Curriculum of St Vincent's College

Years Seven and Eight:

Students follow a common curriculum comprising Religious Studies, English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, French and German, Technology, Visual Arts, Music and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.

Years Nine and Ten:

Students follow a core curriculum which comprises Religious Studies, English, Mathematics, Science, Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship, and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.

Additional studies reflecting the students’ abilities and interests are chosen from Commerce, Information and Software Technology, Design and Technology, Drama, French, Geography, History, German, Music and Visual Arts.

Years Eleven and Twelve:

HSC Assessment Handbook 2008
2008 Introduction to Preliminary Handbook
2008 Preliminary Handbook
2008 Introduction to Yr 10 Handbook
2008 Yr 10 Handbook
Courses of Study for Year 11, 2008 and Year 12, 2009
Subject Selection Sheet for Year 11, 2008

All students must undertake courses in Studies of Religion and English. Additional Studies offered at St Vincent’s College are shown in the table below.

Subject Year 11 Year 12
English Advanced 2 Unit 2 Unit
English Standard 2 Unit 2 Unit
English Extension 1 1 Unit 1 Unit
English Extension 2   1 Unit
General Mathematics 2 Unit 2 Unit
Mathematics 2 Unit 2 Unit
Mathematics Extension 1 1Unit 1Unit
Mathematics Extension 2   1 Unit
Physics 2 Unit 2 Unit
Chemistry 2 Unit 2 Unit
Biology 2 Unit 2 Unit
Earth & Environmental Science 2 Unit 2 Unit
Design and Technology 2 Unit 2 Unit
Studies of Religion 1 Unit 1 Unit
Studies of Religion 2 Unit 2 Unit
Ancient History 2 Unit 2 Unit
Modern History 2 Unit 2 Unit
History Extension   1 Unit
Geography 2 Unit 2 Unit
Economics 2 Unit 2 Unit
Business Studies 2 Unit 2 Unit
Legal Studies 2 Unit 2 Unit
French Continuers 2 Unit 2 Unit
French Extension   1Unit
German Beginners 2 Unit 2 Unit
Drama 2 Unit 2 Unit
P.D./H./P.E. 2 Unit 2 Unit
Visual Arts 2 Unit 2 Unit
Music Course 1 2 Unit 2 Unit
Music Course 2 2 Unit 2 Unit
Music Extension   1 Unit
Senior Science   2 Unit
Society and Culture 2 Unit 2 Unit
TAFE delivered VET courses 2 Unit  
Hospitality Curriculum Framework TAFE delivered course 2 Unit 2 Unit

Last updated: 04/06/08