The Year 7, 8 and 9 curriculum is designed to support a smooth transition to secondary school, honing foundational knowledge and study skills across a wide range of subjects.
The Year 7 curriculum is designed to support a smooth transition to secondary school, honing foundational knowledge and study skills across a wide range of subjects. Year 7 students take core subjects, which run for the entire year, as well as a variety of semester-based subjects.
In Year 8 and Year 9 students are given the opportunity to select their elective subjects. These electives are chosen according to personal preferences, enabling students to delve into their interests and start shaping their future academic paths.
STEM Week
The College provides an educational and interactive STEM Week for Year 7 and 8 students, designed to provide them with the foundation to succeed both at the College and in their years beyond. The sessions throughout the week will develop students’ capabilities in critical and creative thinking, collaboration and ethical decision making. Students will be able to select from experiences that are core to STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Students use design thinking process of imagining possible solutions through research, design, making, testing, and improving viable solutions.
Academic Extension
We offer a wide range of enrichment programs designed to challenge and inspire. Weekly Maths Extension classes, Gifted and Talented Enrichment programs, national and global academic competitions allow you to explore big ideas and solve complex problems.
Elevate and Explore
As part of our commitment to nurturing well-rounded, globally aware students, we are proud to offer an enrichment program designed to extend learning beyond the traditional classroom. This unique program designed for Year 8 students explores contemporary global issues, modern challenges, and develop a strong sense of social responsibility, all while building advanced research and critical thinking skills.
Investigation X
Investigation X is a dynamic, hands-on elective designed exclusively for Year 9 students. This applied learning experience invites students to take ownership of a project that matters to them, something real, relevant, and personally meaningful. Whether it's exploring a passion, solving a community challenge, or diving deep into a topic of interest, Investigation X empowers students to think critically, act creatively, and make a genuine impact.