St Joseph’s has designed a program of study that allows students to meet mandatory NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements while also providing them with the flexibility to follow their own program of study and meet their future employment requirements.
Students study a range of courses in Year 7 and 8 (Stage Four) in addition to the core subjects, to enable them to make informed elective choices for Years 9 to 12.
St Joseph’s offers a wide range of subject study areas to its students including:
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Religious Studies English Mathematics Science History (Year 8) Geography (Year 7) PDHPE |
Religious Studies English Mathematics Science History (Year 10) Geography (Year 9) PDHPE |
Studies of Religion 2 Studies of Religion 1 Studies in Catholic Thought English Extension English Advanced English Standard English Studies Mathematics Extension 1 Mathematics Advanced Mathematics Standard 2 Mathematics Standard 1 Chemistry Physics Biology Earth & Environmental Studies Investigating Science Agriculture Ancient History Modern History Business Studies Legal Studies Economics Society & Culture History Extension Aboriginal Studies Information Processes & Technology Software Design & Development Industrial Technology (Timber/Graphics) Food Technology Visual Arts Drama Dance** Music Japanese Continuers Japanese Beginners Personal Development Health and Physical Education Community and Family Studies Sports Lifestyle and Recreation Exploring Early Childhood
Vocational Education Courses*: Manufacturing & Engineering Construction Hospitality Retail Services Primary Industries |
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Visual Arts Music Technology Japanese (Year 7 only) |
Two electives from the below list: NESA developed courses Agriculture Commerce Drama Elective History Food Technology Graphics Technology Information & Software Technology IT Engineering IT Metal IT Timber Japanese Music Photographic & Digital Media Physical Activity & Sports Studies Visual Design Visual Arts |
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* In addition to meeting competencies, VET Courses require students to complete 35 hours of work placement to attain Certificate I level and 70 hours of work placement to attain Certificate II level. ** Distance Education classes can be arranged if a student requires a class we cannot offer due to low numbers. |
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