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High School Overview

Years 8-10 High School Academic Handbook

Year 8

Year 8 is the first year of secondary education and represents a significant step on the students' journey to become independent learners.

Yr 8 Subjects studied throughout the year Subjects studied for one semester each
English Art
Mathematics Drama
Religious Education Food Science
Science Technics
Personal Development Health and Physical Education and Health (PDHPE) Students may elect to specialise in the following subjects:
Social SciencesFrench, Japanese and Music

Year 8 Course Guide

Year 8 Subject selection Form (Subject selection form and course guide for current Yr 7 moving to Yr 8 in 2013)

Years 9 and 10

During Years 9 and 10 students are working towards attainment of their first public certificate and laying foundations for Years 11 and 12.  Many jobs and apprenticeships require the successful completion of the Year 10 Certificate.

Students in Yrs 9 and 10 are expected to undertake 8 individual subjects per year.  Six subjects are Core subjects that all Yr 9 -10 students must undertake.  The remaining two subjects may be elected by the student.  Elective subjects may be taken for 1 or 2 years.

Year 9-10 Core subjects Yr 9-10 Electives
EnglishArt
MathematicsDrama
Religious EducationFood Science
ScienceTechnics
PDHPEFood Science
Social Sciences
Students may choose from:
French
• Geography Japanese
• Commerce Music
• HistoryComputer Aided Drawing
Computing Studies
Drama
Design and Technology

Yr 9 Subject Selection Form (Subject selection form and course guide for current Yr8 moving to Yr 9 in 2013)

Yr 10 Subject Selection Form (Subject selection form and course guide for current Yr 9 moving to Yr 10 in 2013)

A full listing of the 2012 Course Structure for Years 4-12.

Accelerated Study

Some students are offered the opportunity to enrol in senior courses as a way of accelerating their academic progress. Arrangements for Accelerated study are managed via Director Teaching and Learning.

Talented Student Program

The Talented Student Program provides guidance and assistance to students who are participating in elite level co curricular activities.

Australian School Based Apprenticeships

Students who are interested in forming links with an employer whilst remaining at school may enrol in an Australian School Based Apprenticeship (ASBA).Students can participate in the ASBA program during their school years 9 to 12, provided they are 15 years or over. ASBA Students must remain at school or college after entering into a training contract, and  are required to attend structured workplace training on a regular basis.

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