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Title	Year Level	Subject Information
Applications of Science	Year 10	Applications of Science is an option Science subject in semester 2 of Year 10. Students must study 1 science in each semester of year 10. It is recommended that students who do not wish to study science in Stage 1 and 2 should pick this as their compulsory 2nd semester of science.
Art A: Two Dimensional Studies	Year 10	Students may choose to complete one semester of Art or both Art 2D and 3D (2 semesters).
Art B: Three Dimensional Studies	Year 10	Students may choose to complete one semester of Art or both Art 2D and 3D (2 semesters).
Business & Entrepreneurship	Year 10	Students can select this subject as an additional semester of Humanities.
Chinese	Year 10	Languages are a compulsory full year subject in Year 10.
Computer Aided Design (CAD)	Year 10	Students may choose up to four units from the Technology Learning Area.
Creative Technologies	Year 10	Students may choose up to four units from the Technology Learning Area.
Design A: Graphic & Architectural Design	Year 10	Students may choose to complete one semester of Design or both Design A and B (2 semesters).
Design B: Graphic Design & Branding	Year 10	Students may choose to complete one semester of Design or both Design A and B (2 semesters).
DigiTech Girls	Year 10	Female students in either Year 9 or 10.
Digital Art	Year 10	Students may choose one or two semester courses from the Arts learning area.
Drama 1	Year 10	Students must have received a ‘3’ overall grade or better in year 9: Drama A or B and a ‘4’ for Responding Criterion D.
Drama 2	Year 10	Students must have received a ‘3’ overall grade or abover in year 10: Drama A or must negotiate permission to enter the subject with the Learning Area Leader.
Electronic Systems	Year 10	Students may choose up to four units from the Technology Learning Area.
English as an Additional Language	Year 10	EAL is a full year subject at Years 8, 9, and 10. EAL is offered as an alternative to English for eligible students.
English: Language & Literature	Year 10	English is a compulsory full year subject in Year 10.
Enriching Humanity: Care in a Bag	Year 10	Girls can study this course at either Year 9, or 10 or BOTH.
Fashion & You	Year 10	Students may choose up to four units from the Technology Learning Area.
Food & Culture	Year 10	Students may choose up to four units from the Technology Learning Area.
Food & Hospitality	Year 10	Students may choose up to four units from the Technology Learning Area.
Geography	Year 10	Students can select this subject as an additional semester of Humanities.
German	Year 10	Languages are a compulsory full year subject in Year 10.
HPE Core	Year 10
HPE-Activity & Lifestyles Mixed	Year 10	-
HPE-Activity & Lifestyles for Girls	Year 10	-
History	Year 10	History is a compulsory single semester subject at Year 10. Students may elect to study a further Humanities subject either Geography or Economics & Business.
Human Biology	Year 10	Human Biology is an option Science subject in the second semester of Year 10. Students must study 1 science in each semester of year 10 and may wish to study up to 4 semesters of science in total. Level 4 or better in Year 9 Science with a Level 4 in Criteria A “Knowing and Understanding”. Entry into this course without achieving this grade will only occur by way of teacher recommendation.
Innovative Programming	Year 10	This semester length course is aimed at students who have successfully completed Year 10 Programming for Real Life and wish to continue studying Digital Technologies, allowing them to engage in a full year of Digital Technologies at Year 10 if they wish. A good understanding of the basic constructs of programming. A ‘4’ or better in Year 10 Programming for Real Life OR Year 10 DigiTech Girls.
Italian	Year 10	Languages are a compulsory full year subject in Year 10.
Japanese	Year 10	Languages are a compulsory full year subject in Year 10.
Jewellery Design	Year 10	Girls can study this course at either Year 9, or 10 or BOTH.
Materials and Mechanics	Year 10	Materials and Mechanics is an option Science subject in the second semester of Year 10. Students must study 1 science in each semester of year 10 and may wish to study up to 4 semesters of science in total. Level 5 or better in Year 9 Science with a Level 4 in Criteria A “Knowing and Understanding”. Entry into this course without achieving this grade will only occur by way of teacher recommendation.
Mathematics	Year 10	Mathematics is a compulsory full year subject in Year 10.
Media Arts: Film	Year 10	Students may choose one or two semester courses from the Arts learning area.
Modern Greek	Year 10	Languages are a compulsory full year subject in Year 10.
Music A	Year 10	The semester course naturally provides less depth than the full year course of Year 10 Music. Nonetheless, successful completion of either subject qualifies students for entry into Year 11 Music.
Music B	Year 10	The semester course naturally provides less depth than the full year course of Year 10 Music. Nonetheless, successful completion of either subject qualifies students for entry into Year 11 Music.
Outdoor Education	Year 10	Students can choose a one semester unit in this subject.
Performance HPE (Girls Focus)	Year 10	Students must receive a 5 or better in year 9 PE and are recommended to have completed Performance PE 1.
Performance HPE (Mixed)	Year 10	Students must receive a 5 or better in year 9 PE and are recommended to have completed Performance PE 1.
Philosophy	Year 10	This course is offered as a Stage 1 subject in year 10. Prerequisites: level 4 or better in Year 9 Humanities or English.
Photographic Imaging	Year 10	Students may choose up to four units from the Technology Learning Area.
Programming for Real Life	Year 10	Students may choose up to four units from the Technology Learning Area.
SACE Integrated Learning - Rowing focus	Year 10	Students in Year 10 or 11 can apply to undertake an Integrated Learning unit with a focus on coaching, practical development in rowing and reflecting on their own and peer performance. Entry into the subject will be based on a short application process and previous performance in Year 9 HPE.
Stage 1 Electronics-Studied in Year 10	Year 10	-
Woodwork 1/S	Year 10	Students may choose up to four units from the Technology Learning Area.
Woodwork 2	Year 10	Students may choose up to four units from the Technology Learning Area.
English	Year 8	English is a compulsory full year subject in Year 8.
English as an Additional Language	Year 8	EAL is a full year subject at Years 8, 9, and 10. EAL is offered as an alternative to English for eligible students.
Food Technology	Year 8	This is a semester-length course. Additionally, students can choose to do either one semester of Wood and Metal Construction or one semester of Food and Textiles Technology.
General Arts	Year 8	In Year 8, all students will complete a semester of General Arts. Students may then choose to extend their learning in by completing one additional semester of Performing Arts (Drama and Media) or Visual Art (Art and Design). Students may alternatively choose to select music instead of General Arts.
Health & Physical Education Core	Year 8	Students complete one semester in this subject.
Humanities: Individuals & Societies	Year 8	Humanities is a compulsory full year subject at Year 8.
Languages	Year 8	Languages are a compulsory full year subject in Years 8, 9 and 10.
Mathematics	Year 8	Mathematics is a compulsory full year subject in Year 8.
Music A	Year 8	The semester course naturally provides less depth than the full year course of Year 8 Music. Nonetheless, successful completion of either subject qualifies students for entry into Year 9 Music.
Music B	Year 8	The semester course naturally provides less depth than the full year course of Year 8 Music. Nonetheless, successful completion of either subject qualifies students for entry into Year 9 Music.
Performance Health & Physical Education	Year 8	Students complete one semester in this subject.
Performing Arts	Year 8	Students may choose to complete either one semester of Visual Arts (Visual Arts and Design) or a semester of Performing Arts (Drama and Media).
Physical Education: Rowing	Year 8	Full year course, a selection process applies.
Science	Year 8	Science is a compulsory full year subject in Year 8.
Systems Technology	Year 8	This is a compulsory semester-length course. Additionally, students can choose to do either one semester of Wood and Metal Construction or one semester of Food and Textiles Technology.
Visual Arts	Year 8	Students may choose to complete either one semester of Visual Arts (Visual Arts and Design) or a semester of Performing Arts (Drama and Media).
Wood & Metal Technology	Year 8	This is a semester-length course. Additionally, students can choose to do either one semester of Wood and Metal Construction or one semester of Food and Textiles Technology.
Art A: Two Dimensional Studies	Year 9	Students may choose one or two semester courses from The Arts learning area.
Art B: Three Dimensional Studies	Year 9	Students may choose one or two semester courses from The Arts learning area.
Computer Aided Design (CAD)	Year 9	Students may choose one or two units from the Technology Learning Area in Year 9.
Creative Technologies	Year 9	Students may choose one or two units from the Technology Learning Area in Year 9.
Design A: Graphic & Architectural Design	Year 9	Students may choose one or two semester courses from The Arts learning area.
Design B: Graphic Design & Branding	Year 9	Students may choose one or two semester courses from The Arts learning area.
DigiTech Girls	Year 9	Female students in either Year 9 or 10.
Digital Art	Year 9	Students may choose one or two semester courses from the Arts learning area.
Digital Technologies	Year 9	Students may choose one or two units from the Technology Learning Area in Year 9.
Drama A	Year 9	Students may choose one or two semester courses from The Arts learning area.
Drama B	Year 9	Students may choose one or two semester courses from The Arts learning area.
English	Year 9	English is a compulsory full year subject in Year 9.
English as an Additional Language	Year 9	EAL is a full year subject at Years 8, 9, and 10. EAL is offered as an alternative to English for eligible students.
Enriching Humanity: Care in a Bag	Year 9	Girls can study this course at either Year 9, or 10 or BOTH.
Flashing Plastics (Electronics)	Year 9	Students may choose one or two units from the Technology Learning Area in Year 9.
Food & Nutrition	Year 9	Students may choose one or two units from the Technology Learning Area in Year 9.
Health & Physical Education Core	Year 9	Students complete one semester in this subject.
Health and Physical Education: Rowing	Year 9	Full year course, a selection process applies.
Humanities: Individuals & Societies	Year 9	Humanities is a compulsory full year subject at Year 9.
Jewellery Design	Year 9	Students may choose one or two units from the Technology Learning Area in Year 9. Girls can study this course at either Year 9, or 10 or BOTH.
Languages	Year 9	Languages are a compulsory full year subject in Years 8, 9 and 10.
Mathematics	Year 9	Mathematics is a compulsory full year subject in Year 9.
Media Arts: Film	Year 9	Students may choose one or two semester courses from the Arts learning area.
Music A	Year 9	The semester course naturally provides less depth than the full year course of Year 8 Music. Nonetheless, successful completion of either subject qualifies students for entry into Year 9 Music.
Music B	Year 9	The semester course naturally provides less depth than the full year course of Year 9 Music. Nonetheless, successful completion of either subject qualifies students for entry into Year 10 Music.
Outdoor Education	Year 9	Students can select one semester in this subject.
Performance HPE	Year 9
Science	Year 9	Science is a compulsory full year subject in Year 9.
Wood Technology	Year 9	Students may choose one or two units from the Technology Learning Area in Year 9.
Earth and Environmental Science	Year10	Earth and Environmental Science is an option Science subject in both semesters of Year 10. Students must study 1 science in each semester of year 10 and may wish to study up to 4 semesters of science in total.
Science Semester 1	Year10	Semester 1 Science is a compulsory subject in Year 10. Students must study 1 science subject in each semester of year 10 and may wish to study up to 4 semesters of science in total.
Science of the Mind	Year10	Science of the Mind is an option Science subject in both semesters of Year 10. Students must study 1 science in each semester of year 10 and may wish to study up to 4 semesters of science in total.