Accounting / Length: 1 Semester

Course Content

In Stage 1 Accounting, students develop their understanding of the practice of accounting. They explore the ways in which qualitative and quantitative information can be used to report to a range of stakeholders. They develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to devise accounting solutions. Students will understand personal and professional accounting and financial sustainability by building their financial literacy.

Assessment

• Four accounting skills tasks, including at least 1 inquiry.

Additional Details

• Students who are considering a business pathway might choose to study both Business Innovation and Accounting. 

• There may be a cost throughout the year for optional activities and opportunities that align with the Learning and Assessment Plan.

• Successful completion of this subject can lead to any of the Stage 2 Global Studies subjects. 

• SACE credits: 10 (Stage 1).

Ancient Studies / Length: 1 Semester

Course Content

In Ancient Studies, students learn about the history, literature, society and culture of ancient civilisations, most notably of Greece and Rome. Students explore the ideas and innovations that shaped these societies.

Assessment

• Four tasks, including at least 1 inquiry.

Additional Details

• Ancient Studies is a language-rich subject and strong literacy and communication skills are required. 

• There may be a cost throughout the year for optional activities and opportunities that align with the Learning and Assessment Plan.

• Successful completion of this subject can lead to any of the Stage 2 Global Studies subjects. 

• SACE credits: 10 (Stage 1).

Business Innovation / Length: 1 Semester

Course Content

In Business Innovation, students learn how to engage in business contexts in the modern world. This subject will explore the marketing that drives business and how to ensure that your prospective business takes a customer-focused approach.

Assessment

• examining businesses and business models

• developing a business pitch.

Additional Details

• Successful completion of this subject can lead to any of the Stage 2 Global Studies subjects.

• There may be a cost throughout the year for optional activities and opportunities that align with the Learning and Assessment Plan.

• SACE credits: 10 (Stage 1).

Driver Safety / Length: 1 Semester

Course Content

In Driver Safety, students will address the safety issues affecting young drivers on the road. This subject hopes to create better informed drivers and hopefully prevent future road statistics. There are no practical driving elements in this course.

Assessment

• community-based activities

• source and article analysis

• excursion/guest speaker responses.

Additional Details

• This subject is assessed according to the Stage 1 Integrated Learning and Community Studies performance standards. 

• This subject does not lead to any Stage 2 Global Studies subjects. 

• There may be a cost throughout the year for optional activities and opportunities that align with the Learning and Assessment Plan.

• SACE credits: 20 (Stage 1).

Geography / Length: 1 Semester

Course Content

In Geography, students will explore diverse environmental phenomena and human activities. A key focus of this course is the sustainability of megacities, a human or environmental geographical issue and the completion of fieldwork. This is a hands-on course with field trips to help students understand our world, identify patterns and use spatial technologies.

Assessment

• Four tasks including field work, data analysis and report writing.

Additional Details

• Geography is a language-rich subject and strong literacy and communication skills are required. 

• Subject fee: $25. This contributes to transport and admission fees for field trips and excursions.

• Successful completion of this subject can lead to any of the Stage 2 Global Studies subjects.

• SACE credits: 10 (Stage 1).

Legal Studies / Length: 1 Semester

Course Content

In Legal Studies, students will explore the Australian legal system, how it provides for fairness and justice, and how the system can sometimes get it wrong. Through this, how the legal system responds and contributes to social change while acknowledging tradition will also be explored.

Assessment

• analytical response

• inquiry

• presentation

• in-class response.

Additional Details

• Legal Studies is a language-rich subject and strong literacy and communication skills are required. 

• There may be a cost throughout the year for optional activities and opportunities that align with the Learning and Assessment Plan.

• Successful completion of this subject can lead to any of the Stage 2 Global Studies subjects.

• SACE credits: 10 (Stage 1).

Modern History / Length: 1 Semester

Course Content

In Modern History, students will explore significant events of the 20th century, the motivations of people at the time and the effect of their actions. In particular, John F. Kennedy’s assassination, the Vietnam War and genocides are a key focus of this subject.

Assessment

• historical skills: source analysis, historical atlas, historical empathy

• historical study.

Additional Details

• Modern History is a language-rich subject and strong literacy and communication skills are required. 

• There may be a cost throughout the year for optional activities and opportunities that align with the Learning and Assessment Plan.

• Successful completion of this subject can lead to any of the Stage 2 Global Studies subjects.

• SACE Credits: 10 (Stage 1).

One World: International Leadership / Length: 1 Semester (Stage 1 SACE)

Course Content

This engaging and forward-thinking subject is ideal for students who are interested in contributing to our College’s International Program and developing as active global citizens. Students will take part in experiential learning, collaborative projects and real-world problem solving that foster connections with both local and international communities. Throughout the course, students will build intercultural understanding, strengthen their leadership and communication skills and develop a global perspective that prepares them to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

Core Components:

1. Intercultural understanding and international programs:

   • Learn about and support the school’s international student programs.

   • Act as ambassadors to welcome, guide and assist international students.

   • Promote cultural exchange through peer mentoring, activities, and events.

2. Global citizenship in action:

   • Plan and initiate events and campaigns that promote internationalism, inclusion and cultural development within the school.

   • Partner with community groups to celebrate global festivals and awareness days.

3. Virtual international collaboration:

   • Participate in digital exchanges and joint projects with partner schools, including in Reunion Island and Japan.

   • Explore cultural perspectives, global challenges and solutions through virtual dialogues and collaborative tasks.

4. Sustainable development and the SDGs:

   • Investigate global issues such as poverty, climate change, equality and access to education through the lens of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

   • Design and implement student-led projects aimed at advancing 1 or more SDGs locally or globally. 

Assessment

Students will be assessed against the Stage 1 Integrated Learning performance standards. There will be 4 major assessment pieces which involve supporting visiting study tours, planning a range of initiatives and events such as Intercultural Week and collaborating with peers across the globe. 

Additional Details

• Students who choose this course should be interested in our International Ambassador program and international travel.

• A high level of interpersonal skills and studies in 1 of our language courses is beneficial.

• There may be a cost throughout the year for optional activities and opportunities that align with the Learning and Assessment Plan.

• This course is worth 10 SACE credits (Stage 1) and assessed according to the Integrated Learning performance standards. 

Society and Culture / Length: 1 Semester

Course Content

Students will explore current social or cultural issues to analyse how people within Australia and across the world function in constantly changing societies. Topics may include power and authority in society, discrimination, popular culture, Australian culture or the role of the media in defining culture.

Assessment

• group activity

• investigation

• sources analysis.

Additional Details

• Society and Culture is a language-rich subject and strong literacy and communication skills are required. 

• There may be a cost throughout the year for optional activities and opportunities that align with the Learning and Assessment Plan.

• Successful completion of this subject can lead to any of the Stage 2 Global Studies subjects.

• SACE credits: 10 (Stage 1)