Curriculum - Yr 9 to 10

Year 9 and 10
In Year 9, students undertake both core and elective subjects.  
Core Subjects 
Core subjects for students in Years 9 are studied for the whole year and include: 
  • Religious Education 
  • English 
  • Mathematics 
  • Science 
  • Health and Physical Education 
 In addition, all students undertake learning in the Humanities by studying: 
  • History for one semester 
  • At least one other Humanities subject for one semester: 
    • Geography 
    • Economics and Business 
    • Civics and Citizenship 
Elective Subjects 
Elective subjects cover the breadth and depth of the Humanities, Languages, Arts and Technologies learning areas. Students select three electives for each semester and may choose more than one Humanities subjects if they desire. 
TECHNOLOGIES 
HUMANITIES 
THE ARTS 
Digital Technologies 
Design Technology – Food 
Design Technology – Food, Fibre and Production (Agriculture) 
Design Technology – Materials (Woodwork) 
Design Technology - Engineering 
Geography 
Economics and Business 
Civics and Citizenship 
Visual Art 
Drama 
Music 
LANGUAGES 
French 
Year 10
In Year 10, students undertake both core and elective subjects.  
Core Subjects 
Core subjects for students in Years 9 are studied for the whole year and  include: 
  • Religious Education 
  • English 
    • English OR 
    • English Extension 
  • Mathematics 
    • Mathematics OR 
    • Mathematics Extension 
  • Science 
    • Science OR 
    • Science Extension 
  • Health and Physical Education 
We are introducing extension variations of English, Mathematics and Science for students who are looking to extend their learning and are seeking a pathway through Years 11 and 12 to university education. These classes will cover the Australian Curriculum in more depth, at a faster pace and will have assessments that are more challenging to prepare students for subjects such as Maths Methods, General Maths, Literature, Biology, Chemistry and Physics in Years 11 and 12. It is recommended that students selecting these subjects are achieving an A or B in Year 9 in the corresponding subject. 
Students in core English, Mathematics and Science classes will also learn the Australian Curriculum however the learning will be more practical, paced to meet the learning needs of students in the class. Assessment will still meet the Achievement Standard in the Australian Curriculum.
 
Elective Subjects 
Elective subjects cover the breadth and depth of the Humanities, Languages, Arts and Technologies learning areas as well as offering a range of subjects that support the transition into senior schooling. Students select three electives for each semester and may choose additional Humanities subjects if they desire. 
 
Humanities 
Geography 
Economics and Business 
Civics and Citizenship 
Languages 
French 
Technologies 
Digital Technologies 
Design Technology – Food 
Design Technology – Food, Fibre and Production (Agriculture) 
Design Technology – Materials (Woodwork) 
Design Technology - Engineering 
The Arts 
Visual Art 
Drama 
Music 
Health and Physical Education 
PE Elective 
Fitness Elective 
Early Childhood Studies 

For more information, see the 2024 Year 9 and 10 Handbook.pdf

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