Years 8 & 9

The College curriculum has been designed to encourage students to acquire depth in learning experiences, as a foundation from which future career options may be explored. The aim is for each girl to choose a course of study which will cater to her individual interests and abilities.

In Years 8 and 9, students will study a common core of subjects – English, Mathematics, Religion, Science, Humanities and Health & Physical Education. Each student then has the opportunity to choose the balance of her course from elective subjects designed to appeal to her particular skills and abilities, encouraging her to engage with subjects she finds relevant and meaningful. 

After completing the common course in Year 7, students must make some elective choices for Years 8 and 9.  

A detailed description of each subject offered in Years 8 & 9 can be found in the Curriculum Handbook.

Year 8 Core Subject Offerings:

• English
• Humanities (History and Geography)
• HPE
• Mathematics
• Religion
• Science

Year 8 Elective Subjects Offerings:

• Dance
• Drama
• Economics & Business
• Food Technology
• Japanese
• Music
• Visual Art

Year 9 Core Subject Offerings:

• English
• Humanities (History and Geography)
• HPE
• Mathematics
• Religion
• Science

Year 9 Elective Subjects Offerings:

• Dance
• Design and Technologies
• Drama
• Economics & Business
• Food Technology
• Japanese
• Music
• Physical Education
• Visual Art

For more detail on these subjects, download our Curriculum Handbook.