Year 9

Year 9

Year 9 students continue their studies of compulsory subjects in classes determined by each subject area. They also choose 2 elective subjects and a 100 hour course.

The compulsory subjects are

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Human Society and its Environment (HSIE)
  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
  • Religious Education

Sport is compulsory in Year 9. Students may be selected for grade teams to play in the Hills Zone Competition or participate in recreational sports.

There is a wide range of elective subjects:

  • Aboriginal Studies
  • Agriculture
  • Asian Social Studies
  • Commerce
  • Information Systems Technology
  • Design and Technology
  • Design and Technology - Fashion
  • Design Studies
  • Drama
  • Food Technology
  • French
  • German
  • Geography World Environments Elective
  • History Elective
  • Japanese
  • Music
  • Studies in Society
  • Graphical Technology
  • Technology Metal
  • Technics Wood
  • Visual Arts

Students also choose one of the 100 hour courses.