Year 11

Length: Semester/Full Year

Contact Person: English/EAL Leader

Content
This Intensive Literacy supplements English or Essential English EAL, through strategies that develop essential skills, with a focus on oral language and subject vocabulary, to support students across all their subjects. Students with low literacy levels qualify for this class

Assessment
Assessment is based upon the performance standards of the SACE.

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Students are recommended for this class by their English/EAL teacher.

Curriculum Charges: Not Applicable.

Stationery Requirements: A4 Display folder with 20 refillable
pockets.

Length
Full Year

Contact Person
English/EAL Leader

Content
In Stage 1 Essential English (EAL), you will learn how to understand and create different types of spoken and written texts for a variety of real-life situations by:

Responding to Texts - Students explore a range of texts composed for different purposes and in a range of forms. They develop an understanding of how authors communicate and create a response in their reader.

Creating Texts - Students provide evidence of the extent and quality of their learning in producing texts in written, oral or multimodal form. Teachers plan with the needs of EAL students in mind and work with students to support the achievement of their goals.

Assessment
Assessment is based upon the performance standards of the SACE.

Pre-requisite / Special Requirements
Not Applicable.

Curriculum Charges
Not Applicable.

Stationary Requirements
• A4 Display folder with 20 refillable
pockets.

Length: Semester / Full Year

Contact Person: English/EAL Leader

Content
In Stage 1 Essential English, you will learn how to understand and create different types of spoken and written texts. This will help you communicate clearly and respond confidently in a variety of real-life situations, both in and outside of school by:
Responding to Texts - Students explore a range of texts composed for different purposes and in a range of forms. They develop an understanding of how authors communicate and create a response in their reader.

Creating Texts - Students provide evidence of the extent and quality of their learning in producing texts in
written, oral or multimodal form.

Assessment
Assessment is based upon the performance standards of the SACE.

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Not applicable.

Curriculum Charges: Not applicable.

Stationery Requirements:

• A4 display folder with 20 refillable pockets.

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Length: Full Year

Contact Person: English/EAL Leader

Content
In Stage 1 English you will build strong communication skills by understanding, creating, and connecting different types of texts.
Responding to Texts:
Students will read, watch, or listen to different types of texts and learn how authors share their ideas and make readers feel or think in certain ways.
Creating Texts:
Students will show what they’ve learned by creating their own texts. This can include writing, speaking, or
using a mix of styles, sharing their thoughts clearly and creatively.
Intertextual Study:
Students will compare two or more texts, looking at how they relate to each other and their context. This helps students understand the connections between different texts and the world around them. One intertextual study is completed each semester.

Assessment
Assessment is based on the performance standards of the SACE.

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: B or higher at Year 10 or with teacher recommendation.

Curriculum Charges: Not applicable.

Stationery Requirements: A4 display folder with 20 refillable pockets.

Length: Full Year

Contact Person: English/EAL Leader

Content
In Stage 1 English Literary Studies you will grow and develop skills in understanding, analysing, and creating a variety of written, spoken, and multimodal texts.
Responding to Texts:
Students will explore different types of texts, learning how authors communicate meaning and influence their readers or listeners.
Creating Texts:
Students will show what they’ve learned by creating their own texts—written, spoken, or multimodal—to express ideas thoughtfully.
Intertextual Study:
Each semester, students will complete a study that connects two or more texts, focusing on their context or interpretation. This supports deeper thinking and prepares students for Stage 2 English Literary Studies.

Assessment
Assessment is based on the performance standards of the SACE.

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: B or higher at Year 10 or with teacher recommendation.

Curriculum Charges: Not applicable.

Stationery Requirements: A4 display folder with 20 refillable pockets.

Length: Semester or Full Year

Contact Person: Health and Physical Education Leader

Content
You will explore skill acquisition, biomechanics, and exercise physiology concepts through physical activities and lab tasks such as fitness testing, games analysis, and performance analysis. Sports may include handball, volleyball, badminton, softball, and futsal. In the Physical Activity Investigation for example, you will analyse data and reflect on participation in modified sports such as Fast 5 Netball, AFL 9s, 3x3 Basketball, or Tchoukball.

Assessment
Students complete two to three assessments, each worth at least 20%. These include:
Performance Improvement: One or two tasks (approx. 1000 words each)
Physical Activity Investigation: One or two tasks (approx. 1000 words each)

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Successful completion of year 10 PE course. Underdale PE uniform or Football Academy uniform.

Curriculum Charges: Additional costs involved with excursions will be collected when required.

Length: Semester

Contact Person: Health and Physical Education Leader

Content
This course focuses on gaining a greater understanding of and appreciation for the diverse range of cultures at school and in our community. You will design a personalised guernsey with the class winning guernsey made for you to wear and keep at the 9aside Carnival!
You will investigate your own culture, your peers and our Indigenous Australians, gaining empathy and respect for the challenges faced by all.
The unit includes 3 visits from Port Power AFL and AFLW players.

Assessment
40% Guernsey Design and Harmony Day Activation
30% Connections and Cultural Awareness Podcast
30% Practical Exploration: Participation in 9aside carnival and sports including AFL 9s, Gaelic Football and Team Handball

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Interest in Multicultural Understanding and successful completion of Year 10 HPE. Underdale PE or Football Academy uniform.

Curriculum Charges: Not Applicable.

Length: Semester

Contact Person: Health and Physical Education Leader

Content
You will develop knowledge and skills to understand influences on health and wellbeing and make informed decisions. You will explore the role of health in various contexts and ways to promote positive outcomes for individuals and society.

Assessment
Assessment at Stage 1 is school-based. Teachers design a set of assessments that allow you to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and understanding developed to meet the learning requirements of the subject. These assessments provide students’ evidence of learning.
Assessment Type 1: Practical Action – Two tasks 60%.
Assessment Type 2: Inquiry – One task 40%.
Students provide evidence of their learning through three assessments, with at least one assessment from each assessment type. Each assessment type has a weighting of at least 20%.

Prerequisite / Special Requirements:Not Applicable.

Curriculum Charges:Not Applicable.

Length: Full Year

Contact Person: Football Academy Leader

Content
Your introduction to the Senior Football Academy is highlighted by your involvement in planning, organising and running the Primary School Football and Futsal Carnival (Underdale Cup).
On the field you will develop your understanding of and responsibility in playing a variety of tactical formations as you aim to represent the school in the State Open Football and Futsal teams.
This also includes fortnightly sessions with our Spanish partners Valencia CF.

Assessment

• Practical Performance 40% (Football & Futsal)
• Connections 40% (Carnival operations)
• Personal Venture 20% (skill improvement)

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Interested students are required to have successfully completed the Year 10 football course. New students must complete the application which will be assessed by the football manager. All participants in this program will have displayed a high level of interest in playing and studying football. All Football Academy students are required to have the school Football uniform, purchased directly via pegasports.com.au

Curriculum Charges: $300

Length: Semester

Contact Person: Humanities and Social Sciences Leader

Content
You will have the opportunity to investigate major events and changes that have shaped the world we live in today. This course gives you the chance to explore important historical events, movements and influential people who have had a long-lasting impact on our society. You will strengthen your critical thinking and analytical skills by working with historical sources, interpreting evidence and developing well supported arguments. Key topics may include revolutions, world wars, social and political movements and the rise of globalisation.

Assessment
Assessment consists of:

• Folio
• Source Analysis
• Historical Investigation

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Not Applicable

Curriculum Charges: Not Applicable

Stationery Requirements:

• Exercise Book A4 8mm 96 page.

Length: Semester

Contact Person: Humanities and Social Sciences Leader

Content
You will develop an entrepreneurial mindset and engage with the fast-paced world of business. This course encourages you to use creativity and design thinking to identify business opportunities and create innovative solutions. You will learn to analyse existing businesses, with a focus on using design thinking strategies to address problems and drive innovation. Key areas of study include business research, developing solutions to real-world business challenges, and promoting stakeholder engagement. You will gain valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of the modern business environment.

Assessment
Assessment consists of:

• Business Skills Folio
• Business Pitch

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Not Applicable

Curriculum Charges: Not Applicable

Stationery Requirements:

• Exercise Book A4 8mm 96 page.

Length: Semester

Contact Person: Humanities and Social Sciences Leader

Content
You will be introduced to the foundations of law and justice. This course helps you understand how the legal system works, including how laws are created, interpreted and applied within society. You will explore important legal principles, individual rights and responsibilities, as well as current legal issues affecting our community. Through case studies and hands on activities, you will build critical thinking, analytical and argumentation skills. This course prepares you for informed citizenship and provides an excellent foundation for further studies in law.

Assessment
Assessment consists of:

• Analytical Response
• Inquiry
• Presentation

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Not Applicable

Curriculum Charges: Not Applicable

Stationery Requirements:

• Exercise Book A4 8mm 96 page.

Length: Semester

Contact Person: Humanities and Social Sciences Leader

Content
You will explore the diverse and interconnected nature of our world. This course helps you to understand the complexities of different societies and cultural influences that shape the way people think, behave, and interact. You will investigate important topics such as identity, social justice, and cultural diversity. This will develop valuable skills in research, analysis, and critical thinking by working on issues investigations. By studying Society & Culture, you will gain important insights into how societies function and change, becoming an informed citizen.

Assessment
Assessment consists of:

• Folio
• Issues Investigation
• Group Task

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Not Applicable

Curriculum Charges: Not Applicable

Stationery Requirements:

• A4 Display Folder with 20 refillable pockets.

Length: Semester

Contact Person: Exploring Identities and Futures Leader

Content
Exploring Identities and Futures is a compulsory subject required to achieve the SACE. EIF is studied in Project U at Year 9 and 10 and focuses on the exploration of identity and belonging.

EIF prepares you for your SACE journey with the knowledge, skills and capabilities required to be thriving learners. It supports you to explore your identity and aspirations. You are given the space and opportunity to extend your thinking beyond what you want to do, to also consider who you want to be in the future. The subject supports you to learn about yourself, your place in the world, and enables you to explore and deepen your sense of belonging, identity and connections to the world around you.

Assessment
Assessment consists of:

• Assessment Type 1: Exploring me and who I want to be (50%)
• Assessment Type 2: Taking Action and showcasing my capabilities (50%)

Students provide four pieces of evidence of their learning for assessment. Each task has a weighting of 25%.

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Students must achieve a C Grade or better to achieve SACE.

Curriculum Charges: Not Applicable

Stationery Requirements: Not Applicable

Length: Semester/Full Year

Contact Person: Mathematics Leader

Content This course helps students improve their basic numeracy skills in practical topics that have every day and workplace contexts: Calculations, Ratio and Time, Earning and Spending, Geometry, Measurement, Data and Investing. It is designed to help students who find Maths challenging to achieve their SACE Numeracy requirement.

Assessment
Students will be assessed using a combination of Skills and Applications Tasks and Investigation Folio addressing the SACE Performance Criteria.

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: None.

Curriculum Charges: Not applicable.

Stationery Requirements:

• Scientific Calculator.
• Grid book A4 96 page 5mm.
• A4 Display folder with 20 refillable pockets.
• Work pad graph A4 5mm 50 leaf
  and punched.

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Length: Semester/Full Year

Contact Person: Mathematics Leader

Content From learning about how basic measurement calculations like surface area and volume of 3D objects find application in the construction and packaging designing industry, to strengthening your data analysis skills(sought after in all occupations) to make informed choices as a consumer in this AI driven-Information Age, to understanding and appreciating the "beauty" of compounding interest especially to multiply your savings or learning the basics of investing in the share market, General Mathematics is all about applying your understanding to problem solve in a variety of imminent real-world contexts.

Assessment
Students will be assessed using a combination of Skills and Applications Tasks and Investigation Folio addressing the SACE Performance Criteria.

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Students achieving a B or above in Year 10 Standard level Mathematics, or by recommendation and approval of the subject teacher and Learning Area Leader. Access to SACE recommended Graphics Calculator.

Curriculum Charges: Not applicable.

Stationery Requirements:

• Casio fx-CG50AU graphic calculator.

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Length: Semester/Full Year

Contact Person: Mathematics Leader

Content In Year 11 Mathematical Methods, you will use mathematics to model, investigate and solve authentic real-world problems. You will apply algebra, geometry, trigonometry and polynomial functions to explore scenarios such as determining the best position to view a tower and modelling a turtle race to analyse movement and predict outcomes. Throughout the course, you will become a resourceful learner by selecting and applying a range of mathematical strategies, resilient by persevering through complex problems and refining your solutions, and reflective by evaluating your methods, interpreting results and justifying your conclusions.

Assessment
Students will be assessed using a combination of Skills and Applications Tasks and Investigation Folio addressing the SACE Performance Criteria.

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Students achieving a B or above in Year 10 Advanced level Mathematics, or by recommendation and approval of the subject teacher and Learning Area Leader. Access to SACE recommended Graphics Calculator.

Curriculum Charges: Not applicable.

Stationery Requirements:

• Casio fx-CG50AU graphic calculator.
• Grid book A4 5mm 96 page.
• Work pad graph A4 5mm 50 leaf and
  punched.

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Length: Semester

Contact Person: Mathematics Leader

Content This course builds on skills and techniques developed by 10 Advanced Level students in their problem solving and reasoning skills across topics including Vector Geometry , Real and Complex Numbers and Further Trigonometry. Studied in tandem with Mathematical Methods Stage 1 leads to SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics.

Assessment
Students will be assessed using a combination of Skills and Applications Tasks and Investigation Folio addressing the SACE Performance Criteria.

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Students achieving a B or above in Year 10 Advanced level Mathematics, or by recommendation and approval of the subject teacher and Learning Area Leader. Access to SACE recommended Graphics Calculator. Also must be enrolled in Mathematical Methods Stage 1.

Curriculum Charges: Not applicable.

Stationery Requirements:

• Casio fx-CG50AU graphic calculator.
• Grid book A4 5mm 96 page.
• Work pad graph A4 5mm 50 leaf and
  punched.

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Length: Semester/Full Year

Contact Person: Languages Leader

Content
In Stage 1 Modern Greek Beginners, you will learn how to communicate in Greek, understand how the language works, and explore Greek culture by:

• Producing texts, including multi modal texts using information technologies.
• Developing their intercultural knowledge and understanding.
• Developing their linguistic skills.

Possible topics include:
Greetings, Introducing self and family, Describing family members and friends, Likes and dislikes, Talking about Birthdays, Shopping, Telling the time, Eating out, Your house and Greek house, Daily routines and activities at home, Neighbourhoods, Asking and giving directions, Health and sickness

Assessment
Modern Greek is assessed against the SACE performance standards.

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Students with no prior knowledge or experience of the language (whether spoken or written) who wish to begin their study of the language at Stage 1.

Curriculum Charges: There may be additional costs for excursions and other relevant cultural experiences when required.

Stationery Requirements: Exercise book A4 8mm 96 page.

Length: Semester/Full Year

Contact Person: Languages Leader

Content
In Stage 1 Modern Greek Continuers, you will strengthen your ability to communicate in Greek, deepen your understanding of how the language works, and explore Greek culture by:

• Producing texts, including multi modal texts using information technologies.
• Developing their intercultural knowledge and understanding.
• Developing their linguistic skills.

Possible topics include:
Greetings, Introducing self and family, Describing family members and friends, Likes and dislikes, Talking about Birthdays, Shopping, Telling the time, Eating out, Your house and Greek house, Daily routines and activities at home, Neighbourhoods, Asking and giving directions, Health and sickness

Assessment
Modern Greek is assessed against the SACE performance standards.

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Students with no prior knowledge or experience of the language (whether spoken or written) who wish to begin their study of the language at Stage 1.

Curriculum Charges: There may be additional costs for excursions and other relevant cultural experiences when required.

Stationery Requirements: Exercise book A4 8mm 96 page.

Length: Semester/Full Year

Contact Person: Languages Leader

Content
In Stage 1 Japanese Continuers, you will grow your skills in communicating confidently, understanding Japanese language, and exploring culture by:

• Producing texts, including multi modal texts using information technologies.
• Developing their intercultural knowledge and understanding.
• Developing their linguistic skills

Possible topics include:
Greetings, Introducing self and family, Describing family members and friends, Likes and dislikes, Talking about birthdays, Shopping, Telling the time, Eating out, Your house and Japanese house, Daily routines and activities at home, Neighbourhoods, Asking and giving directions, Health and sickness.

Assessment
Japanese is assessed against the SACE performance standards.

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Students have studied Japanese at junior secondary level and completed Year 7 to Year 10, or similar experience at School Curriculum will allow to enrol Stage 1 Continuers.

Curriculum Charges: There may be additional costs for excursions and other relevant cultural experiences when required.

Stationery Requirements:

• Exercise book A4 8mm 96 page.

Length: Full Year

Contact Person: Science Leader

Learning
How do invisible microorganisms control everything from the food we eat to our very survival?

Can removing just one single species cause an entire forest or ocean ecosystem to completely collapse?

Stage 1 Biology explores the diversity of life, the structure and function of organisms, and their interactions with species and environments. Topics covered during the year include:

• Cells and microorganisms
• Infectious disease
• Multicellular organisms
• Biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics

Assessment
Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

• Skills and Applications Tasks (e.g. Tests)
• Investigations Folio (e.g. SHE tasks, Projects, Practical reports)
• Mid and end of year exam

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Students achieving a B or above in Year 10 Science, or by recommendation and approval of the subject teacher and Learning Area Leader

Curriculum Charges: Not applicable.

Stationery Requirements:

• A4 Display folder with 20 refillable pockets.
• Graph pad A4 50 leaf grid and punched
• Work pad A4 50 leaf ruled and punched.

Length: Full Year

Contact Person: Science Leader

Learning
How can the exact same chemical reactions inside your phone battery power the future of electric vehicles?

How did a breakthrough molecular discovery cause a global plastic crisis, and how are chemists engineering new polymers to fix it?

You will develop and extend your understanding of how the physical world is chemically constructed, the interaction between human activities and the environment, and the use that human beings make of the planet’s resources.
Topics include:

• Materials and their atoms
• Combinations of atoms
• Molecules
• Mixtures and solution
• Acid and bases
• REDOX reactions

Assessment
Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

• Skills and Applications Tasks (e.g. Tests)
• Investigations Folio (e.g. SHE tasks, Projects, Practical reports)
• Mid and end of year exam

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Students achieving a B or above in Year 10 Science, or by recommendation and approval of the subject teacher and Learning Area Leader

Curriculum Charges: Additional costs for excursions as required.

Stationery Requirements:
Not Applicable.

Length: Full Year

Contact Person: Science Leader

Learning
Why do you take so much longer to stop when driving at highway speeds than you might expect?

How high would you have to lift a Mars bar to give it the same amount of Gravitational Energy as the energy contained in its sugar?

Students will use qualitative and quantitative models, laws, and theories to better understand matter, forces, energy, and the interaction among them.
Topics include:

• Linear motion and forces
• Electric circuits
• Heat
• Energy and momentum
• Waves
• Nuclear models and radioactivity

Assessment
Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

• Skills and Applications Tasks (e.g. Tests)
• Investigations Folio (e.g. SHE tasks, Projects, Practical reports)
• Mid and end of year exam

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Students achieving a B or above in Year 10 Science, or by recommendation and approval of the subject teacher and Learning Area Leader

Curriculum Charges: Additional costs for excursions as required.

Stationery Requirements:
Not Applicable.

Length: Semester/Full Year

Contact Person: Science Leader

Learning
Why is it surprisingly easy for your brain to create flawless, vivid memories of events that never actually happened?

Are you a blank slate shaped entirely by your life experiences, or was who you are today already locked into your DNA before you took your first breath?

Through psychology, you will extend your knowledge, skills, and understanding of science inquiry, science as a human endeavour and science understanding.
Topics include:

• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Lifespan Psychology
• Emotion
• Psychological Wellbeing
• Psychology in Context

Assessment
The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate their learning:

• Investigations Folio (e.g. deconstruct a problem and design an investigation, SHE investigation)
• Skills and Applications Tasks
• Mid and end of year exam

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Students achieving a B or above in Year 10 Science, or by recommendation and approval of the subject teacher and Learning Area Leader

Curriculum Charges: Additional costs for excursions as required.

Stationery Requirements:

• A4 Display folder with 20 refillable pockets.
• Graph pad A4 50 leaf grid and punched
• Work pad A4 50 leaf ruled and punched.

Length: Semester/Full Year

Contact Person: Science Leader

Learning
How do multi-million dollar ad campaigns manipulate your cravings, and how can you spot the real science behind food marketing?

How can modifying what we put on our dinner plates help fight global climate change, and what will the high-tech, sustainable 'future foods' of tomorrow look and taste like?

You will investigate current scientific information about nutrients and their role in the body, as well as social and environmental issues related to nutrition. You will explore the link between food, health, and diet-related diseases, using this knowledge to reflect on and improve dietary and lifestyle choices. Key concepts include principles of nutrition, physiology and health, health promotion, emerging trends, and sustainable food systems.

Assessment
Students are assessed through:

• Investigations Folio – including practical investigations and science as a human endeavour
• Skills and Applications Tasks – such as analysing nutritional data in case studies

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Students achieving a B or above in Year 10 Science, or by recommendation and approval of the subject teacher and Learning Area Leader.

Curriculum Charges: $20 per Semester for materials specific to the course.

Stationery Requirements:

• A4 Display folder with 20 refillable pockets.
• Work pad A4 50 leaf ruled and punched.

Length: Semester

Contact Person: Arts Leader

Content
Dance prepares young people for participation in the 21st century by equipping them with transferrable skills, including critical and creative thinking skills, personal and social skills, and intercultural understanding. Dance develops individuals to be reflective thinkers who can pose and solve problems and work both independently and collaboratively. As students engage with dance practices and practitioners, they develop imaginative ways to make meaning of the world.
Topics Included:

• Skills Development (selected area for personal growth)
• Creative Exploration (composition and performance)
• Dance Contexts (investigative response)

Assessment

• Creative Explorations 60%
• Dance Contexts 20%
• Skills Development 20%

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Appropriate clothing will be required. Black leggings/shorts and a t-shirt are recommended. Performance is an essential component of this course.

Curriculum Charges: Additional costs for excursions as required.

Stationery Requirements:
A4 Display folder with 20 refillable pockets.

Length: Semester/Full Year

Contact Person: Arts Leader

Content
Students will develop on- and off-stage skills, work both independently and with others to create and evaluate drama, understand drama theories and roles, respond to performances, and present ideas through various methods.

Assessment

• Type 1: Performance Students collaborate to develop, produce, and perform a dramatic work,
  demonstrating creativity, analysis, and application.
• Type 2: Responding to Drama Students analyse and evaluate professional drama through oral, written, or multimodal responses.
• Type 3: Creative Synthesis Students apply dramatic processes to create a concept or product from a published or original text, using technology creatively.

Note: Weightings may vary by cohort.

Prerequisite / Special Requirements:
Requires a pass in Year 10 Drama. Involves public performance and out-of-hours commitment.

Curriculum Charges: Not Applicable

Stationery Requirements:
Nil

Length: 1 Semester or Full Year

Contact Person: Arts Leader

Content
Music Experience is designed for students with emerging musical skills and provides opportunities for students to develop their musical understanding and skills in creating and responding to music. Students develop and extend their musical literacy, explore and develop their practical music-making skills through performing, and arranging or composing for instrument(s) and/or voice and develop their musical understanding and musical skills and techniques through engagement with and interpretation of the works of others.

Assessment
Assessment Type 1:

• Creative Works: Students present creative works. At least one of these should be a performance and at least one should be an arrangement or composition.

Assessment Type 2:

• Musical Literacy: Students undertake at least two musical literacy tasks. The tasks are designed to develop students’ ability to make informed judgments about their performance and arrangements or compositions.

Prerequisite / Special Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years tuition on an instrument is required. Students must have studied Year 10 Music and passed with a B or higher.

Curriculum Charges:
Not applicable

Stationery Requirements:
A4 Display folder with 20 refillable pockets.

Length: Semester

Contact Person: Arts Leader

Content
Students build on Year 10 photography skills, enhancing camera use, editing, and creativity. They study professional work and create photographic products for competitions, exhibitions, or local projects.

Assessment
Students are assessed using the SACE Stage 1 Creative Arts Performance Standards that include the following:

• Knowledge and Understanding
• Practical Application
• Investigation and Interpretation
• Reflection

They will need to submit the following assessment pieces:

• Product
• Folio
• Investigation

Prerequisite / Special Requirements:
This subject includes written tasks, extensive computer work, and colour printing. A $30 materials fee applies.

Curriculum Charges:
$30 for materials specific to this course.

Stationery Requirements:
USB pocket flash drive 16GB minimum.

Length: Semester

Contact Person: Arts Leader

Content
Students will learn the intermediate to advanced skills of sound, lighting, composition and editing in order to analyse and create short films that can be viewed by the public. This subject builds upon the skills from Year 10 media, but they are not compulsory.

Students will make use of powerful computers to run industry standard video editing applications, as well as high quality film making equipment.

Assessment
Students are assessed against the SACE Media Studies Performance Standards. This comprises of the following projects:

• Assessment Type 1: Folio
• Assessment Type 2: Interaction Study
• Assessment Type 3: Product

Prerequisite / Special Requirements:
You may be required to borrow a camera overnight and responsibly work within groups that you have not chosen.

Curriculum Charges:
Not Applicable

Stationery Requirements:

• USB pocket flash drive 16GB minimum.

Length: Semester

Contact Person: Arts Leader

Content
Stage 1 Design encompasses graphic design and architecture. It emphasises a problem-solving approach to initiation and generation of ideas or concepts and the development of visual representation skills to communicate resolutions. It consists of three components or areas of study as shown:

• Visual Thinking
• Practical Resolution
• Visual Arts in Context

Assessment
The course will consist of:

• Folio: One folio documenting visual learning, in support of one major resolved design work.
• Practical: One major resolved design work and evaluation of the process.
• Visual Study: Exploration of a style of architecture based on research and the analysis of the work of other designers.

Prerequisite / Special Requirements:
Students to supply basic stationery requirements as listed in Stage 1 booklist. Display folder and sketch book.

Curriculum Charges:
$10 for school-based assessment tasks.

Stationery Requirements:
Not Applicable

Length: Semester or Full Year

Contact Person: Arts Leader

Content
Stage 1 Visual Art can be taken as one or two single units. It consists of a practical component with development work as well as major pieces of artwork required. Theory work will relate to relevant art topics and involve the student’s response using Arts terminology. The three components or areas of study and their weightings are as shown:

• Visual Thinking
• Practical Resolution
• Visual Arts in Context

Assessment
Knowledge and Understanding, Practical Application, and Analysis and Response. Students complete a Folio, Practical, and Visual Study. The course involves written tasks, research, computer work, public presentation, and some out-of-hours commitments.

Prerequisite / Special Requirements:
Not Applicable

Curriculum Charges:
Additional costs may be required for materials specific to this course.

Stationery Requirements:

• A3 Sketch book, spiral bound.
• A3 Display folder with 20 refillable pockets.
• Pencil 2B economy.

Length: Semester - Elective

Contact Person: Technologies Leader

Content
Get ready to dive into futuristic technology! In this course, you’ll use Computer-Aided Design (CAD), advanced manufacturing, and 3D printing to create exciting projects. You’ll unleash your creativity as you design Formula 1 cars, unique jewellery, cool games and puzzles, and innovative products—while learning how technology supports sustainability. You’ll build real-world skills like critical thinking, teamwork, and entrepreneurship, while keeping a digital folio packed with your sketches, photos, and videos.

Assessment
You’ll be assessed through the SACE Stage 1 Integrated Learning standards:

• Application and Development
• Inquiry and Reflection
• Collaboration and Communication

Your tasks will include researching and designing, investigating new ideas, and producing your own creations!

Stationery Requirements:

• USB pocket flash drive 16GB minimum.

Length: Semester

Contact Person: Interdisciplinary Learning, Community Engagement, Entrepreneurship Leader

Content
This course builds knowledge of vehicle function, ownership, maintenance, and industry links. Students learn to read automotive texts, diagnose faults, solve problems, maintain vehicles, and connect with industry.

Assessment
Students are assessed using SACE
Stage 1 Integrated Learning standards:

• Application and Development
• Inquiry and Reflection
• Collaboration and Communication

Assessment tasks include:

• Practical Exploration – applying vehicle-related skills and knowledge
• Connections – collaborating on maintenance tasks and reflecting on industry visits
• Personal Venture – investigating a self-chosen topic related to the course focus

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Successful completion of year 10 Automotive preferred.

Curriculum Charges: $65

Stationery Requirements: Not Applicable

Length: Semester

Contact Person: Interdisciplinary Learning, Community Engagement, Entrepreneurship Leader

Content
This extension of Automotive A builds further skills in vehicle maintenance and ownership through project-based learning. It also prepares students for Stage 2 Automotive Integrated.

Assessment
Assessment follows the SACE Stage 1 Integrated Learning Performance Standards:

• Application and Development
• Inquiry and Reflection
• Collaboration and Communication

Students complete:

• Practical Exploration – Apply and develop vehicle-related knowledge and skills through hands-on tasks.
• Connections – Collaborate on vehicle maintenance tasks and reflect on industry visits and group work.
• Personal Venture – Independently investigate an area of interest, analysing information and communicating ideas.

Prerequisite / Special Requirements: Successful completion of year 10 Automotive preferred.

Curriculum Charges: $65

Stationery Requirements: Not Applicable

Length: Semester

Contact Person: Technologies Leader

Content
The subject focuses on issues related to the growth and development of children from 1-5 years of age. This course aims to allow students:

• Make informed decisions relating to pregnancy and childbirth
• Gain knowledge on child development and the needs of children
• Gain an understanding of the issues of parenting
• Gain understanding into possible employment opportunities in the children’s services industry

Assessment
Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

• Assessment Type 1: Practical Activity
• Assessment Type 2: Group Activity
• Assessment Type 3: Investigation

Recommendation / Special Requirements: Students have achieved a B grade or higher in year 10 Child Studies or through teacher recommendation. RHAN certificate required- Free PLINK online course.

Curriculum Charges: $40 for materials specific to this course.

Stationery Requirements: A4 Display folder with 20 refillable pockets

Length: Semester - Full Year

Contact Person: Technologies Leader

Content
Get ready to bring your ideas to life
with timber! In this course, you’ll:

• Create your own unique designs using technical drawing skills
• Explore the latest manufacturing techniques and see how modern technology can shape woodwork
• Get hands-on with woodworking machinery and learn how to use all tools safely and effectively
• Develop a professional Design Folio: Investigate problems, brainstorm solutions, design your projects, and reflect on what you’ve made

Assessment
Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

• Assessment Type 1: Specialised skills tasks 30%
• Assessment Type 2: Design process and solution 70%

Pre-Requisite / Special Requirements
Successful completion of year 10 Woodwork or Metal Engineering preferred.

Curriculum Charges
$80

Stationery Requirements: HB pencil or mechanical pencil and eraser

Length: Semester

Contact Person: Technologies Leader

Content
Want to make real metal creations with your own hands? This practical workshop course is for you!

• You’ll learn how to design and build awesome projects using welding and machining techniques.
• Start off with a series of fun welding exercises to build your confidence and skills.
• Your major project will let you choose materials, use jigs, weld and machine components, and then finish it off with a coat of paint—just like the pros!
• Along the way, you’ll sharpen your communication, research, and problem-solving skills, with research topics that tie directly into your handson work.

Assessment
Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

• Assessment Type 1: Specialised skills tasks 30%
• Assessment Type 2: Design process and solution 70%

Pre-Requisite / Special Requirements
Successful completion of Stage 1 Woodwork required. Some work out of regular class time required.

Curriculum Charges
$80

Stationery Requirements: HB pencil or mechanical pencil and eraser

Length: Semester / Year

Contact Person: Technologies Leader

Content
Discover the secrets of safe food handling and become confident in selecting, preparing, and presenting tasty dishes. Uncover how food connects to different cultures and traditions from around the world. You’ll team up with classmates to plan, create, and serve an impressive meal for a special event—showing off your creativity, collaboration, and practical skills!

Assessment
Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following SACE Assessment Types:

• Assessment Type 1: Practical Activity
• Assessment Type 2: Group Activity
• Assessment Type 3: Investigation

Recommendations / Special Requirements
Successful completion of Year 10 Food Technology is required. RHAN certificate required -Free PLINK online course.

Curriculum Charges:
$60 for materials specific to this course.

Stationery Requirements:

• A4 Display folder with 20 refillable pockets.

Length: Semester

Contact Person: Technologies Leader

Content
Discover the world of sustainable fashion by creating your own unique bag or textile item using recycled fabrics. In this hands-on course, you’ll investigate fast fashion’s impact on the environment and look for creative, ethical solutions. You’ll choose which construction skills you want to master—like adding zippers, buttons, or eye-catching embellishments—so your project truly reflects your interests.

Move through the full design process, from researching trends and sketching your ideas to producing and evaluating your finished work. Throughout, you’ll build a folio to showcase your learning and design development.

This course suits anyone who loves fashion, wants practical experience, or is passionate about making fashion more sustainable and responsible.

Assessment
learning through the following assessment types:

• Assessment Type 1: Specialised skills tasks: 30%
• Assessment Type 2: Design process and solution 70%

Pre-Requisite / Special Requirements
Successful completion of year 10 Textiles Technology preferred.

Curriculum Charges:
$50 for materials specific to this course.

Stationery Requirements:

• A4 Display folder with 20 refillable pockets.