Learning
Year 11-12 Curriculum (Stage 6)
Year 11
- Students are required to study a minimum of 12 units, that must include:
- 2 units of English
- at least 1 unit of a Religion course.
- Students wishing to apply for an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) must study a minimum of 10 ATAR units.
- Subjects offered to Year 11 students vary according to student interest. Subjects studied in 2024:
- Ancient History
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Construction (VET)
- Design and Technology
- Economics
- English Advanced
- English Extension 1
- English Standard
- Geography
- Hospitality (VET)
- Industrial Technology (Timber)
- Japanese Continuers
- Legal Studies
- Mathematics Advanced
- Mathematics Extension 1
- Mathematics Standard
- Modern History
- Music 1
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
- Photography, Video and Digital Imaging 1 unit
- Physics
- Software Engineering
- Studies in Catholic Thought 1 unit
- Studies in Religion 1 unit
- Studies in Religion 2 unit
- Visual Arts
- Work Studies 1 unit
Assessment and Reporting
Students receive an Interim Report (end of Term 1 and Term 2) and End of Preliminary Course Report. The End of Preliminary Course Report includes:
- Course overview
- Student approach to learning
- Level of achievement attained in syllabus areas of achievement
- Cumulative assessment mark and rank in each course
- 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
Year 12
- Students are required to study a minimum of 10 units, that must include:
- 2 units of English
- at least 1 unit of a Religion course.
- Students wishing to apply for an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) must study a minimum of 10 ATAR units.
- Subjects offered to Year 12 students vary according to student interest. Subjects studied in 2024:
- Ancient History
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Construction (VET)
- Design and Technology
- Economics
- Anglish Advanced
- English Extension 1
- English Extension 2
- English Standard
- English Studies
- Geography
- History Extension
- Hospitality (VET)
- Industrial Technology (Multimedia/ Timber)
- Information Processes and Technology
- Legal Studies
- Mathematics Advanced
- Mathematics Extension 1
- Mathematics Extension 2
- Mathematics Standard 1
- Mathematics Standard 2
- Modern History
- Music 1
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
- Photography, Video and Digital Imaging 1 unit
- Physics
- Science Extension
- Software Design and Development
- Studies in Catholic Thought 1 unit
- Studies of Religion 1 unit
- Studies of Religion 2 unit
- Visual Arts
- Work Studies 1 unit
Assessment and Reporting
The College issues two comprehensive academic reports: Half Yearly Report (end of Term 1) and Final Report (end of Term 3). The half yearly and final report contain the following information:
- Course overview
- Student approach to learning
- Level of achievement attained in syllabus areas of achievement
- Cumulative assessment mark (half yearly report only) and rank in each course
- 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.
Record of School Achievement (RoSA)
The RoSA is the credential for students who leave school after Year 10 and before they receive their Higher School Certificate (HSC). To qualify for the award of the RoSA a student must:
- Satisfactorily complete the minimum number and pattern of courses required by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
- Meet all the mandatory study requirements for Years 7 to 10 in each Key Learning Area
- Have a satisfactory record of attendance and application
The RoSA is designed to record and credential all secondary school students’ academic results up until the HSC. If a student leaves school before completing all courses in Year 12, their RoSA will record the courses they commenced and any grades attained. This measure acknowledges the fact that many students begin senior secondary study but leave school for employment or other training opportunities before receiving their HSC.
