OVERVIEW OF YEAR 10 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Over the two semesters, all students in Year 10 will complete four Compulsory Subjects, then choose at least one semester each from Science, Humanities and Health & PE, and then choose five additional Elective Subjects from the list below.
YEAR 10 COMPULSORY SUBJECTS Please note that Year 10 LEAP students will have certain additions and restrictions to the course below. Please see LEAP section for details. These subjects are taken over two semesters: ● Religious Education or Youth Ministry ● ●
Pastoral Program English or Literature
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Mathematics or Advanced Mathematics or Foundation Mathematics
Students must also choose at least one semester unit from each of: ● Humanities ● Science ● Health & PE (practical) ELECTIVE (FREE CHOICE) SUBJECTS Elective subjects are available from the key learning areas of: Technology
The Arts •
Drama
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Food Technology
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Media
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Information Technology
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Music
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Textiles Technology
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Art Making and Exhibiting
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Design & Technologies
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Visual Communication Design
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Wood Technology – Build a Ukulele
Humanities
Science
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Geography: People and Places
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Core Science
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History
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Environmental Chemistry
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Business and Enterprise
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Life Within Us
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Law and Order
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Mission to Mars
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Global Economics and Finance
Languages
Health & Physical Education
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Italian
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Physical Education
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Japanese
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Sports Science
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Health Education
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Year 10 Course Handbook 2023 – Page 9
