The Middle School focus is very much on continuation of the positive routines established in Years 7 and 8 along with consolidation of the foundation work already undertaken in Junior School and exploration of pathways in the senior phase and beyond school. Organisation, preparedness, time management and prioritisation are all important traits of successful students and we look to support Yr 9 and 10 students in embracing these traits.
Year 9
In year 9, students are required to complete the following core subjects;
Maths, English, Science, HPE and History (Alternative Semesters)
Students can choose a Humanities elective. They may choose between Geography or Business and Economics during Semester 1. IN Semester 2, students complete a work studies course.
Students may select 2 electives of interest that may connect to their senior pathways. Options at Longreach SHS include;
Visual Art, Drama, Technology - Materials Specialisations, Digital Technologies and Technology - Food Specialisations.
Year 9s have a careers day Expo and Work Experience with these all aimed at developing a curiosity for learning, especially in the areas that particularly interest them and those that they mightn’t have realised existed yet.
In 2023, Year 9 Work Experience will be conducted in Week 9 of Term 4.
Year 10
In year 10, students are required to complete the following core subjects;
Maths, English, Science
Students chose either HPE or HPE Extension. In the alternating semester they will take a course of History.
Students choose a Humanities elective. They may choose between Geography (Sem 1) or Civics and Citizenship (Sem 2). Alternative to this, students may elect a Work Skills course.
Students may select 1 electives of interest from the Australian Curriculum that may connect to their senior pathways. Options at Longreach SHS include;
Visual Art, Drama, Technology - Materials Specialisations and Digital Technologies
Students in Year 10 complete a VET course of interest that may connect to their senior pathways or work future. Options at Longreach SHS include;
Delivered by Longreach State High School (RTO: 30391)
- Certificate I in Agfood Operations (AHC10216)
- Certificate II in Tourism (SIT20116)
- Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies (ICT20120)
- Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways (FSK20119)
- Certificate II in Sport and Recreation (SIS20115)
- Certificate II in Rural Operations (AHC21216)
Delivered by external RTOs and may incur costs
- The nationally recognised qualification, SIT20416 - Certificate II in Kitchen Operations is offered by CQUniversity Australia, RTO Code 40939. Longreach State High School will conduct training, assessment and recruitment on behalf of CQUniversity. CQUniversity is responsible for the course and issuance of qualifications.^
Please see the Vocational Education page for further details.
Year 10s undertake their SET (Senior Education and Training) Plans, a Careers Expo and Work Experience.
In 2023, Year 10 Work Experience will be conducted in Week 10 of Term 3.
Please contact Industry Liason Officer - Lars Hansen to further discuss work expereince arrangements if required. lhans155@eq.edu.au