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Welcome to Year 7: Your Child's High School Learning Journey Begins Here

Welcome to Year 7 at Oak Flats High School! As your child transitions into high school, they will begin Stage 4 of their education, which includes Year 7 and Year 8. The NSW curriculum is structured into stages: Stage 4 (Years 7-8) builds foundational knowledge and skills, Stage 5 (Years 9-10) expands on these concepts with greater depth, and Stage 6 (Years 11-12) prepares students for future pathways, including the HSC.

In Year 7, students engage in a broad curriculum designed to introduce key subject areas and develop essential skills for lifelong learning. In alignment with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) guidelines, all Year 7 students will study the following core subjects:

  • English: Developing literacy skills through reading, writing, and critical analysis.
  • Mathematics: Exploring concepts in number operations, algebra, geometry, and statistics.
  • Science: Introducing scientific principles across disciplines such as biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences.
  • Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE): Understanding historical and geographical contexts, including Australian history and global geography.
  • Languages: Learning a new language to enhance communication skills and cultural awareness.
  • Creative Arts: Expressing creativity through visual arts and music.
  • Personal Development, Health, and Physical Education (PDHPE): Focusing on physical fitness, health education, and personal well-being.
  • Technology and Applied Studies (TAS): Gaining practical skills in areas like design and technology.

This diverse curriculum helps students build confidence, explore their interests, and establish strong foundations for their future learning.

Our Unique Year 7 Homeroom Program -  A Supportive Start to High School

Starting high school is a big transition, and our Year 7 Homeroom Program is designed to make it as smooth as possible. Each Year 7 class is assigned a homeroom teacher who teaches two or three subjects, with the specific subjects varying depending on the teacher's skill set. Students are placed into their homerooms by the Transition Team, in consultation with our partner primary schools. This structure helps students settle into high school by:

  • Building strong connections – Having the same teacher for multiple subjects creates a familiar and supportive learning environment, and encourages stronger student-teacher relationships.
  • Providing a smoother transition – Students receive extra guidance as they adjust to high school expectations.
  • Encouraging friendships – Spending more time with the same classmates helps students build lasting friendships.

Our homeroom program ensures that every student is known, valued, and cared for as they begin their high school journey.

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Motivated Learners

At Oak Flats High School, we encourage and support all students to aspire, achieve, and succeed. We aim to identify and cater to the needs of students who are committed to, and take responsibility for, their own learning to achieve their best educational outcomes. One way we do this is by offering students the opportunity to nominate themselves for the Motivated Learners Class.

Criteria

Motivated Learners are recognised as students who demonstrate the following attributes:

  • Positive Attitude – Students show a strong desire to extend themselves and achieve the best possible outcomes.
  • Good Behaviour – Students follow all rules, cooperate with others, and encourage the learning of their peers.
  • Excellent Class Work – Students complete all set work, including homework and extension work, maximising their learning opportunities.
  • Extra-Curricular Activities – Students participate in a variety of school-based extra-curricular activities that enhance their classroom learning.

Each semester, students in the Motivated Learners class will be reviewed based on these criteria. Students who do not meet the criteria will be withdrawn from the program.

Responsibility of Oak Flats High School 

Oak Flats High School and its teachers will foster a positive learning environment by providing extension opportunities to enhance the learning of Motivated Learners. This includes participation in activities such as master classes, workshops, community projects, and competitions.

Application Timeline 

  • Applications open: Monday, 19th February 2025
  • Applications Close: Friday, 28th March 2025 via the provided form.
  • Offers: Successful applicants will be notified of their scholarship offer from Monday, 12th May 2025.

Click here for the Motivated Learners Class Year 7 Application

Further Information

For more information about the Year 7 Motivated Learners Class and the application process, please contact:

  • Mrs Jodi Tolley – Transition Officer
  • Mr Wade Jenkins – Deputy Principal, Inclusion and Support

You can reach them by phone at 4256 1888 or via email at oakflats-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au.

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Year 7 Scholarship Program

At Oak Flats High School, we are committed to helping students aspire, achieve, and succeed. For our Year 7 2025 cohort, we offer a range of scholarships to support students who demonstrate passion and dedication in both academic and leadership areas. Scholarships are available in two categories: Student Leadership and Academic Excellence, with four scholarships awarded in each category.

Scholarship Overview

Each scholarship recipient will receive the following throughout Year 7:

  • Payment of all Year 7 School Fees
  • Year 7 Book Pack
  • Scientific Calculator
  • $100 Lowes Uniform Vouchers
  • Excursion Costs (excluding travel)
  • Scholarship Recognition Certificate

Scholarship Categories

  • Student Leadership (4 Scholarships)
    Available to students with prior leadership experience, this scholarship recognises the important role students play in shaping school life. Recipients will also become members of the Year 7 Student Representative Council (SRC).

  • Academic Excellence (4 Scholarships)
    This scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in primary school and are highly motivated to continue excelling in high school. Recipients will also be invited to join our prestigious Motivated Learners Class.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be enrolled at Oak Flats High School for Year 7, 2026.
  • Out-of-area applications will be considered only if the enrolment is successful.
  • Applications will not be considered for students who are not enrolled at Oak Flats High School for Year 7, 2026.

Application Timeline

  • Applications Open: Friday 21 February, 2025
  • Applications Close: Friday 28 March, 2025
    Applications must be submitted online via the link provided on the school’s website.
  • Offers: Successful applicants will be notified of their scholarship offer from Monday 12 May, 2025

Click here for the Year 7 Scholarship Program Application Form

Further Information

For more details on the Year 7 Scholarship Program, please contact:

  • Ms. Angela Byron (Principal)
  • Mr. Wade Jenkins (Deputy Principal, Inclusion and Support)
  • Ms. Jodi Tolley (Transition Officer)

By phone: 4256 1888
By email: oakflats-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Year 7 Requirements for class

Students will require many different items as they move through classes in Year 7. Book Packs are available from Oak Flats High School office for $25.00. Calculators are available for $25.00.

  • 1 x 5 Subject A4 Note Book
  • 2 x 128 page 5 mm grid Book
  • 1 x Visual Arts Diary - A3
  • 2 x 2B pencil
  • 1 x 4B pencil
  • 1 x coloured pencils 12 pack
  • 1 x eraser
  • 1 x pencil sharpener
  • 1 x plastic ruler
  • 1 x red pen
  • 1 x blue pen
  • 1 x black pen
  • 1 x highlighter pack

To pay for your book pack please click here. 

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BYOD Program

All Year 7 students are required to bring a personal device to support, enhance, and facilitate their learning at Oak Flats High School. To ensure compatibility with our school network and learning activities, the device must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Screen Size: Minimum 10 inches (25.5 cm)
  • Storage: At least 64GB for laptops or 32GB for tablets
  • RAM (for laptops): Minimum 2GB
  • Battery Life: Must last a full school day (7+ hours)
  • Connectivity: Built-in WiFi (5GHz compatibility preferred). No 3G/4G/5G cellular connectivity
  • Earphones: Required for use with BYOD devices

Students are expected to bring their device fully charged each day, ready for learning. Parents, please help your child develop good habits by ensuring their device is charged before school each morning.

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Year 7 Orientation Day

Our Year 7 Orientation Day, held in Week 8 of Term 4, is a valuable opportunity for Year 6 students to get a head start on high school. On the day, students will explore classrooms and facilities, meet teachers and classmates, and experience a taste of high school life. Attending Orientation Day helps ease first-day nerves, build confidence, and ensures students feel prepared and excited for their high school journey.

Year 7 Orientation Day Booklet

At Orientation Day, students receive an updated Year 7 Orientation Booklet, which provides key information to help them transition smoothly into high school.

What’s Inside?

  • Welcome Messages – From the Principal and Year Adviser
  • Our School Vision – What we value at Oak Flats High School
  • Meet the Team – A guide to the School Executive Team and Student Representative Council (SRC)
  • Daily Routines – What happens each day and how Year 7 classes are organised
  • School Expectations – Uniform guidelines, behaviour expectations, and the awards system
  • Support & Wellbeing – People who can help you, including the Inclusion and Support Team
  • Getting Involved – Extra-curricular activities available to students
  • Attendance & Responsibilities – School attendance rules, student absence policies, and BYOD requirements
  • Getting to School – Bus routes and a map of the school grounds

This booklet is a handy reference for students as they begin their high school journey.

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To view last year’s Year 7 Orientation Day booklet, please click here.

 

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