Subjects
Students studying in Years 10 to 12 can select from either a Uni-ready or Workforce-ready pathway. Courses in Years 11 and 12 are QCAA approved and enable students to work towards their QCE.
Year 10 (2021) Workforce-ready
Subjects
• English
• Essential English
• General Mathematics
• Essential Mathematics
• Christian Living
In Semester 1 students must complete the following course:
FSK20113 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways RTO #31056
In Semeseter 2 students can select from one of the following certificate courses:
BSB20115 Certificate II in Business RTO #31056
BSB30115 Certificate III in Business RTO #31056
Year 11 (2021) Workforce-ready
Subjects
• English
• Essential English
• General Mathematics
• Essential Mathematics
• Religion and Ethics
Each semester, students will also select one certificate course to complete.
• ICT20115 Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology RTO #31056
• BSB20115 Certificate II in Business RTO #31056
• BSB30115 Certificate III in Business RTO #31056
• Hospitality Dual Package – SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality/SIT20116 Certificate II in Tourism RTO #31056
Students may study a VET course through other RTOs including:
• Health Support Services at the Health Training Hub
• Automotive Vocational Preparation
• School-based Apprenticeship or Traineeship (SAT)
These arrangements and other courses will need approval via consultation with the College.
Senior Phase students will complete 6 subjects including English, a minimum of one Mathematics course and the compulsory Christian Living or Religion and Ethics courses. They may apply to select an additional subject from the list if they want to have more options for their ATAR calculation. This means they will be undertaking 7 subjects in total at no extra cost.
Year 10 (2021) Uni-ready
Subjects
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• English
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• General Mathematics
• Mathematical Methods
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• Chemistry
• Music
• History
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• Biology
• Design
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• History
• Physics
• Visual Art
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• Legal Studies
• Mathematical Algorithms and Computer Simulations (MACS)
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• Christian Living
Year 11 (2021) Uni-ready
Subjects
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• English
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• General Mathematics
• Mathematical Methods
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• Chemistry
• Music
• Modern History
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• Biology
• Design
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• Ancient History
• Physics
• Visual Art
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• Legal Studies
• Specialist Mathematics
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• Christian Living
Students in Years 10 and 11 may select to complete a university course while still at school. In Year 10, this will take the place of one General subject, while in Year 11 some students may wish to undertake an early start university course rather than a sixth QCAA General subject. These arrangements will need approval via consultation with the College as study rules are complex.
For more information on our Senior Phase program, including Subject Selection forms, visit our Senior Phase page.
Learner.Link
Learner.Link is the name given to the learning management system that our online courses are run through. This technology is the primary method of delivery of course content, tasks, quizzes, assessment and other similar course elements.
Below is an example of the Learner.Link Dashboard.
Each course includes:
Your teachers contact details
Links to the Australian Curriculum
A biblical perspective of each course
Coursework and Resources
Teaching and Learning Sessions
Students in Year 10 to Year 11 participate in Teaching and Learning sessions throughout the year. These sessions are run through Microsoft Teams which is provided in our free Office 365 suite package. Our program includes 30 minute group Teaching and Learning sessions (approximately 8 sessions per term), enabling students to receive direct instruction and opportunities to ask questions and receive further support.
Study Days, Sporting Events and Camps
Students in Senior Phase enjoy a range of events in Distance Education throughout the year, including:
Secondary Study Days
These days are run to provide students with teacher support and tutoring in their core subjects. Students also participate in practical components of their studies and investigations in our fully equipped laboratories.
The Secondary Study Day (approximately 4 per year). These days are run to provide students with teacher support in their core subjects. Students also participate in science practicals and investigations in our fully equipped Science labs.
Camps
Students are invited to attend year level camps at various locations with peers in our Day School.
Sporting Events
Each year Distance Education students are invited to participate in our Cross Country, Swimming Carnivals and Athletics Carnivals with peers in our Day School.
Students with Additional Needs (SWANs)
Students with additional needs are supported by our specialised teachers in our SWANs programs. Each fortnight, SWANs teachers run classes that provide students the opportunity to engage in small group activities.