asianasen from the website-"As part of their induction into Nossal’s culture and learning structures, all Year 9 students participate in a subject called “9Time” whose focus is established during a week-long induction period at the very start of each year (iWeek). The subject, which brings students together three times a cycle, guides students through key aspects of their lives as Nossal students. For example, students are given a detailed explanation of how progress, learning and achievement are related, and how this in turn affects Nossal’s assessment and feedback structures. They are guided through reflections on their longer term goals, in the context of a careers curriculum which incorporates aptitude testing to help them understand their areas of strength. They receive explicit instruction in various core capabilities, which are then further explored in their academic classes. Finally, they are provided with a series of experiences like the City Week program which is designed to increase their confidence and their ability to operate as independent agents in a scaffolded way, preparing them for the independent learning behaviours which will be expected of them as they progress through the school and their future lives. "
