Grit : Curiosity : Creativity : Leadership : Integrity : Global Citizenship
The Spirit of a Ruyton Girl
Curriculum Requirements
The curriculum at Year 9 and 10 is structured so that students fulfil Government requirements. The Learning Areas of English, Mathematics, Health and Physical Education, History (one semester each year) and Science are offered as non-elective (core) subjects and, in some cases, electives. The Learning Areas of the Arts, Languages and Humanities are offered as electives.
Students in Years 9 are required to continue to study the Language Other than English undertaken in Years 7 and 8 , unless invited to participate in the Tutorial Programme.
Students in Years 10 are required to continue to study the Language Other than English undertaken in Year 9 or a one year course in Spanish Language and Culture, unless invited to participate in the Tutorial Programme.
The languages offered at each level are:
Year 9: Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese Accelerated (Mandarin), French, French Accelerated
Year 10: Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese Accelerated - VCE Chinese (Mandarin) Units 1 and 2, French, French Accelerated - VCE French Units 1 and 2, Spanish Language and Culture
Tutorial
The Tutorial class focusing on improvement in literacy skills continues in Years 9 and 10.
Elective Subjects
In Year 9 and in Year 10:
Grit : Curiosity : Creativity : Leadership : Integrity : Global Citizenship
The Spirit of a Ruyton Girl