What is a Rich Task?

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Stemming from the Social Science Department, the Rich Task is a cross-curricular activity for Year 8 students that focuses on a specified one of the three West Australian cross-curriculum priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures; Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia; and sustainability.

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These three priorities aim to help equip students with the skills, knowledge and understanding that will help them to prosper in a globalised world.

 

 

The Rich Task provides opportunities to extend student learning to ‘learn without grading’. Year 8 students come ‘off timetable’ for two weeks at the end of the year in order to collaborate, diversify, invent and generate a project of their choosing. Culminating in a display in the Sports Centre, students are engaged, active and thoroughly committed to their activities.

 

Students must undertake an investigation on the broad topic area, develop and submit a project proposal prior to the two week period, and then complete their Rich Task project. A daily diary and student reflection are also part of the process. All Year 8 teachers are involved throughout the two weeks in areas of mentoring, supervision and assistance where required.