Curriculum at Mac.Rob.

This page contains information about the curriculum and subjects taught in each Year level at Mac.Rob, including links to handbooks, study guides, and information session videos. To learn more about courses of study or particular subjects, contact the staff below.

Year 9 Curriculum.

Mac.Rob is a vibrant learning community where students are supported and guided in making autonomous decisions about their study choices. A central aim of the school curriculum is to provide students with relevant and challenging educational opportunities enhanced by the incorporation of learning technologies and rigorous teaching.


In Year 9, a combination of core studies and elective studies enable students to both consolidate learning in key areas and investigate new areas of study. Students are encouraged to explore their interests and to start thinking about subjects and areas of study they may wish to pursue in later Years.

Year 9 Core Studies

All students must undertake the core studies:


Year 10 Curriculum.

A central aim of the school curriculum is to ensure every student achieves success through a rigorous, innovative and broad curriculum. At Year 10, a combination of subject choices enables students to consolidate learning and investigate new subjects in a range of learning areas.


The Year 10 curriculum for 2023 is designed to provide students with a broad range of subjects that support breadth of knowledge, essential skills and deep learning opportunities. Students are encouraged to pursue their interests and passions in Year 10 while still considering their VCE or IB pathway for 2024.

For Year 10 subject information, please consult the Subject Guide below.


Year 10 Core Studies

All students must undertake a full year of studies within each of these domains:



There are a combination of full-year and semester units to choose from across each Domain, including opportunities for acceleration.

VCE Curriculum.

The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is mostly studied over two years (Year 11 and Year 12), however there are a number of opportunities to study VCE units in Year 10. For information about those opportunities, please refer to the Year 10 Subject Guide (linked above).


How is the VCE organised?

A VCE study is made up of units, each unit lasting one semester. Most studies offer four units, but you don’t have to take all four units. There are two levels of units within the VCE:



Students at Mac.Rob will normally be expected to take 20 or 22 units in their Year 11 and 12 program at this campus. This is in addition to any units studied while in Year 10. This means 12 units (usually 6 subjects) while in Year 11; and either 8 or 10 units (either 4, or 5, subjects) while in Year 12.


How do you submit your course, and when?

Students will submit their course selection online.


What if you change your mind?

You can request limited changes for your Year 11 course at these times:



In each case, there will be limitations caused by timetable, staffing and availability of space in classes. It may be that requested changes are not possible and so the course you select in August may be the one you have to study. It is therefore very important that you consider your course very carefully before submitting your subject selections this year.

"Year 11 Information Webinar"
Online Information Night | 2024


Ms. Talia Hobbs, Year 11 Coordinator, and Mr. Daniel Crowe, the Senior School Leader, host the 2024 Year 11 Information Webinar for students and families. Pathway information is provided by Ms. Tarsha Mautone, Careers Coordinator.


Topics include: Introductions to the Senior School Team; key events; strategies for maximising success in the Senior Years; ways families can provide support to students; an overview of the attendance policy; how to apply for special consideration; and careers support available at Mac.Rob.

"Year 12 Information Webinar"
Online Information Night | 2024


Ms. Steph Ruth, Year 12 Coordinator, and Mr. Daniel Crowe, the Senior School Leader, host the 2024 Year 12 Information Webinar for students and families. Pathway information is provided by Ms. Tarsha Mautone, Careers Coordinator.


Topics include: Introductions to the Senior School Team; key events; strategies for maximising success in the Senior Years; ways families can provide support to students; an overview of the attendance policy; how to apply for special consideration; and careers support available at Mac.Rob.

IB Diploma.

The I.B. Diploma Programme (DP) is offered at Mac.Rob as an alternate course of study to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). Students who elect to enrol in the I.B. Diploma at Mac.Rob complete the I.B. programme in Years 11 and 12 instead of the VCE.


Co-Curricular Program.

Being involved in the co-curricular program at Mac.Rob will bring you many things: friendships, leadership skills, laughter, confidence, the chance to meet people and do things you haven’t done before, opportunities to think and act creatively, and the reward and satisfaction of having taken a risk and faced a challenge.


Doing just one thing – taking part in a debate, joining a sporting team, dressing up in a ridiculous outfit for Swimming Sports, being part of a club, becoming an SRC representative, volunteering through our GIV program, all of these  will show you how welcoming and inclusive our school community is.  It will help you to make friends and feel settled and connected, and may set you on a path to doing and being more than you ever imagined.


Check out the Co-Curricular Handbook for a full list of activities available in 2024.

Co-Curricular Handbook for 2024 [LIVE]

Workshops, webinars & seminars.

Subject Selection Information for 2025

"Subject Selections | Year 9 into Year 10 in 2025"

Virtual Information Session (June, 2024)

This information session was presented in June, 2024, regarding subject selections for Year 9 students entering Year 10 in 2025. During the information session, current students were presented with information from subject and faculty leaders to help inform their choices of subject selection for Year 10 in 2025.


"Domain Leader Subject Presentation | Year 9 into Year 10 in 2025"

Student Information Session (June, 2024)

This is a recording of an information session presented by Mac.Rob's Domain Leaders to Year 9 students entering Year 10 in 2025. During the information session, current students were presented with information from Domain Leaders to help inform their choices of subject selection for Year 10 in 2025.


"Subject Selection Info Session | Year 10 into Year 11 in 2025"

Virtual Information Session (June, 2024)

This information session was presented in June, 2024, regarding subject selections for Year 10 students entering Year 11 in 2025. During the information session, current students were presented with information from subject and faculty leaders to help inform their choices of subject selection for Year 11 in 2025.


"Domain Leader Subject Presentation | Year 10 into Year 11 in 2025"

Student Information Session (June, 2024)

This is a recording of an information session presented by Mac.Rob's Domain Leaders to Year 10 students entering Year 111 in 2025. During the information session, current students were presented with information from Domain Leaders to help inform their choices of subject selection for Year 11 in 2025.


Staff answer a range of frequently asked questions about subject selections here:

"Success in the Senior Pathways"

During the information session, members of the school leadership team share their knowledge of what it takes to have a successful final two years of school, and provide information regarding the pathway options available at Mac.Rob.


Online Information Session | Presented February, 2024

"Guide to VCE Scores and ATAR Results."

During the information session, Maddie Witter (Assistant Principal), Daniel Crowe (Senior School Leader), and Robert Corr (Leader of Teaching & Learning) take students and families through the process of VCE scoring and ATAR process.


Online Information Session | Presented November, 2022

Learning Well: Student & Parent Handbook

Learning Well Student and Parent Handbook

This document has been created by Mac.Rob’s Learning Specialists, Heads of Domain, teaching staff, and counselling staff, to provide students and parents/carers with information about how students can learn well in their specific subject areas.


We encourage students and families to read the sections for each relevant subject in preparation for 2024, and to revisit this document throughout 2024.