Students can select from a broad range of 31 subjects with specialist teachers providing support and guidance. Listed are the core curriculum and elective subjects available for Years 7-12.
Year 7 & 8 Subjects
| Year 7 Core Subjects |
| Subject Type |
Details |
| Full - Year Courses |
English, Health, History, Geography, Languages*, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, Religious Education, Wellbeing |
| Semester - Long Courses |
Performing Arts: Music, Performing Arts: Drama, Science and Technologies: Project STEM, Visual Arts: Art |
| Languages Options |
Chinese (Mandarin), French, Indonesian, Italian* |
* Students select TWO languages, each of which they study for the full year.
| Year 8 Core Subjects & Choices |
| Subject Type |
Courses |
Duration |
| Year - Long Subjects |
Core subjects as part of the Year 8 curriculum
(Commerce, English, Health, History, Languages*, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religious Education, Science, Wellbeing) |
Entire Year |
| Semester - Based Core Choices |
Each student selects one core choice from Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Technology,
plus one additional core choice from any of the areas below:
Drama, Music, STEM Bubbles and Bricks, STEM Design and Construction, Art, Visual Communication Design |
One Semester Each |
* Students select ONE language previously studied in Year 7. This language will be studied for the full year.
Year 9 and 10 Core Subjects
| YEAR 9 |
YEAR 10 |
| English |
English |
Humanities
(History, Geography and Commerce) |
Humanities
(a compulsory semester of any
History, Geography or Commerce Elective) |
| Mathematics |
Mathematics |
| Physical Education |
Physical Education |
| Science |
Science
(compulsory first semester) |
| Religious Education |
Religious Education
(VCE Unit 1 Religion and Society) |
| Wellbeing |
Wellbeing |
Languages
(Chinese, French, Indonesian, Italian,
Beginner's Chinese, Beginner's Indonesian) |
|
Year 9 and 10 Elective Subjects
| YEAR 9 |
YEAR 10 |
|
Students make four personal choices from a wide list of
semester electives. With these choices students must ensure they
maintain their study of at least one Arts and one Technology subject.
Students continue with Languages in Year 9.
|
Choose Seven Electives
(Three in Semester 1 and four in Semester 2)
(Must include one Humanities subject)
Language electives are studied across both semesters. |
MATHEMATICS
Maths Enrichment |
ENGLISH
Introduction to Literature
|
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HEALTH SCIENCE
Body Systems
Human Nutrition
|
HEALTH SCIENCE
Global Health
Sport Science
Introduction to Psychology
|
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HUMANITIES
Commerce: Accounting and Finance
Commerce: Foundations of Business and Economics
Commerce: Law and Politics in Operation
Geography: Rich World Poor World
Geography: What on Earth is Going On
History: Dangerous Ideas
History: Conflict and Change
History: Ancient Societies
|
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LANGUAGES
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Indonesian
Italian
|
|
PERFORMING ARTS
Drama: From Page to Stage
Drama: Performance Possibilities
Music: Contemporary Songwriting
Music: First Steps to Music Mastery
|
PERFORMING ARTS
Music: Music and Me
Music: Your Journey to Music Mastery
Theatre Studies: American Realism
Theatre Studies: Collaborative Performance
|
TECHNOLOGIES
Design Technology
Digital Technology
Rocketry
|
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGIES
Aviation
Biological Science
Chemical Science
Physical Science
Design & Technologies: Design & Fabrication
Digital Technologies: Ecommerce & Data Analytics
|
VISUAL ARTS
Art
Media
Visual Communication Design
|
VISUAL ARTS
Art Making & Exhibiting (Photography)
Art Creative Practice (Multi Art Forms)
Media
Visual Communication Design
|
Year 11 and 12 Core Subjects
| YEAR 11 |
YEAR 12 |
| English or Literature* |
English or Literature* |
Religious Education
(VCE Unit 2 Texts and Traditions) |
Religious Education
(VCE Unit 2 Religion and Society)
|
*Students considering
VCE Literature are strongly encouraged to study English and Literature. Students
considering studying Literature only must consult their English teacher and the
Head of English to discern if this is the right choice for them.
Year 11 and 12 Elective Subjects
| YEAR 11 |
YEAR 12 |
Choose Five Subjects
(May take 3/4 subject on approval) |
Choose Four Subjects
|
ENGLISH
English
Literature
|
ENGLISH
English
Literature
|
HEALTH SCIENCE
Health and Human
Development*
Physical Education*
Psychology*
|
HEALTH SCIENCE
Health and Human Development*
Physical Education*
Psychology*
|
HUMANITIES
Accounting
Business Management*
Economics
Geography
History: Modern
History: Ancient*
History: Revolutions*
Legal Studies*
Politics*
|
HUMANITIES
Accounting
Business Management
Economics
Geography
History: Ancient
History: Revolutions
Legal Studies
Politics
|
LANGUAGES
French
Italian
Indonesian
Chinese Language, Culture &
Society
|
LANGUAGES
French
Italian
Indonesian
Chinese Language, Culture & Society
|
MATHEMATICS
General Mathematics
Mathematical Methods
Specialist Mathematics |
MATHEMATICS
General Mathematics
Mathematical Methods
Specialist Mathematics
|
PERFORMING ARTS
Music & Music Repertoire Performance
Music Repertoire Performance
Theatre Studies
|
PERFORMING ARTS
Music Repertoire Performance
Theatre Studies
|
SCIENCES
Biology*
Chemistry
Physics
|
SCIENCES
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
|
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TECHNOLOGY
Applied Computing: Software Development
Applied Computing: Data Analytics
|
VISUAL ARTS
Art Creative Practice
Art Making & Exhibiting
Media
Visual Communication Design
|
VISUAL ARTS
Art Creative Practice
Art Making & Exhibiting
Media
Visual Communication Design |
* Units 3&4 subjects that may be studied by Year 11 students.
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Offered via external providers. Additional fees apply.
Higher Education Studies
Range of options available via universities.
Classes will run subject to sufficient student enrolments, and the availability of appropriate staffing and timetabling arrangements.