Year 8 Student Pathways
Year 8 see students continue to adjust to the new structures of high school and further explore specialised learning areas.
As with all year groups at Rossmoyne Senior High School, the Year 8 curriculum fulfils the requirements of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority and the Department of Education.
The flow of the Year 8 curriculum course structure on from Year 7 is designed to continue the students’ smooth transition.
Year 8 subjects and classes
Year 8 students at Rossmoyne take classes across eight compulsory subjects and also choose elective subjects in Arts and Technologies.
Year 8 compulsory studies
Year 8 students at Rossmoyne Senior High School take classes across eight compulsory subjects:
- English, or English as Second Language
- Mathematics
- Science
- Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS)
- A Language other than English (Japanese, German, Chinese or French – chosen at enrolment)
- Physical Education or Volleyball
- Health
Year 8 elective studies
As well as their compulsory studies, Year 8 students choose three (3) additional subjects from a range of electives*.
Students must choose:
- One (1) performing arts subject:
- ‘Dance’
- ‘Drama’
- ‘Music’
Note: Year 7 Music students continue with the Music Program into Year 8.
- One (1) visual arts subject:
- ‘Digital Photography’
- ‘Media’
- ‘Art’
- One (1) design and technologies subject:
- ‘Electronics/Robotics’
- ‘Metal Technology’
- ‘Wood Technology’
- ‘Food Technology’
- ‘Textiles’
* Year 8 elective subject preferences can be submitted online and every effort is made to accommodate student preference.
Extension and support
Academic extension and support
At Rossmoyne Senior High School, the program coordinators of each year group monitor student progress and plan either extension or extra support for individual students. Learn more.
Extra-curricular opportunities
Rossmoyne Senior High School’s large student population means the timetable is packed with extra opportunities for learning, connection and engaging in special interest activities. Explore the range of student clubs and groups.
More details
Read about what content is covered in classes, and what opportunities are available in each Learning Area in the Year 8 Curriculum Handbook.