Curriculum
The Curriculum for Years 5 & 6
Students in Years 5 and 6 follow the six Board of Studies subject requirements for the K-6 syllabus, as well as the Board approved courses in Religious Education and Assyrian Language.
KLA |
Minutes per week |
English |
480 |
Mathematics |
320 |
C.P.A |
120 |
Science & Technology |
120 |
H.S.I.E. |
120 |
PD/H/PE |
160 |
Assyrian |
160 |
Religious Education |
120 |
Students in Years 7-10 are required to complete study across seven Key Learning Areas. They are:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- H.S.I.E.
- PD/H/PE
The Key Leaning Areas of Technological and Applied Studies, Art, Music and Language Other Than English must be studies at some time over Years 7-10, however not needed to be studied in each year.
The school requires that Religious Education be studied each year- this course is a Board of Studies Approved Course.
The following table indicates the Board's indicative time allocations for each Key Learning Area:
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In accordance with the requirements outlines, the courses of study for the four years are:
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Year 8 |
Years 9 and 10 |
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English |
English |
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Mathematics |
Mathematics |
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Science |
Science |
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History/Geography |
History/Geography/Civics |
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PD/H/PE |
PD/H/PE |
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Assyrian Language/RE |
Assyrian Language/RE |
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Design & Technology |
Elective |
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Visual Arts |
Elective |
In Years 9 and 10, students choose two elective subjects from the following:
Creative Arts Technology & Applied Studies
- Drama Food Technology
- Music Graphics Technology
- Photographic & Digital Media Technics 1 (Wood/Metal)
- Visual Arts Information & Software
- Technology
- Textiles
Languages Other than English
- French
- Italian
Human Society & Its Environment Personal Development/Health/ Physical Education
Commerce Physical Activity and Sports Studies
