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Year 9
Challenge and
generosity.

Engage Wellbeing Program

Wellbeing is the heart of CLC, where inclusivity and voice is celebrated. Students are empowered to find their inner confidence and rise to challenges.

Our bespoke program is expertly designed by our CLC Wellbeing Team to meet the needs of our Year 9 students by combining the results from comprehensive student and parent surveys with the latest research in adolescent development.

Pillars of our program 

Relationships

Connection

Mental Health

Study Skills

Life Skills

Learn about our Year 9 program

Year 9 Showcase Video

Learning program

We guide our Year 9 students to become independent by taking more ownership over their learning experiences. By participating in flexible and challenging projects, our students enhance their problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively. Students are introduced to a wide range of subjects and new and varied experiences.

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  • English
  • Mathematics & Advanced Mathematics
  • Science
  • Humanities
  • Health Education
  • Physical Education
  • Religious Education
  • Language Choice: Indonesian or Italian
  • Year 9 Navigate Now Program
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  • Sports Science in Motion
  • Drama
  • Dance
  • Music
  • Digital Technologies
  • Digital Design and Photography
  • 3D Design
  • Fashion and Design
  • Food Studies
  • Visual Art
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  • Before School Spelling Program - Morphographs
  • Year 9 Literacy Enhancement - Intervention
  • Year 9 Mathematics Intervention
  • Homework Club
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  • Mathematics Tutorials
  • Year 9 Philosophy Program
  • Debating and Public Speaking Program
  • Student Leadership Program

Beyond the classroom

Students are encouraged to discover what they love and to get involved in.

Because we believe in education for the whole person, CLC offers extensive opportunities across performing arts, sport, social justice, cultural exchanges and the chance to pursue new passions to an elite level.

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  • Aerobics
  • AFL
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Basketball Academy
  • Cross Country
  • Diving
  • Equestrian
  • Futsal
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Indoor Cricket
  • Netball
  • Netball Academy
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Triathlon
  • Volleyball
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  • Art & Photography Club
  • Book Club
  • Sessional Dance
  • Debating Team
  • Drama Club
  • eSports Club
  • Fashion Club
  • Feminist Collective
  • FIRE Carriers
  • Maths Tutes
  • Social Justice and Environment Group
  • Writers' Club
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  • Art & Photography Club
  • Fashion Club
  • Annual Student Art Exhibition
  • Guest Artist Workshops
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  • Sessional Dance
  • Drama Club
  • Aerobics Team
  • Whole School Musical Production
  • Performing Arts Showcase
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  • Senior Debating
  • Junior Debating
  • Senior School Ethics
  • Middle School Ethics
  • Model United Nations
  • Inklings Writers' Club
  • Pagelings Book Club
  • Elders Book Club
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  • Private Instrumental Tuition
  • Junior Band
  • Intermediate & Senior Band
  • Year 7 Contemporary Band
  • Year 8 Contemporary Band
  • Year 9 Contemporary Band
  • Year 10 Contemporary Band
  • Year 11 Contemporary Band
  • Year 12 Contemporary Band
  • Taking Care of Business (Contemporary Band)
  • Flute Ensemble
  • Saxophone Ensemble
  • Strings Ensemble
  • Improv Band
  • Encore Choir
  • Grace Notes (Choir)
  • Semester Music Concerts
  • Semester Instrumental Music Concerts
  • Christmas Carols Concert
  • Battle of the Bands
  • Music Intensive
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  • Social Justice and Environment Group
  • Community Service Program
  • FIRE Carriers
  • International Women's Day
  • Project Kenya - CLC House
  • St Vincent De Paul Partnership
  • Vinnies Winter Sleepout
  • Bake Care Share Program
  • Feminist Collective
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  • Principal Advisory Council
  • Senior Student Leadership Team
  • Year Level Leader
  • Homeroom Student Leader
  • House (Sport) Student Leader
  • CLC Student Ambassador Program
  • Peer Support Leader
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  • eSports Club
  • Banyule Nillumbik Tech School Partnership
  • CLC Habitat project partnership with Edendale Farm
  • Nova Rover with Monash University
  • Grand Prix STEM Excursion
  • Tournament of Minds
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  • USA NASA Space Camp
  • Singapore STEM Experience
  • Italy Cultural Experience
  • Indonesia Cultural Experience
  • Red Earth Indigenous Immersion
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  • Sessional Dance Advanced
  • Sessional Dance Intermediate
  • Sessional Dance Beginner
  • Basketball Academy
  • Netball Academy
  • AFLW Academy (Launching soon)
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Holistic education

Learning enhancement team

Students across all year levels experiencing challenges with their learning programs (including literacy, numeracy and spelling) can access personalised and small group support. 

We also provide targeted assistance to students with disabilities, students with Refugee Status, students for whom English is an Additional Language (EAL and Indigenous students.

The Learning Enhancement Team includes Special Education teachers, Learning Enhancement Officers, a Social Worker and Psychologists, who provide specialist support.  Learning Enhancement Team members participate in regular meetings with parents to discuss learning programs.