YEAR 7 - 10 SUBJECTS
Year 7
| Key learning area | Subject(s) | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| English | English | 7 periods per fortnight |
| Mathematics | Mathematics | 7 periods per fortnight |
| Science | Science | 7 periods per fortnight |
| Human society & its environment | History & Geography | 6 periods per fortnight |
| Technological and applied studies | Design & Technology | 5 periods per fortnight |
| Creative arts | Music & Visual Arts | 4-5 periods per fortnight |
| PDHPE | Personal Development Health Physical Education | 4 periods per fortnight |
Years 7 and 8 Scripture
At Port Hacking High School, students in Years 7 and 8 are offered SRE studies for one period per week for a total of two terms. After the two terms are completed, the students return to normal lessons.
On enrolment parents/carers will be given the SRE participation letter to complete and return (attach). After the initial enrolment, notification of changes to a child’s enrolment in SRE should be given in writing.
There are three SRE providers offered at Port Hacking High School, Anglican, Catholic and Orthodox. These approved providers are:
Anglicanhttps://whysre.com.au/sre-curriculum/cep-curriculum-overview/ - St Luke's Miranda.
Catholic https://ccd.sydneycatholic.org/publications/curriculum-resources/ - Miranda Parish - Our Lady Star of the Sea.
Greek Orthodox https://greekorthodox.org.au/education/nsw-scripture-classes/ - Saint Stylianos Gymea-Sutherland Parish.
During the time that SRE classes are being held, students not attending will be attending normal lessons.
Year 8
| Key learning area | Subject(s) | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| English | English | 8 periods per fortnight |
| Mathematics | Mathematics | 7 periods per fortnight |
| Science | Science | 7 periods per fortnight |
| Human society & its environment | History & Geography | 6 periods per fortnight |
| Technological and applied studies | Design & Technology | 5 periods per fortnight |
| Languages | French and Japanese | 6 periods per fortnight |
| Visual arts | Visual Arts | 3 periods per fortnight |
| Performing arts | Music/Dance/Drama | 6 periods per fortnight |
| PDHPE | Personal Development Health Physical Education | 4 periods per fortnight |
Year 9
| Key learning area | Subject(s) | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| English | English | 7 periods per fortnight |
| Mathematics | Mathematics | 8 periods per fortnight |
| Science | Science | 8 periods per fortnight |
| Human society & its environment | History & Geography | 4 periods per fortnight |
| PDHPE | Personal Development Health Physical Education | 5 periods per fortnight |
| Electives | Large range of courses offered | Three Electives are studied for 6 periods each per fortnight |
Year 10
| Key learning area | Subject(s) | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| English | English | 8 periods per fortnight |
| Mathematics | Mathematics | 8 periods per fortnight |
| Science | Science | 7 periods per fortnight |
| Human society & its environment | History & Geography | 6 periods per fortnight |
| PDHPE | Personal Development Health Physical Education | 4 periods per fortnight |
| Electives | Large range of courses offered | Three Electives are studied for 5 periods each per fortnight |
Electives
Students in Years 7 and 8 follow a standardised, compulsory program of study. During Years 9 and 10 they are able to choose three new subjects from a range of elective courses. Currently, the school offers the following courses, English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Languages, Commerce, Design & Technology, Food Technology, Textiles Technology, Graphics Technology, Industrial Technology – Wood, Multimedia, Metal and Electronics, Information Software & Technology, PD/Health/PE, Physical Activity & Sports Studies, Marine and Aquaculture Technology, Photography and Digital Media, Visual Arts, Music, Drama and Dance and Child Studies.
Year 11-12
| Key learning area | Subject(s) | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Creative and performing arts | Dance, Drama, Music 1, Music 2, Music Extension, Visual Arts | As per NESA requirements |
| English | English Standard, English Advanced, English Extension 1, English Extension 2, English EAL/D, English Studies | As per NESA requirements |
| TAS home economics | Community and Family Studies, Food Technology, Hospitality (VET course) | As per NESA requirements |
| Human society & its environment | Aboriginal Studies, Ancient History, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, Legal Studies, Modern History, Society and Culture, Studies of Religion | As per NESA requirements |
| TAS industrial arts | Construction (VET course), Design and Technology, Engineering Studies, Industrial Technology, Information Processes and Technology | As per NESA requirements |
| Mathematics | Mathematics Standard, Mathematics Advanced, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2 | As per NESA requirements |
| PDHPE | PDHPE, Sport Lifestyle and Recreation Studies | As per NESA requirements |
| Science | Biology, Chemistry, Investigating Science, Physics | As per NESA requirements |
| Languages | French and Japanese | As per NESA requirements |