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St Ursula's offer a broad curriculum which encourages students to develop their full academic potential. Subjects are offered in each of the eight Key Learning Areas mandated by the Board of Studies.

Key Learning Areas

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Human Society and Its Environment
  • Creative Arts
  • Technological and Applied Studies
  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
  • Languages

Religious Education and English are compulsory subjects in each Stage of secondary education.

Each of the eight Key Learning Areas are supported by a Coordinator of e-Learning who, together with faculty staff, seeks to ensure that students are educated in a twenty-first century learning environment.

In addition to completing mandatory curriculum requirements, students are encouraged to choose subjects that will develop their skills and knowledge in areas of personal interest and ability with a view to their future career options. Technology is extensively integrated in the College curriculum and is an essential educational tool. Our students regularly demonstrate successful achievement in both School Certificate and Higher School Certificate.

Stage 4 (Years 7 and 8)

Students must study subjects from each Key Learning Area.

Stage 5 (Years 9 and 10)

Students study for the external School Certificate examination:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Australian History
  • Geography
  • Civics and Citizenship

There is also a broad selection of electives which provide the opportunity for students to develop their skills and knowledge in areas of personal interest and ability.

Stage 6 (Years 11 and 12)

Higher School Certificates students are offered a large choice of subjects across Key Learning Area and they are encouraged to make their subject selections based on their interests and with a view to the future career options.

 

 

 

 
 

 

 


 
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