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As I revise plans for Malachi's studies before he graduates in 18 months months, I 'touch base' with our vision and focus for him: what virtues, skills and knowledge do we want him to graduate with?
Malachi is an intelligent young man with an incredible retentive memory. Applying himself to his studies will be the major focus.
Spiritual - Read two saint's bio's or spiritual works per term, personal choice, from Home Library.
'Extras' - Suggest Peter Kreeft if time
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English
Narration
Weekly narrations on each of Malachi's Readings of 'Inspirational' subjects. These are: Faith, science, history, geography, economics and civics.
English for Australian Schools - Ronald Ridout
*Daily grammar and composition session with Mum, will also cover essay writing using selections from our home library.
One major essay to be assigned on each of the following per term: Faith, literature, history and science. Futher composition will be required for OYAN
Each term read at least two classic, saints, short stories and history books.
Suggestions include:
Witness to Hope - George Wiegel Fr Brown - GK Chesterton
Ray Bradbury's -Fahrenheit 451
The Count of Monte Cristo - Alexandre Dumas
Nineteen Eighty Four - George Orwell
Animal Farm - George Orwell
Landscape with Dragons - Michael O'Brien 1000 Good Books List
Civics Yaba - Constitution Education Parliamentary Education Office
Essay due on Australian government, voting system
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Technology Skills
Touch Typing
Be familiar with Word, Excel, powerpoint etc
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