Year 10 Course Handbook for 2027

YEAR 10

Course Handbook 2027

YEAR 10

Subjects Religious Education

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Three periods per week Compulsory examination No streaming

English

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Four periods per week Compulsory examination Streamed: Extension, Standard, Essentials Class allocated by Head of English and Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning

Mathematics

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Four periods per week Compulsory examination Streamed: Extension, Standard, Essentials Class allocated by Head of Mathematics and Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning

Science

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Four periods per week Compulsory examination Streamed: Extension, Standard, Essentials Class allocated by Head of Science and Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning

Humanities

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Four periods per week Compulsory examination Semester 1 and Semester 2 No Streaming Class allocated by Head of Humanities and Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning

Physical Education

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Two periods per week No streaming

Health Education

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One period per week No streaming

Major Electives

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Choose two Major Electives Three periods per week May be recommended for ATAR / GENERAL Courses Electives incurring an additional cost will require parent approval

Minor Elective

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Choose one Minor Elective Two periods per week Interest area or area for growth May utilise alternative grading (not marks / grade)

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Electives Follow the links below to view the course information.

MAJOR ELECTIVES

MINOR ELECTIVES

Catering

AFL Extension

Drama: Performance and Backstage

Creative Writing and Analysis

The Entrepreneur

Criminology and Forensics

Investing and Financial Literacy

Digital Technology

Italian

Drawing and Illustration - Build Your Style

Materials Design - Board Building

Engineering

Materials Design - Fishing Gear

Fitness and Performance

Materials Design - Metal

Mathematics Pre-Methods

Materials Design - Wood

Music

Media: Horror Films and Music Videos

Net Sports Extension

Outdoor Education

Philosophy

Psychology

Public Speaking and Communication

Sport Science

Soccer Extension

Sustainable Living and Solutions Visual Arts - Create With Impact

MAJOR OR MINOR ELECTIVES English Tutorial Independent Learning Project Mathematics Tutorial

Note: Elective subjects may swap between running as a Minor or Major respectively based on student demand and the needs of the College.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Electives

When can I select my electives?

Online elective selections will open in Week 1 of Term 3 and close on 7 August 2026.

Information regarding the selection process, including instructions for completing online preferences, will be communicated to students via email and the Daily Notices.

Do I need to select the elective to be able to study the subject in Year 11?

Only Italian requires study in Year 10 to continue as a Year 11 student. Some Year 10 Major electives are recommended as prerequisites for ATAR and General courses in Year 11.

However, this is not a requirement. In fact, the elective is often a good ‘taster’ to see if you like a subject. Consider it a “try before you buy”.

Do I need to submit my elective requests early?

There is no benefit to submitting elective choices early. Each submission received before the deadline will be given equal weighting when allocating classes.

What happens if an elective is oversubscribed?

The College will make every effort to accommodate student elective preferences.

To maximise opportunities for participation, this may include:

Do I need parent permission to complete my selected electives?

Parent sign-off is not required as part of the selection process.

Some electives incur an additional resources cost.

If these are selected, parents will be contacted after the request period to ensure they are supportive of your elective choices.

If changes are required, this will not impact your ability to access other electives after the deadline.

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Offering an elective as a minor course rather than a major course Offering an elective as a major course rather than a minor course Introducing semester-based courses to allow more students to participate

These approaches help provide as many students as possible with access to their preferred electives.

In some instances, where demand exceeds available places, students may be allocated one of their reserve elective selections.

Can I change electives during the year?

When will I find out which electives I have been allocated?

Movements can potentially be made in early Term 1.

Elective allocations will be confirmed in Term 4.

Students may request an elective change and this will be approved if there are available spaces.

If students have selected an Independent Learning Project, English Tutorial or Math Tutorial they will be permitted to change elective upon the completion of their goal, even if this is achieved after the subject change deadline for electives.

Some movement between electives may be possible between Semester 1 and 2.

All electives require only standard stationery items, meaning that elective allocations are not required to be able to complete booklist orders.

Who should I contact if I have any additional questions?

Questions about the subject selection process should go to Mrs Barbara Granville, Executive Assistant to the Deputy Principal, at bgranville@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au.

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MAJOR ELECTIVE

Course Information CATERING Course Type

Major Elective

Time Allocation

Three Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

Year 10 Food Technology embarks on an ‘Independent Chef’ journey. The students are encouraged to demonstrate autonomy, modify recipes and incorporate their individual taste and imagination.

The focus is on food for different occasions, from a family meal of Asian Pork Salad to coffee shop delights like Salmon Bites and Petite Lemon Cheesecakes. The International Food unit and the Nutrition and Café Culture unit provide the students with the challenges involved in costing, organising and preparing meals from scratch, like the famous ‘Aussie’ mini meat pies.

Students increase their skill level in the kitchen when preparing family favourites including Lemon Delicious Pudding and more complex dishes like Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls and Risotto Milanese.

DRAMA: PERFORMANCE AND BACKSTAGE Course Type

Major Elective

Time Allocation

Three Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

Year 10 Drama: Performance and Backstage is a course aimed at all students who enjoy the exciting world of entertainment. Whether this is performing on stage, on screen, or working behind the scenes to become an expert in and planning a production, there is something challenging for you to learn.

Drama: Performance and Backstage is a hands-on course, where students can choose to grow their acting skills for performing in their favourite genres of film and theatre or gaining the valuable backstage technical skills required to put on shows. This includes operating cameras, sound, lighting and vision equipment, designing sets and costumes and stage management.

You will also work with several creative apps and software programs to help you become an expert in the digital aspects of the performing arts.

Drama is not only for those who love performing! It can be selected by students who have a keen interest in backstage, logistic and technological aspects of Theatre.

Alternative assessment methods are available in the course for students who do not want to be on stage.

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THE ENTREPENEUR Course Type

Major Elective

Time Allocation

Three Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

‘C’ grade or higher in Year 9 Italian

In the Entrepreneur you will be working in small teams to pitch your business plan for a potential start-up grant, and then run with your project for the year.

You will become a successful entrepreneur by examining key business elements, including marketing, human resource management, operations, finance and economics, applying these learnings to boost your profits throughout the year.

This elective will particularly interest students who have a desire to progress to study Business Management and Enterprise or Economics in Years 11 and 12. It will also be extremely useful to those who would like to own a business in the future.

INVESTING AND FINANCIAL LITERACY Course Type

Major Elective

Time Allocation

Three Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

Why does money have to be confusing?

In this course, students will take the first steps towards understanding how to make their money work for them, rather than against them. This includes: • • • • • •

Learning about the ASX, and trading shares in the stock market An introduction to contract law and sales contracts Learning about credit cards, loans and banking products Examining and evaluating the advice of well-known, published financial advisors Learning about household budgets, costs of living and how to conduct significant milestone transactions such as the purchase of a car and house Understanding tax, superannuation and other important personal finance details.

Overall, this course aims to introduce the essentials of personal finance through discovery and projectbased assessment. In addition, students will increase their financial literacy and learn valuable database and spreadsheet skills which will aid their future studies.

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ITALIAN Course Type

Major Elective

Time Allocation

Three Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

‘C’ grade or higher in Year 9 Italian

Parliamo Italiano Insieme continues on our journey through Italy, discovering new aspects about the language and culture. The course builds on the students’ previous knowledge of the language and aims to make them more proficient communicators.

Year 10 Italian allows the students to continue their language studies into Years 11 and 12. Italian (Second Language) ATAR course in upper school.

MATERIALS DESIGN – BOARD BUILDING Course Type

Major Elective

Time Allocation

Three Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

This course gives students the opportunity to design and build their own rideable boards, such as skimboards, wakeboards, sandboards and surf-style boards. Students will shape, cut and construct using materials like timber, foam and composites, while exploring how design features—such as flex, balance and buoyancy—affect performance.

Using workshop tools and techniques including laminating, sanding and finishing, students will bring their designs to life through a major project that takes them from concept to a fully functional board.

Students will then put their designs into action by learning how to ride their boards in a controlled environment, allowing them to test performance, refine their ideas and experience the direct connection between design and real-world use.

This course provides a sound foundation for students wishing to choose Materials Design and Technology (Metals) in Year 11.

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MATERIALS DESIGN – FISHING GEAR Course Type

Major Elective

Time Allocation

Three Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

Ever wanted to catch fish using gear you built yourself? In this course, you’ll design and create your own fishing equipment, then put it to the test in real fishing situations.

This course gives students the opportunity to design and create their own fishing equipment, including lures, fishing nets, rod holders and gaff hooks. Students will shape, cut and construct using a range of materials such as metals, plastics and fibres, while exploring how design features influence strength, durability and effectiveness in real fishing situations.

Students will then test and use their creations in practical fishing scenarios, learning fundamental fishing skills while evaluating how their designs perform in real-world conditions.

This course provides a sound foundation for students wishing to choose Materials Design and Technology (Metals) in Year 11.

MATERIALS DESIGN - METAL Course Type

Major Elective

Time Allocation

Three Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

This course provides challenging, practical ways for students work with their hands to shape, cut, join and mould metals. They will explore the chemical and physical properties of metal materials as they relate to the solution of engineering problems.

Students will also develop skills in using machines including a metal lathe, arc welding, MIG welding, and oxygen acetylene equipment, through the production of a variety of practical projects. A design project will also be completed allowing the full process of concept idea through to manufacture to be experienced.

This course provides a sound foundation for students wishing to choose Materials Design and Technology (Metals) in Year 11.

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MATERIALS DESIGN - WOOD Course Type

Major Elective

Time Allocation

Three Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

This course will build on the skills, knowledge and processes learned in Years 8 and 9, although these are not prerequisite. Students will be given the opportunity to explore a range of machine and production skills, as well as materials properties and design, to produce larger scale projects using a variety of materials, tools and machines.

There is a strong focus on care and quality of work and obtaining the necessary hand skills to prepare students for further study in woodwork. Students will spend considerable time designing and then manufacturing a project as a final module.

Year 10 Materials Technology will give the students a sound basis on which to move into Year 11 Materials and Design (Wood), as well as careers in related trades.

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MEDIA: HORROR FILMS AND MUSIC VIDEOS Course Type

Major Elective

Time Allocation

Three Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

Jump scares, suspense, cliché moments and practical effects: it’s all about Horror Films in the film component of Year 10 Media!

Furthermore, we dive deeply into the 80s and 90s as a pivotal time period for the growth of music videos.

Put your special effects to the test with a nostalgic music video production!

More conspiracies and scams, refine your documentary skills with your final production for the year.

Students studying this course will provide a sound foundation for Media Production and Analysis General and ATAR courses in Years 11 and 12.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION Course Type

Major Elective

Time Allocation

Three Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

‘C’ grade or higher in Year 9 Italian

The Year 10 Outdoor Education course uses a variety of practical learning experiences to develop an understanding about the great outdoors. Students will develop skills and attitudes in activities such as snorkelling, Bronze Medallion Certificate, and rock climbing as well as looking at local ecosystems in relation to recreational fishing.

There will be a focus on leadership skills, self-reliance and self-responsibility in a variety of environments.

The course culminates with the application of the learned skills in an overnight expedition in Term 4.

While it is an advantage to have completed Year 9 Outdoor Education, it is not an essential requirement.

Studying this course will provide a sound foundation for the Outdoor Education course offered in Year 11.

Students must be strong and confident swimmers to access this elective. Working towards a Bronze Medallion is a component of the Course. Swimming ability may be tested prior to student release for excursion activities.

This subject incurs an additional fee. 2027 Fees and charges have not yet been finalised. However, the 2026 Fees and Charges Schedule should serve as a guide.

Outdoor Education practical periods may begin as early as 7.45am. Students should not select the subject if they are unable to attend early morning classes.

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PSYCHOLOGY Course Type

Major Elective

Time Allocation

Three Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

Psychology involves understanding our own minds. How we think and how individuals function within social groups.

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Why do some athletes excel under pressure while others fail?

Why do some sports teams seem to come back, whenever they are behind?

Why do some people see threats when others see opportunities?

Why do certain individuals cling to the past while others only think of the future?

Why do social groups often behave in ways they would not as individuals?

This course will dive into the interesting world of psychology, where we examine the way our minds work, with a particular focus on theories in the sporting and social dynamics areas. All the while, strengthening skills in thinking processes, statistics and scientific application in preparation for future study of Psychology in Year 11 and 12.

SPORT SCIENCE Course Type

Major Elective

Time Allocation

Three Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

The Year 10 Sports Science course uses a variety of practical learning experiences to develop an understanding about the health and fitness industry. Students will develop skills in practical activities such as Volleyball, Weight training and Squash as well as developing attitudes in coaching, officiating and volunteering in sporting associations.

There will be a focus on leadership skills, self-reliance and self-responsibility in a variety of environments.

Students selecting this unit should have an interest in sports and fitness.

While it is an advantage to have completed Year 9 Sports Science, it is not an essential requirement.

Studying this course will provide a sound foundation for study of Physical Education Studies in Year 11 at both ATAR and General level.

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SUSTAINABLE LIVING AND SOLUTIONS Course Type

Major Elective

Time Allocation

Three Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

Year 10 Sustainability elective aims to empower future innovators. It aims to deepen students’ understanding of sustainability principles and develop practical skills to address environmental challenges.

Most importantly, giving students an opportunity to put some of these into action at CBC. The course covers foundational concepts, real-world challenges, innovative solutions, and hands-on projects. It emphasises critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication.

The elective focuses on practical learning through hands-on projects, field trips to sustainability-focused organisations, and engagement with guest speakers. Students will identify sustainability challenges, conduct research, and propose creative solutions, enhancing their understanding through real-world application.

This approach fosters active engagement and reinforces theoretical knowledge, preparing students to address sustainability issues effectively in their communities.

VISUAL ARTS – CREATE WITH IMPACT Course Type

Major Elective

Time Allocation

Three Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

Visual Arts is a hands on, high energy elective for students who enjoy bold ideas, strong visuals, and making art that stands out. If you’re into design, street inspired styles, or working with different materials, this subject gives you the space to level up your skills.

You’ll work with professional artists through artist incursions and experiment across a range of studio areas such as clay, sculpture, print, painting and large-scale drawings. You’ll learn how to develop ideas through sketching and planning, then turn them into finished artworks with purpose and impact.

This course focuses on creative risk taking, experimentation, and personal style, while building solid skills in composition and design. Whether you’re keen to refine your art skills, try new mediums, or simply enjoy creating, Visual Arts is your chance to make your mark. It is also a good foundation course if you are considering doing Visual Arts in Year 11.

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MAJOR OR MINOR ELECTIVE

Course Information ENGLISH TUTORIAL Course Type

Major Elective

Time Allocation

Two or Three Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

As they grow towards becoming independent adults, CBC students are given opportunities to make decisions in their own best interests, even when those decisions can be hard to make.

An option available to Year 10 students is to replace either a Major or Minor Elective with an additional English Tutorial. Each Tutorial being a small class where the student has access to a specialist English Teacher, who can assist them in working towards their pre-determined goal. This may include: • • •

Successful completion of the OLNA Reading and Writing components Working towards the Pre-requisite grade to enable selection of Year 11 ATAR English in 2028 Additional support with English classwork, assessment preparation and study

English Tutorial sessions are available to all students, regardless of current grade or English stream.

Students are NOT REQUIRED to select this class. It remains opt-in, in a similar manner to extracurricular English Help sessions which will continue to be offered in 2027.

English Tutorial is not graded. Each student will set their own goals in conjunction with their tutor.

Students are permitted to change elective once they achieve their pre-determined English goal (for example successful completion of OLNA testing). The subject change deadline will not apply in these instances.

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INDEPENDENT LEARNING PROJECT Course Type

Major Elective or Minor Elective

Time Allocation

Two or Three Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

Students at CBC Fremantle have a diverse range of interests and talents. As they grow in their independence, they may have discovered an interest area in which they would like to challenge themselves to grow.

The opportunity exists for each student to propose an Independent Learning Project. If approved, each student will work towards a particular pre-agreed, measurable goal, supervised by their allocated Staff Mentor. Students will plan their path towards achieving success and work steadily towards agreed checkpoints as they develop in their desired growth area.

Independent Learning Projects which replace a Major Elective will receive a grade allocated by the Staff Mentor, while Learning Projects replacing a Minor Elective may necessitate alternative, pre-agreed assessment measures. For example, a public display of completed work.

MATHEMATICS TUTORIAL Course Type

Major Elective or Minor Elective

Time Allocation

Two or Three Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

An option available to Year 10 students is to replace either a Major or Minor Elective with an additional Mathematics Tutorial. Each Tutorial being a small class where the student has access to a specialist Mathematics Teacher, who can assist them in working towards their pre-determined goal. This may include: • • •

Successful completion of the OLNA Numeracy component Working towards the Pre-requisite grade to enable selection of Year 11 ATAR Mathematics Subjects in 2028 Additional support with Mathematics classwork, assessments and study

Mathematics Tutorial sessions are available to all students. However, confident Mathematics students looking to further extend their knowledge may be better suited to the content and collaborative approach of the Math Problem Solving elective.

Students are NOT REQUIRED to select this class. It remains opt-in, in a similar manner to extracurricular Mathematics Help sessions which will continue to be offered in 2027.

Mathematics Tutorial is not graded. Each student will set their own goals in conjunction with their tutor.

Students are permitted to change elective once they achieve their pre-determined Mathematics goal (for example successful completion of OLNA testing). The subject change deadline will not apply in these instances.

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MINOR ELECTIVE

Course Details and Overview AFL EXTENSION Course Type

Minor Elective

Time Allocation

Two Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

The AFL Extension course is aimed at students who have a keen interest in the sport of AFL and are currently playing AFL for CBC or at their local community club. The program focusses not only on the physical aspects of the game but also health science and the psychology of effective leadership and team cohesion. Students also focus on in-game decision making and game sense that can assist them in both school and community football.

As part of this unit, students will also obtain an introduction to coaching, umpiring, training management, fitness components and skill analysis.

The requirements for selecting this unit are: • • •

Must be playing School / community AFL, or Must be umpiring School/ community AFL and Must be available to play or umpire after school matches throughout the season

CREATIVE WRITING AND ANALYSIS Course Type

Minor Elective

Time Allocation

Two Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

Immerse yourself in the world of creative writing in this engaging course. In this elective you will learn amazing writing skills and strategies that will help you improve your writing and enable you to craft original and exciting pieces of short fiction!

Students will also be given the opportunity to expand their horizons by engaging in ‘book club’ style discussion about fiction with students from other schools, plan significant literary events such as Book Week, work with local book sellers and authors to encourage reading and writing activities and even examine the usefulness of artificial intelligence to refine and improve their writing.

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CRIMINOLOGY AND FORENSICS Course Type

Minor Elective

Time Allocation

Two Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

Do you enjoy true crime podcasts and television shows?

If so, you may love the study of Criminology, the fascinating study of crime and criminal justice which draws on knowledge and perspectives from a range of disciplines including Law, Psychology and Forensic Science.

Specifically, you will examine: • • • •

Types of crime, statistics, trends and careers in Criminology Evidence – including forensics Criminal behaviour and psychology A local cold case project

All in a hands on and interactive manner. Be a detective! This elective is ideal if you have an interest in law enforcement and prevention.

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY Course Type

Minor Elective

Time Allocation

Two Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

The Year 10 Digital Technologies course has been designed to inspire budding coders and digital practitioners to pursue their passion, as well as prepare them for Year 11 Digital Technologies Courses.

Course content includes: • • •

Using Adobe After Effects: (used in Hollywood blockbusters such as Avatar) to create their own digital and special effects Becoming a game engineer, learning the theory behind good game design and using C++ Code and Unity Gaming platform to create their own high quality games Introduction to web design, including use Adobe Dreamweaver, HTML and CSS to create their own websites that meet client design briefs

Most importantly, as part of the course students are given ample space and time to get creative with their own ‘Digital Passion Project’.

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DRAWING AND ILLUSTRATION – BUILD YOUR STYLE Course Type

Minor Elective

Time Allocation

Two Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

Drawing and Illustration is a practical, skill focused elective for students who enjoy drawing, using their imagination, and turning ideas into strong visual creations. If you like creating characters, developing concepts, or improving how you draw, this subject is a great fit for you.

You’ll build confidence using pencil, graphic markers, and wet and dry mediums while learning a mix of realistic and stylized drawing techniques. Through sketching, planning, and refining ideas, you’ll produce finished artworks that show control, creativity, and impact.

Whether you’re developing your abilities or already passionate about drawing, this elective will help you strengthen your style and take your skills further. It’s also a strong foundation course if you’re considering Visual Arts in Year 11.

ENGINEERING Course Type

Minor Elective

Time Allocation

Two Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

Engineering is about combining a creative approach, technical skill and available tools and equipment to solve problems.

In this course, students will be coached in how to use a critical thinking process to: • • •

Design creative solutions to problems Build working prototypes and products Examine failures and revise models

As part of this design process, students will be able to access technology such as: • • • •

Digital design programs 3D printers Laser cutters Vinyl cutters

Students work individually and collaboratively, using design meetings to ensure they are on track, organised and progressing well on shared and individual projects that meet the needs of their clients.

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FITNESS AND PERFORMANCE Course Type

Minor Elective

Time Allocation

Two Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

The Fitness and Performance course is designed to provide an insight into a range of fitness activities and methods proven to increase sporting performance.

This course is predominantly practical and the students will: • • • • •

Understand the fundamentals of fitness testing and partake in regular physical testing Recognise the importance of planning and sequencing different training types and variables Complete rigorous training sessions to bring about physiological changes based on personal goals Learn the basics of personal training and creating programs for specific goals Engage with the local fitness community, with regular excursions off campus utilising a variety of venues and facilities around the Fremantle area

MATHEMATICS PRE-METHODS Course Type

Minor Elective

Time Allocation

Two Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

The Year 10 Mathematics Elective course is designed to expose students to various activities that will both extend and accelerate students within the Australian Mathematics Curriculum.

Students will: • • • •

Develop critical thinking and lateral thinking skills through problem solving in context Apply and extend topics and concepts covered in class Investigate a broad range of Mathematical ideas and concepts beyond the Curriculum Work collaboratively in inquiry-based projects that specifically need mathematics for modelling

This course is appropriate for students who achieving satisfactory grades in Mathematics Standard or Extension and wish to extend themselves in their mathematical thinking.

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MUSIC Course Type

Minor Elective

Time Allocation

Two Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

Take your musical progress to another level with this elective. Designed to help you develop your skills and abilities on your chosen instrument, students will be learning classic rock and popular music pieces, as well as favourite movie themes. Extra practice time means extra skills. In addition, this elective allows students opportunities to perform solo to your family, friends and community members.

Music Scholarship students are required to select this course.

This course is highly recommended for students involved with students involved in the College Instrumental Music program, via membership of bands or on-campus instrumental lessons. Budding musicians apply here!

NET SPORTS EXTENSION Course Type

Minor Elective

Time Allocation

Two Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

The Net Sports Extension Elective Program running in 2027 will feature a variety of sports that all share one key element - a net in the middle. The aim of this elective is to provide Year 10 students with the opportunity to participate in sports that are only briefly explored in the regular curriculum. If you have ever wanted to try one of these sports but were unsure where to begin, this program offers a great introduction in a supportive environment.

This unit will include the following sports throughout the year: • • • • •

Tennis Pickleball Badminton Volleyball Spikeball

PHILOSOPHY Course Type

Minor Elective

Time Allocation

Two Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

Ready to think beyond the ordinary? Want to examine the nature of reality? Desire to know the ultimate purpose of our existence? This dynamic course deep dives into (even more) philosophical ideas, exploring how our thinking influences our perspectives. This course builds upon the philosophical concepts established in Year 9 Philosophy, however there is no pre-requisite, so you don’t need to have studied any philosophy to enrol.

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PUBLIC SPEAKING AND COMMUNICATION Course Type

Minor Elective

Time Allocation

Two Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

Like it or loathe it, it is undeniable that at some point, you will be required to speak publicly. Nowadays, more and more companies are looking for employees with ‘soft skills’ such as resilience, clear communication and the ability to respond to feedback. The study of public speaking and communication covers all of these!

Students selecting this course will get to define their own goals for public speaking success.

Will you: • • •

Practice group communication skills so you can engage better in conversations?

Learn how to deal with nerves and ace a job interview or sales pitch?

Persuade others and impress with informative content when delivering speeches?

Choose this course and develop an essential skill that will help you in ALL your other subjects, as well as develop talents you will use for the rest of your life!

SOCCER EXTENSION Course Type

Minor Elective

Time Allocation

Two Periods Per Week

Prerequisite

Nil

The Year 10 Mathematics Elective course is designed to expose students to various activities that will both extend and accelerate students within the Australian Mathematics Curriculum.

Students will: • • • •

Develop critical thinking and lateral thinking skills through problem solving in context Apply and extend topics and concepts covered in class Investigate a broad range of Mathematical ideas and concepts beyond the Curriculum Work collaboratively in inquiry-based projects that specifically need mathematics for modelling

This course is appropriate for students who achieving satisfactory grades in Mathematics Standard or Extension and wish to extend themselves in their mathematical thinking.

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