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Aboriginal Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Contact Person: Mrs Woolnough
Why choose Aboriginal Studies?
Aboriginal Studies gives students the opportunity to learn with and from the world’s oldest living cultures. Students explore local ways of life, histories and lived experiences while developing respectful partnerships with community members. This inclusive course strengthens cultural identity for First Nations students and deepens intercultural understanding for non-Aboriginal students.
Through community-based learning, students gain insights into Country, culture, spirituality, and the importance of self-determination. Ethical research skills and a focus on real-world issues help students challenge racism and promote equity. Aboriginal Studies builds confidence, critical thinking and empathy - skills that support students to become informed, active and culturally respectful members of society.
What HSC subjects does Aboriginal Studies align with?
Stage 5 Aboriginal Studies provides a sound grounding for the Stage 6 Aboriginal Studies course. It also integrates well with Modern History, Ancient History, Geography and Legal Studies.
Artwork titled 'Disconnection' (2012) by Aunty Fay Clayton Moseley, Wiradjuri Elder.
Commerce
Commerce
Contact Person: Miss Gyles or Ms Dhillon
Why choose Commerce?
Commerce is all about understanding the real world - money, law, work, and how choices shape society. You’ll explore topics like buying goods, starting a business, saving and investing, and learn your rights as a consumer and citizen.
Whether it’s navigating the workplace, understanding social issues, or even planning your own travel budget, Commerce gives you practical skills for everyday life. If you’re curious about how the world runs - and how you can take part in it - Commerce is a great pick. It’s fun, useful, and helps you think like a future entrepreneur, voter, or decision-maker.
What HSC subjects does Commerce align with?
Commerce provides excellent preparation for HSC courses such as Business Studies, Legal Studies, Business Services (VET) and Society and Culture.
Elective History
Elective History
Contact Person: Mrs Woolnough
Why choose Elective History?
If you already love History, this is where it gets even better! Elective History is for students who are curious about people, ideas and events that have shaped the world. You’ll explore multiple perspectives on the past, and question how we know what we know, using sources to investigate different versions of history. It’s your turn to probe, debate and tell the stories that matter.
With more choice, more independence and real-world skills like research and critical thinking, you'll unpack stories from local, national and global contexts. History builds empathy, challenges assumptions and encourages informed citizenship - helping you make sense of the present by understanding the past.
What HSC subjects does Elective History align with?
This course provides a great foundation for Ancient and Modern History, Geography and Society and Culture. It also integrates well with other courses that require research and written communication skills.
Japanese
Japanese
Contact Person: Mrs Murray
Why choose Japanese?
Year 9 Japanese is perfect for students who are curious about other cultures, enjoy meeting new people, and want to explore fresh ways of thinking. Building on the skills developed in Year 7, this course gives you the confidence to communicate in everyday situations like shopping, school life, routines, and hobbies.
You’ll read and write in hiragana, katakana, and kanji, while exploring how culture shapes language - including your own. Along the way, you’ll grow soft skills employers value, like empathy, problem-solving, and communication. Expect hands-on learning through games, roleplays, and cultural experiences like calligraphy, crafts, cooking, and a possible Japanese restaurant visit.
What HSC subject does Japanese align with?
Studying Japanese in Stage 5 opens the door to Japanese Continuers in Stage 6.
Elective Geography
Elective Geography
Contact Person: Miss Daymond or Ms Dhillon
Why choose Elective Geography?
Elective Geography is for students who love exploring the real world - its people, places and problems. This course further builds your skills in research, mapping, fieldwork and problem-solving. You’ll learn to unpack big questions and issues like why the world is the way it is, and what you can do shape a just and sustainable future. You'll analyse evidence, and propose real solutions to global challenges.
With a strong focus on sustainability, ethical understanding and intercultural awareness, Geography helps you understand the world and your place in it. Whether you’re into travel, science, the environment or current events - Elective Geography brings the world to your classroom.
What HSC subjects does Elective Geography align with?
This course compliments Ancient and Modern History, and Society and Culture. It also integrates well with other courses that require research and written communication skills.
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