Catalyst: Junior Secondary Curriculum 2018 | Page 11

Our future students are looking forward to: I am looking forward to being able to try different things and figure out what I really want to learn when I get into my upper school years. My Discovery Courses for 2018 are Astronomy and Dance. I chose these because they are completely different subjects that I have not had a chance to try before. In grade 6 I have spent time learning about the earth and I think that the Astronomy course will give me a chance to learn new things about the stars, planets and the galaxy. As a gymnast I am used to practicing moving my body with lots of control, so I think that Dance will provide a chance for me to do something fun, and experiment with different ways of moving. As a completely new student to the school I am looking forward to learning how to work with students from different schools with different ideas, and experimenting with the things I like and my learning style. Syrah Syrah – joining the School for Year 7 in 2018 I am looking forward to starting the Catalyst program and learning new subjects that I have never studied before. I have selected French, Design for Wood, Astronomy and Media Film Production. I selected French to broaden my European languages. I have been learning Italian since Year 1 but I want to expand on another European language. I am looking forward to studying Astronomy because the stars and the planets take up such a vast space in the universe and I want to learn what stars and planets are out there. As a learner I think I am curious, have a good memory and I am able to remain calm under pressure, so I think I will take a lot away from the Catalyst program. Sean – Joining the School for Year 7 in 2018 Sean I am really grateful for all the choices the Catalyst Program offers. There is so much to choose from so I really had to take the time to think about what I wanted to try, or love doing. It’s also comforting to know that I can try something for a year at a time and if I don’t like it or find something else that I am more interested in, I can change it. My Discovery Courses for 2018 are Design for Metal, Visual Art and Sports Science. I am a very creative person so Visual Art and Design for Metal were easy choices. My third choice was more difficult but my interest in sport won over my interest in French Language and I selected Sports Science. I can always take French next year! Danyelle Danyelle – Joining the School for Year 8 for 2018 after Preparatory School 2009-2016 11