The Secondary School, Years 7-12
High academic standards result from building enthusiasm in students and from the strong individual commitment of staff. Staff members work in a co-operative environment to ensure the smooth progress of students through the various learning stages. Curriculum emphasis changes to reflect changes in students' needs.
Our students are positively motivated and rewards for achievement are plentiful. Staff are highly qualified and liaise through a network of caring to promote the best interests of each girl.
We aim to give the best educational experiences providing students with a strong foundation to grow in knowledge, establish self-confidence and succeed. We focus on individual and co-operative learning as well as mastering study and research techniques. Strong communication and presentation skills, together with an awareness of the world around them, give students the best possible preparation for an independent, achieving future.
Year 7
Year 7 is a special time in a student's life. The challenges of high school are numerous, especially the challenge of developing effective organization skills. We provide strong support mechanisms so that students can effect these changes smoothly (see Pastoral Care).
There are 4 classes with a total of 95 students. A Grading Test determines at which level each girl will commence her secondary years. We also provide a home room and consistent class grouping for much of the Year 7 timetable.
Year 11
New enrolments are accepted to commence Year 11. We have especially strong HSC results
and offer a number of extra programs which assist Year 12 students (see HSC). Subject choices are listed below.
Subjects
A broad subject base ensures that students have a range of subjects to choose from
| Academic Subjects |
| Key Learning Areas |
Years 7-10 |
Years 11-12 |
| English |
English (integrated Drama 7/10) |
Extension 1 & 2, 2 Unit English Standard, ESL, Fundamentals |
| Mathematics |
Mathematics |
Extension 1 & 2, 2 Unit General Mathematics |
| Science |
Science |
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Senior Science |
| Human Society and Its Environment |
Commerce, Geography, History |
Ancient History, Economics, Business Studies, Geography, Legal Studies, Modern History, Religion |
| Languages Other Than English* |
French, German, Japanese |
French, German, Japanese |
| Technological and Applied Studies |
Multi Media Tech.
Technology (Yrs 7/8)
Design & Technology
Food Technology |
IPT (Information Technology), Food Technology,
Design & Technology, Information Processes & Technology (IPT), Information Technology (IT) VET, Hospitality (VET)
|
| Creative Arts |
Music, Visual Arts, Drama |
Music, Visual Arts, Drama |
| Personal Development Health & Physical Education |
Christian Studies Health Education Sport |
Christian Studies P.D./Health/P.E. |
* Other Open High School / Distance Education courses (and languages) may be undertaken and will be supervised
VET Courses
Hospitality and Information Technology
Both courses can be studied in Years 11&12 and both courses can count towards students' UAI's.