Stage 2 Community Connections
Community Connections provides opportunities for success to students who have an interest in a particular SACE Stage 2 subject, but who choose to demonstrate their learning in alternate ways or through a personal connection with the subject area. The subject values the student’s interests and strengths, enables curiosity, and empowers them to become independent self-directed learners who are willing to try different approaches in different contexts, and discover new ways of thinking and learning.
Subject Type: Invite Only
Length: Full Year
SACE Credits: 20 credits - Cannot be used to contribute to an ATAR
Contact Person: natasha.williams@stcolumba.sa.edu.au
Further Reading: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/community-connections/overview
Topic Overview
- Knowledge and Skill development relevant to the SACE Stage 2 subject
- Individual programs developed within the SACE Stage 2 subject, connected to a theme of Practical Connections, STEM Connections, Interdisciplinary Connections or Humanities and Social Sciences Connections.
- Develop challenging and achievable goals.
- Undertake reflective practices of capability and skill development.
Assessment Overview
Folio (50%)
- Four tasks designed to develop key knowledge and Skills specific to the SACE Stage 2 Subject
Reflection (20%)
- Reflection on Community Action activity and Skill development
Community Application Activity (30%)
- Student Developed Community Action Project