English

St Mary of the Angels is committed to providing our students with the best possible opportunities to develop their reading, writing and speaking/listening skills. Throughout each year level staff equip our students so that they can explore, discuss and imagine a range of texts and themes that build skills and build the confidence of all our students. Our teachers are committed and passionate and are constantly challenging themselves to deliver the best possible English curriculum.

Literacy Week

During Literacy Week our students will have the opportunity to involve themselves in a large range of fun and exciting activities such as:
- Trivia Challenges
- Homeroom Spelling Bee challenges
- Poetry Writing Workshop
- Poetry Recital Competition
- Public Speaking Competition
- Nathalia Community Library Tour's

Australian Curriculum

“The study of English is central to the learning and development of all young Australians. It helps create confident communicators, imaginative thinkers and informed citizens.” - Australian Curriculum.

Geography

Geography is the study of the world around us, exploring the relationships between people, places, and environments. At our school, Geography helps students develop a deep understanding of contemporary global and local issues, from urbanisation and food security to sustainability and climate change. Through key concepts such as place, space, interconnection, and change, students learn to think critically about how humans interact with their surroundings. Geography also integrates STEM skills, including spatial analysis and geospatial technologies, and encourages hands-on learning through fieldwork. By studying Geography, students become informed, responsible citizens, equipped to contribute to a more sustainable and just world.

Humanities

The domain consists of the study of History, Geography, Civics, Economics & Business.

Why study History?

“If you want to know who you are and where you’re going to…..then you need to know from where you come!” 
History is the investigation into the past that develops students' curiosity and imagination. Awareness of history is an important aspect of any society, and historical knowledge is essential to understanding ourselves and others.

History

History is the investigation into the past that develops students' curiosity and imagination. Awareness of history is an important aspect of any society, and historical knowledge is essential to understanding ourselves and others.

Civics

Civics and Citizenship is essential in enabling students to become active and informed citizens who participate in and sustain Australia’s democracy. Through the study of Civics and Citizenship, students investigate political and legal systems and explore the nature of citizenship, diversity and identity in contemporary society. They gain the knowledge and skills necessary to question, understand and contribute to the world in which they live.

Economics and Business

The Economics and Business curriculum explores the ways in which individuals, families, the community, workers, businesses and governments make decisions in relation to the allocation of resources. It enables students to understand the process of economic and business decision-making at the personal, local, national, regional and global levels and the effects of these decisions on themselves and others, now and in the future.