Course Directory
From the Principal
I am pleased to present the Glenfield College Course Directory.
The pages that follow represent our core business as a school and will provide great support to students as they chart their academic pathways in the time ahead.
Our school community is proud of our recent academic success that is being enjoyed by the young people of our school. Academic results from recent years have shown marked improvements when compared to schools locally and nationally. This success is a reflection of the partnership between school and home – high quality teaching and courses supported by the strong work habits of our students, a recipe which guarantees students will reach their academic potential.
This document is a valuable tool when deciding courses of learning for next year and beyond. Please use the information within to open the door to further discussions with teachers, mentors and other staff about choosing your most appropriate academic options.
I encourage students to ask questions about curriculum pathways and, most importantly, to follow their passion when choosing their course of study.
All the best for your academic journey.
Paul McKinley
Using this handbook
This Course Directory contains information about all subjects available at Glenfield College and is provided to assist students and their parents in making decisions about next year’s course of study.
You are encouraged to plan carefully and consult widely as you choose your subjects for the senior school. In making your choices, you should be realistic about your ability (skills) and interests and, most importantly, you need to consider goals and aspirations for your career and further study. Use the planning sheet to help with this.
Subjects have entry requirements that you need to attain before you can opt for them. See details in this handbook or ask the teacher in charge of the subject. Students who do not meet the published entry requirements should apply to the relevant Head of Department.
Subjects will proceed in 2023 depending on numbers of applicants and the availability of staff and facilities.
Some courses have costs for materials that the students can take home to keep. We request a contribution towards these costs/materials from parents/caregivers.
Consult the Careers Department, your Dean, subject teachers and your Mentor early in the subject-selection process if you are unsure of the subjects you should be doing.
