Parent & Student Handbook

SENIOR SCHOOL – YEAR 7 – 12

All students study the following subjects:

Within the English program each year there is a unit on Public Speaking designed to enhance the confidence of students in social situations.

English

Mathematics

Science

Christian Studies

History

Geography

Personal Development, Health & Physical Education

Visual Arts

Technology Mandatory

Music

In Year 8, all students undertake a 100 hour course in Japanese or French as part of the NSW Education Standards Authority requirements for the completion of Stage 5.

Mid-way through Year 8 students are invited to select elective subjects which are studied in Years 9 and 10. The core curriculum in Stage 5 includes:

Christian Studies

English

Geography

History

Mathematics

Personal Development, Health & Physical Education

Science

Students are also required to study to 2 electives for two years. The current electives for Year 9 in 2023 are:

Advanced Science (Marine Studies)

Child Studies

Commerce

Drama

Extreme History

Food Technology

French

Information Software & Technology

Industrial Technology (Engineering)

Industrial Technology (Timber)

Japanese

Music

Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS)

Photography and Digital Media

Visual Arts

The current electives for Year 10 in 2023 are:

Advanced Science (Marine Studies)

Child Studies

Commerce

Drama

Extreme History

Food Technology

French                                                            

Information Software & Technology

Industrial Technology (Engineering)

Industrial Technology (Timber)

Japanese

Music

Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS)

Photography and Digital Media

Visual Arts

All students in Years 11 and 12 are required to study an English course and Christian Studies and participate in the College Sporting Program unless it clashes with an Extension class in English, Mathematics or History.

The subjects studied by students in Year 11 are:

Ancient History

Automotive (VET – TAFE)

Biology

Business Studies

Chemistry

Community & Family Studies (CAFS)

Construction (VET)

Design & Technology

Economics

Engineering Studies

English Advanced/Standard

English – Extension 1

English Studies Entertainment (VET)

Food Technology

Geography

Hospitality

Information Processes and Technology

Industrial Technology – (Timber)

Investigating Science

Japanese Continuers

Legal Studies

Mathematics Standard/Mathematics

Mathematics Extension 1

Modern History Music 1 & 2

Personal Development, Health & Physical Education

Physics

Society and Culture

Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation

Studies of Religion 1

Visual Arts

All Year 12 students will be expected to present at least six subjects for the Higher School Certificate unless they are studying an Extension Course or can advance a strong argument as to why they should not do so.

The subjects studied by students in Year 12 are:

Ancient History

Automotive (VET – TAFE)

Biology

Business Studies

Chemistry

Community & Family Studies (CAFS)

Construction (VET)

Design & Technology

Drama

Economics

Electrotechnology (VET-TAFE)

Engineering Studies

English – Advanced/Standard

English – Extension 1 & 2

English Studies

Entertainment (VET)

Fitness – Sports Coaching (VET)

Food Technology

Geography

Health Nursing (VET-TAFE)

History Extension

Hospitality (VET)

Industrial Technology – (Timber)

Information Processes & Technology

Investigating Science

Japanese

Legal Studies

Mathematics Advanced/Mathematics Standard

Mathematics- Extension 1 & 2

Modern History

Music 1 & 2

Personal Development, Health & Physical Education

Physics

Society and Culture

Studies of Religion 1

Visual Arts