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Some subjects are only available to students via application. The process requires students to meet prerequisite criteria before they will be considered for enrolment in these subjects.
For the timing of applications for each unit, check the unit information below. Application forms for each subject will be active during the application window.
Students who are successful in their application for these subjects will automatically have their subject preferences updated to include them.
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Health and Physical Education
Health and Physical Education
BEARS
BEARS
This subject is a year-long program. This subject is offered exclusively to boys.
This elective will cover both the Year 9 and 10 PE curriculum and include a specialised unit addressing contemporary issues affecting young men, such as toxic masculinity and men’s mental health.
Students interested in joining BEARS must complete the application process. Successful applicants will experience PE in a competitive and inclusive environment. They will also have the chance to participate in extracurricular camps and excursions and engage in community-wide projects throughout the year. These activities include attending live sporting events (such as AFL/NRL), visiting Penrith White Water, participating in the City2Surf, and connecting with aged care and early childhood centres.
Approximate costs $500 (Includes a camp and other excursions)
More information: BEARS
Applications for BEARS are now closed. Successful applicants for this subject will be automatically enrolled in 2026.
Leadership and Peer Support
Leadership and Peer Support
Leadership aims to enhance self esteem and self efficacy, building confident leaders who are prepared to be agents of change, whether in a school/community context or a context where these transferable skills are implemented. Through PCG and CARE, students from the Leadership class will engage in peer support mentoring where they will share their experiences and provide knowledge, emotional, social and practical support to the incoming Year 7’s by creating a safe and trusting environment.
More information: Leadership and Peer Support
Applications for Leadership and Peer Support are now closed. Successful applicants for this subject will be automatically enrolled in Semester 1 2026.
Talented Sports Program
Talented Sports Program
This Unit is broken into 2 separate Semester units, Athlete Planning and Athlete Health would cover key sporting principles. Goal setting, Time Management, Coach feedback, training programs, physical health as well as researching important social sporting issues. This is to enable students to become better managers and decision makers regarding their own competing commitments.
Excursions will play an important role in this course, inspiring these young athletes and clarifying their goals and pathways needed to achieve them. These local excursion venues include Raiders HQ, GWS, Capitals, AIS, other schools (colleges) that we can visit within our own class line. There may also be an interstate trip that could merge the goals of both semester units.
More information: Talented Sports Program
Applications for Talented Sports Program open on Tuesday Week 1 Term 4 and close on Friday Week 2 Term 4.
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