Interdisciplinary Programs
Ivanhoe Extend Interdisciplinary programs involve learning opportunities and competitions that combine multiple subject areas or are outside of a specific curriculum focus.
Chess
Chess is a board game which combines strategy and skill, requiring students to think critically in order to outsmart their opponent’s ‘king’ on an 8×8 grid board.
| Skills and qualities: | Ivanhoe Learner Attributes: reflective, courageous and balanced. General qualities: strategic thinking skills, concentration, focus and memory. |
| Subject connections: | Digital technologies and mathematics. |
| More information | Northern Star Chess Tournament |
Da Vinci Decathlon
The da Vinci Decathlon is a stimulating and challenging competition run in the spirit of an Olympic Decathlon. Students compete in teams across 10 disciplines: engineering, mathematics, code breaking, art and poetry, science, English, ideation, creative producers, cartography and legacy. The competition is based on the life and legacy of Leonardo da Vinci.
| Skills and qualities: | Ivanhoe Learner Attributes: ethical, reflective, courageous, balanced, collaborative, compassionate and innovative. General qualities: general knowledge, critical thinking, communication skills, teamwork and collaboration, time management, academic rigour and creativity. |
| Subject connections: | English, Humanities, History, Global Education, Science, Maths, Art, Drama, Design and Geography. |
| More information: | da Vinci Decathlon |
Pitch Perfect Presentation Skills Course* (Micro-credential)
FLY CSI’s Pitch Perfect programme specialises in people and communication. Students participate in intensive, experiential learning where they are given the feedback and tools to become compelling and powerful communicators and presenters.
| Skills and qualities: | Ivanhoe Learner Attributes: reflective, courageous, balanced, collaborative and compassionate. General qualities: leadership, critical thinking, communication skills, interpersonal skills, giving and receiving critical feedback, personal growth and public speaking. |
| Subject connections: | English. |
*students are invited to the program.
