In the junior years, the academic program at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College builds core skills and knowledge. Through years seven and eight students are given a taste of all subject areas.

The Year 7 curriculum is an integrated and coherent transition from primary to secondary school. There are a number of important features of the Year 7 curriculum that underpin this vital year level.

Students have fewer teachers teaching more subjects. Where ever possible a Year 7 teacher will teach 2 or more subjects to the same class. This enables a teacher and students to spend more time together building significant relationships thus enhancing the learning environment.

In Year 8 the curriculum seeks to consolidate what has occurred at Year 7 and prepare students for the demands and challenges of the Middle School.

Core subjects at Years 7 and 8 include:

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