Year 9 Study Lines (2009)

Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6 Line 7 Line 8
Religious Education English Mathematics 5.1

Mathematics 5.2

Mathematics 5.3
Science Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship Personal Development, Health & Physical Education

Sports Activities
Drama 1

Information Software Technology 1

Industrial Technology - Timber 1

Italian

Japanese

Physical Activities & Sport Studies

Visual Arts

Visual Design
Commerce

Drama 2

Food Technology

Information & Software Technology 2

Industrial Technology - Electronics

Industrial Technology - Timber 2

Music

Textiles Technology

To find out more about each subject click below on the subject name

Stage 5 Courses - Year 9
Australian Geography - Civics & Citizenship (mandatory)
Australian History - Civics & Citizenship (mandatory)
Commerce
Drama
English (mandatory)
Food Technology
Industrial Technology - Electronics
Industrial Technology - Timber
Information and Software Technology
Italian
Japanese
Mathematics 5.1*
Mathematics 5.2*
Mathematics 5.3*
Music
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (mandatory)
Physical Activities & Sports Studies
Religious Education - Catholic Studies (mandatory)
Science (mandatory)
Textiles Technology
Visual Arts
Visual Design

*Student must study one Mathematics course (this is mandatory)

  • Australian Geography, Civics & Citizenship

    This course is offered in Year 10 only and offers students the opportunity to develop specialised skills, including mapwork and fieldwork. They are exposed to the unique methodology that contributes...

  • Australian History, Civics & Citizenship

    This course is offered to students in Year 10 only and provides them with the opportunity to enhance their sense of historical perspective by studying material and themes relevant to Australia and...

  • Commerce

    Commerce is only offered to students in Year 9. While the Board of Studies has recently issued a new Draft Syllabus the following information is relevant to the current Syllabus. Commerce aims to...

  • Dance

    The Stage 5 Dance course is a new course offered at the College. In 2003 it is a Years 9 and 10 composite class with a professionally trained dance teacher. Dance being a unique art form incorporates ...

  • Drama

    The Drama course aims to provide students with experiences in which the intellect, the emotions, the imagination and the body are involved and developed through expression, performance, observation...

  • English

    The aim of English in Years 7 to 10 is to enable students to use, understand, enjoy, appreciate and reflect on the English language through a variety of texts and to shape meaning in ways that are...

  • Food Technology
  • Italian

    The aims of the Italian course are: To encourage and enable all students to enjoy learning and to be self-motivated, reflective, competent learners who will be able to take part in further study,...

  • Japanese

    Achieving proficiency in another language is a great learning experience. Japanese is the language of Australia’s largest trading partner. The study of Japanese is a highly practical choice by...

  • Music

    The Stage 5 Music course builds on previous knowledge established in Year 8. It aims to encourage an active participation in performing, composing and listening to music. The course develops...

  • PDHPE

    PDHPE in Years 9 and 10 aims to build upon knowledge and skills covered in the Stage 4 course. Students are given the opportunity to explore topics in more depth, as well as studying issues that are...

  • Religious Education

    This Course has been approved by the Board of Studies. It aims to further students’ understanding of the Catholic faith, the Church and its mission in the modern world. The program also takes on the...

  • Science

    The purpose of the Stage 5 Science course is to: provide experiences, including excursions in Science which contribute to the development of students. engage students in the process of gaining...

  • Visual Arts

    The Stage 5 Visual Arts course is designed to enhance skills and knowledge gained in Stage 4. It specifically aims to develop an understanding of the diverse nature of visual arts and an appreciation ...