Languages Other than English

The study of language provides opportunities for students to become more accepting of diversity, more respectful of others and more aware of their place in the international community.

Course Content

Stage 4: Year 8 Italian

Stage 5: Year 9 and 10 Italian

Stage 6: Year 11 and 12 Italian

Open High School study is offered to students who wish to study other languages. It is also an alternative if a course is not able to be offered.

Course Overview

On an individual level learning Italian assists in communication and socio-cultural understandings. Students of Italian gain a sense of personal achievement, satisfaction and conference as they gain valuable communication skills.

Language learning in the classroom is enhanced by the use of resources such as films, magazines, radio programs, websites, learning objects and communication with other students of Italian.

All Year 8 students at the College study Italian, while it is offered as an elective in Years 9 and 11

Students are assessed through their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills as well as completing research tasks.

Where possible students are taken on excursions to experience cultural activities that enable them to experience a little of an authentic Italian lifestyle.