Learning

Year 9-10 Curriculum (Stage 5) 

Mandatory Subjects Studied by Stage 5 Students 

  • English  
  • Religious Education 
  • Mathematics (students are guided into appropriate stages, either 5.1, 5.2 or 5.3) 
  • Science  
  • Australian History 
  • Australian Geography 
  • Personal Development 
  • Health & Physical Education 

Elective Subjects Offered to Stage 5 Students 

  • Commerce (Strand B) 
  • Computing Technology (Strand B) 
  • Design and Technology (Strand B) 
  • English 
  • Food Technology (Strand B) 
  • Geography 
  • History 
  • Industrial Technology (Multimedia) (Strand A) 
  • Industrial Technology (Timber) (Strand A) 
  • Japanese (Strand A) 
  • Mathematics (Core- Paths) 
  • Music (Strand B) 
  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 
  • Physical Activity and Sports Studies (Strand B) 
  • Religious Education 
  • Science 
  • Visual Arts (Strand B) 

Assessment and Reporting 

The College issues two comprehensive academic reports each year: Half Yearly Report (end of Term 2) and Yearly Report (end of Term 4).  Years 9 and 10 students also receive an Interim Report (end of Term 1). The half yearly and yearly report contains the following information: 

  • Course overview 
  • Student approach to learning 
  • Level of achievement attained in syllabus areas of achievement 
  • Overall grade, including grade distribution for the cohort 
  • Information about student attendance (whole day and partial absence); attendance at major College events and participation in co-curricular events and activities. 
  • Student behaviour level  

Assessment handbooks provide general assessment schedules for student and parent/ carer information and planning.