Curriculum

The School Certificate course

In Years 9 and 10, students undertake a core curriculum of English, mathematics, science, PD/H/PE, Australian history, geography, civics and citizenship plus two elective subjects. Classes were streamed in mathematics. All other subjects were of mixed ability. English conducted two top classes with the remainder being mixed ability.

Elective subjects include

Year 9 electives 2007			Year 10 electives 2007
Build & Construction			Build & Construction
Tech Electronics			Tech Electronics
Child Studies			Child Studies
Physical Studies General			Music
Physical Studies Soccer			Physical Studies Soccer
Photography			Visual Arts
Food Technology			Computer Studies
Commerce			Commerce
Child Studies			Technical Timber
Mysteries & Disasters			Mysteries & Disasters
Graphics Technology			Work Education
Physical Studies Rugby			Physical Studies Rugby
Visual Arts			Visual Arts
Computer Studies			Computer Studies
Work Education			Food Technology

 

Extra curriculum activities

Ready for Work Programs Students can participate in OH&S approved pre apprenticeship courses, Tafe courses, Work Experience programs and career orientated classes. All Year 10 students begin work on the construction of personal resumes and and the development of career pathway planning.

School Band

The school band consists of various woodwind, brass and percussion players. Weekly full band rehearsals are held on Thursday afternoons after school from 3 – 4pm. Individual sectional rehearsals are held during lunchtimes. Any interested students should speak to one of the music staff. The band repertoire consists of music of many styles.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Over the last few years a number of our Senior students have been involved in a School Volunteer Service Program. The aim of the program is to foster links with the wider communities and to encourage our students to gain work experience and inter personal skills through their participation in the scheme. Through confidence the program, we hope our students experience the fulfillment that comes from giving of their time, interest and energy in volunteer work. We believe that they will learn that in helping others, they are also helping themselves. All students are encouraged to participate in include; leadership, community assistance programs, fund raising for community events, Clean Up Australia day and Plant A Tree Day.

Senior Schooling and the Higher School Certificate

The senior school was divided into the preliminary course (Year 11) and the HSC course (Year 12). English is the only compulsory subject. The large size of our senior school ensured that we were able to offer a wide range of traditional and VET courses. Courses include;