Year 9
In Junior Years 9 and 10 students study the following mandatory core curriculum:
Key Learning Area Subjects Studied in Year 9
English
Mathematics
Science
Human Society and Its Environment/History AND Geography
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
In addition students must choose three (3) elective subjects from the following:
French
Italian
Japanese
Physical Activity & Sport Studies (Human Movement)
Commerce
Information & Software Technology
Photographic & Digital Technology
Music
Visual Arts
Dance
Drama
Graphics Technology
Food Technology
Industrial Technology Metal
Industrial Technology Timber
Textiles & Design
The School Certificate Grading System is concerned with making judgments about students achievements at the end of Year 10. In English, Mathematics, Science, Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship, and Computing Skills Assessment students sit for an external test which ranks students against the rest of the State. In all other subjects students are graded on pre-determined standards or criteria (Performance Descriptors).
If you would like a copy of the Year 9 Assessment Booklet please click the link below
Year 9 Assessment Booklet 2009
