English Standard - 2 Unit - ATAR

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

English Advanced - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

The English Advanced Course is designed for students who have a particular interest and ability in this subject that will enrich their personal, intellectual, academic, social and vocational lives. Students appreciate, analyse, evaluate and respond imaginatively and critically to literary texts drawn from a range of contexts and cultures, including literature from the past and present and from Australia. They study challenging written, spoken, visual, multimodal and digital texts that represent and reflect a changing world.

Through exploring and experimenting with processes of understanding and responding to texts, students develop an understanding of how language is employed to create artistic expression in texts. They evaluate the meanings conveyed in texts, and how meaning is achieved. Students expand their skills as independent, collaborative and reflective learners required for post-school life, including the world of work and post-school training and education.

During the Year 11 course students will study:

• Content common to the English Standard and English Advanced courses is undertaken through a unit of work called Reading to Write: Transition to Senior English. Students explore texts and consolidate skills required for senior study.
• Two additional modules: Module A: Narratives that Shape our World and Module B: Critical Study of Literature in which students explore, examine and analyse the ways in which texts and contexts shape and are shaped by different attitudes and values.

During the Year 12 course students will study:

• The HSC Common Content consists of one module, Narratives and Human Experiences common to the HSC English Standard, Advanced and English Studies courses where students analyse and explore texts and apply skills.
• Three additional modules emphasise particular aspects of shaping meaning and representation, questions of textual integrity and ways in which texts are valued. They are Module A: Textual Conversations, Module B: Critical Study of Literature and Module C: The Craft of Writing.

Aim:

The aim of English in Years 11 and 12 is to enable students to understand and use language effectively. Students have opportunities 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.

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

English Studies - 2 Unit - Optional ATAR

Course Description:

The English Studies course supports students to refine their knowledge, understanding, and skills in English and consolidate their literacy skills to enhance their personal, educational, social, and vocational lives.

Students have opportunities to develop their abilities to engage with, understand, and appreciate the variety of cultural heritages and differences that make up Australian and global societies. It also encourages the continued development of skills in literacy, individual and collaborative processes, and reflective learning. These skills form the basis of the investigative and analytical skills required for the world of work, as well as post-school training and education.

English Studies also allows students access to university courses if the optional HSC examination is completed. Students who wish to obtain an ATAR must take the optional HSC exam, as required by the UAC.

• Students who decide to sit the optional HSC English Studies examination will be eligible for an HSC, and the examination may be included in the calculation of their ATAR.

• Students who do not sit the HSC examination will be eligible for an HSC if they have met all other HSC requirements.

During the Year 11 course, students will study:

• The mandatory module, Reading to Write: Transition to English Studies, to develop an understanding of, and practical competence in, the use of language that allows access to opportunities in schooling, training, and employment.
• Two additional elective focus areas across the year.

During the Year 12 course, students will study:

• The HSC Common Content consists of one module, Narratives and Human Experiences, which is also common to the HSC Standard and Advanced courses, where students analyse and explore texts and apply skills in synthesis.
• Two additional modules: Writing for Purpose and an Elective Focus area.

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.

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

English Extension 1 - 1 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

This course provides students who undertake English Advanced and who have completed English Extension in Year 11 with the opportunity to extend their use of language and self-expression in critical and creative ways. Through engaging with increasingly complex concepts from a range of literary contexts, students refine their understanding and appreciation of literature as the expression and construction of culture.

Students independently pursue areas of interest with complex texts that challenge them to think critically and creatively about the way literature shapes and reflects the world. They learn to use research methodology to undertake investigation in English and develop extended compositions. Throughout the course, students explore and evaluate the meanings of texts and compare the value of texts. They investigate a range of conceptual contexts for the reading and composition of texts, and explore and adopt a range of reading practices to develop awareness of the assumptions that guide interpretation and evaluation.

Students are required to:

• Explore, investigate, experiment with, and evaluate the ways texts represent and illuminate the complexity of individual and collective lives in literary worlds.

The course has one common module, Literary Worlds (including one elective option). Students study a range of prescribed texts and are expected to independently study related texts of their own choosing.

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.

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

English Extension 2 (Year 12 only) - 1 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

The English Extension 2 course must be taken concurrently with the Advanced English and Extension 1 English courses.

The English Extension 2 course enables students who are accomplished in their use of English to craft language and refine their personal voice in critical and creative ways. They can master skills in the composition process to create a substantial and original Major Work that extends the knowledge, understanding, and skills developed throughout Stage 6 English courses, building on their knowledge of authors and authorship.

Through the creative process, they pursue areas of interest independently, develop deep knowledge, and manipulate language in their own extended compositions.

The course develops independent and collaborative learning skills and higher-order critical thinking that are essential at tertiary levels of study and in the workplace.

Students are required to:

• Complete the module Author and Authority, learning about how and why the ways we create and read literature have changed over time, and evaluating the relationship between texts and literary criticism. During this module, students explore one author in depth.
• Complete a Major Work. The Major Work is a sustained, cohesive, and extended composition that demonstrates mastery of the composition process. Students engage in extensive investigation of a literary subject of their own choosing to evaluate the ways their own creative or critical composition is situated within an established literary and theoretical context.

Students can choose to compose in one of the following forms:

• short fiction
• creative nonfiction
• poetry
• critical response
• script (short film, television, drama)
• podcasts (drama, storytelling, speeches, performance poetry)

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.

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

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

Drama - 2 Unit - Optional ATAR

Course Description:

Drama provides opportunities for students to become informed dramatic practitioners through the central and interrelated practices of making, performing, and critically reflecting. Students explore dramatic contexts, elements, and processes, building their knowledge of dramatic conventions, forms, and styles to extend and enrich their own creative and critical works.

Students develop the knowledge, understanding, and skills to communicate their ideas through the interrelated practices of drama: making, performing, and critically reflecting.

Through making, students workshop and create ideas, images, and stories through enquiry, research, embodiment, and experimentation, shaping concepts with dramatic contexts, processes, and elements.

Through performing, students refine skills and apply dramatic elements and conventions to stage and perform works that create experiences communicating concepts and vision, engaging audiences in different contexts.

Through critically reflecting, students analyse dramatic works and experiences through processes, contexts, and elements to understand how creative intent and vision are shaped in their own works and the works of others.

Year 11 Course Structure and Requirements

The Year 11 Drama course comprises a study of:

Year 11 Focus Areas	Indicative Hours
Forms and Styles	40
Improvising and Devising	40
Scripts in Practice	40

Year 12 Course Structure and Requirements

The Year 12 Drama course comprises a study of:

Year 12 Focus Areas	Indicative Hours
Australian Drama and Theatre	40
Approaches to Drama and Theatre	40
Individual Project	40

• Australian Drama and Theatre
  Students explore how Australian practitioners use dramatic forms, styles, and conventions to convey ideas and perspectives through the study of two prescribed Australian dramatic works.

• Approaches to Drama and Theatre
  Students collaboratively devise one ensemble performance which draws on the approaches of one prescribed practitioner as inspiration.

• Individual Project
  Students initiate, structure, and shape an individual project in one of the following dramatic forms:

  • design (costume OR promotion OR set)
  • director’s folio
  • performance
  • scriptwriting
  • short film

Aim:

Drama 11–12 enables students to explore dramatic storytelling through individual and ensemble work, which values embodied, collaborative, safe, creative, and critical processes fundamental to drama. Through making, performing, and critically reflecting, they develop and refine their creative choices through dramatic processes.

Fees:

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

Excursions:

Drama students will have the opportunity to extend their understanding of Drama through play performances, symposiums, playbuilding workshops, and HSC student days, as relevant to the course.

Equipment:

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

Ancient History - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Ancient History involves the study of at least two of the following areas: Egypt, Near East, Greece, and Rome in both the Year 11 and HSC courses. The Year 11 course is structured for students to investigate and become proficient at engaging with archaeological sources to study people, groups, events, institutions, and historical sites from the ancient world. Archaeological and written sources and the methods used by historians and archaeologists are incorporated into each unit. The Year 11 course also includes an independent historical investigation of a topic designed by each student. This project is set within the parameters of 5,000 BC to AD 500. The Year 12 course builds on these skills to enable a more independent application of academic skills in critical investigation and justification of perspectives.

Year 11 Course Topics: The Nature of Ancient History

1)

• Ancient Sites and Sources

  Either The Theban Mapping Project or Deir el Medina

OR

• Representations of the Past

  Either The Trojan War or The Legends of Minoan Crete

2)

• Ancient Case Studies

  Either Tutankhamun’s Tomb or The Roman Games

AND

• Persepolis City of the Persians

3)

• Features of Ancient Societies

  A comparison of Weapons and Warfare or Ancient Women in TWO of the following: Egypt, Greece, Rome, Persia

Historical investigation where each student is immersed in the world of the historian and gets to research and write a history of a chosen topic and present their findings to an audience.

Year 12 Course Topics:

• Part 1: Pompeii – Core Study

  All students will study the destruction, resurrection and interpretation of the society and culture of Pompeii and Herculaneum through both written and archaeological evidence.

• Part 2: Ancient Societies

  Egyptian Society – New Kingdom or Ancient Greece – Sparta

• Part 3: One area will be selected from the following: Augustan Rome or New Kingdom Egypt or Ancient Persia

• Part 4: Personalities in their times

  Xerxes (Near East) or Hatshepsut (Egypt)

Aim:

The study of Ancient History in Years 11–12 enables students to develop knowledge and understanding of the ancient world and the skills of critical analysis. It provides the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, values, and attitudes essential for an appreciation of the diverse people, ideas, and forces that shaped the ancient past. By undertaking the course, students develop a lifelong interest in the study of history and prepare for active and informed citizenship in the contemporary world.

Career Opportunities: Archaeologist, Journalist, Museum Curator, Marketing Analyst, Psychologist, Teacher, Solicitor/Barrister, Playwright, Author, Political Adviser, Travel Agent, Tour Guide, Diplomatic Staff, University Lecturer, Architect.

Fees:

Nil

Excursions:

As relevant opportunities arise.

Equipment:

• A4 size exercise book (128 pages)
• pens (blue or black)
• glue stick
• BYOD device (working and charged laptop)

Business Studies - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Business Studies develops knowledge and understanding of business and the environments in which it operates. Students examine the nature of business, its management, and its role in Australian and global societies. The course encourages students to think critically about business decisions, strategies, and the ethical dimensions of operating a business.

Year 11 Modules

• Nature of Business

  The role and nature of business, including types of businesses, influences, and objectives.

• Business Management

  Key management functions: planning, organising, leading and controlling.

• Business Planning

  Development of a business plan, financial and operational considerations for a small business start-up.

Year 12 Modules

• Core Topic 1: Operations

  Role of operations, influences, strategies and the global context of operations management.

• Core Topic 2: Marketing

  Role of marketing, market analysis, marketing strategies and global marketing.

• Core Topic 3: Finance

  Role of financial management, financial planning, monitoring and control.

• Core Topic 4: Human Resources

  Role of human resource management, processes, strategies and the global context.

Aim:

The Business Studies Stage 6 course aims to develop students' knowledge and skills to critically analyse business operations and make informed decisions in complex business environments.

Throughout the Preliminary and HSC Business Studies course, students develop skills including:

• Critical analysis of business case studies and real-world scenarios
• Research and communication skills — written reports, multimedia presentations
• Quantitative skills — interpreting financial statements, ratios, and data
• Problem-solving and decision-making in business contexts
• Evaluating ethical, social, and environmental dimensions of business activity

Career opportunities may include:

Accountant, Entrepreneur, Marketing Manager, Human Resources Manager, Financial Analyst, Management Consultant, Retail Manager, Operations Manager, Business Analyst, Sales Representative, Economist, Stockbroker, Real Estate Agent, Supply Chain Manager, Small Business Owner, Advertising Executive, Public Relations Officer, Investment Banker, Corporate Lawyer, Finance Broker, Logistics Coordinator, Customer Relations Manager, Insurance Broker, Project Manager, Product Manager.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $50
• Year 12 - $50
• Textbook cost of $95 (Matthew Parsons)

Excursions:

Where possible, excursions will be offered to enhance students' learning. This often includes Luna Park, Sydney Zoo, or Ikea.

Equipment:

• A4 size exercise book (128 pages)
• pens (blue or black)
• glue stick
• BYOD device (working and charged laptop)

Economics - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Economics Stage 6 explores how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions about the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The course examines contemporary economic issues affecting Australia and the global economy, including unemployment, inflation, economic growth, environmental sustainability, and international trade.

Students develop an understanding of how economic policies influence living standards and quality of life. Through the study of economic theory, current events, and real-world case studies, students learn to analyse economic problems, interpret economic data, and evaluate strategies used to address economic challenges.

The course develops critical thinking, research, and decision-making skills, preparing students for further study and careers in areas such as business, finance, law, marketing, media, geography, environmental studies, and public policy.

Year 11 Modules

The Preliminary course is essentially microeconomic in nature, focusing on aspects of the economic behaviour of consumers, businesses, and governments. Much of this behaviour is influenced by the operation of markets. Two key markets, the labour market and the financial market, are examined in detail. The Preliminary course provides an essential foundation for the HSC course.

Preliminary Course 120 Indicative Hours	% of Course Time	Indicative Hours
Introduction to Economics	10%	12
Consumers and Business	10%	12
3Markets	20%	24
Labour Markets	20%	24
Financial Markets	20%	24
Government in the Economy	20%	24

Year 12 Modules

The HSC course focuses on the management of an economy and is therefore essentially macroeconomic in nature. It examines the external framework in which the Australian economy operates. The course investigates the impact of the global economy on the Australian economy and the link between economic issues and the management of an economy, with specific reference to the Australian economy.

HSC Course 120 indicative hours	% of Course Time	Indicative Hours
The Global Economy	25%	30
Australia’s Place in the Global Economy	25%	30
Economic Issues	25%	30
Economic Policies and Management	25%	30

Aim:

Economics Stage 6 contributes to the development of general competencies considered essential for the acquisition of effective, higher-order thinking skills necessary for further education, work, and everyday life.

Key competencies are embedded in the Economics Stage 6 syllabus to enhance student learning experiences. The key competencies of collecting, analysing, and organising information; communicating ideas and information; and using mathematical ideas and techniques are explicit in the objectives, outcomes, and content of both the Preliminary and HSC courses. The development of these competencies results from the nature of economics and economic investigation. The competency of working with others and in teams is evident in the outcomes and content of the Preliminary course.

The development of these key competencies has been strengthened through the inclusion in each topic of skills that direct learning experiences towards the achievement of the competencies.

Students will work towards other key competencies throughout the Economics Stage 6 course. Students are required to investigate issues and propose solutions to economic problems and issues, contributing to the development of the key competency solving problems. During investigations, students will need to utilise appropriate information technologies thereby developing their competency of using technology.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $50
• Year 12 - $50
• Textbook cost of $95 (Matthew Parsons)

Excursions:

As relevant opportunities arise.

Equipment:

• A4 size exercise book (128 pages)
• pens (blue or black)
• glue stick
• BYOD device (working and charged laptop)

Geography - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Geography Stage 6 explores the relationships between people, places, and environments, and the processes that shape the natural and human world. The course investigates contemporary geographical issues at local, national, and global scales, developing students’ understanding of sustainability, environmental management, urbanisation, globalisation, and human wellbeing.

Students apply geographical concepts and tools, including fieldwork, mapping, spatial technologies, and data analysis, to investigate patterns, processes, and environmental change. Through inquiry-based learning, students develop critical thinking, research, problem-solving, and communication skills while examining the interconnections between human activity and natural systems.

The course encourages students to become informed and active global citizens who can evaluate responses to contemporary challenges and contribute to sustainable futures. Geography provides valuable preparation for further study and careers in areas such as environmental science, urban planning, business, tourism, education, international studies, and public policy.

Year 11 Information

The Year 11 Geography course is a 120-hour course consisting of four focus areas:

Focus Area	Indicative Hours
Earth’s Natural Systems	40
People, Patterns and Processes	40
Human–Environment Interactions	20
Geographical Investigation	20

Students develop geographical inquiry skills and use a range of geographical tools throughout the course, including mapping, spatial technologies, data analysis, and fieldwork. Twelve hours of fieldwork are mandatory and provide opportunities for students to investigate real-world geographical issues and environments.

Focus Areas

• Earth’s Natural Systems
  Students investigate the Earth’s physical features, natural systems, and processes, including the interactions between land, water, and environmental cycles.

• People, Patterns and Processes
  Students examine human diversity, spatial patterns, and the ways human activity shapes places and environments. They study one contemporary human geography topic such as cultural change, economic change, or contested spaces.

• Human–Environment Interactions
  Students explore land cover change, climate change, and the relationship between people and the environment through the study of a geographic region, contemporary hazard, or climate change.

• Geographical Investigation
  Students complete one geographical investigation involving practical research and the application of geographical concepts, skills, and tools.

Year 12 Information

The Year 12 Geography course is a 120-hour course consisting of three focus areas:

Year 12 Focus Areas	Indicative Hours
Global Sustainability	30
Rural and Urban Places	45
Ecosystems and Global Biodiversity	45

Geographical inquiry skills and tools are integrated throughout the course, with students applying mapping, spatial technologies, data analysis, and fieldwork to real-world geographical investigations. Twelve hours of fieldwork are mandatory and support the development of practical geographical skills and inquiry.

Focus Areas

• Global Sustainability
  Students investigate sustainability principles, actions for sustainability, and the environmental impacts of global economic activities through the study of one global economic activity.

• Rural and Urban Places
  Students examine the characteristics of rural and urban settlements, urbanisation, and urban growth. They study one rural place, one urban place, and one large city with a population of over 5 million people outside Australia.

• Ecosystems and Global Biodiversity
  Students investigate ecosystem functioning, biodiversity, environmental stresses, and management strategies. They study two different ecosystem types, including at least one ecosystem located outside Australia.

Aim:

The Year 11 course is structured to provide students with opportunities to develop and apply their understanding of the geographical concepts of place, space, environment, interconnection, scale, sustainability and change. Students investigate natural systems; people, patterns and processes; and human–environment interactions. They develop an understanding of the nature and value of geographical inquiry through planning and conducting a geographical investigation.

The Year 12 course is structured to provide students with opportunities to develop and apply their understanding of the geographical concepts of place, space, environment, interconnection, scale, sustainability and change. Students investigate global sustainability, rural and urban places, and ecosystems and global biodiversity.

Key Competencies

Studying Geography develops a wide range of skills and competencies that prepare students for further education, employment, and active citizenship.

Students learn to:

• Think critically and solve problems by investigating contemporary environmental, social, and economic issues.
• Conduct research and inquiry using fieldwork, data collection, mapping, and spatial technologies.
• Analyse and interpret data including graphs, statistics, maps, and geographical information systems (GIS).
• Communicate effectively through report writing, presentations, extended responses, and visual representations.
• Develop environmental awareness and evaluate strategies for sustainability and responsible resource management.
• Understand global citizenship by exploring cultural diversity, global connections, and human-environment interactions.
• Work collaboratively and independently during investigations, fieldwork, and research tasks.
• Apply technological skills using digital mapping tools, spatial technologies, and data analysis software.
• Make informed decisions about contemporary geographical challenges affecting local, national, and global communities.

These competencies support pathways into careers such as environmental science, urban planning, teaching, tourism, international studies, business, emergency management, and public policy.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $60
• Year 12 - $60
• Textbook cost of $75 (Gleeson)

Excursions:

Fieldwork opportunities to be confirmed.

Equipment:

• A4 size exercise book (128 pages)
• pens (blue or black)
• glue stick
• BYOD device (working and charged laptop)

History Extension (Year 12 only) - 1 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

In the HSC Extension course, students evaluate the ideas and processes used by historians to produce history and apply what they have learned to areas of historical interest with increasing independence. This is a 1-unit course that equips students with high-level analytical and communication skills. In this course, students:
A. Go behind the scenes and explore the special effects of history.
B. Consider how social media and a globalised world have changed the way we write and receive history.
C. Examine how and why the construction of history has changed due to such influences as technology, social media, film, and the acknowledgement and tolerance of many different perspectives and voices.

Course Topics

A) Through a critical study of a wide range of readings and visual texts, from ancient to contemporary times, we investigate the philosophy of such issues as the role of the historian in society, the purpose of history as a political tool of persuasion, and the impact of digital technologies on the construction and consumption of history.

B) Case Study: For example, the last Tudor monarch – Elizabeth I. Here we use the tools learned in Section A and apply them in a real historical environment, engaging in such areas of debate as Elizabeth I’s religious beliefs and reforms and the impact of gender on her ability, or perceived inability, to reign, lead, and administer her kingdom effectively.

Part 2: Individual History Project
Students develop a research question and present a historical investigation on a topic of their choice. This is worth 35 of the 50 internal assessment marks for the course. Like all other major works, this is student-initiated work, sustained by continuous interaction and supervision with the teacher. It is an opportunity for each student to be the historian, perhaps even to re-write history or to set the record straight.

Aim:

The study of History Extension provides an opportunity for students to engage with the ideas and practices of historians and other producers of history when constructing and representing history. Students use independence, insight, and their learning to undertake rigorous research into areas of historiographical interest and evaluate differing claims made about the past. By undertaking the course, students have the opportunity to develop an understanding of how the past influences the present and how the present influences our understanding of the past, while preparing them for active and informed citizenship in the contemporary world.

Career Opportunities:

Archaeologist, Journalist, Museum Curator, Marketing Analyst, Psychologist, Teacher, Solicitor/Barrister, Playwright, Author, Political Adviser, Travel Agent, Tour Guide, Diplomatic Staff, University Lecturer, Architect.

Fees:

Nil

Excursions:

As relevant opportunities arise.

Equipment:

• A4 size exercise book (128 pages)
• pens (blue or black)
• glue stick
• BYOD device (working and charged laptop)

Legal Studies - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Legal Studies Stage 6 explores how laws are made, structured, and applied within Australian and international contexts. The course investigates the role of legal systems, institutions, and processes in shaping society, while examining how legal decisions impact individuals, communities, and the broader Australian society.

Students develop an understanding of legal rights and responsibilities, the relationship between law and society, and the processes of legal reform and change. Through the study of contemporary legal issues and case studies, students learn to critically evaluate the effectiveness of legal systems in achieving justice, fairness, and equity.

The course develops valuable skills in critical thinking, research, collaboration, and communication, preparing students for active and informed citizenship, further study, and careers in areas such as law, business, policing, politics, and public administration.

Year 11 Modules

• Core Part I: The legal system - 40%

  • Basic legal concepts
  • Sources of contemporary Australian law
  • Classification of law
  • Law reform
  • Law reform in action

• Core Part II: The individual and the law – 30%

  • Your rights and responsibilities
  • Resolving disputes
  • Contemporary issue:
    the individual and technology

• Core Part III: Law in practice – 30%

  • The Law in practice unit is designed to provide opportunities for students to deepen their understanding of the principles of law covered in the first sections of the course.
  • This section may be integrated with Part I and/or Part II.

Year 12 Modules

• Core Part I: Crime – 30%

  • The nature of the crime
  • The criminal investigation process
  • The criminal trial process
  • Sentencing and punishment
  • Young offenders
  • International crime

• Core Part II: Human rights – 20%

  • The nature and development of human rights
  • Promoting and enforcing human rights
  • Contemporary issues

• Part III: Options – 25% each

  Choose two

  • Consumers
  • Global environmental protection
  • Family
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Shelter
  • Workplace
  • World order

Aim:

Legal Studies provides a context for the development of higher-order thinking skills necessary for further education, work, and everyday life, as well as a range of other employability skills.

Employability skills are embedded in the Legal Studies syllabus to enhance student learning. The employability skills of planning and organising, learning, and communication are explicit in the objectives, outcomes, and content of the Preliminary and HSC courses. The development of these skills results from the nature of Legal Studies and the investigation and analysis of legal issues. The employability skill of self-management is explicit in the outcomes for the HSC course. Students will also work towards other employability skills throughout the Legal Studies Stage 6 course. During investigations, they will need to use appropriate information technologies and so develop the appropriate employability skills in technology. The Law in Practice unit in the Preliminary course supports students to demonstrate initiative and enterprise as they investigate areas of the law in which they have an interest. Finally, as students investigate and propose solutions to legal problems, they develop problem-solving skills.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $50
• Year 12 - $50
• Textbook cost of $60 (Cambridge)

Excursions:

The Downing Centre.

Equipment:

• A4 size exercise book (128 pages)
• pens (blue or black)
• glue stick
• BYOD device (working and charged laptop)

Modern History - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

The Year 11 course is designed to provide students with opportunities to investigate individuals, groups, events, institutions, societies, and ideas in a range of historical contexts, as a background for their more specialised HSC studies. The HSC course is designed for students to investigate national and international forces of continuity and change in the 20th and 21st centuries that are still impacting people today.

Year 11 Course Topics -The nature of Modern History:

• Shaping the Modern World – e.g., WWI in Europe
• Investigating Historic Sites and Sources – such as the nature of trench warfare in WWI, archaeology of Fromelles
• Case Studies – including the Jewish Holocaust, Modern Slavery (18th–21st Century)
• Historical Investigation, where each student is immersed in the world of the historian and gets to research and write a history of a chosen topic and present their findings to an audience.

Year 12 Course Core Topics:

• Power and Authority in the Modern World (1919–1946) with emphasis on Nazi Germany
• National Studies – either Iran (1945–1989) or Russia and the Soviet Union (1917–1941)
• Peace and Conflict – Conflict in Indochina (1954–1979)
• Change in the Modern World – Civil Rights in the USA (1945–1968)

Aim:

The study of Modern History in Years 11–12 enables students to develop knowledge and understanding of the modern world and the skills of critical analysis. It provides the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, values, and attitudes essential for an appreciation of the diverse people, ideas, and forces that shape the modern world. By undertaking the course, students develop a lifelong interest in the study of history and prepare for active and informed citizenship in the contemporary world.

Career Opportunities:

Archaeologist, Journalist, Museum Curator, Marketing Analyst, Psychologist, Teacher, Solicitor/Barrister, Playwright, Author, Political Adviser, Travel Agent, Tour Guide, Diplomatic Staff, University Lecturer, Architect.

Fees:

Nil

Excursions:

As relevant opportunities arise.

Equipment:

• A4 size exercise book (128 pages)
• pens (blue or black)
• glue stick
• BYOD device (working and charged laptop)

Society and Culture - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Society and Culture develops knowledge, understanding, skills, values, and attitudes essential to an appreciation of the social world. How the interaction of persons, society, culture, environment, and time shapes human behaviour is a central theme of study. Students develop an understanding of research methodologies and undertake research in a particular area of interest to them.

Year 11 Modules:

• The Social and Cultural World
  Study of interactions between persons, societies, and cultures across time. Includes a study of an overseas culture.
• Personal and Social Identity
  Coming of age, including a study of adolescence in society.
• Intercultural Communication
  Study of communication between different cultures. Includes a study of the media and how it represents selected societies and cultures.

Year 12 Modules:

• Core study areas

  • Social and Cultural Continuity and Change. Includes one cross-cultural study.
  • Personal Interest Project. Research and report on a topic of the student’s choice.

• Depth Studies

  • Two choices from: Popular Culture, Belief Systems, Ideologies, Social Conformity and Non-Conformity, Social Inclusion and Exclusion.

Aim:

Society and Culture develops social and cultural literacy and a clear understanding of the interactions of persons, society, culture, environment, and time, and how these shape human behaviour. The course draws on cross-disciplinary concepts and social research methods, and students undertake research in an area of particular interest to them. The research findings are presented for external assessment in the Personal Interest Project (PIP).

Career Opportunities: Archaeologist, Journalist, Museum Curator, Marketing Analyst, Psychologist, Teacher, Solicitor/Barrister, Playwright, Author, Political Adviser, Travel Agent, Tour Guide, Diplomatic Staff, University Lecturer, Architect, Counsellor, Police Officer, Social Worker, Psychologist.

Fees:

Nil

Excursions:

As relevant opportunities arise.

Equipment:

• A4 size exercise book (128 pages)
• pens (blue or black)
• glue stick
• BYOD device (working and charged laptop)

Mathematics Advanced - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

The Mathematics Advanced course is designed for students who have demonstrated strong achievement in Stage 5 Mathematics and who wish to develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts, techniques, and applications. The course provides opportunities for students to enhance their analytical thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning skills in preparation for tertiary study, vocational pathways, and future careers that require advanced mathematical knowledge.

Students develop fluency, understanding, communication, and confidence in mathematics through the investigation of algebraic, graphical, trigonometric, statistical, and calculus-based concepts. The course emphasises the application of mathematical processes to interpret and solve problems in both abstract and real-world contexts.

Mathematics Advanced outcomes and their related content are organised into 7 areas of study:

• Functions
• Trigonometric functions
• Sequences and series
• Calculus
• Exponential and logarithmic functions
• Statistical analysis
• Financial mathematics

Aim:

The aim of Mathematics Advanced in Years 11 and 12 is to enable students to enhance their knowledge and understanding from Stage 5 of how to work mathematically, make mathematical connections, develop their understanding of the relationship between real-world problems and mathematical models, and extend their skills to apply the language of mathematics to communicate in a concise and systematic manner.

• Apply mathematical reasoning and problem-solving techniques to unfamiliar situations
• Communicate mathematical ideas effectively using appropriate language and notation
• Use technology appropriately to investigate and model mathematical situations
• Develop confidence, persistence, and independence in mathematical thinking
• Prepare for further study and careers involving mathematics, science, engineering, business, and technology.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $29 (Mathspace)
• Year 12 - $29 (Mathspace)

Exclusions:

• Mathematics Standard (Year 11, 2 units): 11236
• Mathematics Life Skills (Year 11, 2 units): 17680

Equipment:

• Laptop for access to OneNote and online learning platforms
• Exercise book or folder for note-taking and worked examples
• Scientific calculator (Casio fx-8200 recommended)
• Ruler and writing equipment

Mathematics Standard - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

The organisation of outcomes and content for Mathematics Standard 11–12 highlights the important role Working mathematically plays across all areas of mathematics and reflects the strengthened connections between concepts. Working mathematically has been embedded in the outcomes and content of the syllabus.

Mathematics Standard 11–12 outcomes and their related content are organised into 5 areas of study:

• Algebra
• Financial mathematics
• Measurement
• Networks
• Statistics.

Mathematics Standard 11–12 focuses on enabling students to use mathematics to make informed decisions in their daily lives. Students develop understanding and competence through real-world applications of mathematics.
The course splits at the commencement of HSC into two strands, Standard 1 and Standard 2.

Aim:
Mathematics Standard in Stage 6 enables students to develop their knowledge and understanding from Stage 5 of how to work mathematically, make connections within mathematics, use mathematical models, relate mathematical concepts to their world, and improve their application of mathematical language to communicate in a concise and systematic manner.

Year 11 course structure

Area of study	Focus area
Algebra	Formulas and equations, Linear relationships
Financial mathematics	Earning money, Managing money
Measurement	Applications of measurement, Time and location
Networks	Networks, paths, and trees
Statistics	Data analysis

Year 11 Exclusions:

• Mathematics Advanced (Year 11, 2 units): 11255
• Mathematics Extension 1 (Year 11, 1 unit): 11250
• Mathematics Life Skills (Year 11, 2 units): 17680

Fees:

• Year 11 - $29 (Mathspace)
• Year 12 - $29 (Mathspace)

Equipment:

• Laptop for access to OneNote and online learning platforms
• Exercise book or folder for note-taking and worked examples
• Scientific calculator (Casio fx-82 AU Plus II recommended)
• Ruler and writing equipment

Mathematics Standard 1 - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Mathematics Standard 1 provides opportunities for students to build confidence and make mathematics meaningful. Students develop their mathematical knowledge and understanding through applying and modelling to prepare for post-school employment or further training.
Through the study of Mathematics Standard 1, students:

• Develop their knowledge, understanding, and skills in Working mathematically and in communicating concisely and systematically
• Consider various applications of mathematics in a broad range of contemporary contexts through mathematical modelling and use these models to solve problems related to their present and future needs
• Gain an appropriate mathematical background for post-school employment or further training.

Standard 1 Content

Area of study	Focus area
Algebra	Algebraic relationships
Financial mathematics	Investment; Depreciation and loans
Measurement	Right-angled triangles; Ratios and rates
Statistics	Bivariate data analysis; Relative frequency and probability

Exclusions:

• Mathematics Standard 1 (examination) (Year 12, 2 units): 15232
• Mathematics Standard 2 (Year 12, 2 units): 15236
• Mathematics Advanced (Year 12, 2 units): 15255
• Mathematics Extension 1 (Year 12, 1 unit): 15250
• Mathematics Extension 2 (Year 12, 1 unit): 15260
• Mathematics Life Skills (Year 12, 2 units): 17680

Prerequisites:

• Mathematics Standard (Year 11, 2 units): 11236

Fees:

• Year 11 - $29 (Mathspace)
• Year 12 - $29 (Mathspace)

Equipment:

• Laptop for access to OneNote and online learning platforms
• Exercise book or folder for note-taking and worked examples
• Scientific calculator (Casio fx-82 AU Plus II recommended)
• Ruler and writing equipment

Mathematics Standard 2 - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Mathematics Standard 2 provides a pathway for students to extend their mathematical thinking by examining more complex content, and through applications and modelling.
Through the study of Mathematics Standard 2, students:

• Develop their knowledge, understanding, and skills in Working mathematically and in communicating concisely and systematically
• Consider various applications of mathematics in a broad range of contemporary contexts through mathematical modelling and use these models to solve problems related to their present and future needs
• Develop an understanding of, and skills in, further aspects of mathematics for concurrent HSC studies
• Gain an appropriate mathematical background for a wide range of educational and employment aspirations.

Standard 2 content

Area of study	Focus area
Algebra	Algebraic relationships
Financial mathematics	Investment and loans; Annuities
Measurement	Trigonometry; Ratios and rates
Networks	Network flow; Critical path analysis
Statistics	Bivariate data analysis; Relative frequency and probability; The normal distribution

Exclusions:

• Mathematics Standard 1 (Year 12, 2 units): 15231
• Mathematics Standard 1 (examination) (Year 12, 2 units): 15232
• Mathematics Advanced (Year 12, 2 units): 15255
• Mathematics Extension 1 (Year 12, 1 unit): 15250
• Mathematics Extension 2 (Year 12, 1 unit): 15260
• Mathematics Life Skills (Year 12, 2 units): 17680

Prerequisites:

• Mathematics Standard (Year 11, 2 units): 11236

Fees:

• Year 11 - $29 (Mathspace)
• Year 12 - $29 (Mathspace)

Equipment:

• Laptop for access to OneNote and online learning platforms
• Exercise book or folder for note-taking and worked examples
• Scientific calculator (Casio fx-82 AU Plus II recommended)
• Ruler and writing equipment

Maths Extension - 1 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Mathematics Extension 1 focuses on the development of students' mathematical arguments and proofs, and use of mathematical models. The course allows students to develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of, and competence in, further aspects of mathematics as an extension of the Mathematics Advanced 11–12 course.
Through the study of Mathematics Extension 1, students:

• Develop thorough knowledge, understanding, and skills in Working mathematically and in communicating concisely and precisely
• Develop rigorous mathematical arguments and proofs, and use mathematical models extensively
• Develop awareness of the interconnected nature of mathematics, its beauty, and its functionality
• Gain an appropriate mathematical background for future pathways that may involve mathematics and its applications.

Organisation of Mathematics Extension 1 11–12
The organisation of outcomes and content for Mathematics Extension 1 11–12 highlights the important role Working mathematically plays across all areas of mathematics and reflects the strengthened connections between concepts. Working mathematically has been embedded in the outcomes and content of the syllabus.

Mathematics Extension 1 outcomes and their related content are organised into 7 areas of study:

• Functions
• Proof
• Vectors
• Trigonometric functions
• Combinatorics
• Calculus
• Statistical analysis.

Aim:

The aim of Mathematics Extension 1 is for students to extend their knowledge and understanding of Working mathematically from Mathematics Advanced and Stage 5, further their understanding of the relationship between real-world problems and mathematical models, make connections within mathematics, and enhance their skills in using the language of mathematics to communicate in a concise and systematic manner.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $29 (Mathspace)
• Year 12 - $29 (Mathspace)

Exclusions:

• Mathematics Standard (Year 11, 2 units): 11236
• Mathematics Life Skills (Year 11, 2 units): 17680

Corequisites:

• Mathematics Advanced (Year 11, 2 units): 11255

Equipment:

• Laptop for access to OneNote and online learning platforms
• Exercise book or folder for note-taking and worked examples
• Scientific calculator (Casio fx-8200 recommended)
• Ruler and writing equipment

Mathematics Extension 2 (Year 12 only) - 1 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Mathematics Extension 2 focuses on key ideas of algebra and calculus and appreciation of mathematical invention, intuition, and exploration. Mathematics Extension 2 extends students’ conceptual knowledge and understanding through exploration of new areas of mathematics not covered in Mathematics Advanced and Mathematics Extension 1.

Through the study of Mathematics Extension 2, students:

• Develop strong knowledge, understanding, and skills in Working mathematically and in communicating concisely and precisely
• Acquire knowledge, understanding, and skills in relation to mathematical concepts that have applications in an increasing number of contexts
• Gain an appropriate mathematical background for future pathways which are founded in mathematics and its applications.

Organisation of Mathematics Extension 2 Year 12
The organisation of outcomes and content for Mathematics Extension 2 Year 12 highlights the important role Working mathematically plays across all areas of mathematics and reflects the strengthened connections between concepts. Working mathematically has been embedded in the outcomes and content of the syllabus.

Mathematics Extension 2 Year 12 outcomes and their related content are organised into 5 areas of study:

• Proof
• Vectors
• Complex numbers
• Calculus
• Mechanics.

Exclusions:

• Mathematics Standard 1 (Year 12, 2 units): 15231
• Mathematics Standard 1 (examination) (Year 12, 2 units): 15232
• Mathematics Standard 2 (Year 12, 2 units): 15236
• Mathematics Life Skills (Year 12, 2 units): 17680

Prerequisites:

• Mathematics Advanced (Year 11, 2 units): 11255
• Mathematics Extension 1 (Year 11, 1 unit): 11250

Corequisites:

• Mathematics Advanced (Year 12, 2 units): 15255
• Mathematics Extension 1 (Year 12, 1 unit): 15250

Aim:
The aim of Mathematics Extension 2 is for students to extend their knowledge from Mathematics Extension 1 and their understanding of Working mathematically. They enhance their skills to solve difficult problems, generalise, make connections in mathematics, and become fluent in using mathematical models and language to communicate in a concise and systematic manner.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $29 (Mathspace)
• Year 12 - $29 (Mathspace)

Equipment:

• Laptop for access to OneNote and online learning platforms
• Exercise book or folder for note-taking and worked examples
• Scientific calculator (Casio fx-8200 recommended)
• Ruler and writing equipment

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

Excursions:

Potential excursions may include First Aid training, Surf safety sessions, Tenpin bowling, and Golf clinics.

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

Agriculture - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

The Preliminary course incorporates the study of the interactions between the components of agricultural production, marketing, and management, while giving consideration to the issue of sustainability of the farming system. This is an 'on-farm', environment-oriented course.

The HSC course builds upon the Preliminary course. It examines the complexity and scientific principles of the components of agricultural production. It places greater emphasis on farm management to maximise productivity and environmental sustainability. The Farm Product Study is used as a basis for analysing and addressing social, environmental, and economic issues as they relate to sustainability.

Students engage in authentic learning experiences through our school farm and agricultural facilities.

What Students Will Do

Preliminary course

• Overview (15%)
• The Farm Case Study (25%) - Compulsory farm excursion
• Plant Production (30%)
• Animal Production (30%)

HSC course

• Core (80%)

  • Plant/Animal Production (50%)
  • Farm Product Study (30%)

• Elective (20%)

  • ONE of the following electives will be studied:

    • Agri-food, Fibre and Fuel Technologies
    • Climate Challenge
    • Farming for the 21st Century

School Farm Experiences

• Sheep and cattle management
• Poultry and aquaculture
• Agricultural experimental investigations

Career Pathways

• Agriculture
• Veterinary Science
• Environmental Science
• Agribusiness
• Farming Industries
• Animal Care
• Agricultural Technology
• Sustainability Industries

Why Students Choose This Course

Agriculture is ideal for students who are interested in the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing industry which uses natural resources (land and water) to produce food, raw material, and goods for sale in Australia and overseas.

Work in this industry is diverse. Agriculture can involve the production of crops and farming of animals. Forestry can include growing, maintaining, and harvesting forests. Fishing activities include breeding and farming of seafood.

Sustainable management of natural resources is a key responsibility of the industry, and technology is changing crop production, farming of animals, and the management of our forests and fisheries.

Other areas include specialist professional, scientific, and technical expertise that adds value to other businesses and individuals outside this sector.

Jobs in this industry are related to scientific research, architecture, engineering, computer systems design, law, accountancy, advertising, market research, management and other consultancy, veterinary science, and professional photography.

Aim:

To develop students’ understanding of agricultural systems, sustainability, and production industries through practical experiences and investigation. This is an 'on-farm', environment-oriented course. It places emphasis on farm management to maximise productivity and environmental sustainability.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $50
• Year 12 - $50

Course fees contribute toward the management and maintenance of livestock, crop, and pasture enterprises on the farm to enhance learning experiences for students.

Equipment:

• Enclosed leather shoes

Design & Technology - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Design and Technology focuses on innovation, creativity, and problem-solving through the design process. Students investigate needs and opportunities, develop ideas, create prototypes, and evaluate solutions using a range of materials, technologies, and design methods.

The course encourages students to think critically and creatively while developing practical and project-management skills.

Students complete a Year 12 Major Design Project and folio as part of the HSC.

What Students Will Do

• Follow the design process
• Develop creative solutions
• Research and investigate needs
• Produce design folios
• Create prototypes and models
• Use CAD and digital technologies
• Learn project management skills
• Evaluate products and systems
• Complete a Major Design Project

Student Project Examples

• Sustainable product designs
• Smart storage solutions
• Furniture and interiors
• Assistive technologies
• Lifestyle products
• Community-focused designs
• Digital and mixed-media projects

Career Pathways

• Industrial Design
• Architecture
• Engineering
• Interior Design
• Product Design
• Graphic Design
• Innovation & Technology
• Project Management
• Creative Industries

Why Students Choose This Course

Design and Technology suits students who enjoy creativity, innovation, and solving problems in new ways.
It is ideal for students interested in design, engineering, architecture, or developing original ideas into real products.

Aim:

To develop innovative thinkers and creative problem-solvers who can design and produce solutions to real-world needs and opportunities.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $110
• Year 12 - $70

Course fees contribute toward consumable resources and prototyping materials.
Additional costs may apply depending on project choices.

Excursions:

• Design exhibitions
• Product design investigations
• Industry and innovation case studies
• Major project showcases
• Research and prototype development activities

Equipment:

• Device access
• Drawing materials
• Visual diary/folio materials
• Project materials as required

Food Technology - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Food Technology explores food design, nutrition, food science, product development, and food-related technologies.

Students investigate how food impacts individuals and society while developing practical cooking and food preparation skills.

What Students Will Do

• Food safety and preparation
• Nutrition and industry studies
• Food product development
• Food styling and presentation
• Food trends and marketing
• Food science investigations
• Research and analysis tasks

Student Experiences

• Practical cooking lessons
• Product development activities
• Food investigations
• Industry research
• Catering and presentation tasks

Career Pathways

• Nutrition
• Dietetics
• Food Science
• Hospitality
• Teaching
• Health Industries
• Food Marketing
• Product Development

Why Students Choose This Course

Food Technology is ideal for students who enjoy creativity, practical learning, and understanding how food impacts health, lifestyle, and society.
The course supports both university and vocational pathways in food and health-related industries.

Aim:

To develop students’ understanding of food, nutrition, and food technologies through practical and investigative learning.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $120
• Year 12 - $100

Course fees contribute toward ingredients and practical food preparation resources.

Equipment:

• Leather shoes
• Apron/tea towel/hair tie/container for leftover food
• Ingredients for individual assessment practicals

Industrial Technology: Metals and Engineering - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Industrial Technology – Metals and Engineering focuses on metal fabrication, engineering processes, and manufacturing technologies. Students develop practical fabrication skills alongside knowledge of engineering industries and production systems.

Students complete practical projects and a Year 12 HSC Major Project supported by a design and research folio.

What Students Will Do

• Welding and fabrication
• Metal machining
• Engineering drawing
• CAD technologies
• Design and prototyping
• Research engineering industries
• Produce practical projects
• Develop Major Project folios
• Learn safe workshop practices

Student Project Examples

• Toolboxes
• Outdoor furniture
• BBQs and fire pits
• Automotive projects
• Custom fabricated products
• Trailer and storage solutions
• Mixed-material engineering projects

Career Pathways

• Boilermaking
• Welding
• Mechanical Engineering
• Fabrication
• Automotive Trades
• Industrial Design
• Engineering Apprenticeships
• Manufacturing Industries

Aim:

To develop students’ engineering, fabrication, and problem-solving skills through practical production and industry-based learning experiences to fill a workforce hungry for skills.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $130
• Year 12 - $70

Equipment:

• Leather shoes/work boots

• USB mouse

• Materials contribution for Major Projects

Industrial Technology: Multi-Media - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Industrial Technology – Multimedia develops skills in digital media production, graphic design, video editing, animation, and communication technologies.

Students explore how multimedia industries design and communicate information across digital platforms.

What Students Will Do

• Graphic design
• Photography and image editing
• Video production
• Animation
• Digital publishing
• Branding and visual communication
• Industry research
• Multimedia Major Project production

Student Project Examples

• Short films
• Branding packages
• Animations
• Promotional media
• Photography portfolios
• Website concepts
• Social media campaigns

Career Pathways

• Graphic Design
• Media Production
• Animation
• Marketing
• Film & Television
• Photography
• Digital Communications
• Content Creation

Aim:

To develop creative and technical skills in multimedia production and digital communication technologies.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $45
• Year 12 - $45

Course fees contribute to workshop consumables and materials.
Additional costs may apply depending on individual major project choices.

Equipment:

• USB mouse
• Materials contribution for Major Projects

Industrial Technology: Timber - 2 Unit - ATAR

Course Description:

Industrial Technology – Timber focuses on the design, production, and manufacture of timber products and furniture. Students develop practical woodworking skills while learning about industry practices, materials, sustainability, design processes, and production technologies.

The course combines practical workshop experiences with research, design, project development, and theory work linked to the timber industry.

Students complete a Year 12 Major Project and supporting folio as part of the HSC.

What Students Will Do

• Design and build timber projects
• Learn machine and hand tool skills
• Develop CAD and drawing skills
• Research timber materials and sustainability
• Investigate the timber industry
• Produce a Major Project and folio
• Learn project management and production planning
• Develop workshop safety and industry practices

Student Project Examples

• Coffee tables
• Low-line entertainment units
• Hall tables
• Cabinets
• Custom furniture
• Resin and timber products
• Desks and makeup tables
• Contemporary timber designs

Career Pathways

• Cabinet Making
• Carpentry
• Shopfitting
• Furniture Design
• Building & Construction
• Industrial Design
• Interior Design
• Teaching
• Project Management
• Apprenticeships & Trades

Why Students Choose This Course

Students who enjoy designing, making, problem-solving, and practical learning thrive in Timber. The course is ideal for students considering trades, apprenticeships, design pathways, or hands-on careers.

Aim:

To develop students’ skills in designing, planning, and producing quality timber products while understanding the technologies, materials, and industries associated with timber and furniture production.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $130
• Year 12 - $70

Course fees contribute to workshop consumables and materials.
Additional costs may apply depending on individual major project choices.

Excursions:

• Timber industry visits
• Trade and skills expos
• Major project showcases
• HSC exhibitions and design inspiration activities

Equipment:

• Leather shoes/work boots
• USB mouse
• Materials contribution for Major Projects

VET Construction - 2 Unit - Optional ATAR

Course Description:

VET Construction is a nationally recognised vocational education course that provides students with practical construction and building industry skills. The course focuses on real-world workplace practices, safety, teamwork, and hands-on learning experiences linked directly to the construction industry.

Students gain experience using industry-standard tools, equipment, and construction techniques while developing employability skills valued by employers and apprenticeship providers.

This course contributes toward nationally recognised VET qualifications and can support apprenticeship and trade pathways.

What Students Will Do

• Safe use of construction tools and equipment
• Carpentry and joinery basics
• Measuring and setting out
• Framing and construction techniques
• Concrete and formwork activities
• Workplace safety and risk management
• Reading plans and drawings
• Team-based construction projects
• Industry-standard work practices
• Mandatory 70 hrs Work Placement which requires students to obtain a white card

Practical Experiences

• Timber framing projects
• Concreting and formwork
• Small-scale construction builds
• Outdoor construction activities
• Workplace learning opportunities
• Industry exposure and trade skills development

Career Pathways

• Carpentry
• Building & Construction
• Apprenticeships
• Site Management
• Civil Construction
• Joinery
• Project Management
• Building Design
• Trades & Construction Industries

Why Students Choose This Course

This course is ideal for students who enjoy practical learning, outdoor work, teamwork, and hands-on problem-solving.
It provides strong pathways into apprenticeships, trades, and construction-related careers.

Aim:

To develop practical construction skills, industry knowledge, and workplace readiness through authentic building and construction experiences.

Fees:

• Year 11 - $125
• Year 12 - $125

Course fees contribute toward consumable materials and practical project resources.

Excursions:

• Construction industry visits
• Trade expos and skills events
• Mandatory 70 hrs Work Placement which requires students to obtain a white card
• Industry demonstrations
• Apprenticeship pathway experiences

Equipment:

• Steel cap boots
• Protective clothing
• PPE equipment
• Workbook/device access

VET Kitchen Operations - 2 Unit - Optional ATAR

Course Description:

Hospitality provides students with practical food preparation, customer service, and hospitality industry skills. Students learn in commercial-style kitchen environments and participate in authentic hospitality experiences.

This course can contribute toward nationally recognised VET qualifications. Students who successfully complete the course receive a Certificate II in Commercial Cookery as well as the units contributing to the HSC. Students can sit the HSC course and use their results to contribute to their ATAR.

What Students Will Do

• Commercial cookery
• Food preparation
• Customer service
• Cafe operations
• Event preparation
• Safe food handling
• Teamwork and communication
• Industry-standard kitchen practices

Experiences

• Service periods including catering for end users
• Fortnightly practical lessons
• Hospitality catering events
• Industry experiences including two Work Placements facilitated through Schools Industry Partnership

Career Pathways

• Chef
• Hospitality Management
• Tourism
• Cafe & Restaurant Industry
• Event Management
• Catering
• Apprenticeships & Traineeships

Why Students Choose This Course

VET Hospitality is ideal for students who enjoy creativity, practical learning, and understanding how food impacts health, lifestyle, and society.
The course supports both university and vocational pathways in food and health-related industries.

Aim:

To develop practical hospitality skills and workplace knowledge for the hospitality and tourism industries.

Fees:

• Mandatory Chef’s Uniform – $110
• Year 11 - $150
• Year 12 - $150

Course fees contribute toward ingredients and practical food preparation resources.

Equipment:

• Leather shoes/work boots
• USB mouse
• Materials contribution for Major Projects