All courses of study offered by the College are endorsed by NESA (National Educational Standards Authority). In Years 9 and 10 English and Mathematics classes are graded, and students in Science, Australian History and Australian Geography classes are clustered based on their ability. Students must study one Mathematics course (this is mandatory).
Assessment & Reporting
All subjects completed by the end of Stage 5 contribute to the mandatory hours of study set by NESA. Each course sets regular homework for students in Years 9 and 10. An assessment handbook is distributed to students at the beginning of the year indicating the approximate due dates for all assessments. Examinations form part of this assessment. An Effort & Behaviour report is emailed home each school term and semester reports are produced at the completion of each semester.
Subjects offered in Year 9
Compulsory courses
Religion
English
Mathematics 5.1 or 5.2 or 5.3
Science
Geography
PDHPE
Elective courses (Students select TWO courses from this list and follow them through for both Years 9 & 10 (Stage 5).
Commerce
Drama
Design & Technology
Engineering
Food Technology
History Elective
Industrial Technology – Electronics or Multimedia or Textiles or Timber
Information Software Technology
Music
NSW School of Languages – online course
Languages – Italian
Physical Activity and Sports Science
Visual Arts
Visual Design
CSBB Cross Campus courses – online courses in Ignite Talented Mathematics, Japanese Cultural, Future Ready Entrepreneurship, Philosophy