Year 9
In Year 9 the focus begins to shift to enable students to explore new pathways and identify individual talents and interests.
The Elective program is introduced to provide an opportunity for students to experiment and engage more pertinently with the subjects for which they have natural aptitude. We emphasise girls' growing independence and choice, yet curriculum offerings still provide a core basis of study that continues to serve our students' needs and keep their options open.
The qualities of informed decision-making, personal negotiation and productive work practices come into play.
Core subjects
- English
- Geography
- Australia: the emerging nation
- Mathematics
- Physical Education/Health & Personal Development
- Science
Electives
Arts:
- Art: Foundations A and B
- Art
- Visual Communication
- Drama - Creating a Soap Opera
- Drama - Performance Drama
- Music Performance
- Media A
- Media B
English:
- Literature
Humanities:
- Business School A: Economic Themes
- Business School B: Modern Business Themes
- Geography - Environmental Issues
- Geography - Dynamic Earth
- History - American History
- History - History of Terrorism
- Politics
Languages other than English:
- French 1
- French 2
- French 3
- French 4
- Japanese 1
- Japanese 2
- Japanese 3
- Japanese 4
- Mandarin (from 2011 onwards)
Science:
- Psychology - Clinical and Forensic Psychology
- Psychology - Psychology and Science of Sport
Health and Personal Development
Risk-Taking Behaviours (alcohol and drug awareness, safe partying)
Sexuality
Nutrition
Physical Fitness
Media Awareness
Level 1 First Aid & CPR (to be confirmed)
For more info
Click here to view our Years 9 & 10 Curriculum Handbook for 2010.