CURRICULUM OVERVIEW - 2010

We hope that 2009 will be enjoyable and rewarding. Setting clear learning goals and thinking about career options is most important.

Do seek out guidance from class teachers, deans, careers' advisors and the school counsellor as the need arises. There are many in the school ready to help.

The aim of this section is to help you plan and select your course for next year in Years 10, 11, 12 or 13. The notes will be revised if or when there are changes in the syllabus or regulations. Every effort will be made to provide a course of study that meets the needs of each student, and consultation and advice on courses will be given.

Please:

• read through all pages in this section carefully

• check your career requirements

• know the prerequisites (what must be studied beforehand and the level to be achieved)

• plan ahead (what your course leads to)

• consult with the adults you live with, and with the teachers in charge of subjects.

Contact the school and arrange a meeting with us to discuss which areas you need planning assistance with. We are always happy to give the help you might need and can quickly put you in touch with those most able to answer your questions.

Kevin O'Sullivan
Rector

Getting started

Years 9 and 10 have a set core of subjects that must be studied and optional subjects which are taken either on a semester rotation or as a full year course. All aspects of the technology curriculum are completed by students over a two year cycle.

Years 11, 12 and 13 students have a wider range of options available to them. At Year 11, English and Mathematics are compulsory while at Year 12 English is compulsory. There are no compulsory subjects at Year 13.

To find out what is available at any year level begin by following the year level course links in the next column or visit the Course Planning page.

The subject progression charts on the Course Planning page will help you plan a possible future path through the school as it links the various subjects into pathways.

For detailed information about most senior courses visit the Academic Courses page.

The school curriculum

This is made up of two parts: the essential (core) subjects and the optional subjects.