Physics

Course Description 

Preliminary 

• Kinematics 

• Dynamics 

• Waves and Thermodynamics 

• Electricity and Magnetism 

HSC 

• Advanced Mechanics 

• Electromagnetism 

• The Nature of Light 

• The Universe and the Atom 

The Year 11 Course covers 120 indicative hours. This course includes 35 hours of Practical Investigations including time allocated to depth studies. The Year 11 School based assessment requirements include three mandatory assessment tasks. One of which is a 15 hour Depth Study which will have both class and independent study components. 

The Year 12 Course covers 120 indicative hours. This course includes 35 hours of Practical Investigations including time allocated to depth studies. The Year 12 School based assessment requirements include four mandatory assessment tasks. One of which is a 15 hour Depth Study which will have both class and independent study components. 

The Physics Stage 6 Syllabus involves the study of matter and its motion through space and time, along with related concepts that include energy and force. Physics deals with the study of phenomena on scales of space and time – from nuclear particles and their interactions up to the size and age of the Universe. This allows students to better understand the physical world and how it works, appreciate the uniqueness of the Universe, and participate in navigating and influencing the future.  

The study of Physics in Stage 6 aims to enable students to develop an appreciation and understanding of the application of the principles of physics, and of the theories, laws, models, systems and structures of physics. It also enables students to apply Working Scientifically skills processes to examine physics models and practices and their applications. 

The study of physics provides the foundation knowledge and skills required to support participation in a range of careers. It is a discipline that utilises innovative and creative thinking to address new challenges, such as sustainability, energy efficiency and the creation of new materials. 

Please email your child's classroom teacher for further information or personalised advice.

• sandra.horsley@det.nsw.edu.au - Head Teacher Science/Agriculture

• trent.crowe6@det.nsw.edu.au - 2IC Head Teacher + Biology + Marine Studies

• michelle.gibbs1@det.nsw.edu.au - Chemistry + Biology

• shane.brown1@det.nsw.edu.au - Agriculture + Primary Industries (VET)

• kelly.mathein@det.nsw.edu.au - Biology + Stage 5 STEM

• ross.vincent1@det.nsw.edu.au - Earth & Environmental Science

• cassie.sweetman2@det.nsw.edu.au - Biology + Agriculture       

• italo.massarella@det.nsw.edu.au - Head Teacher Administration + Physics

• joel.trist@det.nsw.edu.au - Investigating Science + Marine Studies + Biology

• natalia.apanasenko1@det.nsw.edu.au - Physics + Chemistry (on parental leave!)

• ryder.lewthwaite1@det.nsw.edu.au

• mikayla.arkhurstjouannet@det.nsw.edu.au