Windsor Gardens Vocational College
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This curriculum area explores the ways in which humans construct their communities and how they relate to the world. The history, geography and political structures of Australia and the world are studied so that students develop an understanding of their place in it. The Australian environment is central to this subject as is the social diversity of Australia - its multicultural nature and its Aboriginal heritage. Students develop research and investigation skills and are encouraged to develop their own views about issues based on information and critical understanding.
Society and Environment at Windsor Gardens emphasises the importance of being an informed and active citizen and encourages students to be involved in school and community projects. Learning is connected to real life situations and events as much as possible. The curriculum seeks to engage students through the study of issues and topics that are of real interest to adolescent learners.
Students develop their listening and speaking skills as well as reading and writing. Teachers employ a broad range of teaching styles and seek to engage students through practical activities, interviews and surveys, and the use of information technology.
Skills and knowledge developed in Society and Environment in the Middle School can be transferred to studies in other areas as well as to subjects such as Australian Studies, Modern World History and Tourism. Senior years students can also achieve Certificate II in Tourism. Students should develop a sound knowledge of the state of our society in the 21st Century and a preferred view of the future in which they can play an active role.
Business & Retail
The emphasis is on a practical and meaningful approach to work with students using part time jobs, simulated workplace (Practice Firm) and Enterprise Projects to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required by the Industry. Senior school students can achieve a Certificate II and (parts of) Certificate III in Business (Office Administration) and a Certificate II in Retail.
Sue Cracknell
Co-ordinator - Society & Environment
Windsor Gardens Vocational College
McKay Avenue
Windsor Gardens SA 5087.
Telephone: 8261 2733
Facsimile: 8261 0827
Email: info@wgvc.sa.edu.auReport problems or submit content to Amanda Russell at the above email address.
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