How do the ancient and medieval times connect with the world of today? How does access to water make a place liveable? What challenges and benefits does diversity bring to a country?

 Humanities is the study of some of the big questions and ideas that affect our lives every day.

 History is the study of the past to understand how people lived, how has the world changed and to predict how it might continue to change in the future. The study of History enables us explore the similarities and differences between ours and historical societies to learn lessons from the past. 

Geography explores the interaction between people and environments. At a time when climate change, water shortages and global migration are affecting every country in the world, the study of Geography helps us to understand, manage and find solutions to these problems. 

The study of Civics and Citizenship provides a way of understanding the political process. It explores how individuals and communities can work together to create lasting change in our society. 

In Year 7 History, students study the lifestyles and culture of the ancient civilisations of Australia and Egypt to gain an appreciation of how people lived in the past. Students investigate historical sources such as the tombs in the pyramids of Egypt and the remains of Mungo Man in Australia to understand how the beliefs, culture and environment influenced the way these societies lived and how we remember them today. 

In Geography students learn about the natural processes the affect the world’s water sources and its availability around the world. Students also study ‘Place and Liveability’ to analyse how places have different meanings for people. 

Students study Civics and Citizenship in Year 7 to understand how Australia is a diverse society and how people’s identity is created as they participate in public life. Students discuss ways that they can contribute to society and social change 

In Year 8 History students learn how the world changed during the medieval era and how those living during that time lived. Students will study the impact of the feudal system on Europe and how key events, such as the Black Death, fundamentally changed society.

In Geography students examine the world’s changing landscapes and landforms that exist in different parts of the world. They explore various natural disasters and how communities can mitigate the risks they pose. Students will also investigate global migration patterns and the impact this can have on society. 

In Civics and Citizenship, students investigate how laws are made and how they can be changed by people – sometimes ordinary citizens who demand changes to their society. Students discover that through protest and action, people can make a difference. 

In this Geography unit, students will explore how natural disasters such as bushfires, floods, earthquakes, and cyclones impact people and places. They will investigate why some areas are more affected by disasters than others and how people respond before, during, and after these events.

Students will learn how disasters can change environments and communities, and why people sometimes have to move or rebuild their lives in new locations. They will explore real-life examples from Australia and around the world, using maps, images, and stories to understand the patterns of human movement caused by natural events.

Throughout the unit, students will consider questions such as:

Why do people live in disaster-prone areas?
How are people and places connected during a crisis?
What can be done to reduce the impact of disasters in the future?

By the end of the unit, students will have a deeper understanding of how geography helps us prepare for and respond to the challenges caused by natural disasters, and how people and communities work together to recover and build resilience

This subject explores how empires formed and expanded, shaping the world we live in. Students will begin with Ancient Rome and how it grew into a powerful empire through war and conquest. Then, students will complete a project on another empire of their

choice, such as the Mongols, Ottomans, or Khmer. Finally, students will learn about the Age of Conquest and how European empires like Spain, France, and Britain changed the world, including the languages we speak and the countries we live in today.