Curriculum (years 7 to 10)
Year 7 students follow a compulsory curriculum that is largely determined by the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards NSW (BOSTES).
From Year 8 onwards, students can choose an increasing number of elective subjects each year.
All students study Christian Studies from Years 7 - 10.
Stage 4: Years 7 to 8
Students study Stage 4 courses mandated by the NSW Board of Studies. These include:
- English
- Design and Technology
- Geography - combined with History in Year 7 (called HSIE)
- History
- Languages – French and German in Year 7
- Languages - French or German in Year 8
- Mathematics
- Music
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
- Science
- Visual Arts
Stage 5: Years 9 to 10
Students in Years 9 and 10 study a NSW Board of Studies program for Stage 5 which includes:
The compulsory subjects:
- Australian History
- English
- Australian Geography
- Mathematics
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
- Science
And 3 electives chosen from:
- Agricultural Technology
- Commerce
- English Extension
- Design & Technology
- Drama
- Food Technology
- French
- German
- Music
- Visual Arts
- Physical Activity and Sport Studies
Our 2019 Stage 5 (Years 9 & 10) Subject Handbook is available here.
Stage 5 Electives
- Agricultural Technology
- Commerce
- English Extension
- Design & Technology
- Drama
- Food Technology
- French
- German
- Music
- Visual Arts
- Physical Activity and Sport Studies
For more information, please contact:
Mrs Lorna Ahern
Head of Teaching and Learning
Tel: (+612) 6770 1700