Year 10 Curriculum

YEAR 10 COURSE STRUCTURE

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
English, 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)

NAPLAN results, year 9 Maths results and end of year
PAT testing will determine if advanced Maths is an
option Please refer to the “Maths” section more
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.