English is the only mandatory subject in the senior years.
There are several different levels available to study:
Extension courses are offered in the following:
Some elective courses are offered that do not qualify for UAI:
An alternate study path is the “School to Employment Program” (STEP) which caters for students who wish to prepare for entry into the workforce and do not necessarily want to attain a UAI or HSC. The goal of this program is for each student to be in permanent employment by October of Year 11.
Possible 2 unit elective subjects include:
Agriculture
Ancient History
Biology
Business Services (VET*)
Business Studies
Chemistry
Dance
Design & Technology
Drama
Earth & Environmental Studies
Economics
Engineering Studies
Entertainment Industry (VET*)
Food Technology
French Beginners
French Continuers
General Maths
Geography
Hospitality (VET*)
Industrial Technology
Information Processes & Technology
Information Technology (VET*)
Japanese Beginners
Japanese Continuers
Legal Studies
Mathematics and Extensions
Modern History
Music (Course 1)
PDHPE
Physics
Retail (VET*)
Senior Science
Society and Culture
Software Design
Textiles and Design & Development
Visual Arts
* N.B. VET is “Vocational Education Training” – these provide qualifications that may help in gaining employment.
2-40 Chickiba Drive
East Ballina
N.S.W. Australia, 2478
Phone: 02 6686 0503
Fax: 02 6686 0508