All students in Year 7, 8 and 9 study a range of Australian Curriculum subjects. Murray Bridge High School aims to provide every student with the knowledge, understanding and skills that provide a foundation for successful and lifelong learning and participation in the Australian community. High expectations will be set for all students. All Year 8 students will study a combination of subjects that provide a range of valuable experiences and lead to the successful completion of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
We know that for students to be successful in Senior School, they need to have practiced and mastered the skills presented in classes from Year 7 through to Year 9 in all subject areas. Students who do not demonstrate competency in the subjects of the year level they are currently in will not automatically progress to the next year level. This decision has been endorsed by Governing Council. The school will work individually with students and parents/caregivers in order to provide the tools for a student to prove competency and lift work ethic.
For an overview of our subject offerings and requirements at Year 7, 8 and 9 please see the Year Level Subject Offerings below.
To see information about each subject and future Learning Pathways please see Year 7 Subject Details and Pathways.
To see information about each subject and future Learning Pathways please see Year 8 Subject Details and Pathways.
To see information about each subject and future Learning Pathways please see Year 9 Subject Details and Pathways.
To see information about each subject and future Learning Pathways please see Year 7 Subject Details and Pathways.
Full Year Subjects
English
Mathematics
Physical Education and Health
Science
Semester Subjects
HASS - Global Connections
HASS - History
Music - Special Interest1
Term Subjects
Agriculture
Drama
Music
Home Economics
Technology Studies
Visual Art
Language & Culture
Digital Technology
1Some students will study Music – Special Interest in Year 7 for a Semester. Applications for the Special Interest music program can be made here: bit.do/Music2023. Students studying Music - Special Interest will also study six additional term subjects.
To see information about each subject and future Learning Pathways please see Year 8 Subject Details and Pathways.
Core Subjects - Full Year
English
Mathematics
Physical Education and Health
Science
Core Subject - 1 Semester
HASS - Global Perspectives
HASS - History
Elective Language – 1 Semester
Chinese
German
Elective Subjects - 1 Semester1,2 – students study four elective subjects across the year
Agriculture
Digital Technology
Drama
Home Economics
Music
Music – Special Interest1
SAASTA Connect2
Technology Studies
Visual Art
Please Note:
1Some students will study Music – Special Interest in Year 8 for a full year. Students studying Music - Special Interest will also study two additional elective subjects.
2ATSI students have the option to study SAASTA Connect for a semester. Students studying SAASTA Connect will also study three additional elective subjects.
To see information about each subject and future Learning Pathways please see Year 9 Subject Details and Pathways.
Compulsory Subjects - Full Year
English
History & Global Citizens
Mathematics
Physical Education & Health
Science
Elective Subjects - Full Year
Music – Special Interest
Music
Language: Chinese OR German
Elective Subjects - 1 Semester
Agriculture A
Agriculture B
Digital Technology
Drama A
Drama B
Food Technology A
Food Technology B
Media Arts
@Work
Robotics
SAASTA Connect1
Technology Studies A
Technology Studies B
Visual Art/Design A
Visual Art/Design B
Young Designers - Creative Arts
Young Designers - Technology
1ATSI students who choose SAASTA Connect study this for a full year. They study two additional elective subjects.
