Year 9 and 10 Community
Welcome, students and parents, to the year 9 and 10 community at Whyalla Secondary College. Middle school is an important time of life when young people are developing as an adolescent and building a true connection to their identity and their future direction. I am excited as the Assistant Principal of this community to be able to support and guide you through this journey. The programs and camps offered at Whyalla Secondary College are uniquely designed to enrich our students’ middle schooling experience and assist with building relationships amongst the students and staff at the school. There are many extra-curricular opportunities for students to explore – I strongly encourage all students to find an area of interest, passion or intrigue and sign up.
The Middle School model at Whyalla Secondary College provides students in Years 9 and 10 with a deep and personalised connection. Our core subjects Global Perspectives (English, Humanities), Universal Reasoning (Mathematics, Science), caregroup and Career Development are supplemented by a wide range of specialist elective subjects across a variety of learning areas to develop their areas of expertise and interest related to their intended pathway. Students in year 9 and 10 will engage with the Australian Curriculum and the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) in year 10. Further information regarding our compulsory and elective subjects are detailed throughout the curriculum guide.
Where possible, students will have two teachers for their core subjects and specialist teachers for the elective areas. By ensuring consistent teachers are allocated to classes, students and staff develop strong relationships, which provides a holistic approach to learning for each child. It allows teachers to co-plan integrated units of work and engage in cross-curricular learning opportunities to enhance outcomes for our students. Through the schools’ inclusive ATRiUM philosophy, staff differentiate learning for every individual, accelerating and broadening the horizons of every student’s learning journey. All learning connects to the ATRiUM capabilities of Active learning, Thinking, Relating, Using language, symbol systems and ICT and Managing self to develop the whole child as they move through this critical time in their lives.
Georgie Christian
Email: Georgie.Christian371@schools.sa.edu.au
Samantha Ramm
Year 9 Leader
I began my teaching career in Adelaide, moved to a country school in 2023, and more recently settled in Whyalla, this will be my second year at the College.
I’m excited to introduce myself as the Year 9 Leader for 2025! I’ll be teaching HPE and Food Technologies across Years 7–12. My enthusiasm for health and physical education has always been a big passion of mine and carries over into my personal life. I formerly played in the SANFL for West Adelaide, and these days I keep active by playing for North’s Football Club and coaching the junior girls’ under 14’s footy team.
Outside of school, you’ll probably spot me around town walking, or more accurately, being walked, by my two beautiful border collies, Oakley and Milo. And if you think you’re seeing double at the College, don’t worry, it’s not your eyes playing tricks on you, it’s just my sister. You’ll figure out pretty quickly that I’m the sportier and more competitive one!
Scott King
Year 10 Leader
Hi! I’m Scott King, I have been teaching since 2014 and at Whyalla Secondary College since it opened. This year I am the Year 10 Leader and will be teaching each core subject as well as a brand-new SACE subject called Exploring Identities and Futures. Previously, I have taught Body and Mind to years 7-8 and a mix of subjects within years 9-12 including Health, Recreational PE and Specialist PE. In my spare time I coach for the Whyalla Steelers and Titans Basketball Clubs and enjoy golf when I get the time. This year I am looking forward to working with a singular year level to support students to achieve at their best and provide them with opportunities to grow.
Inspiring Possibilities
