Electives

These subjects are intended to give students a taste for the more extended courses offered at stage six level (Years 11 & 12).

At stage five level (Years 9 & 10 NSW), students are offered a choice from three elective groups. These choices arise from subjects offered at stage 4 (years 7 & 8 NSW) and provide students with the opportunity to explore them in greater depth.

We are currently offering the following elective choices:

Commerce with Andy Stone

In Commerce we will look at a variety of personal, national and global economic, legal and business issues. In semester 2 this will be around entrepreneurship, with collaborative development of businesses.

Languages with Anne Phillips

Languages sees students either build on our existing knowledge of French with our intermediate French students or begin their journey with learning Spanish, both delivered using the AIM gesture based approach.

French Elective students are studying the play “Qui arrive ce soir?”. Gesturing, role playing and developing their own creative stories and raps are all part of this fun French language course which is highly motivating for the students involved.

Sports Studies with Tammy Jensen

During sports studies class we analyse and learn about a range of sporting and lifestyle issues. The first semester sees us focus on motor skill learning, sports from around the world, sports nutrition and active lifestyles. Students will learn the theory behind this and how to apply this to their lives.

Visual Arts with Meg McDonnell

“Mould Me” This term we are looking at the amazing cultural history of Vanuatu and looking at art and design in Lapita Pottery. We will be exploring pacific art and the detailed designs. We will use this knowledge to create our own pottery.

ICT with Andy Stone

In ICT we will explore a number of information and technology ideas and issues, from software and hardware, to the social issues with applications of software and hardware as well as using software and hardware to generate solutions.

Marine Aquaculture and Technology with Amy Cray

During this elective we will explore different modules selected by the students and teacher from the seven focus areas: Biology, Ecology, Leisure, Aquaculture, Employment, Management and General Interest. We often make use of the abundance of suitable marine environments around our country for field trips and developing our practical skills. This semester sees us  study these modules: Tides and Currents, A personal Interest Project, Marine Disasters and Marine Industries and Employment.