Student Workload

Time Allocation for Secondary Students by Learning Area

In order to assist families in understanding time allocations for each subject and an overall weekly time allocation, the following tables below have been created. These times are based on the allocated times expected in Australian curriculum. When writing the units and workbooks these time allocations have been our guide. The allocated time includes the coursework and the live lesson time. Students may need to spend some extra time outside of class time to complete some tasks from time to time.  If your student is able to complete the work in less time that is fine. 

If you are finding that your student is taking noticeably longer than the allocated time, please speak with your teacher. Understanding this will assist the teacher in identifying any areas where your student may need additional support, whether that support be in the approach to learning or in time management. We trust that this information will assist you in planning your weeks. Please reach out to your teacher if you are needing additional support in managing the teaching load.

 

Year 7 Students

Learning Area	Time Allocation Per Week
English	4 hours
Maths	5 hours
Science	2.5 hours
HaSS	4 hours
Health & Physical Education	2 hours
Technologies (Digital)	2 hours
The Arts (Music)	2 hours
Japanese	2 hours
Overall Weekly Time Allocation: 21.5 hours

 

Year 8 Students

Learning Area	Time Allocation Per Week
English	3.5 hours
Maths	3.5 hours
Science	3 hours
HaSS	3.5 hours
Health & Physical Education	2 hours
Technologies (Digital)	2 hours
The Arts (Music)	2 hours
Japanese	2 hours
Overall Weekly Time Allocation: 21.5 hours

 

Year 9 Students

Learning Area	Time Allocation Per Week
English	3 hours
Maths	3.5 hours
Science	3 hours
HaSS	2.5 hours
HPE	2 hours
Technologies (elective - Design)	2 hours
The Arts (elective - Music or Visual Arts)	2 hours
Japanese (elective)	2 hours
Overall Weekly Time Allocation: 16 hours