At Walford, we believe in nurturing the development of every student through the provision of a highly agile, rigorous, and personalised pattern of study.

You will start to acquire the essential skills and knowledge for Stage 1 and 2 Chinese (background). You will learn about, research and analyse contemporary Chinese social issues including international students, multiculturism, generation gap and technology. You will have the opportunity to watch and read selected films and novels. You will also participate in a range of interactive activities such as interviewing students from different backgrounds, making video presentations and podcasts and experiencing a range of excursions and cultural activities. Your comprehension and writing skills will also be developed through learning about literary features and techniques.

As a Walford student of Chinese, you are on a pathway to complete SACE Stage 1 Chinese in Year 10, and then Stage 2 Chinese in Year 11. In Stage 1 Continuers Chinese you will make significant progress in your communicative and intercultural skills. Increase your confidence in expressing yourself in Chinese through video, email, interaction and written communication. Extend yourself through investigative tasks, researching and discussing regions and topics of interest. Experience Chinese culture through movies, food and intercultural exchange. Focus topics are traditional and modern Chinese culture, the Chinese speaking world, school, home environments, digital media, cuisine, etiquette and technology. 

You will investigate, design and create products that solve design problems within a variety of contexts. You will critically evaluate existing technologies and apply skills, processes and techniques to develop innovative product design, digital design and/or environmental design solutions. Digital or physical solutions could involve electronics, robotics, 3D printing prototypes, laser cutting materials, 3D digital models, coding, VR and architectural design. 

You will focus on identifying what you want to say and then building the skills to realise your vision. You will investigate contemporary performance practice and then apply your knowledge by creating live and recorded performances. At the end of the course, you will create a vision statement for a performance company that you will continue to refine and develop through Stage 1 and Stage 2 Drama.    

Solving a murder mystery requires evidence and developing a timeline of events. You will conduct laboratory work to determine how meat cools and use mathematical modelling techniques to understand how time of death can be predicted. You will explore forensic techniques used to detect blood as well as investigate one factor that affects blood splatter. Other forensic tools such as fibre analysis, detecting gun powder residue and finger printing may be explored. This course is an introduction to using mathematics and science techniques, digital tools such as data loggers, graphing packages and spreadsheets. 

As a Walford student of French, you are currently on a pathway to complete SACE Stage 1 French in Year 10, and then Stage 2 French in Year 11. The Stage 1 French course takes your communication skills and cultural understanding to the next level through the study of topics such as relationships, healthy lifestyle and Francophone cuisine, travel, the French-speaking world, and education systems in France. You will take part in research tasks, investigating Francophone regions with a focus on food, recipes, and developing a travel itinerary. Develop confidence in using spoken and written French authentically in a range of contexts as you continue the exciting journey of becoming a bilingual/multilingual global citizen! 

You are encouraged to respect and understand the world around you. In this subject you will explore a wide variety of individuals, societies and environments. You will develop your geographical knowledge and understanding, the skills of research, analysis, interpretation and communication.  The study of hazards, human well-being and poverty as well as urban systems and conflicts relating to natural resources are some the areas you will explore. You will be encouraged to apply this in real world contexts and help to build a sustainable future. 

You will examine and debate the issue of whether the Australian people can be confident that the criminal justice system delivers a fair trial to all citizens. A miscarriage of justice arises when an innocent person is found guilty of an offence and is wrongly convicted, leading to wrongful imprisonment. The criminal justice system in Australia is designed to protect against this through upholding the presumption of innocence by ensuring those sentenced to imprisonment have first been found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. However, miscarriages of justice do occur at great expense to individuals and the broader community.  

The twentieth century was a time of great conflict both within and outside of Australia and was a critical period in our social, cultural, economic and political development. As an historian, you will investigate the ways in which Australia developed as a member of the global community, especially in the Asia Pacific region.  You will delve into issues that range from the fight for rights and freedoms within Australia, our role in global wars as well as the growing influence that our contributions to popular culture has had nationally and internationally.  

This course encourages you to continue to extend and refine both your solo and group performance skills through rehearsal, analysis and performance opportunities. You will experiment with composing and arranging. Music literacy includes the study of various styles of music, responding to creative works and performances and learning a variety of music techniques. 

You will design and build a ROV (remotely operated underwater vehicle) or a 3D Virtual Reality submarine living space using CAD software, 3D printing, laser cutting and VR technology. Work in a team to project manage the product and business development along with its branding and marketing. You will obtain sponsorship to fund the project and present the product and business at a trade display, including a verbal presentation for industry professionals. Roles in the team include Team Manager, Design Engineer, Resources Manager, Manufacturing Engineer and Graphics Designer. 

You will explore how your body responds to exercise by recording performance and wellness data to interpret and present for analysis and evaluation as an elite athlete. You will explore the psychological factors associated with participation and performance in sport and rehearse the mental skills required for peak sporting performance.  

You will visually experiment and respond to work of artists and designers, documenting your ideas, exploring a range of media and techniques. You will develop and apply skills in a broad range of media such as printmaking, painting, sculpture and drawing, to produce resolved works of art.  

You will visually experiment and respond to a design brief, document your ideas and explore a range of designers and techniques. You will develop and apply skills using various programs and media to produce resolved works of communication design, product design and/or visual design. Examples of design topics include logo and branding design, pattern design, illustration and packaging design. 

You will develop your understanding about the diversity of life as it has evolved, the structure and function of living things, and how they interact with their own and other species and their environments. You will apply your understanding of the interconnectedness of biological systems to evaluate the impact of human activity on the natural world. You will also inquire into and explain biological phenomena and draw evidence-based conclusions from your investigations into biology-related issues, developments, and innovations. You will study cells and microorganisms, infectious disease, multicellular organisms and biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics.

You will develop the knowledge, skills, and understandings to engage in business contexts in the modern world. In a time where design-led companies outperform other companies, you are immersed in the process of finding and solving customer problems or needs through design thinking and using assumption-based planning tools. You will identify the customers who are at the centre of your innovation process and generate viable business products, services, and processes. You will pitch your innovative business solution to a panel, ready to answer any questions.

You will investigate, design and create products that solve real-world problems within a variety of contexts. You will critically evaluate existing technologies and products, including the impact on societies. Through the investigation, development, planning and evaluating phases, you will apply skills, processes and techniques to develop innovative solutions to design problems of your choice. Digital or physical solutions could involve electronics, robotics, 3D printing prototypes, laser cutting materials, 3D digital models, coding, VR and architectural design.

Work collaboratively to establish the goals of your company to create live and/or recorded drama. Semester 1 will focus on using technology in innovative ways to devise your own work for stage or screen. Semester 2 will focus on scripted drama and will culminate in a public performance. Elect to explore on or offstage roles (including design). Work with specialists from the industry to refine and develop your skills and ideas.

You will be challenged to explore the need to make choices due to our limited resources and unlimited wants. Each choice has intended and unintended consequences that must be considered. Also, the operation of governments and participants in markets will be analysed and you will learn how they make these economic decisions.

English as an Additional Language is designed for students for whom English is a second language or an additional language or dialect and who fulfil the eligibility criteria. You will focus on the development of both written and oral communication skills with a focus on creative communication and comprehension of language, and the analysis and application of language features and conventions.

You will explore, analyse and apply the concepts of place, space, environment, interconnection, sustainability, scale and change. Identification of patterns and trends that consider geographical relationships and interdependencies will be explored. This knowledge promotes a more sustainable way of life and an awareness of social and spatial inequalities.

What role do you play in the Australian legal system? You will develop an appreciation and awareness of your role as a citizen in the Australian legal system. You will develop the skills to communicate your ideas and the confidence to make informed and effective decisions regarding legal issues.

Is history written only by the winners? You will explore and debate this idea by considering some of the changes within the world since 1750. The long and short-term impacts on societies of events such as the abdication of the Tsar Nicolas II of Russia, the Vietnam war, the Cuban Missile crisis and the Troubles in Northern Ireland may be studied. How can the events of the past shape our understanding of the present and help to inform our future?

You will be provided with opportunities to experience personal growth and to develop social skills, self-confidence, and teamwork skills. You will evaluate and reflect on your learning progression and skill development while working with others in groups, as well as develop your relationship with, and connection to nature. The learning experiences take place in a variety of locations such as surfing on the Yorke Peninsula, orienteering in Kuitpo Forrest and rock climbing at Morialta Conservation Park.  You will develop an appreciation of your place in, and impact on, environments. As you spend time learning in natural environments, you will develop knowledge and apply planning, risk-management and minimal impact strategies for outdoor journeys that ensures safe and sustainable travel.

You will visually experiment and respond to work of artists and designers, documenting your ideas, exploring a range of media and techniques. You will experiment and respond to relevant themes and contexts on a chosen topic of interest. You will develop and apply skills in a broad range of media to produce resolved works of art. Examples of art topics could include painting, drawing, sculpture, casting, printmaking, ceramics, digital art and photography.

You will visually experiment and respond to a design brief, document your ideas and explore a range of designers and techniques. You will develop and apply skills using various programs and media to produce resolved works of communication design, product design and/or visual design. Examples of design topics include logo and branding design, pattern design, photography, illustration and packaging design.