Year 10 Subjects

Learning Auslan introduces students to the rich language, culture and history of the Australian Deaf community, while encouraging them to explore a unique visual-spatial language and develop an appreciation of communication, identity and inclusion. As a visual-spatial language with its own grammar and vocabulary, Auslan uses handshapes, movement and non-manual features including facial expressions, eye gaze and body language to convey meaning. Through learning Auslan, students develop communication skills, creativity, intercultural understanding and meaningful connections with others.

By studying Auslan, students will:

• Learn to communicate effectively using Auslan, the language of the Australian Deaf community.

• Develop confidence in using visual-spatial communication through signing, viewing and interacting.

• Explore the language, culture, history and identity of the Australian Deaf community.

• Develop intercultural understanding by recognising and respecting diverse ways of communicating.

• Build communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills that can be applied in a range of real-world contexts.

Topics

• Introduction to Auslan – Fingerspelling, greetings, introductions and everyday conversations.

• Deaf Culture and Community – Deaf history, identity, etiquette, technology, accessibility and inclusion.

• Everyday Communication – Family, school, hobbies, food, directions, emotions and storytelling.

• Visual Language Features – Handshapes, movement, non-manual features (facial expressions, eye gaze and body language), depicting signs, classifiers and role shift.

Key Features

• 50% Communicating – Signing, viewing, interacting and creating meaning in Auslan.

• 50% Understanding – Auslan language structures, Deaf culture, identity and intercultural understanding.

Assessment

• Practical signed conversations and presentations.

• Receptive viewing and comprehension tasks.

• Written and reflective responses.

• Examination (language knowledge, receptive skills and cultural understanding).

Possible Career Paths

Students who enjoy and are successful in Auslan may progress towards careers including, but not limited to:

• Auslan Interpreter

• Teacher of Auslan

• Teacher of Deaf and hard of hearing students

• Speech Pathologist

• Audiologist

• Disability Support

• Health and Allied Health

• Nursing

• Social Work

• Community Services

• Government and Public Services

• Emergency Services

• Tourism

Learning Auslan also develops highly transferable skills in communication, collaboration, problem-solving, empathy and intercultural understanding that are valued across a wide range of professions.

Learning Japanese opens doors to the linguistic and cultural richness of Japan, encouraging students to reflect on their own place in a diverse world. Whatever the language, communication involves not just conveying meaning, but imagination, creativity, and understanding of ourselves and others.

The three interrelated aims of Languages develop knowledge, understanding and skills to ensure students:

• Develop linguistic competence

• Understand language and culture, and their relationship, and thereby develop an intercultural capability in communication

• Understand themselves as communicators

Topics

• Travel & Shopping 

• Future plans 

Key Features

• 50% Communicating

• 50% Understanding

Assessment

• Spoken - Role play  

• Speaking Exam - one on one with teacher 

Possible Career Paths Students who enjoy and are successful at this subject may progress towards careers in, but not limited to, Translation, Interpreting, International Business, Foreign Affairs, Gaming & Animation, Tourism and Teaching.

Economics and Business ensures students gain knowledge and understanding of the "productivity, growth and living standards" within a national context. Students investigate a range of factors that influence individual, financial and economic decision-making. They examine the government’s management of the economy to improve economic growth and living standards. They also study the responses of business to changing economic conditions, including the way they improve productivity and manage their workforce.

Economics and Business develops a range of skills that foster enterprising individuals who can effectively embrace change; seek innovation; work with others; show initiative, flexibility and leadership; plan, organise and manage risk; and use resources efficiently. 

Topics 

• • Entrepreneurship

  • Business Operations and Management

Key Features

• • 50% Economics and Business Knowledge and Understanding

  • 50% Economics and Business Skills

Assessment 

• • Analytical Report

  • Practical Assessment

Possible Career Paths 

Students who enjoy and are successful at this subject, may progress towards careers in, but not limited to, Management, Tourism, Education and International Business.

Legal Studies ensures students will be able to understand Australia’s system of government through comparison with another system of government and examine Australia’s roles and responsibilities within the international context, such as its involvement with the United Nations. Students will also study the purpose and work of the High Court.

Legal Studies provides students with opportunities to investigate political and legal systems, and explore the nature of citizenship, diversity and identity in contemporary society. As reflective, active and informed decision-makers, students will be well placed to contribute to an evolving and healthy democracy that fosters the wellbeing of Australia as a democratic nation. 

Topics 

• • Government and democracy 

  • Laws and citizens 

  • Citizens, laws and diversity 

Key Features

• • 50% Civics & Citizenship Knowledge & Understanding

  • 50% Civics & Citizenship Skills

Assessment 

• • Short Response Exam 

  • Report

Possible Career Pathways

Students who enjoy and are successful at this subject, may progress towards careers in, but not limited to, journalism, lawyer, social work, court administration, judge, police officer, politician and government, criminologist, legal or government administration. 

History aims to develop students' knowledge and understanding of the historical significance of the period between 1918 and the early 21st century. They explain the causes and effects of events, developments, turning points or movements in 20th century Australia and internationally, leading up to and through World War II, and the post-war world. They describe social, cultural, economic and/or political aspects, including international developments, related to the changes and continuities in Australian society over this historical period. Students explain the role of significant ideas, individuals, groups and institutions connected to the developments of this period and their influences on Australian and global history.

Students develop transferable skills such as the ability to ask relevant questions, critically analyse and interpret sources, consider context, explain different perspectives, develop and substantiate interpretations with evidence and communicate effectively. Studying history enables the development of students’ knowledge, curiosity and imagination about the past and an appreciation of how the world and its people and environments have changed.

Topics 

• • World War Two 

  • Building modern Australia 

  • The globalising world 

Key Features

• • 50% Knowledge and Understanding

  • 50% Skills

Assessment 

• • Exam 

  • Assignment 

Possible Career Paths 

Students who enjoy and are successful at this subject, may progress towards careers in, but not limited to, editor, foreign service officer, information specialist, intelligence agent, journalist, legal assistant, lobbyist, personnel manager, public relations, librarian

Geography ensures students develop knowledge and understanding of the environmental functions that support all life, the major challenges to their sustainability, and the environmental worldviews that influence how people perceive and respond to these challenges. Students will study the global, national and local differences in human wellbeing between places, the different measures of human wellbeing, and the causes of global differences in measurements between countries. They will consider the spatial differences in wellbeing within and between countries, and programs designed to reduce the gap between differences in wellbeing.

Students will develop information and communication technology skills; an appreciation and respect for social, cultural and religious diversity and different perspectives; an understanding of ethical research principles; a capacity for teamwork; and an ability to solve problems and to think critically and creatively.

Geography empowers students to shape change for a socially just and sustainable future. 

Topics 

• • Environmental change and management 

  • Geographies of human wellbeing 

Key Features

• • 50% Knowledge and Understanding

  • 50% Skills

Assessment 

• • Short Response Exam 

  • Assignment 

Possible Career Paths 

Students who enjoy and are successful at this subject, may progress towards careers in, but not limited to, Urban planner, law, teaching, tourism, meteorology, oceanography, geology, engineering, surveying, energy planning and seismology. 

Dance aims to develop students’ body awareness and technical and expressive skills. These skills will be used to communicate through intelligent, confident, and creative movement. Studying Dance develops students’ communication, choreographic and performance skills. Dance focuses on the aesthetic, artistic and cultural understanding of dance in both traditional and contemporary contexts. As choreographers, performers and audiences, students will learn respect for, and knowledge of, the diverse purposes, traditions, histories and cultures of dance.  

Topics

• Dance Fusion (combining dance styles)

• Choreographing for community dance events 

• Analysing professional repertoire   

Key Features

• 50% Presenting and Performing

• 25% Creating and Making

• 25% Exploring and Responding

Assessment

• Performance routine 

• Choreography performances 

• Written analytical essay exam  

Possible Career Paths

Students who enjoy and are successful at this subject, may progress towards careers in, but not limited to, Creative Industries, Education, Business, International Business and Entertainment. 

Drama aims to develop students’ confidence and self-esteem to explore, depict and celebrate human experience, take risks and challenge their own creativity. Studying Drama develops students’ knowledge and understanding in controlling, applying and analysing the elements, processes, forms, styles and techniques of drama. Skills gained will be used to engage and create meaning for audiences. Drama fosters a sense of curiosity, aesthetic knowledge, enjoyment, and achievement through exploring, playing roles and imagining situations. Drama students will gain knowledge and understanding of traditional and contemporary drama by being both active participants and critical audiences.   

Topics 

• Shakespearean Comedy – A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream  

• Theatre for Young People/Verbatim Theatre – X-Stacy  

Key Features 

• 50% Presenting and Performing 

• 25% Creating and Making 

• 25% Exploring and Responding  

Assessment 

• 2 x Group Performances

• Dramatic Concept (Performance and written)

• Written analytical essay exam 

Possible Career Paths

Students who enjoy and are successful at this subject, may progress towards careers in, but not limited to, Creative Industries, Education, Business, International Business and Entertainment.   

Media Arts aims to develop students’ enjoyment and confidence to participate in, experiment with and interpret the media-rich culture and communications practices that surround them. It fosters creative and critical thinking skills through engagement as producers and consumers of media. Studying Media Arts develops students’ aesthetic knowledge and a sense of curiosity and discovery as they explore images, text and sound to express ideas, concepts and stories for different audiences, including knowledge and understanding of their active participation in existing and evolving local and global media cultures. 

Topics 

• Music Videos 

Key Features 

• • 10% Presenting and Performing 

  • 55% Creating and Making 

  • 35% Exploring and Responding  

Assessment 

• • Design and Production (Storyboard and Film) 

  • Extended Response 

Possible Career Paths

Students who enjoy and are successful at this subject, may progress towards careers in, but not limited to, Creative Industries, Education, Business, International Business, Marketing and Entertainment. 

Music aims to develop students’ confidence to be creative, innovative, thoughtful, skilful and informed musicians. It develops knowledge and skills for listening with intent and purpose, composing and performing. Studying Music builds students’ aesthetic knowledge and respect for music and music practices across global communities, cultures and musical traditions, including understanding of music as an aural art form as they acquire skills to become independent music learners.  

Topics 

• Blues Through the Ages

• Jazz It Up

Key Features 

• 30% Presenting and Performing 

• 35% Creating and Making 

• 35% Exploring and Responding  

Assessment 

• Performance and Performance Statement 

• Composition 

• Examination

Possible Career Paths

Students who enjoy and are successful at this subject, may progress towards careers in, but not limited to, Creative Industries, Education, Business, International Business and Entertainment.  

Visual Arts aims to develop students’: 

• conceptual and perceptual ideas and representations through design and inquiry processes 

• knowledge and skills in using visual conventions, visual arts processes and materials 

• critical and creative thinking skills through engagement with and development of visual arts practice  

• respect for and acknowledgement of the diverse roles, innovations, traditions, histories and cultures of artists, craftspeople and designers; visual arts as social and cultural practices; and industry as artists and audiences 

• confidence, curiosity, imagination and enjoyment 

• personal expression through engagement with visual arts practice and ways of representing and communicating.

Topics

• Flaws and All – A look at self-identity.

• Arting about – a public/community art project

Key Features

• 50% Creating and Making

• 25% Exploring and responding

• 25% Presenting and performing

Assessment

• 2 x Portfolios of work

• Written short response 

Subject Progressions

Students whom enjoy and are successful at this subject, progress towards careers in, but not limited to, Creative Industries, Education, Business, International Business and Entertainment. 

STEM Technologies aims to develop foundational knowledge required to be successful in senior technologies syllabus, including Digital Solutions and/or Engineering subjects. This course addresses both digital and design technologies knowledge and understanding, with a focus on practical skills and problem-solving. Students will learn key principles of engineering systems, gain proficiency in Python programming, and explore the exciting field of robotics and automation. This subject will equip students with the essential skills and terminology necessary for advanced studies and potential careers in the digital and engineering industries.

Topics 

• • Introduction to ‘Engineering Principles’

  • Coding with Python

  • Robotics and automation

Key Features 

• • 30% Knowledge and Understanding

  • 70% Process and Production Skills

Assessment 

• • 2x Projects 

Possible Career Paths

Students who enjoy and are successful at this subject, may progress towards careers in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to, Advanced Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace, Biofutures, Health, Construction, Banking and Finance, Tourism, Information Technology, Automotive, Mining and Engineering, Agriculture and Aquaculture.

Food Technologies aims to develop knowledge and understanding, process and production skills within a food-based context. Students explain how people consider factors that impact decisions and the technologies used to design and produce products, services and environments for sustainable living.  They independently and collaboratively develop and apply production and project management plans, adjusting processes when necessary. They select and use technologies skilfully and safely to produce designed solutions.

Topics

• • Farm to Fork - "Australian native ingredients- An introduction to food systems".

  • Food and Nutrition Solutions - An introduction to formulating and reformulating food for nutrition and consumer markets.

Key Features

• • 40% Knowledge and understanding

  • 60% Processes and production skills

Assessment

• • 2 x Projects

  • Investigation

Possible Career Paths

Students who enjoy and are successful at this subject, may progress towards careers in, but not limited to, Culinary Arts (chef, food writer or blogger, food photographer), Hospitality and Food Service (food retail, catering, barista), Nutrition and Dietetics (dietitian or nutritionist), Food Production and Processing (food scientist, quality control inspector, restaurant manager), Food Technology (food technologist, sensory scientist, biotechnologist). 

Construction and Materials (Woodwork), aims to develop foundation knowledge required to be successful in the senior technologies subject syllabus. The course focus is to increase students’ knowledge and understanding of construction related technologies. This includes terminology employed, and specific tools involved, in producing projects with an emphasis placed on industry relevant processes. Students are given the opportunity to explore the varied career opportunities while producing exciting projects that will prepare them for their future pathway in the construction and furnishing industries. 

Topics

• • Interpret drawings and technical information

  • Introduction to ‘Construction and Furniture’ making

  • Introduction to ‘Carpentry and Finishing’ related trades.

Key Features

• • 25% Knowledge and Understanding

  • 75% Process and Production Skills

Assessment

• 2x Projects

Possible Career Paths

Students who enjoy and are successful at this subject, may progress towards careers in, but not limited to, Residential/Commercial Construction with all its related trades such as, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Bricklaying, Tiling, Cabinet making, etc. Other careers that could flow out of the senior syllabus include Residential/Commercial Drafting and Architecture.

Metal Fabrication aims to develop foundation knowledge required to be successful in the senior technologies subject syllabus. This addresses the technologies knowledge and understanding, while emphasising the focus on processes and production skills. Students explain the features of metalwork specific tools and technologies and their appropriateness for purpose while developing their terminology and practices key to a possible career in this vast industry. Students will create solutions based on client needs using these tools and technologies.

Topics 

• • Interpret drawings and technical information

  • Introductory 'Fitting and Machining'

  • Introductory 'Welding and Fabrication'

Key Features 

• • 25% Knowledge and Understanding

  • 75% Process and Production Skills

Assessment 

• 2x Projects

Possible Career Paths

Students who enjoy and are successful at this subject, may progress towards careers in, but not limited to, Engineering, Manufacturing, Fitting and Turning, Machinist, Light and Heavy Sheet Metal Fabrication, Project Management, Draftsman.

Health and Psychology is designed for students interested understanding the role that the brain plays in influencing and creating human behaviour. Students will develop knowledge of how memories are formed and accessed. The course will explain different theories of learning and the research that demonstrates these types of learning. Students will also discuss difference theories of personality and describe how a person’s behaviour is affected by the people around them. Health and Psychology will allow students to use the scientific method to collect and analyse data.

Topics 

• • Defining Psychology

  • Brain Cognition

  • Personality theories

Key Features 

• 50% Knowledge and Understanding

• 50% Research and Evaluation

Assessment 

• Examination

• Research Investigation

Possible Career Paths

Students who enjoy and are successful at this subject, may progress towards careers in, but not limited to, psychology, sales, human resourcing, social work, health, business, marketing and education.