Last updated: 7.08.2025

Year 8 Stage 5 subject selection information

This page provides support to all Year 8 students in making suitable decisions around subject selection as they transition to Stage 5 in 2026. If you have any questions about anything on this site, please don't hesitate to contact Mrs Ahn on the school number or by email via delvene.soon@det.nsw.edu.au

The information below outlines the events and processes involved in the Year 8 Subject Selection for Year 9 in 2026. These include:

Subject Selection Information Evening on Tuesday 5th August (Term 3, Week 3) - an invitation to parents and students to attend and understand about the Stage 5 pattern of study and the subject selection process. The Subject Selection Handbook will also be provided to students at the information evening.
Subject Selection online survey released Monday 25th August (Term 3, Week 6) - students will receive a link and individualised web code via email to nominate their subject selections.
Subject Selection online survey closes 11:59pm on Friday 29th August (Term 3, Week 6).
Subject Selection confirmation letters sent home (Term 3, Week 10) - Students will receive a letter via mail confirming their Stage 5 electives for 2026 and 2027.
Students return Subject Selection confirmation letters by Term 4, Week 2 - Students indicate whether they are happy with their electives or wish to request an interview to review their electives.
Subject Selection interviews (Term 4, Weeks 5-7) - only available to students wishing to review their confirmed electives.

Year 8 Important Dates.pdf

AUdio presentation

Please view the audio presentation for information on the selection process if any Year 8 students and families were unable to attend the Subject Selection Information Evening held on Tuesday 5th August.

2025 Subject Selection Information Evening Presentation - with audio.mp4

2026 Stage 5 Subject Selection Handbook.pdf

stage 5 Subject Selection Booklet

Students should have received a copy of our Stage 5 Subject Selection Handbook during our Year 8 into Year 9 Subject Selection Information Evening (Tuesday 5th August), which contains all the important information around subject selection for students and parents. The booklet also includes a list of all subjects offered at QHHS for Stage 5.

You may view a digital copy of the handbook by clicking on the image of the handbook to the left. If you have not received the hard copy version, please ask your child to retrieve one from Mrs Ahn (Head Teacher Secondary Studies).