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Curriculum (Years 7 to 10)

Year 7 students follow a compulsory curriculum that is largely determined by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

From Year 8 onwards, students can choose an increasing number of elective subjects each year.

All students study Christian Studies from Years 7 - 10. 

Stage 4: Years 7 to 8

Students study Stage 4 courses mandated by the NSW Education Standards Authority. These include:

  • English
  • Design and Technology
  • Geography
  • History (Year 8 only)
  • Languages – French or Chinese in Year 7
  • Languages - French or Chinese; plus one of Japanese, Italian or Latin (Year 8)
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
  • Science
  • Visual Arts

Stage 5: Years 9 to 10

Students in Years 9 and 10 study a NSW Education Standards Authority program for Stage 5 which includes:

The compulsory subjects:

  • Australian Geography
  • English
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
  • Science

And 3 electives chosen from:

  • Commerce
  • Design and Technology
  • Drama
  • French
  • Geography
  • History
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Latin
  • Chinese
  • Music
  • Philosophy and Belief
  • Physical Activity and Sports Science
  • Textiles Technology
  • Visual Arts
  • Vivid Text

Cambridge assessment International education examinations

In addition to the NSW Education Standards Authority subjects offered, Years 9 and 10 students are also offered the opportunity to study International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) elective courses. Cambridge Assessment International Education courses include:

  • Computer Science 
  • Global Perspectives
  • History
  • Physical Sciences

alumni-icon Please visit our Cambridge Certificate page for more information.