SSHS Year 9 Subject Selection

Subject selections video for year 8.mp4

General information

Compulsory subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Geography/History, PDHPE and Sport.

You get to choose 2 elective subjects for year 9.

Wednesday 18th August: Zoom sessions for students and parents to ask questions (links in email and on the Wellbeing hub)

Subject selections will be done online using the Edval system. Your unique webcode will be in your school email. You will have from the afternoon of Wednesday 18th August until Monday 23 August 8:30 am to enter your subject selections.

Subject selection general information.pdf

Subjects to choose from

The following is a list of the subjects you can choose from. Click on the name of a subject to find out more about it.


In addition to your 2 electives, you can also consider studying a language through the Saturday School of Community Languages, which is run separately by the NSW Department of Education.

FAQ (frequently asked questions)

Q: How many subjects do I need to pick?

A: 2

Q: Will I do the same subjects in Year 9 and Year 10?

A: You can continue doing the same subjects or pick different subjects at the end of Year 9.

Q: How do I put down which subjects I've selected?

A: You will enter your choices online at my.edval.education/login with the unique webcode sent to your email.

Q: How do I pay my course fees?

A: You can bring your money to the front office to pay during recess or lunch.


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