Year 10 Curriculum

YEAR 10 COURSE STRUCTURE

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
English and Maths are compulsory and run for the entire year.

English (compulsory)
Students must complete two units of English/EAL
(one each semester)

EAL at VCE has eligibility requirements.

Maths (compulsory)
Students must complete Maths in Year 10 and will study one of the following options:

Maths: Two units per year (one each semester) and/or

Advanced Maths: Two units per year (one each semester)

VCE Readiness and Advancement Test and end of year
PAT testing will determine if advanced Maths is an
option. 

We strongly advise families who are considering applying for select entry schools to also complete the enrollment process with Homestead and any relevant testing. This step is crucial to avoid any potential disappointment.

Only one opportunity will be provided for students to sit the VCE Readiness and Advancement Test to complete Advanced Maths.

Missing the scheduled test will result in students not being considered for Advanced Maths in Year 10 for Semester 1 

 Please refer to the “Maths” section for further information. 

Compulsory Electives:

Students must choose at least one unit to complete for one semester from the areas of:

• Science

• Humanities

• Health and Physical Education

• Technology and the Arts

Optional Electives

Students are able to choose other units to complete over the year from any of the areas listed in the subject table on the previous page. They should choose subjects based on what they enjoy and are successful in.

The following pages provide you with information on each subject offered. Following the subject information section, you will find visuals to help you find subjects that are right for you based on your careers goals and interests.

Subject descriptions are currently predicted and could change as Homestead Senior Secondary College develops its Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum.

Important Information for Elective Subject Selection and Payment

If your child is choosing a specialist elective that includes practical components, please be aware that there is an additional materials contribution to cover necessary items used throughout the year.

Homestead Senior offers a standard curriculum free of charge to all Year 10 & VCE  students. However, specialist subjects are extra to this standard program, and to help sustain these valuable courses, the college asks families to contribute financially.

To secure your child’s place in the chosen elective, a minimum deposit of 60% of the subject fee is required on the same night as subject selections. Selections for specialist subjects will not be registered without minimum payment.

Subjects that require a family contribution:

• Food Studies- $80

• Product Design and Technology- Textiles- $100

• Product Design and Technology- Wood- $100

• Outdoor Education- $250

• VET- Certificate II in Workplace Skills- $200

Please note: CSEF can be used and payment plans can be organised via the front office.