The Year 7 curriculum is designed to facilitate a smooth transition between primary and secondary education and expose students to subjects in all the Learning Areas offered at Nazareth. This design allows them to experience a wide variety of subjects prior to Year 8 where students have more choice over the subjects they wish to study.
Year 7 students will get the benefit of specialist teachers and facilities providing a greater depth of learning and challenge whilst still maintaining a classroom environment where each student is known, valued and cared for. The list below outlines the subjects studied by students in Year 7, and the length of each course.
Subject Pathways:
Length of Course: One Term
Students are introduced to a range of art materials, techniques and processes through the creation of two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks. They develop practical skills while generating, documenting and refining ideas in a visual arts folio. Students investigate artworks by artists from different cultures, times and places, developing their ability to analyse, interpret and reflect on their own and others’ artworks to communicate ideas, perspectives and meaning.
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Length of Course: One Term
Students engage in hands-on practical experiences that introduce basic cooking and sewing principles. Students develop their knowledge and understanding of food safety and hygiene, and lifelong healthy eating habits. Students explore hand-sewing techniques and engage in the design and production of a product, further enhancing their creativity and practical skills.
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Length of Course: One Term
Students explore creativity, safe dance practices, techniques, and performance skills while building confidence and understanding of dance as an art form. They study the elements of dance, various styles, and collaborative composition, analysing, interpreting, and reflecting on meaning and intent. Students explore choreographic devices and enhance their choreography.
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Length of Course: One Term
Students develop a range of skills and knowledge through the use of materials such as solid timber, manufactured board, and acrylic. They develop practical skills in the production of a project with the use of hand tools and workshop machinery. Students also complete a design folio and related theory tasks allowing them to gain an understanding of workshop safety and material sustainability.
Subject Pathways:
Length of Course: One Term
Digital Competencies enables students to critically identify and appropriately select digital devices or systems and to make the most of the technologies available to them. They learn the importance of protecting the safety of themselves and others in digital environments. Students develop skills and confidence in using a laptop effectively, use a range of applications appropriately and understand the importance of their digital footprint.
Subject Pathways:
Length of Course: One Term
Students use computational thinking and digital systems to define, design and implement digital solutions. Digital Technologies aims to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to ensure that, individually and collaboratively, students can develop a basic program using block code, use Pseudocode to develop solutions to problems and creatively solve coding challenges using a MiniBit robot.
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Length of Course: One Term
Students explore respectful approaches to creating, performing, and responding to drama. They collaborate to manipulate drama elements and conventions in activities like tableau, mime, improvisation, and scripted performances. In response to live theatre, students analyse and evaluate how different drama elements convey meaning and ideas.
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Length of Course: Full Year
Students create and analyse texts for different audiences and use evidence to develop ideas. They experiment with text structures, literary and multimodal features, and recognise how context, aesthetics, and language shape meaning. Students engage with others, analyse and create poetry, a narrative, and a multimodal response to a class text.
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Length of Course: Full Year
Students explore various topics related to History, Geography and Civics and Citizenship. They examine the historical significance of the ancient past and the histories of early First Nations Peoples of Australia. They investigate the key features of Australia’s system of government and legal system as well as describe the nature of Australian society. They also develop, through exploring Liveability, an understanding of how the characteristics of places are perceived and valued differently by people, explaining the interconnections between people and places/environments.
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Length of Course: Full Year
Students have the choice to study either Italian or Japanese – students will study their chosen language for Year 7 and Year 8.
Students explore connections between the Japanese language and culture. They learn about Japan’s geography, unique culture and lifestyle while developing skills in Hiragana, pronunciation, and communication. Topics include greetings, numbers, age, nationalities, family, pets, food, and expressing likes and dislikes.
Students explore the foundations of the Italian language through topics, including Greetings, Celebrations, Family & Friends, and Animals. They develop skills in their listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Italian. Using their English literacy knowledge, students explore the similarities and differences in pronunciation, structures, and features between Italian and English.
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Length of Course: Full Year
Students solve problems involving operations with positive and negative integers, and square numbers and square roots, using efficient strategies. They explore natural numbers, prime factorisation, and exponent notation. Students solve problems with fractions, decimals, percentages and ratios in real-world contexts. In probability, students list outcomes, assign and compare probabilities, conduct experiments and simulations, and explain differences between expected and observed results.
Subject Pathways:
Length of Course: One Term
Students explore performance, composition, and music production skills, developing their understanding of music through playing instruments. They create loop-based electronic music using Soundtrap and engage with music theory and technology. Through listening, performing, and composing, students build foundational skills in musical expression and analysis. Assessment includes performance, theoretical understanding, and reflective tasks.
Students engage in advanced music studies, including performance, composition, and music technology. They develop instrumental skills on guitar, drums, and other chosen instruments while working collaboratively in a class band. The course fosters musicianship through ensemble playing, listening, and music analysis. Weekly band rehearsals provide opportunities to refine technique, musicality, and interpretation. Assessment includes practical performance, theoretical knowledge, and reflective analysis.
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Course Length: Full Year
Students analyse factors shaping identity, emotions, and relationships, including stereotypes, respect, and diversity. They assess assertive communication, protective behaviours, and help-seeking strategies online and offline. In movement, they apply skills across contexts, assess strategy effectiveness, and refine approaches for inclusion, fair play, and collaboration. They also propose and evaluate strategies to improve personal health, fitness, and well-being.
At Nazareth we are proud to offer targeted Sporting Academy programs designed to develop students’ potential towards the ‘elite’ level. If a student is successful in making one of the Nazareth Academy programs – this will take the place of one semester of PE in your child’s timetable. Positions in the academies are limited. Students will be required to trial and meet eligibility criteria.
There are additional costs for Academy Participation – the cost for these courses are to be confirmed, the 2026 costs are listed below as an indication of the additional fee.
Academy Programs: Netball, Soccer, Basketball, AFL, AFLW, Volleyball
Students further develop their skills, speed, agility, fitness, strength, stamina, small-sided games, and tactical awareness through coaching and feedback. They will analyse data to develop their game sense in a range of situations. Students will reflect on their skills and performance, setting personal goals for their future.
2027 Cost: TBC, 2026 cost $300
Eligibility Requirements: Students who participate in the Sports Academies will also form the College’s Knockout Squad and will represent the College in the prestigious State-wide Knockout Competition. Participation in the academy may also lead to opportunities for students to represent the College at interstate competitions. To be eligible to trial for an academy, the following criteria must be met:
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Course Length: Full Year
Students explore Catholic traditions, their connections with other religions and the world, and the importance of religious beliefs and practices. They examine diverse perspectives, worldviews, and explore Catholic perspectives. Students explore spiritual awareness and an appreciation for justice, fostering inclusivity and empathy in their actions and interactions, and enriching their personal and social understanding.
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Length of Course: Full Year
In Year 7 Science, students investigate and explain concepts like matter, energy flow in ecosystems, forces, and Earth’s cyclic changes. They use scientific inquiry to collect and analyse data, develop questions, plan experiments, and communicate findings. Students demonstrate understanding of living systems’ interdependence through classification tools and apply scientific principles to everyday life. They use critical thinking to analyse data, solve problems, and make connections between scientific knowledge and real-world contexts.
We are committed to supporting students and families as they prepare for this exciting next step. If you have any questions about subjects or timetables, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing [email protected]
