactorily completed and the student’s Term 1 report indicates a passing grade in all subjects.

We aim for departing Senior School students to be self-directed, knowledgeable learners, independent, mature adults and to possess the ethics and values for responsible citizenship.