Year 10 Course Outline

2026 Year 10 SUBJECT PLANNING SHEET.pdf

The Year 10 Program at Warrnambool College offers you great variety in the subjects you can select as well as a solid core of learning that will provide you with the necessary preparation for your VCE years. During the year you will have the opportunity to take part in Work Experience as a part of your Humanities studies. You will receive considerable direction in choosing careers and investigating qualifications in your classes.

The challenge for you is to use your time in Year 10 to develop a broad range of skills and to bring your literacy and numeracy to the highest levels possible in preparation for the years to come. Extracurricular activities such as sport, music and our Academies provide you with outlets to expand your skills.

Year 10 is the year to demonstrate your increased maturity by forming positive working relationships with your teachers and by working cooperatively with your peers.

PREPARING YOUR COURSE FOR 2025

Review your first three progress reports:

What are your strengths?
What subjects really interest you?
Where have you demonstrated the greatest growth?

Complete your Career Action Plan (CAP).

Decide which English Program would best suit your learning needs. If you are unsure, speak to your Phoenix teacher to gather information regarding an appropriate pathway.

Decide which Maths Program is suited to your learning needs and potential post school pathway. Speak to your Phoenix Maths teacher to help you make an informed decision.

Decide which Science Program is best suited to your pathway and interests. Speak to your Phoenix Science teacher to make an informed decision.

Decide if you would like to continue (if already enrolled) in the Sporting Pathway Program (SPP).

Decide if you are going to continue with French or Indonesian. If you are in doubt, talk to your Language teacher about the benefits of studying a language.

Are you interested in studying a VCE Subject? If yes, speak to your Phoenix teacher and subject teacher to gather information. (Remember there are prerequisites for undertaking a VCE Subject).

To gain a broad foundation in preparation for VCE it is important to pick AT LEAST ONE subject from each of the areas; Arts, PE/Health, and Technology.

Remember that French, Indonesian and VCE subjects are NOT SEMESTER LENGTH but extend for the whole year.

Make sure you read the subject descriptors before selecting subjects.

GENERAL COMMENTS:

NOT all subjects will run since many more subjects are listed than are required.

SOME units may have more than one class due to their popularity.

BASE your decisions on YOUR needs and interests rather than trying to be with friends or trying to choose your favourite teachers.

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE FOR YEAR 10

All Year 10 students must complete the following subjects (though the content will differ depending on the program):

English - 5 x 48 minute periods per week

Mathematics - 5 x 48 minute periods per week

Science (choice of min. 2 electives) - 5 x 48 minute periods per week

Humanities - 5 x 48 minute periods per week

Students MUST select an additional 4 electives over the course of the year:

2 electives for 5 periods per week

This totals 30 periods per week.

Students who would like to undertake a higher level VCE Maths subject need to choose the Advanced Mathematics as their Maths subject.

Core & Elective Subjects (including VCE)

In 2025 all subjects in years 10, 11 and 12 are FIVE periods per week

English

- Advanced - 5 periods
- Foundation - 5 periods
- Core - 5 periods

Mathematics

- Advanced - 5 periods
- Core - 5 periods
- Foundation - 5 periods

Science

- Core - 5 periods
  - Electives (min 2) to choose from
    - Biology
    - Chemistry
    - Physics & the Universe
    - Food & Pharmacy
    - Sport Science
    - Science in the Real World
- VCE Electives - 5 periods
  - Psychology
  - SEAL students will have different options

*ALL VCE SUBJECTS & LANGUAGES ARE YEAR LONG OPTIONS

Humanities

- Core - 5 periods
  - Humanities (including WRS Unit 1 & 2)
- VCE Electives - 5 periods
  - Business Management
  - Modern History
  - Legal Studies
  - Geography

English

Creative Expression
Writing for Purpose

Arts

- Electives - 5 periods
  - Architecture
  - Art
  - Digital Art
  - Music
  - Theatre Studies
  - Visual Communication & Design
  - Photo & Media
- VCE Electives 5 periods
  - Art Making & Exhibiting
  - Visual Communication & Design
  - Theatre Studies

Technology

- Electives - 5 periods
  - Producing Food
  - Food Studies
  - Product Design & Industry
  - Product Design & Technology
  - Fabrics into Patterns
  - Systems Engineering
- VCE Electives 5 periods
  - Product Design Wood

Health & Physical Education

- Electives - 5 periods
  - More Than Focus on Footy
  - Outdoor Education
  - Advanced Physical Ed
  - Sports Pathway Program*
  - Health
  - Surf Education
  - The Hardiness Edge: Health Skills for Life
- VCE Electives 5 periods
  - Health & Human Development
  - Physical Education
  - Outdoor & Env Studies

Languages

- Electives - 5 periods
  - French*
  - Indonesian*

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