English Standard

Course Description:

The English Standard course provides students, who have a diverse range of literacy skills, with the opportunity to analyse, study, and enjoy a breadth and variety of English texts to become confident and effective communicators.

Through the study of the course modules, students continue to develop their skills to analyse, reconsider, and refine meaning, and to reflect on their own processes of responding, composing, and learning.

Across Stage 6, the selection of texts gives students experience of:

• texts that are widely regarded as quality literature
• a range of Australian texts
• a range of texts authored by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples
• a range of types of texts inclusive of prose fiction, drama, poetry, nonfiction, film, media, and digital texts
• texts with a range of social, cultural, and gender perspectives
• integrated modes of reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and representing, where appropriate.

During the Year 11 course students will study:

• Content common to the English Standard and English Advanced courses is undertaken at the beginning of the course through a unit of work called Reading to Write: Transition to Senior English. Students explore a range of texts and consolidate skills required for senior study.

• One multimodal or digital text in Module A, Contemporary Possibilities.

• One literary print text such as prose fiction, drama, or poetry in Module B, Close Study of Literature.

During the Year 12 course students will study:

• The HSC Common Content consists of one module, Narratives and Human Experiences, which is common to the HSC Standard, Advanced, and English Studies courses, where students analyse and explore texts and apply skills.

• Three additional modules emphasise particular aspects of shaping meaning. They are Module A: Language, Culture and Identity, Module B: Close Study of Literature, and Module C: The Craft of Writing.

• Students study, analyse, respond to, and compose texts to extend their knowledge, skills, and confidence as readers, writers, and critical thinkers in at least three types of prescribed texts, one drawn from each of the following categories: prose fiction; poetry or drama; film, media, or nonfiction texts.

Aim:

The aim of English in Years 11 and 12 is to enable students to understand and use language effectively. Students have the opportunity to appreciate, reflect on, and enjoy literature, and make meaning in ways that are imaginative, creative, interpretive, critical, and powerful. Students value the English language in its various textual forms to become thoughtful and effective communicators in a diverse world. Through the study of English Standard 11–12, students:

• develop clear communication skills for a range of purposes and audiences
• find information and perspectives to develop their understanding of ideas
• learn to make assumptions about the purpose and meaning of language based on context
• express personal experiences and opinions and reflect on skills as independent learners.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $20 (purchase of module booklets)
• Year 12 - $20 (purchase of module booklets)

Excursions:

English students may have the opportunity to extend their understanding of English through play performances, symposiums, author visits, and HSC student days, as relevant to the text studied in their course.

Equipment:

• Laptop for access to Google Classroom
• Exercise book or folder for note-taking
• Journal

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Ceramics - 2 Unit - NON ATAR

Course Description:

The Ceramics course is a hands-on course. Ceramics is the art and technology of forming, firing, and glazing clay to make a wide variety of products, ranging from building materials to ceramic ware such as plates, bowls, and drinking vessels, jewellery, sculpture, and decorative wall surfaces. The course involves a study of the processes and creative possibilities used in ceramics. This course is a great course to pair with Visual Arts ATAR.

Aim:

Students have the opportunity to develop excellent technical, aesthetic, and conceptual skills through a logically sequenced series of programs. Students will have the opportunity to learn hand-building, slab, pinch, coil construction, and wheel work. Students will then use this knowledge and experience to specialise in particular interest areas and complete individual projects using in-depth skills specific to ceramics technologies and materials.

Careers and opportunities that align with this course are: Ceramic Artist, Art Teacher, Artisan, Ceramic Engineer, Ceramic Designer, Plasterer, Concreter, Glass Blower, Mosaic Designer, Sculptor, Woodworker, Boiler Operator, Ephemeral Artist, Kiln Operator, Leadlighter, Textile Artist.

Qualifications: Eligible for TAFE credit transfer or Prior Recognition of Learning.

Career information: creative industries, including but not limited to Fine Artist, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Photographer, Animator, Art Director, Curator or Gallery Manager, Art Teacher or Educator, Interior Designer, Fashion Designer, Project and Events Manager, Community Arts Worker, Game Designer / Concept Artist, Landscape Designer, Urban Designer, Brand Strategist, Social Media Content Creator, Visual Storyteller, Creative Producer, Augmented Reality (AR) Designer, Stage and Lighting Production Designer.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $110
• Year 12 - $110

Excursions:

• Tasmania excursion to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA)
• Sydney Ceramics Market
• Artist-in-Residence day with a practising ceramic artist

Equipment:

• Ceramics Diary, purchased from School Bytes
• BYOD laptop
• Apron and hand towel

Dance - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

The Dance 11–12 Syllabus is structured around the key Dance practices of performance, choreography and appreciation, which form the focus areas. In the Year 11 course the emphasis is on the discrete and explicit study of the focus areas. In the Year 12 course students synthesise their knowledge, understanding and skills both in and across the focus areas.

Aim:

Dance 11–12 aims for students to acquire the knowledge and skills to communicate ideas through the abstract symbolic language of dance performance, choreography and appreciation. The study of Dance will provide students with intellectual, physical, creative, social and emotional development. It will contribute to their aesthetic, artistic and cultural education.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $25
• Year 12 - $25

Excursions:

Excursions during the Stage 6 Dance Course may include performing at the Hawkesbury City Eisteddfod and attending professional dance company performances such as those by Bangarra Dance Theatre, Australian Ballet, or Sydney Dance Company, while incursions provide opportunities for students to perform at events like Colo's MADD showcase and other in-school performances as they arise.

Equipment:

• 128-page exercise book or an A4 book for their journal

• Form-fitting dancewear such as black leggings, appropriately sized bike shorts paired with a leotard, singlet, or t-shirt, or Colo sports t-shirt
• Please note that hair must be tied back off the face for all practical lessons

Music - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

The organisation of the Music 1 11–12 Syllabus illustrates the central role of Music context and Music language. The Year 11 and Year 12 courses are structured to provide students with opportunities to develop their understanding through the exploration of a diverse range of repertoire. The Year 11 focus areas build a foundation of knowledge to support the development of skills for performing, critical listening, musical analysis, and the creation and communication of new musical ideas. The Year 12 focus areas provide opportunities to deepen students’ knowledge, understanding, and skills through the exploration of repertoire reflecting contemporary practices and selected stylistic, cultural, and expressive contexts, and apply this understanding to their own work.

Aim:

Music 11–12 enables students to develop, understand, and use musical knowledge and skills for active engagement. Students experience the creative process through performing, listening, analysing and responding, and creating and composing. Students experience music for its aesthetic and cultural education, to become thoughtful, independent, and creative musicians, and to prepare for engagement in the contemporary musical world.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $25
• Year 12 - $25

Excursions:

Excursions during the Stage 6 Music Course may include opportunities to perform at Education Week performances, the Hawkesbury Eisteddfod, and to attend live music shows, while incursions provide students with chances to perform at events such as Colo's MADD showcase and other in-school performances as they arise.

Equipment:

Students use a laptop with headphone capabilities to access Google Classroom, and booklets covering the Elements of Music and Music Theory are provided. While musical instruments are available for use at school, students are encouraged to have their chosen instrument at home for regular practice.

Photomedia - 2 Unit - NON ATAR

Course Description:

Stage 6 Photomedia offers students a thorough introduction to both traditional analogue and contemporary digital photography. Through hands-on practice and creative exploration, students develop technical skills in the darkroom, as well as in digital camera use, editing, and publishing. The course covers a variety of photographic genres, including portraiture, journalism, studio, travel and documentary photography, as well as film and animation. Students are encouraged to develop independent and detail-oriented work habits as they build a portfolio that showcases their skills and creativity. Alongside practical activities (70%), students also engage with the history, theory, and evolving technology of photography (30%), gaining valuable insight into career pathways within the creative industries and beyond.

Skills developed:

• Technical proficiency
• Creativity
• Attention to detail
• Visual literacy
• Critical thinking
• Portfolio development
• Organisation
• Problem-solving
• Digital literacy
• Communication

Aim:

The aim of Stage 6 Photomedia is to foster technical proficiency, creative expression, and professional skills in photography. The course empowers students to produce original photographic work, appreciate the impact of photography in modern society, and cultivate skills relevant for further education and employment.

Careers and opportunities that align with this subject are Photographer, Photojournalist, Portrait Photographer, Commercial Photographer, Fashion Photographer, Event Photographer, Freelance Photographer, Photo Editor, Photo Retoucher, Advertising Photographer, Wildlife Photographer, Sports Photographer, Fine Art Photographer, Forensic Photographer, Studio Manager, Photography Lecturer/Teacher, Digital Imaging Specialist, Cinematographer, Visual Content Creator, Social Media Photographer, Travel Photographer, Stock Photographer, Multimedia Artist, Gallery Curator, Photography Consultant.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $120
• Year 12 - $120

Excursions:

A trip to Tasmania to visit the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). This trip assists students in developing a large portion of their photographic portfolio

Equipment:

• USB
• BYOD Laptop
• Optional: DSLR camera Nikon or Canon

Visual Arts - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

In Stage 6 Visual Arts, students engage with a diverse range of mediums—including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and ceramics—while critically examining artworks from various historical and cultural contexts. Through the sustained development of a personal body of work, students refine their technical proficiency and creative expression, underpinned by an informed understanding of artists, artworks, and the broader art world. As they progress through the course, students learn to analyse and respond to artworks with increasing depth and sophistication, developing their written skills through critical reflections, art criticism, and historical inquiry.

Course structure:

Year 11

• Artmaking (60%)
• Art History / Criticism (40%)

Year 12

• Artmaking (50%)
• Art History / Criticism (50%)

Aim:

The aim of Stage 6 Visual Arts is to help you develop your creative voice and technical skills through hands-on artmaking and broadening your understanding of how and why artists, architects and designers make artworks. You will develop skills in how to visually express yourself, think critically, and problem solve in sustained and in-depth studies.

A background in Visual Arts can lead to diverse career paths in the creative industries, including but not limited to: Fine Artist, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Photographer, Animator, Art Director, Curator or Gallery Manager, Art Teacher or Educator, Interior Designer, Fashion Designer, Project and Events Manager, Community Arts Worker, Game Designer/Concept Artist, Landscape Designer, Urban Designer, Brand Strategist, Social Media Content Creator, Visual Storyteller, Creative Producer, Augmented Reality (AR) Designer, Stage and Lighting Production Designer.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $100 inclusive of all materials
• Year 12 - $80 (not including specialist materials individual students may require for the HSC body of work)

Excursions:

Students have the opportunity to enrich their learning through a range of engaging excursions and incursions. These include a trip to Tasmania to visit the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), participation in the Art Express excursion, involvement in the HSC external marking incursion, and attending Art After Hours in Year 12.

Each experience is designed to deepen students’ understanding of the art world and provide inspiration for their own creative practice.

Equipment:

• Visual Arts Diary (purchased via Schoo Bytes
• Set of drawing pencils, eraser, pens
• 128-page lined writing book
• BYOD laptop

Visual Design - 2 Unit - NON ATAR

Course Description:

Essentially, Visual Designers learn how to develop and improve visual appeal to make the world a better place by how it looks. Designers solve problems, improve function, and influence how we shop, what we wear, and even how and where we live. Visual Design is a portfolio- and project-based subject. Students will develop and create designed objects and forms in digital graphic and web-based design, wearable design (jewellery and textiles), product design, and interior/exterior design (furniture and landscape). It is designed to equip students desiring entrance into any design-related field or to complement the senior Visual Arts and Photography courses. Skills in Adobe and other design software are developed and utilised in all aspects of this course. Art styles, contemporary design, and market forces will be explored as an academic component.

Aim:

To develop students’ creative and technical skills in visual communication. The course encourages innovative problem-solving through design processes, enabling students to create effective, aesthetically engaging, and purposeful visual solutions. Through investigation of design principles, materials, and technologies, students are empowered to build a professional portfolio and prepare for further study or careers in design and related creative industries.

Careers and opportunities that align with this course include: Graphic Designer, Web Designer, User Interface (UI) Designer, User Experience (UX) Designer, Advertising Designer, Branding Specialist, Art Director, Illustrator, Motion Graphics Designer, Game Designer, Animation Artist, Packaging Designer, Exhibition Designer, Print Designer, Environmental Designer, Product Designer, Digital Content Creator, Social Media Designer, Fashion Designer, Set/Stage Designer, Interior Designer, Architectural Visualisation Artist, Creative Consultant, Design Educator/Teacher, and Freelance Visual Designer.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $110
• Year 12 - $110

Excursions:

• Tasmania excursion to the MUSEUM of Old and New Art (MONA)
• Finders keepers or the Big Design market

Equipment:

• Portfolio - included in course fees
• BYOD Laptop
• USB

VET Entertainment - 2 Unit - Optional ATAR

Course Description:
The VET Entertainment course is a 240-hour, Board Developed 2-year course (2 Unit Preliminary and 2 Unit HSC) designed to develop students’ technical, vocational, and interpersonal competencies in the entertainment industry. It provides skills in areas such as teamwork, creativity, and innovation, with a pathway towards a Statement of Attainment for Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services. Assessment is competency-based (Competent / Not Yet Competent) through observations, oral questions, written tests, projects, and demonstrations.

Aim:
The aim of this course is to prepare students for employment or further training in the entertainment industry by developing relevant vocational skills and knowledge.

Through practical experiences and industry-standard competencies, students will gain insight into a variety of roles, including visual/audio technician, lighting designer or technician, sound engineer, dresser or costume assistant, scenic artist, cinema projectionist, set maker, props designer, technical supervisor, stage manager or assistant stage manager, filmmaker, and TV broadcasting.

Students also have the option to complete the HSC exam, enabling them to attain an ATAR for university entrance if they desire.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $120

• Year 12 - $120

Excursions:
Work placement is mandatory with a total of 70 hours required.

• 35 hours is completed at school during events such as SPIRIT Week, Colo Showcase concerts, school productions/musicals, and assemblies
• The remaining 35 hours must be completed off school premises working within the entertainment industry

Equipment Required:

• BYOD laptop

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• Year 11 - $
• Year 12 - $

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• Year 12 - $

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Legal Studies - 2 Unit - ATAR

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• Year 11 - $
• Year 12 - $

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Community and Family Studies - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Community and Family Studies Stage 6 syllabus is designed to develop in each student an understanding of the diverse nature and interdependence of families and communities within Australian society.

CAFS is an interdisciplinary course drawing upon selected components of family studies, sociology, developmental psychology, and students’ general life experiences. This course focuses on skills in resource management that enable people to function effectively in their everyday lives, in families and communities.

CAFS develops students’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes relevant to effective decision-making, leading to confidence and competence in solving practical problems in the management of everyday living.

CAFS investigates the unique contributions of individuals, groups, families, and communities in the development of effective social structures. It encourages opportunities for students to become proactive members of society as they examine both their potential to adopt a range of roles and the responsibilities they have in contributing to society.

The dynamic nature of this area of study places particular importance on the skills of inquiry and investigation. Research is an integral component of this subject. Students are required to develop and utilise research skills in planning, collecting, recording, interpreting, analysing, and presenting as they employ various research methodologies to complete an Independent Research Project (IRP).

The Community and Family Studies Stage 6 Syllabus includes two 120-hour courses.

• The Preliminary course consists of three mandatory modules.

• The HSC course consists of three core modules representing 75 percent of course time.

  An options component representing 25 percent of course time includes three modules, of which students are to study only one.

Year 11 is organised into three core modules:

• Resource Management
  Basic concepts of resource management.
• Individuals and Groups
  The individual’s roles, relationships and tasks within and between groups.
• Families and Communities
  Family structures and functions, and the interaction between family and community.

Year 12 is organised into three core modules and one option:

Cores:

• Research Methodology
  Research methodology and skills culminating in the production of an Independent Research Project.
• Groups in Context
  The characteristics and needs of specific community groups.
• Parenting and Caring
  Issues facing individuals and groups who adopt roles of parenting and caring in contemporary society.

Options:

• Family and Societal Interactions
  Government and community structures that support and protect family members throughout the life span.
• Social Impact of Technology
  The impact of evolving technologies on individuals and lifestyle.
• Individuals and Work
  Contemporary issues confronting individuals as they manage roles within both family and work environments.

Aim:

The Community and Family Studies Stage 6 course aims to develop students’ understanding of the diverse nature and interdependence of families and communities within Australian society. It fosters skills in resource management and research, enabling students to become confident and competent in managing everyday living. Through the study of individuals, groups, families, and broader social structures, the course encourages students to make effective decisions, investigate contemporary social issues, and become proactive, responsible members of society.

CAFS also provides a solid foundation for a wide range of career opportunities in fields such as health (including nursing, medicine, paramedics, and physiotherapy), education, community services, and public services (such as police and defence).

Fees:

• Year 11 - $10

• Year 12 - $50

• Students will be required to purchase a textbook at the beginning of Year 11 that will be used for both the Preliminary and HSC courses. (Approximate cost: $80)

Excursions:

• The Big Issue Headquarters
• Headspace Incursion

Equipment:

• BYOD device
• Notebook and/or exercise book
• Stationery including pens and highlighters
• Students will be required to purchase a textbook at the beginning of Year 11 that will be used for both the Preliminary and HSC courses (Approximate cost: $80)

Health and Movement Science - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Health & Movement Science actively engages students in understanding the factors that influence health and movement. The course investigates the health status of Australians and explores the interrelated factors affecting the health of individuals and communities. It also examines the elements that influence movement and physical performance, enabling students to develop skills to enhance movement for themselves and others throughout their lifetime.

The course offers opportunities for in-depth exploration of various topics and focuses on developing key skills such as collaboration, analysis, communication, creative thinking, problem-solving, and research. While integrating case studies and practical applications where appropriate, it is not a practical subject.

The Year 11 course is organised around two focus areas:

• Health for individuals and communities
• The body and mind in motion

The Year 12 course is organised around two focus areas:

• Health in an Australian and global context
• Training for improved performance

Depth studies are embedded across Years 11 and 12, with a Collaborative Investigation integrated into Year 11.

Aim:

The Health & Movement Science course aims to empower students to make positive health choices and become advocates for improved health in their communities. It seeks to develop students’ values, knowledge, and skills to promote healthy and active lifestyles, understand the factors influencing health, and enhance participation and performance in physical activity. Through this course, students will gain the capacity to influence personal and community health outcomes and apply critical skills such as collaboration, communication, and problem-solving in the context of health and movement.

Health & Movement Science provides a strong foundation for many careers in areas including:

• Health (e.g., nursing, medicine, paramedics, physiotherapy)

• Education

• Sport and fitness

• Community services

• Public services (e.g., police and defence)

Fees:

• Year 11 - $70
• Year 12 - $80

Excursions:

• Fitness testing and training
• Taping and sports medicine
• Sport coaching
• First Aid

Equipment:

• BYOD device
• Notebook and/or exercise book
• Stationery including pens and highlighters

Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation - 2 Unit - NON ATAR

Course Description:

Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation (SLR) makes a positive contribution to the total wellbeing of students. They develop knowledge and understanding of the value of activity, increased levels of movement skill, competence in a wide variety of sport and recreation contexts, and skills in planning to be active. These and other aspects of the course enable students to adopt and maintain an active lifestyle. SLR is both a practical and theoretical course with an emphasis on physical activity and learning through participation in practical classes. There will be some movement laboratory work, theoretical classes, and lessons off campus to support the practical lessons.

Approximately 40% of the course is theory and 60% is practical.

Students must complete 3 to 6 modules each year from the list below:

• Aquatics
• Athletics
• Dance
• First Aid and Sports Injuries
• Fitness
• Games and Sports Applications I
• Games and Sports Applications II
• Gymnastics
• Healthy Lifestyle
• Individual Games and Sports Applications
• Outdoor Recreation
• Resistance Training
• Social Perspectives of Games and Sports
• Sports Administration
• Sports Coaching and Training

Aim:

The Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation (SLR) course aims to enhance students' overall wellbeing by developing their knowledge, skills, and understanding of physical activity and its significance in maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle. The course fosters increased movement skills and competence across a diverse range of sports and recreational activities. By combining practical participation with theoretical learning, SLR encourages students to plan, engage in, and sustain lifelong physical activity habits. Additionally, the course supports personal growth through practical skills development, movement analysis, and exploration of social and scientific aspects of sport and recreation.

SLR also provides a strong foundation for a variety of career pathways, including coaching, first aid roles, professional sports, and sports management.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $60
• Year 12 - $60

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Equipment:

• BYOD device
• Notebooks and/or exercise books.
• Stationery including pens and highlighters.
• Colo High School PE uniform

Biology - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Biology is the study of living organisms and life processes. The Stage 6 Biology course examines how living systems function, interact and evolve.

Students explore:

• cell structure and function

• genetics and inheritance

• ecosystems and biodiversity

• infectious disease

• evolution

Students develop scientific inquiry skills through:

• fieldwork

• laboratory investigations

• data analysis

• critical evaluation of biological evidence

Biology provides valuable preparation for careers and further studies in health sciences, nursing, environmental management, veterinary science and medical research.

All Stage 6 Science courses integrate the NSW Education Standards Authority Working Scientifically processes:

• questioning and predicting

• planning investigations

• conducting investigations

• processing and analysing data

• problem-solving

• communicating scientific understanding

Students develop practical, analytical and critical thinking skills that support success in both further education and future careers.

Aim:

The Stage 6 Science courses aim to develop students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in scientific concepts, models and theories, while fostering curiosity, critical thinking and evidence-based problem solving.

Students develop:

• an understanding of the Working Scientifically processes

• practical investigation and analytical skills

• the ability to apply scientific knowledge to real-world situations

• an appreciation of the impact of science on society, technology and the environment

Through practical and collaborative learning experiences, students become scientifically literate individuals who can critically evaluate information, communicate scientific ideas effectively and make informed decisions about contemporary scientific issues.

Fees:

• $35 Edrolo (online learning platform) fee which covers all of Year 11 and Year 12

• Year 11 - $22 (for booklets)

• Year 12 - $22 (for booklets)

Excursions:

• Museum of Human Disease
• Longneck Lagoon

Equipment:

• A4 exercise book or binder
• Loose leaf paper
• Blue or black pens
• Pencils
• Eraser and sharpener
• Highlighters
• Scientific calculator
• Ruler
• Glue stick or stapler
• Coloured pencils
• USB or digital storage device (if required)
• Laptop device

Chemistry - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Chemistry is the study of matter, its properties and the changes it undergoes. The Stage 6 Chemistry course develops students’ understanding of chemical systems through practical investigations and the application of scientific models.

Students investigate:

• atomic structure and bonding

• chemical reactions

• equilibrium and acids

• organic chemistry

• analytical techniques

The course develops practical laboratory skills including:

• safe handling of chemicals

• data collection and analysis

• experimental design

• interpretation of results

Chemistry supports pathways into medicine, environmental science, pharmacy, engineering, forensic science and industrial chemistry.

All Stage 6 Science courses integrate the NSW Education Standards Authority Working Scientifically processes:

• questioning and predicting

• planning investigations

• conducting investigations

• processing and analysing data

• problem-solving

• communicating scientific understanding

Students develop practical, analytical and critical thinking skills that support success in both further education and future careers.

Aim:

The Stage 6 Science courses aim to develop students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in scientific concepts, models and theories, while fostering curiosity, critical thinking and evidence-based problem solving.

Students develop:

• an understanding of the Working Scientifically processes

• practical investigation and analytical skills

• the ability to apply scientific knowledge to real-world situations

• an appreciation of the impact of science on society, technology and the environment

Through practical and collaborative learning experiences, students become scientifically literate individuals who can critically evaluate information, communicate scientific ideas effectively and make informed decisions about contemporary scientific issues.

Fees:

• $35 Edrolo (online learning platform) fee which covers all of Year 11 and Year 12

• Year 11 - $22 (for booklets)

• Year 12 - $22 (for booklets)

Excursions:

Where possible, excursions will be offered to enhance students' learning.

Equipment:

• A4 exercise book or binder
• Loose leaf paper
• Blue or black pens
• Pencils
• Eraser and sharpener
• Highlighters
• Scientific calculator
• Ruler
• Glue stick or stapler
• Coloured pencils
• USB or digital storage device (if required)
• Laptop device

Earth and Environmental Science - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Earth and Environmental Science investigate Earth’s processes, resources and environmental systems. Students examine the interactions between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and geosphere.

Key areas of study include:

• Earth’s origin and structure

• plate tectonics

• climate science

• natural resources

• environmental sustainability

Students apply Working Scientifically skills through:

• analysing geological and environmental data

• conducting field investigations

• evaluating environmental issues

• interpreting scientific evidence

This course supports pathways into environmental science, geology, conservation, mining, agriculture and climate science.

All Stage 6 Science courses integrate the NSW Education Standards Authority Working Scientifically processes:

• questioning and predicting

• planning investigations

• conducting investigations

• processing and analysing data

• problem-solving

• communicating scientific understanding

Students develop practical, analytical and critical thinking skills that support success in both further education and future careers.

Aim:

The Stage 6 Science courses aim to develop students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in scientific concepts, models and theories, while fostering curiosity, critical thinking and evidence-based problem solving.

Students develop:

• an understanding of the Working Scientifically processes

• practical investigation and analytical skills

• the ability to apply scientific knowledge to real-world situations

• an appreciation of the impact of science on society, technology and the environment

Through practical and collaborative learning experiences, students become scientifically literate individuals who can critically evaluate information, communicate scientific ideas effectively and make informed decisions about contemporary scientific issues.

Fees:

• $35 Edrolo (online learning platform) fee which covers all of Year 11 and Year 12

• Year 11 - $22 (for booklets)

• Year 12 - $22 (for booklets)

Excursions:

Where possible, excursions will be offered to enhance students' learning.

Equipment:

• A4 exercise book or binder
• Loose leaf paper
• Blue or black pens
• Pencils
• Eraser and sharpener
• Highlighters
• Scientific calculator
• Ruler
• Glue stick or stapler
• Coloured pencils
• USB or digital storage device (if required)
• Laptop device

Investigating Science - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Investigating Science focuses on the practices and applications of science across a range of disciplines. The course develops students’ understanding of how scientific knowledge is developed and applied in real-world contexts.

Students investigate:

• scientific inquiry and problem-solving

• data analysis and communication

• scientific models and theories

• ethical and societal impacts of science

• contemporary scientific issues

A major emphasis is placed on:

• designing investigations

• evaluating evidence

• collaborative research

• critical thinking

Investigating Science is suited to students interested in interdisciplinary science, research, innovation and scientific literacy. The course develops transferable skills valued across many university and career pathways.

All Stage 6 Science courses integrate the NSW Education Standards Authority Working Scientifically processes:

• questioning and predicting

• planning investigations

• conducting investigations

• processing and analysing data

• problem-solving

• communicating scientific understanding

Students develop practical, analytical and critical thinking skills that support success in both further education and future careers.

Aim:

The Stage 6 Science courses aim to develop students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in scientific concepts, models and theories, while fostering curiosity, critical thinking and evidence-based problem solving.

Students develop:

• an understanding of the Working Scientifically processes

• practical investigation and analytical skills

• the ability to apply scientific knowledge to real-world situations

• an appreciation of the impact of science on society, technology and the environment

Through practical and collaborative learning experiences, students become scientifically literate individuals who can critically evaluate information, communicate scientific ideas effectively and make informed decisions about contemporary scientific issues.

Fees:

• $35 Edrolo (online learning platform) fee which covers all of Year 11 and Year 12

• Year 11 - $22 (for booklets)

• Year 12 - $22 (for booklets)

Excursions:

Where possible, excursions will be offered to enhance students' learning.

Equipment:

• A4 exercise book or binder
• Loose leaf paper
• Blue or black pens
• Pencils
• Eraser and sharpener
• Highlighters
• Scientific calculator
• Ruler
• Glue stick or stapler
• Coloured pencils
• USB or digital storage device (if required)
• Laptop device

Physics - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Physics is the study of matter, energy, motion and the behaviour of the universe. The Stage 6 Physics course develops students’ understanding of fundamental physical concepts through practical investigations, problem-solving and mathematical analysis.

Students explore areas including:

• motion and forces

• electricity and magnetism

• waves and thermodynamics

• quantum, nuclear and astrophysics

The course emphasises Working Scientifically skills through:

• conducting investigations

• analysing data

• applying mathematical models

• evaluating scientific evidence

Physics develops critical thinking and analytical skills and provides strong preparation for tertiary studies and careers in engineering, medicine, aviation, technology and scientific research.

All Stage 6 Science courses integrate the NSW Education Standards Authority Working Scientifically processes:

• questioning and predicting

• planning investigations

• conducting investigations

• processing and analysing data

• problem-solving

• communicating scientific understanding

Students develop practical, analytical and critical thinking skills that support success in both further education and future careers.

Aim:

The Stage 6 Science courses aim to develop students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in scientific concepts, models and theories, while fostering curiosity, critical thinking and evidence-based problem solving.

Students develop:

• an understanding of the Working Scientifically processes

• practical investigation and analytical skills

• the ability to apply scientific knowledge to real-world situations

• an appreciation of the impact of science on society, technology and the environment

Through practical and collaborative learning experiences, students become scientifically literate individuals who can critically evaluate information, communicate scientific ideas effectively and make informed decisions about contemporary scientific issues.

Fees:

• $35 Edrolo (online learning platform) fee which covers all of Year 11 and Year 12

• Year 11 - $22 (for booklets)

• Year 12 - $22 (for booklets)

Excursions:

Where possible, excursions will be offered to enhance students' learning.

Equipment:

• A4 exercise book or binder
• Loose leaf paper
• Blue or black pens
• Pencils
• Eraser and sharpener
• Highlighters
• Scientific calculator
• Ruler
• Glue stick or stapler
• Coloured pencils
• USB or digital storage device (if required)
• Laptop device