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INTRODUCTION TO YEAR 10
  The tenth year of schooling is of great importance, as students have moved from Middle Schooling into their Senior Years where the foundation preparation for the SACE begins. Subject choices at this level, therefore, is a process that requires careful consideration.

The following information shows the objectives of each subject and the overall course structure. We hope that the information provided in this booklet, together with advice from teachers will enable each student to make an informed and considered decision about subject choices.

We encourage each student to select a range of subjects that best suits his/her talents and needs, realising that a firm commitment to the chosen course of study is required.

All subject choices will be checked on Course Counselling Day to ensure that they conform to the student’s requirements and to the school’s curriculum requirements. Students should make sure that their curriculum choices enable them to be able to go on to complete their SACE in the senior school.

The Curriculum is divided into eight broad areas of learning which identify significant learning outcomes for all students. The areas of study are:

  • The Arts
  • Mathematics
  • English
  • Science
  • Health & Physical Education
  • Studies of Society & Environment
  • Languages other than English
  • Design and Technology.

Students will undertake at least 1 SACE unit at Year 10 level. This is WALE (Work & Life Education). Students undertaking Specialist Sport will also gain a number of SACE Stage 1 units, as will students studying Food Preparation.

Year 10 Course Overview

Year 10 subjects are arranged in the eight curriculum areas and students must choose 12 units according to the following pattern:

8 COMPULSORY UNITS

2 English
2 Mathematics
2 Science
1 Society and Environment
1 Work and Life Education (WALE) - Integrated Studies



4 FREE CHOICE UNITS

Remaining subjects are divided into curriculum areas, with
students required to select a maximum of 2 units from any
one group of subjects (see below)

 

French (Continuers) 0FRA2       History 0HIS1    
Indonesian (Continuers) 0IND2     Geography 0GEO1    
   
Music A / B 0MUS2     Child Studies 0CHS1    
  Health & the Teenager 0HLT1    
Drama A 0DRA1A     Food Technology. 0FOD1    
Drama B 0DRA1B     Textiles & Food Skills 0HEC1    
  SACE Food Prep. 0FOP1B    
S.S.C. A/B (SACE) 0SSC2      
Outdoor Education 0OED1     Computing A 0CPS1A    
PE A 0PED1A     Computing B 0CPS1B    
PE B 0PED1B     Keyboarding 0KBD1    
   
Art- A 0ART21     Metalwork 0MTW1    

Art- B

0ART22     Electronics 0ELC1    
Design 0DES1     Woodwork 0WDW1    
Magazine Design 0MAZ1     Photography 0PHT1    
  Computer Aided Drafting 0CGR1    
     
Design & Technology for Girls 0TEG1    
     



Please Note:

  1. Students wishing to undertake studies in Science or Maths to Stage 1 and Stage 2 level must undertake 2 units each of Science and Mathematics.

  2. Students wishing to undertake studies in French or Indonesian must have done French or Indonesian respectively in Year 9 and must do two units.(a full year)

  3. Students doing the Specialist Sport Course must do 2 units (a full year) and can not do the subject Physical Education or Outdoor Education without negotiation with a counsellor.
    A single unit of SSC can only be undertaken through negotiation with Mr. Wall.

  4. Students wishing to undertake studies in History or Geography at Stage 1 or Stage 2 would be advised to undertake 2 units of Society and Environment.(1 unit of S & E and 1 unit of Geography or History)

  5. Students wishing to do SACE Food Preparation in Semester 2 MUST do Food Technology in Semester 1.