In Year 7 and Year 8 all students rotate through all elective subject areas so that they can experience each subject which will better help them determine which subjects to choose in Year 9 and Year 10. There is no choosing of subjects in Year 7 and 8.
Year 9 and Year 10
The subjects are offered subject to sufficient enrolments, and available teaching staff. Where too few students' preference a subject in Year 9 that subject will not be offered. Timetabled subjects from Year 9 will continue to be offered in Year 10, and where this is not possible in the school setting, arrangements will be made with alternative providers.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
In cases where the number of students selecting a subject exceed available places, further selection processes will be applied. This may include interview, audition, achievement in Year 8 related subject, and/or assessment task. Students should be aware that when selecting subjects they are selecting a two year course of study. There will be limited opportunity to change subjects during years 9 and 10. Final subject placement remains at the discretion of the Principal.
KNOW, DO, THINK TABLES
A Know, Do, Think table for each subject is issued at the beginning of each unit. It gives information on the course of study for the unit as well as details of the assessment programme, including due dates of assignments and other assessment tasks.
ASSESSMENT
• Students must comply with the requirements of each subject as detailed in the assessment statement for that subject.
• The school assignment policy, stated in the Student Diary will apply. The policy has been developed to be fair to all students, and to ensure that students meet their obligations regarding completion of a course of study.
• The assessment programme is shown on the Know, Do, Think table issued at the start of each unit.
ATTENDANCE
Students are required to be in attendance at all classes on each school day. Absences must be validated through written notification from parents or guardian or, in the case of absence from exams, a medical certificate.
CHANGING SUBJECTS
During the first 2 weeks of each semester, students may apply for a subject change. Changes will be approved if there is a sound educational reason for change, and there is space available in the destination subject. A note from parent/guardian is required.
COSTS
The school operates a voluntary Student Resource Scheme offering the option of hiring, rather than purchasing the necessary textbooks and resources. This scheme is designed to reduce the overall costs to parents. Special Subject Charges for resources other than textbooks are payable where students and their guardians opt not to join the Student Resource Scheme.
HEALTH AND SAFETY IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
All activities have an inherent level of risk. In planning school curriculum programs teachers determine the level of risk of activities and include appropriate control measures when required so that activities are conducted with an acceptable level of risk.
Courses of Study and Choosing Subjects
Years 9-10 in 2024/2025
CORE
All students study the following subjects:
English
Maths
Science
Health and Physical Education (HPE, one semester)
History (one semester)
ELECTIVES
Students select two elective subjects to study for the two year period.
Choices include:
The Arts: Drama, Music, Visual Art
Humanities: Business Studies, Geography, History
Languages Other Than English (LOTE): Japanese
Technology: Digital Technologies, Food Specialisation, Materials and Technologies Specialisation
STEM: Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics elective subject
Based on the preferences that students submit, they will be allocated to elective subjects for Year 9 and 10. It is not always possible for students to be allocated the two elective subjects that they nominated as their first and second preference. Students are required to nominate four subjects when making their selections. These should be rank ordered in terms of preference.
Hints to help you choose your elective subjects
CAREER
| Think about careers you are interested in. The Guidance Officer can help with your choice of subjects necessary for certain careers.
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ENJOYMENT | Choose subjects you enjoy - you are likely to do well in subjects you like doing.
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| SUCCESS | Consider selecting subjects in which you have done well this year.
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SELF DEVELOPMENT | You could choose a subject for your own personal development and one which will be of value to you in your future life. You will be able to specialise in Years 11 and 12.
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YOU COULD MAKE THE WRONG CHOICE IF YOU
- Choose a subject because you hope your friend will be in the same class.
- Choose a subject expecting a certain teacher to be teaching it.
IMPORTANT
Discuss your choice with as many people as possible:-
PARENTS
TEACHERS
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS, GUIDANCE OFFICER