Year 9 Program

commencing 2026

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Corner Inlet College’s Year 9 program is structured to provide relevance, challenge, and agency, thereby supporting students in navigating this formative period. The curriculum combines rigorous academic learning with meaningful real-world experiences and personal development opportunities.

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Academic Achievement: Relevance, Depth, and Application

Academic learning remains a central focus, with the curriculum aligned to the Victorian Curriculum across core subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, and Humanities. The program extends beyond traditional instruction, emphasising critical thinking, real-world application, and student choice.​​​

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Wellbeing: A Foundation for Learning

Student wellbeing is foundational. At Corner Inlet College, social and emotional learning is embedded within everyday practice, creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning.

The wellbeing program features:

• Advisory Groups: Each student joins a small advisory group led by a dedicated teacher. These groups meet regularly to foster relationships, monitor wellbeing, and address topics such as mental health and online safety.

• Respectful Relationships Education: Delivered as an explicit curriculum, this initiative nurtures empathy, resilience, and constructive interpersonal skills.

• Mindfulness and Self-Regulation: Weekly sessions provide practical strategies to help students manage stress, improve focus, and regulate emotions—critical competencies for academic success and personal wellbeing.

Outdoor Education Academy: Learning Beyond the Classroom

Leveraging the natural assets of the surrounding region, the Outdoor Education Academy offers students rich, experiential learning that complements academic study and promotes personal development.

Key elements include:

• Integrated Outdoor Curriculum: Activities such as multi-day hikes, canoeing, rock climbing, and environmental projects are embedded in the curriculum and linked to learning areas like Science and Geography.

• Leadership and Teamwork: Outdoor experiences are designed to cultivate leadership, collaboration, and resilience through real-life challenges.

• Environmental Stewardship: Students participate in local sustainability initiatives, fostering a deeper connection to and responsibility for the environment.

• Rite of Passage Expedition: In Term 4, students undertake a culminating outdoor journey to reflect on their growth and articulate goals for the future.

Personal Self-Worth and Identity Development

Adolescents flourish when they feel seen, supported, and capable. The Year 9 program includes a range of initiatives that affirm students’ identities, nurture self-esteem, and develop a sense of purpose.

These include:

• Passion Projects: Students explore a self-chosen area of interest, culminating in a public showcase. This process fosters autonomy, creativity, and pride in their work.

• Service Learning: Community-based projects instil empathy, social awareness, and civic responsibility.

• Student Voice and Agency: Year 9 students actively shape their learning environment through participation in leadership roles.

• Reflective Portfolios: Through ongoing documentation of academic and personal progress, students develop metacognitive skills and set meaningful goals.

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The Year 9 program at Corner Inlet College is a deliberate and forward-thinking response to the complex needs of adolescents. By integrating academic rigour, outdoor learning, wellbeing, and personal development, the program supports students in becoming resilient, self-aware, and engaged learners. Above all, it ensures that every student is known, valued, and empowered to become their best self—both within the school community and beyond.