Welcome to our Curriculum Open Night on Tuesday 5 August – an exciting evening for students and families in Years 8 to 12!
This special event provides a valuable opportunity to explore a wide range of curriculum presentations, tour the school, meet faculty staff, ask questions, and learn more about subject options and future learning pathways.
To assist students with selecting their elective subjects for 2026, targeted information sessions and displays will be available for families of students currently in Years 8, 9, and 10. Additionally, a short session will be held for families of students in the HPGE Accelerated stream to provide insights into the accelerated program offered in Years 9 and 10.
For students currently in Years 10, 11, and 12 who are considering a university pathway, two dedicated sessions will be offered:
- An overview of HSC scaling and the ATAR
- A guide to UAC processes and university admission pathways
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore subject offerings, connect with teachers, visit university exhibitions, and speak with vocational providers about future options.
We look forward to welcoming you on the night!
Process for Subject Selection for 2026
It’s that important time of year when students begin selecting their elective subjects for 2026.
For Year 8 students, this marks an exciting milestone—the first opportunity to shape their own curriculum and learning journey.
Year 9 students will reselect electives, building on their interests and deepening their studies for another year.
Year 10 students will be choosing the subjects they will study in Years 11 and 12 as they work towards their Higher School Certificate.
To support students and families with these important decisions, we are hosting a Curriculum Information Night, featuring presentations and open learning spaces. Families will have the chance to speak with teachers, explore course options, and gain valuable insights into the subjects available in 2026.
Don’t miss this opportunity to plan ahead and make informed choices for a successful academic future
Schedule of information sessions:
For Years 9 and 10 in 2026 – The evening will begin with a presentation in the hall at 5:30pm, followed by the opportunity to tour the school and speak with teachers across key learning areas.
Stage 5 Subject Choice Booklet for 2026For Year 11 in 2026 – A presentation will begin in the hall at 6:30pm, followed by the opportunity to tour the school, speak with teachers from key learning areas, and connect with university representatives and vocational education providers.
Stage 6 Subject selection Booklet for 2026For students currently in Years 10, 11, and 12 – A presentation on university pathways, the HSC, and ATAR processes will commence in the hall at 7:30pm.
Individualising Senior Subject Selection for Year 11 2026
Our Curriculum Pathway Planning program continues to evolve, strengthening the way we connect with families and tailor the subject selection process for each student. A key feature of this program is the individualised Subject Selection Interviews, conducted annually following our Subject Selection Information Evening. These interviews are led by a member of the Executive Team, who works closely with each student to guide their choices and ensure they are well-informed. This personalised approach, in partnership with families, has consistently proven to be highly valuable.
This year, Year 10 students will once again participate in one-on-one interviews with an Executive Curriculum Adviser to support their subject selections for 2026. These interviews will take place during school hours on the afternoon of Wednesday, 13 August. Each session will run for approximately 20 minutes, providing students with the opportunity to reflect on their goals and choose the subjects that best align with their interests and future aspirations.
Please note: Sport will not be held for Year 10 students on this afternoon to accommodate these important interviews. Students on paid sport who wish to attend that sport are to see the deputy principal to arrange an earlier interview.
Helping students explore choices
Taster Lessons and Vocational Careers Workshops
Year 10 students will be able to participate in two days of a combination of “Taster” lessons and Vocational Careers workshops where year 10 can get a taste of their pathway for next year. Each Taster lesson covers the content focus of that subject, the HSC requirements and a taste of what the HSC project, performance or exam looks like to allow students to gain an insight before selecting their courses.
Curriculum Open Night
Our Stage 6 Subject Selection Information sessions begins at 6:30pm on Tuesday 5 August in the school hall. The Curriculum Open Night follows and is available to all students in Years 10, 11 and 12 where students and families can tour the school to speak to staff about the courses on offer as well as attend our Pathways into University information session for those interested students.
Pathways into University
Session 1: Applying for University – 6:30pm in the School Library
This session will be led by our Careers Adviser and will cover the processes of the University Admissions Centre (UAC) for university entrance and selection. It will also explore early entrance schemes.
Session 2: Scaling HSC Marks and the ATAR – 7:30 PM in the School Hall
This session will be led by the Principal and will focus on:
- School-based assessment, moderation, and their contribution to the HSC mark
- UAC scaling and how it determines the student’s ATAR
- Supporting student performance and preparation leading into the HSC
Stage 6 Subject Selection Program
Below is the timeline of events and programs running for Year 10 this term to support their subject selections for 2026:
| Term 3 Week 1/2 | Year 10 involved in lessons to lead them through the subject selection processes and requirements |
| Tuesday 6 August at 6:30pm | Our Stage 6 Subject Selection Information evening begins at 6:30pm on Tuesday 6 August in the school hall followed by an open-night style tour where students and families can speak to staff about the courses on offer and / or attend an additional University Pathways information session. |
| Term 3 Week 1 | Two days of a combination of “Taster” lessons and Vocational Careers workshops where year 10 can get a taste of their pathway for next year. |
| Wednesday 13 August | Students will then meet individually with a school executive on Wednesday 13 August to discuss their subject choices and engage in a planning discussion about their learning and goals for the future. Subject choices will be made individually with students during these meetings. This will be an initial choice meeting. |
| Early Term 4 | To ensure we maximise the best fit for students, our program will find the best fit of a combination of subjects for students. Students will be provided with the opportunity to review their choices and consider options within the arrangement of lines of courses for 2026. |
Stage 5 Subject Selection Program (Years 9 and 10)
Below is the timeline of events and programs running for Year 10 this term to support their subject selections for 2026:
| Term 3 Weeks 1 & 2 | Year 8 and 9 involved in lessons to lead them through the subject selection processes and requirements. |
| Tuesday 5 August at 5:30pm | Our Stage 5 Subject Selection Information evening begins at 5:30pm on Tuesday 5 August in the school hall as part of the Curriculum Open Night |
| Tuesday 12 August | Students complete online subject selections here at school. |
| Early Term 4 | Students will be provided with the opportunity to review their choices and consider options within the arrangement of lines of courses for 2026. |
Elective Choices for 2026 Information Booklets
Stage 5 Electives
- Aboriginal Studies
- Child Studies
- Commerce
- Creative Writing
- Dance
- Design & Technology
- Drama
- Engineering in Technology
- Food Technology
- Foresnics Archaeology
- Graphics Technology
- Industrial Technology – Multimedia
- Computing Technology
- French
- Music
- Photographics & Digital Media
- Physical Activity & Sports Studies
- Textiles & Design
- Visual Arts
Stage 6 Electives
- Aboriginal Studies
- Ancient History
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Community and Family Studies
- Dance
- Design & Technology
- Drama
- Economics
- English Advanced
- English Standard
- English Studies
- English Extension 1
- English Extension 2
- Enterprise Computing
- Food Technology
- Geography
- Hospitality – Cookery (VET)
- History Extension
- Industrial Technology – Multimedia
- Information and Digital Technologies (VET)
- Investigating Science
- Legal Studies
- Mathematics Standard
- Mathematics Advanced
- Mathematics Extension 1
- Mathematics Extension 2
- Modern History
- Music 1
- Personal Development Health and Physical Education
- Physics
- Science Extension
- Society and Culture
- Software Engineering
- Sports Coaching (VET)
- Visual Arts
- Visual Design
Download our Information Booklets below.
For Years 9 and 10 2026
Stage 5 Subject Choice Booklet for 2026
For Year 11 2026