Subject Selection

YEAR 11 2024

Welcome

Congratulations on reaching this milestone! You are about to embark on a journey into senior school to attain your Higher School Certificate (HSC). There are many pathways to attain this qualification and we encourage you to carefully consider the pathway that provides you with the most options to explore at the completion of your final school year.

This Subject Selection Guide is designed to provide information for you, your parents and carers with accessible information to ensure informed decision-making. At Trinity, we are proud to offer a broad selection of courses to select from that aims to cater to your individual talents and interests, at a level you will handle competently.

All courses offered in Years 11 and 12 (known as Stage 6) are considered to be academic courses. They will demand you to establish effective patterns of study, complete set tasks, adhere to deadlines, problem solve, work independently and to work collaboratively with your peers and teachers who will support you every step of the way!

The Subject Selection Guide is divided into three key areas to assist you with your decision making - Consider / Explore / Decide.

Step 1 - Consider

Consider courses that interest you. This is your chance to shape your pattern of study around subjects that build on your passions and interests. Choose subjects that you enjoy and you will be more likely to find success.

Consider courses that challenge you and provide a stimulus for your learning growth. We encourage you to be a resilient learner and strive to overcome the challenges in your learning, to be an active participant in your own learning journey.

Consider courses with a realistic perspective. Be realistic about your abilities and choose subjects because you are interested in the possibilities. Your decisions should not be based on peer groups or who the teacher might be. This is an individual choice based on an honest reflection of ability and personal interest.

Step 2 - Explore

Explore the range of subjects that are offered. This guide provides a summary of each subject, course fees, topic areas, student suitability and relevant career pathways for you to consider.

This guide should also be closely read with university guides, TAFE information and advice from the College’s career advisor and Heads of Department.

Step 3 - Decide

Decide which subjects you would like to study. It is wise to have multiple options that increase your chance to pursue a variety of careers or further study options beyond HSC. Using the subject selection template, you can explore a pattern of study to suit, ensuring that you add your subjects in preferential order.

We encourage you to attend the Subject Information Evening, Wednesday 21 June at 6.30pm to ensure that you are best prepared for this selection process.

Please take careful note of the subject selection timeline. Whilst we will do our best to ensure that you receive your first preferences, there may be occasions when this is not possible, and in some instances, subjects may not be offered if there is insufficient interest.

Term 2, Week 9 - Thursday 22 June

Term 3, Week 1 - Friday 21 July

Term 3, Week 2-3

Term 3, Week 4 - Monday 7 August

Term 3, Week 4 - Wednesday 9 August

Term 3, Week 8

Edval Online subject selection portal opens

Edval Online subject selection portal closes

Subject Selection meetings with students and parents

Subject portal opened for changes to preferences

Subject portal closed

Final subject lines communicated to students and parents

On behalf of the Trinity community, we wish you every success with your future studies.

Stephanie Davis

Dean of Studies – Senior School

HigherSchoolCertificate

The Higher School Certificate (HSC) is the highest level of attainment you can reach at school. The New South Wales HSC is a two-year course

In Year 11, students study the Year 11 Course for three terms. In Year 12, students study the Higher School Certificate Course

For most subjects, topics studied in Year 11 are not examinable in Year 12, however, the skills, knowledge and learning experiences are important groundwork for the Higher School Certificate year Students must satisfactorily complete the courses in Year 11 to progress into the HSC year

To achieve this, students must have: followed the course developed or endorsed by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA); and applied themselves with diligence and sustained effort to set tasks and experiences in the course; and made a genuine attempt at assessment tasks that total more than 50% of the available school assessment marks for that course

All courses in the HSC have a unit value Most courses are of 2-unit value and receives a result out of 100. There are a limited number of 1-unit courses available, and these receive a result out of 50.

HSC students must study a minimum of 12 Units in Year 11, and a minimum of 10 units in Year 12.