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.