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SOUTHPORT STATE HIGH Independent Public School

Guide To Choosing Year 10 Subjects

There are many important decisions you have to make while at school. Some of the most important are concerned with the choice of subjects to take in Years 10, 11 and 12. These are important decisions since they may affect the type of occupation or career you can pursue when you leave school. Your subject selections can also directly affect your success at school and how you feel about school. Semester 1 of Year 10 is a preparation program, where students study 6 subjects they intend to take for the following 2.5 years to ensure they are suited to these subjects, are successful and enjoy them. Careers It is helpful to have some ideas about possible career choices at this stage, even though you may change plans or review decisions during Year 10. Talk to our Guidance Officer or check the following sources of information on subjects, courses and careers.

• QTAC Tertiary Prerequisites booklets http://www.qtac.edu.au/applications/entry-requirements • Career Information – http://education.qld.gov.au/students/careers.html • Job Guide – www.jobguide.education.gov.au • Open Days at various universities • Choosing a university – https://www.qilt.edu.au/

After checking through this information, it is likely that you will come up with a list of subjects needed for courses and careers that interest you. If details are still unclear, check with the Guidance Officer or the HOD of Senior Schooling. Please note, students wishing to do a Trade with the Defence Force should do a semester of science (physics).

School Subjects English and Maths are compulsory subjects and your results from semester 1 year 10 will determine the English or Maths course you participate in from semester 2 onwards. You will still have to select another four (4) subjects. You can find useful information about subjects from:

• Subject selection book on the school website • Heads of Department and teachers, Careers Expo • Career planning days

Decide on a combination of subjects that suit YOU It is important to remember you are an individual, and that your particular needs and requirements in subject selection will be quite different from those of other students. This means that it is unwise to either take or avoid a subject because:

• Someone told you that you will like/dislike it • Your friends are/are not taking it • You like/dislike the teacher

Be honest about your abilities and realistic with your career aims. There is little to be gained by continuing with or taking advanced levels of subjects that have proved difficult even after you have put in your best effort. Similarly, if your career aims require the study of certain subjects, ask yourself whether you have the ability and commitment to work hard enough to achieve good results.

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Year 10 Aquatic Practices

What is Aquatic Practices all about? Aquatic Practices provides opportunities for students to explore, experience and learn practical skills and knowledge valued in aquatic workplaces and other settings. The subject promotes an appreciation of the role coastal waters and inland waterways play in tourism, recreation, transport and food production, and of the legal and safety issues and codes of practice associated with waterways. Through these learning experiences, students build their understanding of the conditions and expectations for work in aquatic settings and develop an understanding of career pathways, jobs and other opportunities available for participating in and contributing to aquatic and related fields and activities.

What will you learn? Aquatic Practices focuses on aquatic concepts and ideas, and practical application of knowledge, understanding and skills in real-world or lifelike aquatic contexts. Through this approach, students have opportunities to learn in, through and about aquatic workplaces, events and other related activities. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of the principles underpinning safety and management in the aquatic environment, and of the commercial, environmental, recreational and cultural considerations and opportunities around aquatic practices. Additional learning in this subject links to an understanding of the employment, study and recreational opportunities associated with communities who visit, live or work on and around our waterways. How will you learn? Student Learning experiences draw on a range of pedagogical approaches, for example, guided discovery, inquiry, cooperative learning, individualised instruction, direct instruction and practical experiences. Learning experiences in Aquatic Practices are designed to cater for the diverse range of learning styles, interests and abilities of senior students. They may include:

• collecting, analysing and organising information • communicating ideas and information • planning and organising activities • working with others and in teams • researching from primary and secondary sources • developing decision-making skills • interpreting data, from wide-ranging sources including media • analysing current strategies or policies of the issue being investigated • analysing strategies and evaluating effectiveness or improvements • participating in community service projects or engaging in service learning • interacting with visitors to the school, such as community representatives, industry experts, employers,

employees and the self-employed • practical application of theories and concepts.

How can parents/carers help? Your parents/carers may help you by:

• discussing different views about Aquatic Practices – why are you considering this subject? Is it required for your chosen pathway?

• encouraging and helping you find suitable materials and other resources • encouraging you to take part in school-based activities, including field trips, and extracurricular activities • offering their services as guest speakers if they are involved in this area of study or related industry • encouraging safe and ethical behaviour • contacting your school to establish communication with your teachers to help understand the work

undertaken at senior level, and to become familiar with assessment requirements. Where can Aquatic Practices take you? A course of study in Aquatic Practices can establish a basis for further education and employment in the fields of recreation, tourism, vessel chartering, fishing and aquaculture. The subject also provides a basis for participating in and contributing to community associations, events and activities, such as yacht and sailing club races and competitions and boating shows. For further information about future tertiary pathways, consult the QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses www.qtac.edu.au.

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Year 10 Basketball Excellence CertificateIISport&RecreationSIS20115andCertificateIIIFitnessSIS30315

What is Basketball Excellence all about? Basketball Excellence is a selective program designed for gifted and talented students who demonstrate advanced ability and considerable potential in Basketball. Basketball Excellence has been specifically designed to cater for students who want to undertake an intensive study of Basketball and enhance their Representative potential through developing their skills, fitness and strategic knowledge of the game. It is assumed that students who select Basketball Excellence in year 10 will continue with the course in years 11 and 12 and graduate with a Certificate II Sport and Recreation SIS20115 and a Certificate III Fitness SIS30315. Acceptance into Basketball Excellence is subject to approval. Students must have strong Basketball experience at School, Club and Representative Level.

What will you learn? Basketball specific learning experiences may include various defensive and offensive strategies, skill breakdown, footwork, advanced shooting and shot selection. Along with developing their Basketball skills and knowledge, students will participate in a range of learning experience that prepare them for progressing onto the Certificate II Sport and Recreation and Certificate III Fitness in year 11 and 12. Students will develop foundation skills in undertaking client health assessments, planning and delivering fitness and coaching programs, and conducting group fitness sessions in indoor and outdoor fitness settings.

How will you learn? Basketball excellence will involve engagement in physical development, skill development and theoretical development. Learning experiences may include:-

• biomechanical technique analysis of shot • fitness testing • analysing and evaluating the effectiveness of team plays • participating in group and individual skill development • analysing pre and post-performance footage


• encouraging you to actively involve yourself in club and rep Basketball • encouraging you to read work on individual skills at home • supporting you involvement in extra circular Basketball activities • contacting your teacher to become familiar with assessment requirements.

Where can Basketball Excellence take you? Basketball Excellence provides a foundation for students who wish to pursue the subject further in years 11 and 12 and complete the Certificate II Sport and Recreation and Certificate III Fitness. Basketball Excellence will also provide you with:-

• Increased Representative potential through improved Basketball skills, fitness and game strategy awareness.

• Increased potential for a career in Basketball as Player, Coach, Fitness Instructor, administrator or Official.

For further information about future tertiary pathways, consult the QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses www.qtac.edu.au.

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Year 10 Biology

What is Biology all about? Biology is the study of life in its many manifestations. It encompasses studies of the origin, development, diversity, functioning and evolution of living systems and the consequences of intervention in those systems, and is characterised by a view of life as a unique phenomenon with fundamental unity. Living processes and systems have many interacting factors that make quantification and prediction difficult. An understanding of these processes and systems requires integration of many branches of knowledge. Tertiary study in any field will be aided by the transferable skills developed in the senior science subject. It is expected that an appreciation of and respect for evidence-based conclusions and the processes required to gather, scrutinise and evaluate evidence, will be carried forward into all aspects of life beyond the classroom. What will you learn? Biology provides opportunities for students to engage with living systems. Students will develop their understanding of cells and multicellular organisms, and will engage with the concept of maintaining the internal environment. Students will study biodiversity and the interconnectedness of life, and make links with the concepts of heredity and the continuity of life. Students will also learn valuable skills required for the scientific investigation of questions. In addition, they will become citizens who are better informed about the world around them and who have the critical skills to evaluate and make evidence-based decisions about current scientific issues. How will you learn? Student learning experiences draw on a range of pedagogical approaches, for example guided discovery, inquiry, cooperative learning, individualised instruction and direct instruction. Learning experiences in Biology are designed to cater for the diverse range of learning styles, interests and abilities of senior students. They may include:

• collecting, analysing and organising information • researching from primary and secondary sources • interpreting data, from wide-ranging sources including media • analysing current strategies or policies of the issue being investigated • analysing strategies and evaluating effectiveness or improvements • applying the principles of research ethics • formulating hypotheses and testing them through fieldwork, experiments, interviews and research • synthesising ideas in a variety of forms, e.g. oral, written, practical • predicting impact of recommendations • proposing and/or implementing strategies for improvement • engaging in active research projects, independently and with groups and teams


• discussing different views about Biology • encouraging and helping you find suitable materials and other resources • encouraging you to take part in school-based activities, including field trips, and extracurricular activities • offering their services as guest speakers if they are involved in this area of study or related industry • encouraging safe and ethical behaviour • contacting your school to establish communication with your teachers to help understand the work

Where can Biology take you? A course of study in Biology can establish a basis for further education and employment in the fields of:

• Medicine • Forensic Science • Veterinary Science • Food and Marine Sciences • Agriculture

• Pharmacy • Biotechnology • Environmental Rehabilitation • Biosecurity • Quarantine • Conservation and Sustainability


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Year 10 Building & Construction

What is Construction all about? Study in Building & Construction prepares students for work or further study in a wide range of Vocational and trade related industries. Students will develop knowledge and skills in a wide range of practical areas and learn how to be a reliable and productive member of a team.

What will you learn? Students will develop:

• An appreciation and understanding of a range of practical and trade related industries. • Skills in many industrial-based areas of employment using a wide variety of tools and

equipment and performing tasks such as framing, joining, welding, machining, CNC production and finishing techniques.

How will you learn? One major project will be undertaken each term to expose students to a range of:

• Tools, machinery, equipment and materials. • Safety requirements. • Industry standards and employability skills. • Processes such as framing, joining, welding, machining, CAD & CNC production and finishing

techniques. • Theory work is included to deliver underlying knowledge of industry requirements.


• Discussing your possible career aspirations and goals. • Encouraging and helping you find suitable materials and other resources and design ideas for

your projects. • Encouraging you to take part in school-based activities, including field trips, and

extracurricular activities. • Offering their services as guest speakers if they are involved in this area of study or related

industry. • Encouraging safe and ethical behaviour in the workshop. • Contacting your school to establish communication with your teachers to help understand the

work undertaken at senior level, and to become familiar with assessment requirements. Where can Building & Construction take you? This subject will benefit students intending to seek employment in Construction, Manufacturing and Trade-related industries and/or develop their knowledge and skills for senior studies in Construction, Engineering and/or Industrial Technology Studies. For further information about future tertiary pathways, consult the QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses www.qtac.edu.au.

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Year 10 Business

What is Business all about? Australia needs enterprising and innovative individuals with the skills and ability to effectively work in, develop and manage the 2,000,000+ business across the nation. To be successful, businesses have to remain flexible in their approach to emerging technologies, globalisation, sustainability, the economy and demands of society. Business Studies provides the basis for students to learn about typical business environments, people management, finance and the economy and current challenges faced by businesses. What will you learn? Students will explore the knowledge and skills used in the business world and apply these through a variety of business contexts, such as entertainment, events management and tourism. Students will develop experience across the following areas:

• Using technology to improve business and management processes • Problem solving skills to deal with a range of contemporary issues • Financial and human resource management practices and principles • Human resources management such as understanding behaviours, rewarding performance

and managing workplace issues such as bullying and conflict • Effective communication and research skills

How will you learn? Students will develop analytical and problem solving skills that are valuable contributors to success in future education and life. They will engage in practical problem-based learning that enables them to explore and develop ideas, create solutions and evaluate the effectiveness of those solutions. Experiences may include:

• learning how to apply inquiry based processes to solve business challenges • analysing emerging problems and evaluate effectiveness of existing solutions and systems • participating in individual, small group and whole class activities • listening to and interacting with guest speakers and subject matter experts.


• discussing with you different views about the role of business in society • encouraging you to read widely about business news and topics • drawing attention to current issues affecting businesses as presented in the media • encouraging and helping you find suitable research materials and other resources • contacting your teacher to become familiar with assessment requirements • encouraging moral and ethical behaviour when making business decisions.

Where can Business Studies take you? In Semester 2 this subject can lead to the following specialist subject areas:

• Business (General Senior Subject) • Business Studies (Applied Senior Subject) • Diploma of Business (Fee Payable) • Diploma of Human Resources (Fee Payable

In addition, Business Studies is a recommended precursor to further study and training for professions and technical trades in a range of industries and employment areas including:

• manufacturing and processing • hospitality, retail and tourism • administration and management • education and training


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Year 10 Chemistry

What is Chemistry all about? The study of Chemistry provides students with a means of enhancing their understanding of the world around them, a way of achieving useful knowledge and skills and a stepping stone for further study. It adds to and refines the development of students’ scientific literacy. An understanding of Chemistry is essential for many vocations. Upon completion of the course, students will have an appreciation for a body of scientific knowledge and the process that is undertaken to acquire this knowledge. They will be able to distinguish between claims and evidence, opinion and fact, and conjecture and conclusions. What will you learn? Chemistry is the study of materials and their properties and structure. Students will study atomic theory, chemical bonding, and the structure and properties of elements and compounds. They will explore intermolecular forces, gases, aqueous solutions, acidity and rates of reaction. Students will also study equilibrium processes and redox reactions, and explore organic chemistry, synthesis and design to examine the characteristic chemical properties and chemical reactions displayed by different classes of organic compounds. How will you learn? Student Learning experiences draw on a range of pedagogical approaches, for example guided discovery, inquiry, cooperative learning, individualised instruction and direct instruction. Learning experiences in Chemistry are designed to cater for the diverse range of learning styles, interests and abilities of senior students. They may include:

• researching from primary and secondary sources • developing decision-making skills • interpreting data, from wide-ranging sources including media • analysing current strategies or policies of the issue being investigated • analysing strategies and evaluating effectiveness or improvements • applying the principles of research ethics • formulating hypotheses and testing them through fieldwork, experiments, interviews and research • synthesising ideas in a variety of forms, e.g. oral, written, practical • practising assessment instrument requirements, e.g. genre writing • predicting impact of recommendations • proposing and/or implementing strategies for improvement.


• discussing different views about Chemistry – why are you considering this subject? Is it required for your chosen pathway?


undertaken at senior level, and to become familiar with assessment requirements. Where can Chemistry take you? A course of study in Chemistry can establish a basis for further education and employment in the fields of:

• Forensic Science • Environmental Science • Engineering • Medicine • Veterinary Science • Nursing • Pharmacy • Sports Science.


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Year 10 Dance

What is Dance all about? Dance is designed to engage the mind, body and spirit and provides opportunities for the development of physical, expressive, appreciative and perceptive abilities. As students explore movement, responding to and making judgments about their experiences they develop their physical and sensory awareness and strengthen their personal aesthetic.

What will you learn? Students will develop skills to work effectively, individually and in teams/groups. The opportunity to be expressive through the exploration and manipulation of movement to reflect intent provides a creative outlet. Students will gain an insight about the world in which they live, and an understanding of their own culture as well as sensitivity to other cultures whilst developing effective communication skills and the ability to think creatively. How will you learn? Students learn by working with movement to develop expressive and technical skills. Learning experiences in Dance are designed to cater for the diverse range of learning styles, interests and abilities of senior students. They may include:

• small group and whole class activities such as workshopping, conferencing, improvising and discussions

• viewing, analysing and producing choreography • attending live performances • engaging in workshops with industry professionals.

Extension Opportunities for Excellence students

• As a dance excellence student you will work across a variety of genres to develop as a versatile dancer. Students will engage in challenging adapted repertoire and develop workshopping skills to create original and challenging concepts for movement. Artist in residence programs will enhance student’s performance skills whilst preparing them for the dance industry.


• discussing different views about the performing arts industry • encouraging and facilitate the opportunity to participate in external workshops • encouraging you to take part in school-based extra-curricular activities such as ensembles

and musicals • Immersing you in the performing arts culture by attending live performances • contacting your school to establish communication with your teachers to help understand the

work undertaken at senior level, and to become familiar with assessment requirements. Where can Dance take you? Dance provides you with the skills and knowledge to embark on a variety of careers:

• Education- particularly in the area of teaching performing arts subjects or promoting the arts industry

• Performing- Opportunity to travel the world on cruise ships, theatre restaurants and media work

• Leadership- careers which require team leaders and communication skills to facilitate teams. For further information about future tertiary pathways, consult the QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses www.qtac.edu.au.

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Year 10 Drama

What is Drama all about? Drama is a unique art form that represents and reenacts experiences, ideas, stories and emotions. Drama is one of the oldest forms of artistic expression and continues to be significant in all cultures and societies. Drama provides a learning environment that promotes imagination, critical thinking, cultural engagement, communication, creativity and problem solving. Drama provides a medium for exploration, social criticism, celebration and entertainment.

What will you learn? In the subject Drama, students have opportunities to learn about a range of forms and styles of the dramatic art form and gain understandings of human experience in different cultures, times and places. Drama connects students to creative, technical and other cognitive processes and provides opportunities for them to imagine and explore beliefs, feelings, behaviors and relationships across many situations and contexts.

How will you learn? Learning in Drama is balanced between and integrated through practical, collaborative, individual and theoretical approaches. Drama students participate in aesthetic learning in which the senses and emotions are engaged cognitively and affectively. Through this experiential mode, Drama offers a unique means of enquiry that empowers students. Engaging in drama promotes imagination, critical and creative thinking, problem solving, cultural engagement and communication, and provides opportunities to share ideas with others through informal and formal performances. Students engage in learning experiences that integrate oral, kineasthetic and visual communication to create aesthetic and artistic meaning.

Extension Opportunities for Excellence students Students enrolled in the Drama Excellence program will be given the opportunity to:

• Perform in Showcase evenings • Attend performances by professional theatre companies • Work with artists as part of the Artist in Residence program

How can parents/carers help? Your parents/carers can help in the following ways:

• discussing different views about Drama with you • encouraging and helping you find suitable materials and other resources • encouraging you to take part in school-based activities, including field trips, and extracurricular

activities • offering their services as guest speakers if they are involved in this area of study or related

industry • Immerse you in various cultural experiences (Professional Performances, Exhibitions etc.) • encouraging safe and ethical behaviour • contacting your school to establish communication with your teachers to help understand the work

undertaken at senior level, and to become familiar with assessment requirements.

Where can Drama take you? Our Drama program can lead to Tertiary Courses such as:

• Bachelor of Arts – Drama • Bachelor of Creative Arts • Bachelor of Education • NIDA, WAPA • Acting, Technical Production or Directing pathways • Events Management


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Year 10 Engineering Skills

What is Engineering Skills all about? Study in Engineering Skills prepares students for work or further study in a wide range of Vocational and Engineering related industries. Students will develop knowledge and skills in a range of practical areas and learn how to be a reliable and productive member of a team. Emphasis is placed on Workplace Health & Safety and introduction to trade related tasks and product manufacture.


• An appreciation and understanding of a range of practical and trade related industries. • Skills in many industrial-based areas of employment using a wide variety of tools and

equipment and performing tasks such as Sheet metal, Fabrication, metal joining, welding, machining, CNC production and finishing techniques.

How will you learn? One major project will be undertaken each term to expose students to a range of:

• Tools, machinery, equipment and materials. • Safety requirements. • Industry standards and employability skills. • Processes such as framing, joining, welding, machining, CAD & CNC production and finishing

techniques. • Theory work is included to deliver underlying knowledge of industry requirements.






work undertaken at senior level, and to become familiar with assessment requirements. Where can Engineering Skills take you? This subject will benefit students intending to seek employment in Engineering, Manufacturing and Trade-related industries and/or develop their knowledge and skills for senior studies in Engineering Skills, Construction and/or Industrial Technology Studies. For further information about future tertiary pathways, consult the QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses www.qtac.edu.au.

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Year 10 English

What is English all about? The subject English focuses on the study of both literary texts and non-literary texts, developing students as independent, innovative and creative learners and thinkers who appreciate the aesthetic use of language, analyse perspectives and evidence, and challenge ideas and interpretations through the analysis and creation of varied texts. What will you learn? Students have opportunities to engage with language and texts through a range of teaching and learning experiences to foster: • skills to communicate effectively in Standard Australian English for the purposes of responding to and creating literary texts and non-literary texts • skills to make choices about generic structures, language, textual features and technologies for participating actively in literary analysis and the creation of texts in a range of modes, mediums and forms, for a variety of purposes and audiences • enjoyment and appreciation of literary and non-literary texts, the aesthetic use of language, and style • creative thinking and imagination, by exploring how literary and non-literary texts shape perceptions of the world and enable us to enter the worlds of others • critical exploration of ways in which literary and non-literary texts may reflect or challenge social and cultural ways of thinking and influence audiences • empathy for others and appreciation of different perspectives through studying a range of literary and non-literary texts from diverse cultures and periods, including Australian texts by Aboriginal writers and/or Torres Strait Islander writers. How will you learn? Students learn by working with language and texts. Learning experiences in English are designed to cater for the diverse range of learning styles, interests and abilities of senior students. They may include: • individual, small group and whole class activities such as workshops, conferencing, debates and discussions • reading, analysing and producing texts • attending plays, films and forums • listening to and interacting with guest speakers and experts. How can parents/carers help? Your parents/carers may help you by: (Insert Text Here. For Example) • discussing different views about English – why are you considering the subject? Is it required for your

chosen pathway? • encouraging and helping you to read a variety of texts from a range of genres in order to broaden your

understanding. • encouraging you to take part in school-based activities, including external visitors and extracurricular

activities to develop your understanding of how language is used, analyse perspectives and evidence from non-literary as well as some literary texts and challenge ideas and interpretations through the analysis and creation of varied texts.

• contacting your school to establish communication with your teachers to help understand the work undertaken at senior level, and to become familiar with assessment requirements.

Where can English take you? English is a general subject suited to students who are interested in pathways beyond school that lead to tertiary studies, vocational education or work. A course of study in English promotes open-mindedness, imagination, critical awareness and intellectual flexibility — skills that prepare students for local and global citizenship, and for lifelong learning across a wide range of contexts. This aligns with the English Faculty vision of cultivating critical and creative thinkers, readers and writers. Some of the most likely careers include: • Education and training – teachers, professors, museum curators • Legal services – solicitors, legal aides, • Economists and accountants Policy Analysts and government advisers For further information about future tertiary pathways, consult the QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses www.qtac.edu.au.

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Year 10 Essential English

What is Essential English all about? The subject Essential English develops and refines students’ understanding of language, literature and literacy to enable them to interact confidently and effectively with others in everyday, community and social contexts. The subject encourages students to recognise language and texts as relevant in their lives now and in the future and to enable them to understand, accept or challenge the values and attitudes in these texts. What will you learn? Students have opportunities to engage with language and texts through a range of teaching and learning experiences to foster: • skills to communicate confidently and effectively in Standard Australian English in a variety of contemporary contexts and social situations, including everyday, social, community, further education and work-related contexts • skills to choose generic structures, language, language features and technologies to best convey meaning • skills to read for meaning and purpose, and to use, critique and appreciate a range of contemporary literary and non-literary texts • effective use of language to produce texts for a variety of purposes and audiences • creative and imaginative thinking to explore their own world and the worlds of others • active and critical interaction with a range of texts, and an awareness of how the language they engage with positions them and others • empathy for others and appreciation of different perspectives through a study of a range of texts from diverse cultures, including Australian texts by Aboriginal writers and/or Torres Strait Islander writers • enjoyment of contemporary literary and non-literary texts, including digital texts. How will you learn? Students learn by working with language and texts. Learning experiences in English are designed to cater for the diverse range of learning styles, interests and abilities of senior students. They may include: • individual, small group and whole class activities such as workshops, conferencing, debates and discussions • reading, analysing and producing texts • attending plays, films and forums • listening to and interacting with guest speakers and experts. How can parents/carers help? Your parents/carers may help you by: • discussing the importance of English – it is essential to be able to communicate effectively in a range of

contemporary contexts and social situations • encouraging and helping you to read a variety of texts from a range of genres in order to broaden your

understanding. • encouraging you to take part in school-based activities, including external visitors and extracurricular

activities to develop your understanding of how language is used, analyse perspectives and evidence from non-literary texts including digital texts and challenge ideas and interpretations through the analysis and creation of a variety of written and spoken texts.


Where can Essential English take you? Essential English is an applied subject suited to students who are interested in pathways beyond Year 12 that lead to tertiary studies, vocational education or work. A course of study in Essential English promotes open-mindedness, imagination, critical awareness and intellectual flexibility — skills that prepare students for local and global citizenship, and for lifelong learning across a wide range of contexts. This aligns with the English Faculty vision of cultivating critical and creative thinkers, readers and writers. Some of the most likely careers include: • Education and training – teacher aides, professors, museum curators • Legal services – solicitors, legal aides, • Economists and accountants • Policy Analysts and government advisers


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Year 10 Geography

What is Geography all about? Geography is the study of the human and natural characteristics of places and the interactions between them. Geography is a rich and complex discipline which includes two vital dimensions: • the spatial dimension, which focuses on where things are and why they are there • the ecological dimension, which considers how humans interact with environments. What will you learn? Geography is offered in the school curriculum because it is a valuable medium for the education of young people. Its contributions lie in the content, cognitive processes, skills and values that Geography can promote to help students better explore, understand and evaluate the spatial and ecological dimensions of the world. How will you learn? Geographical inquiry involves the students in active investigation of the interrelationships between people and the spatial and ecological dimensions. The purpose of geographical inquiry is to engage students in the learning process through formulating questions, investigating widely, and building new understandings, meanings and knowledge. The process follows these key geographical questions: • What and where are the issues or patterns being studied? • How and why do these issues and patterns develop? • What are the impacts of these issues and patterns? • What is being done or what could be done to sustainably manage these impacts?

Students acquire geographical knowledge through answering these questions to develop a solution or support a position or viewpoint. The product of this inquiry leads to active and informed citizenship through examination of actions and alternative management strategies. How can parents/carers help? Your parents/carers may help you by:

• discussing different views about Geography with you • encouraging and helping you find suitable materials and other resources • encouraging you to take part in school-based activities, including field trips, and

extracurricular activities • contacting your school to establish communication with your teachers to help

understand the work undertaken at senior level, and to become familiar with assessment requirements.

Where can Geography take you? Geography is a recommended precursor to further study and training for professions and technical trades in a range of industries and employment areas including: tourism and travel farming and food production, hospitality, education and training, wildlife services, surveying, marine biology, oceanography, meteorology and geology. For further information about future tertiary pathways, consult the QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses www.qtac.edu.au.

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Year 10 Health Education

What is Health Education all about? Health Education examines health in context of society, and the mechanisms necessary to develop and promote health for individuals, groups, communities and nations. Health Education is a subject that would interest students who are concerned about social justice issues and who have a strong commitment to community. Students considering a career in the health industry would find this subject beneficial.

What will you learn? Health Education considers contemporary health promotion theory and practice, and adopts two conceptual frameworks:

• the social view of health with an embedded social justice framework • the Ottawa charter for Health promotion

The social view of health acknowledges the behavioural and environmental determinants of health, and asserts that the health of individuals, groups, communities and nations is constructed in society by society. The social justice framework provides a perspective to identify health inequities and to gauge the success of interventions. The Ottawa Charter is used as a model develop social action and change in health promotion. Subject matter covered may include:- Body Image, Resilience, Diabetes, Obesity, National Health Priority Areas. How will you learn? Health education is an action-oriented subject that inspires students to implement and evaluate their own and others’ strategies to maximise the health and wellbeing of those in their communities, including themselves. Students first gain an understanding of the biophysical, psychophysical and environmental determinants of relevant health concerns through their analysis of primary and secondary health-related data. By using an inquiry approach to investigate health issues, students apply the practices and principals that underpin social action and health promotion to devise and justify recommendations and strategies for change.


• encouraging and helping you find suitable materials and other resources • encouraging you to read widely about health-related topics in the media • have discussions with you about topical health issues • have discussions with you about a variety of view about health issues • help you to develop a systematic approach to managing class notes and other information

and resources. • help you to manage study time effectively and to meet deadlines for assessment tasks. • contacting your teacher to become familiar with assessment requirements.

Where can Health Education take you? Health Education provides a foundation for students who wish to pursue further study in health related fields such as:-

• medical and social health fields – health advocacy, counselling, social work, medicine, nursing.

• Health-related fields – health policy development, health and safety laws and regulations, health information management.


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Year 10 Hospitality

What is Hospitality all about? Yr 10 Hospitality is designed to introduce students to industry standards and equipment used within a commercial kitchen. Students focus on the preparation of foods suited to both cafés and restaurants. Students start to develop their food presentation skills.


• Understanding of a commercial kitchen • The preparation and presentation of a range of foods • Awareness of industry standards

How will you learn? Topics include:

• Hygienic practices and food handling • Industry standards and expectations • Methods of cookery • Food and beverage preparation, presentation and service






work undertaken at senior level, and to become familiar with assessment requirements. Where can Hospitality Studies take you? This subject will benefit students intending to complete a school-based traineeship / apprenticeship within the hospitality industry. For further information about future tertiary pathways, consult the QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses www.qtac.edu.au.

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Year 10 Industrial Design and Technology Studies

What is Industrial Design & Technology all about? Study in technology Studies prepares students for work or further study in a wide range of Design and digital manufacturing related industries. Students will develop knowledge and skills in a wide range of practical areas and learn how to be a reliable and productive member of a team. Technology Studies is a research and design based subject that promotes creativity in the context of designing and producing solutions to given situations. The emphasis is on student based research that requires analysing and rationalising information and data to make informed decisions about design concepts. This requires a strong commitment from the student to ensure success.


• Research, design and production skills • An appreciation for the elements of design and how they relate to their environment.

How will you learn? One Design Challenge and one major project will be completed each Term to expose students to a range of:

• Design concepts. • Elements of workplace Safety. • Tools, machinery, equipment and materials. • Elements of design, CAD & CNC production processes. • Project based work incorporating research, design and production. Students will

have the opportunity to design and manufacture products using CAD software and our CNC machines.






work undertaken at senior level, and to become familiar with assessment requirements. Where can Technology Studies take you? This subject will develop student knowledge and skills for further study in the fields of Graphics (General), Technology Studies (Applied) and Engineering (Applied). For further information about future tertiary pathways, consult the QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses www.qtac.edu.au.

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Year 10 Information and Communication Technology

What is Information and Communication Technology about? Australia needs enterprising and innovative individuals with the ability to solve problems and implement solutions to improve the world around us. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) provides the tools and systems that underpin many of the world’s major advances in health, manufacturing, communications, transport and entertainment. ICTs are an integral part of all of our lives and studying this subject will give you a deeper insight into key aspects of the systems, devices, apps and underlying technology that impacts us all on a daily basis. What will you learn? In ICT, students will learn about algorithms, coding, operating systems, user interfaces and data management by generating digital solutions to problems. Students will engage with data, information and applications to create those digital solutions. Students will develop creative problem-solving, critical thinking and effective communication skills in a collaborative development environment. How will you learn? Students will develop 21st century skills that are valuable contributors to success in future education and life. They will engage in practical problem-based learning that enables them to explore and develop ideas, create digital solutions and evaluate the effectiveness of those solutions. Experiences may include:

• learning how to apply computational, design and system thinking processes • developing structured models for solving problems • analysing existing problems and evaluate effectiveness of existing systems • participating in individual, small group and whole class activities • listening to and interacting with guest speakers and subject matter experts.


• discussing with you different views about the use of ICT in society • encouraging you to read widely about topics related to the field of ICT • drawing attention to current issues surrounding ICT as presented in the media • encouraging and helping you find suitable research materials and other resources • contacting your teacher to become familiar with assessment requirements • encouraging moral and ethical behaviour when using ICTs.

Where can Information and Communication Technology take you? In Semester 2 this subject can lead to the following specialist subjects:

• Digital Solutions (General senior subject) • Information and Communication Technology (Applied senior subject)

In addition, ICT is a recommended precursor to further study and training for professions and technical trades in a range of industries and employment areas including:

• Software and game development • Mobile app and virtual reality systems development • Network administration and management • Further education and training


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Year 10 Legal Studies

What is Legal Studies all about? Australia needs clever and informed individuals with the skills and knowledge to navigate the complex legal system. Legal Studies provides the basis for students to develop an understanding of the ways in which the legal system impacts the lives of Australians. It’s designed to offer students an introduction to a wide variety of legal processes and issues. Students of Legal Studies are exposed to numerous ‘case studies’ that reflect contemporary legal scenarios. Students will also investigate the rights and responsibilities of members of our society.


• A basic understanding of the law and legal processes • The ability to investigate scenarios and reach a decision • The ability to critically analyse the law and its impact on relevant stakeholders • Inquiry skills used to investigate key legal issues • Valuable research and case study skills • The ability to evaluate the law and stakeholder responses

How will you learn? Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the law as applied in contemporary society. They will engage in inquiry-based learning and analysis of legal case studies. Experiences include:

• debating laws and legal issues • evaluating the effectiveness of existing and proposed laws that impact our lives • a heavy emphasis on researching historic legal cases and current laws • participating in individual, small group and whole class activities • listening to and interacting with guest speakers and subject matter experts.


• discussing with you different views about the law and society • encouraging you to read widely about legal issues, news and disputes • drawing attention to current issues surrounding legal processes as presented in the media • encouraging and helping you find suitable research materials and other resources • contacting your teacher to become familiar with assessment requirements • encouraging moral and ethical behaviour.

Where can Legal Studies take you? In Semester 2 this subject can lead to the following specialist subjects:

• Legal Studies (General senior subject) • Certificate IV in Crime and Justice (Fee Payable)

In addition, Legal Studies is a recommended precursor to further study and training for professions in a range of industries and employment areas including:

• Lawyer, barrister, judge • Legal aid worker • Business and finance • Conveyancer.


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Year 10 Literature

What is Literature all about? The subject Literature focuses on the study of literary texts, developing students as independent, critical, innovative and creative learners and thinkers who appreciate the aesthetic use of language, analyse perspectives and evidence, and challenge ideas and interpretations through the analysis and creation of varied literary texts. What will you learn? Students have opportunities to engage with language and texts through a range of teaching and learning experiences to foster: • enjoyment and appreciation of literary texts and the aesthetic use of language • creative thinking and imagination by exploring how literary texts shape perceptions of the world and enable us to enter the worlds of others • critical exploration of ways in which literary texts may reflect or challenge social and cultural ways of thinking and influence audiences • empathy for others and appreciation of different perspectives through studying a range of literary texts from diverse cultures and periods, including Australian texts by Aboriginal writers and/or Torres Strait Islander writers.. How will you learn? Students learn by working with language and texts. Learning experiences in English are designed to cater for the diverse range of learning styles, interests and abilities of senior students. They may include: • individual, small group and whole class activities such as workshops, conferencing, debates and

discussions • reading, analysing and producing texts • attending plays, films and forums • listening to and interacting with guest speakers and experts. How can parents/carers help? Your parents/carers may help you by: • discussing different views about Literature and show this differs from English – why are you

considering the subject? • encouraging and helping you to read a variety of texts from a range of genres in order to broaden

your understanding of the purposes of Literature. • encouraging you to take part in school-based activities, including external visitors and

extracurricular activities to develop your understanding of aesthetic use of language, analyse perspectives and evidence, and challenge ideas and interpretations


Where can Literature take you? Literature is a general subject suited to students who are interested in pathways beyond school that lead to tertiary studies, vocational education or work. A course of study in Literature promotes open-mindedness, imagination, critical awareness and intellectual flexibility — skills that prepare students for local and global citizenship, and for lifelong learning across a wide range of contexts. This aligns with the English Faculty vision of cultivating critical and creative thinkers, readers and writers. Literature allows greater scope to deepen understanding of new knowledge and generate and test their own hypotheses (Marzano, ASoT) based on these skills. Some of the most likely careers include: • Leaders in education and training – teachers, professors museum curators • Leaders in legal services – solicitors, legal aides, • Economists and accountants • Policy Analysts and government advisers For further information about future tertiary pathways, consult the QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses www.qtac.edu.au.

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Year 10 & 10A Mathematics

What is Year 10 & 10A Mathematics all about? Mathematics is a unique and powerful intellectual discipline that is used to investigate patterns, order, generality and uncertainty. It is a way of thinking in which problems are explored and solved through observation, reflection, and logical reasoning. It uses a concise system of communication, with written, symbolic, spoken and visual components. What will you learn? Learning will develop new and reinforce prior knowledge to further develop key mathematical ideas related to and including rates and percentages, concepts from financial mathematics, linear and non-linear expressions, sequences, the use of matrices and networks to model and solve authentic problems, the use of trigonometry to find solutions to practical problems, and the exploration of real world phenomena in statistics and probability. *During semester two, students will be commencing Senior Assessment and Tertiary Entrance (SATE) subjects. Mathematics Essentials (SATE) – Similar to old Pre-Vocational Math (PVM). During a course of study, students should:

• build confidence and experience success when using mathematics in everyday contexts.

• improve their preparedness for entry to work, apprenticeships, traineeships, or further study by developing their numeracy.

• develop skills such as using a calculator, identifying, measuring, locating, interpreting, estimating, applying, communicating, explaining, problem solving, making informed decisions, and working cooperatively with others and in teams .

• be able to organise mathematical ideas and represent them in a number of ways such as objects and pictures, numbers and symbols, rules, diagrams and maps, graphs, tables, and texts.

Mathematics General (SATE) – Similar to old Maths A. Students will focus study within the following areas:

• recognise when everyday problems are suitable for mathematical analysis. • manage financial affairs in an informed way. • visualise and represent spatial relationships in two and three dimensions. • comprehend mathematical information in a variety of forms. Mathematics Methods (SATE) – Similar to old Maths B. Strong focus on the study of mathematical functions and their applications, differential and integral calculus and applied statistical analysis. These are used to develop:

• Knowledge and skills in advanced computation and algebraic methods and procedures

• Mathematical modelling and problem solving strategies and skills • The capacity to justify mathematical arguments and make decisions • The capacity to communicate about mathematics in a variety of forms

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How will you learn? Students will engage within a diverse set of learning experiences ranging from practising familiar questions through to investigating and solving problems, allowing students to make connections between related concepts and adapt what they already know to new and unfamiliar situations. Learning ranges from practising familiar questions through to investigating and solving problems, allowing students to make connections between related concepts and adapt what they already know to new and unfamiliar situations. Students achieve procedural fluency through practice, when they carry out procedures flexibly, accurately and efficiently, and when factual knowledge and concepts come to mind readily. This frees up working memory for more complex utilisation of knowledge, allowing students to successfully formulate, represent and solve mathematical problems. Problem solving helps to develop an ability to transfer mathematical skills and ideas between different contexts. How can parents/carers help? Your parents/carers may help you by:

• encouraging and helping you develop suitable work habits and commitments to finding high levels of success.

• offering their services as guest speakers if they are involved in this area of study or related industries.

• contacting school to establish communication with your teachers to help understand the work undertaken at senior level, and to become familiar with assessment requirements.

• encouraging you to take part in school-based activities, field trips, and extracurricular activities.

• discussing the importance of mathematical knowledge/skills with you. Where can Year 10 & 10A Mathematics take you? With appropriate effort and experience, students who undertake Year 10 & 10A Mathematics should develop confidence and experience success in their use of mathematics in everyday life. This subject is designed for students who want to extend their mathematical skills beyond Year 10 but whose future studies or employment pathways do not necessarily require knowledge of calculus. Mathematics General or Essential are recommended as a precursor to further study and training for professions and technical trades in a range of industries and employment areas including: Essential and General Mathematics

• manufacturing and processing • building and construction trades • hospitality and tourism • administration and management • education and training • health services • mechanics

Mathematics Methods • Engineering and engineering sciences

natural and physical sciences, especially physics and chemistry

• mathematics and science education • medical and health sciences, including

human biology, biomedical, nanoscience and forensics

• engineering sciences • computer science and information

technology


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Year 10 Mathematics Specialist Prep

What is Year 10 Mathematics Specialist Prep all about? Mathematics is a unique and powerful intellectual discipline that is used to investigate patterns, order, generality and uncertainty. It is a way of thinking in which problems are explored and solved through observation, reflection, and logical reasoning. Mathematics is creative, requires initiative and promotes curiosity in an increasingly complex and data driven world. It is the foundation of all quantitative disciplines. This is a Mathematics Methods (Maths B) preparation course. What will you learn? The major themes of mathematics specialist prep are life-related and abstract applications of algebra, trigonometry, geometry and statistics. Topics are developed systematically, with increasing levels of sophistication and complexity, and build on algebra, functions and their graphs, and probability. Algebra and calculus are essential for developing an understanding of the physical world. Statistics is used to describe and analyse phenomena involving uncertainty and variation. *During semester two, students will be commencing preparation for the Senior Assessment and Tertiary Entrance (SATE) subjects.

Mathematics Specialist (SATE) – Similar to old Maths C. Involves the study of mathematical concepts such as groups, Real and Complex number systems, matrices, vectors, calculus, mathematical structures, linear programming, conics, dynamics, and advanced periodic and exponential functions. These are used to develop:

• Knowledge and skills in advanced computation and algebraic methods and procedures • Mathematical modelling and problem solving strategies and skills • The capacity to justify mathematical arguments and make decisions • The capacity to communicate about mathematics in a variety of forms

How will you learn? Learning ranges from practising familiar questions through to investigating and solving problems, allowing students to make connections between related concepts and adapt what they already know to new and unfamiliar situations. Students achieve procedural fluency through practice, when they carry out procedures flexibly, accurately and efficiently, and when factual knowledge and concepts come to mind readily. This frees up working memory for more complex utilisation of knowledge, allowing students to successfully formulate, represent and solve mathematical problems. Problem solving helps to develop an ability to transfer mathematical skills and ideas between different contexts. How can parents/carers help? Your parents/carers may help you by:


• offering their services as guest speakers if they are involved in this area of study or related industries. • contacting school to establish communication with your teachers to help understand the work

undertaken at senior level, and to become familiar with assessment requirements. • encouraging you to take part in school-based activities, field trips, and extracurricular activities. • discussing the importance of mathematical knowledge/skills with you.

Where can Year 10 Mathematics Specialist Prep take you? Year 10 Mathematics Specialist Prep is designed for students whose future pathways may involve mathematics and statistics, and their application, in a range of disciplines at the tertiary level. Through solving problems and developing models, they will appreciate that mathematics and statistics are dynamic tools that are critically important in the 21st century.

Mathematics Methods and Specialist is a recommended precursor to further study and training for professions and technical trades in a range of industries and employment areas including:

• natural and physical sciences, especially physics and chemistry • mathematics and science education • medical and health sciences, including human biology, biomedical, nanoscience and forensics • engineering sciences • computer science and information technology


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Year 10 Media (Film & Television)

What is Media all about? Media covers all aspects of the Film and Television industry through film analysis, design and production, and the various institutions that encompass the industry in general. This includes scriptwriting, scheduling, principle photography alongside the theory component. What will you learn? Students explore film language techniques and will critically analyse the codes and conventions of a feature film. Students will create a short film by using pre-production formats, scripts and shot lists. Students will engage in the practical component of the course developing skills in camera angles, camera movement, camera operations, editing techniques and screenwriting. They will also develop an understanding of the evolution of narrative structure and character types. Students will also analyse the persuasive techniques used in filmmaking. How will you learn? There will be an emphasis on multiple learning formats including:

• A film analysis and scene deconstruction. (Written) • Group production of a pre-devised script. (Practical) • Individual, small group and whole class activities such as workshops, conferencing, debates

and discussions • Reading, analysing and producing texts • Attending excursions (Bond University, Future Filmmakers) • Listening to and interacting with guest speakers and experts.

Extension Opportunities for Excellence students Stemming from the excellence programs in Year 7, 8 and 9, students can continue to extend themselves through extensive workshops in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop and various other programs in the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite. This can then lead to film festival submissions as well as direct entry into tertiary programs such as GFS, QUT, Bond, JMC and NYFA. How can parents/carers help? Parents could help the teachers and students to succeed by:

• encouraging and helping you find suitable materials and other resources • encouraging you to take part in school-based activities, including field trips, and

extracurricular activities • encouraging safe and ethical behaviour

Contacting your school to establish communication with your teachers to help understand the work undertaken at senior level, and to become familiar with assessment Where can Media take you? Students undertaking Media will commence the Senior and Tertiary Entrance (SATE) subject, Film and Television in Semester 2 of Year 10. As well as leading to various professions within the film, media and journalism industries, our junior Media program can lead to Tertiary Courses such as:

• Bachelor of Arts – Photography • Bachelor of Arts – Film and Television • Bachelor of Animation • Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film, TV and New Media Production) • Bachelor of Interactive Entertainment (Animation)


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Year 10 Media in Practice

What is Media all about? The subject covers all aspects of the Film, Television and Media industries from film and product design and production, film analysis, and graphic design concepts appropriate to marketing industries. What will you learn? Film, Television and Media is a large industry offering a long list of future pathways to a wide variety of career opportunities. The subject of Media endeavours to cater to all these pathways and more whilst providing students with a clear insight into the production of film and marketing. How will you learn? Students explore film language techniques and will critically analyse a feature film. Students will create a short music video by using pre-production formats, scripts and storyboarding. Students will engage in the practical component of the course developing skills in camera angles, camera movement, camera operations, editing techniques and screenwriting. Students will develop an understanding of narrative structure and positioning audiences. Students will also analyse the persuasive techniques used in media. There will be an emphasis on analysis, practical work and composing, a variety of assessment formats will be used including:

• Design of a short narrative film (written). • A film analysis and scene deconstruction (written). • Group production of a pre-devised script (practical). • Development of marketing materials for promotion (practical).


• discussing different views about Media skills with you • encouraging and helping you find suitable materials and other resources • encouraging you to take part in school-based activities, including field trips, and

extracurricular activities • encouraging safe and ethical behaviour • contacting your school to establish communication with your teachers to help understand the

work undertaken at senior level, and to become familiar with assessment requirements. Where can Media in Practice take you? Students undertaking Media in Practice will commence the Senior and Tertiary Entrance (SATE) subject, Media in Practice in Semester 2 of Year 10. As well as leading to various professions within the film, media and journalism industries, our junior Media program can lead to Tertiary Courses such as:

• Diploma of Arts – Photography • Diploma of Arts – Media Studies • Diploma of Interactive Entertainment (Animation) • Technical Production and various Creative writing course • Diploma of Graphic Design


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Year 10 Modern History

What is Modern History all about? History is a disciplined process of inquiry into the past that helps to explain how people, events and forces from the past have shaped our world. It allows students to locate and understand themselves and others in the continuum of human experience up to the present. History provides opportunities for students to explore human actions and achievements in a range of historical contexts. Students become aware that history is all around us and that historical information may be drawn from the physical remains of the past as well as written, visual and oral sources of evidence.

What will you learn? Over the course of one semester students investigate wartime experiences through a study of World War II in depth. This includes a study of the causes, events, outcome and broader impact of the conflict as an episode in world history, and the nature of Australia’s involvement. Students will then investigate the migration experiences that have shaped Australian society in depth. How will you learn? Students learn by working with primary and secondary sources. Learning experiences in History are designed to cater for the diverse range of learning styles, interests and abilities of senior students. They may include:

• individual, small group and whole class activities such as source analysis and evaluation, conferencing, debates and discussions

• reading and analysing • listening to and interacting with guest speakers and experts.

How can parents/carers help? Your parents/carers may help you by: (Insert Text Here. For Example)

• discussing different views about Engineering Skills with you • encouraging and helping you find suitable materials and other resources • encouraging you to take part in school-based activities, including field trips, and

extracurricular activities • contacting your school to establish communication with your teachers to help understand the

work undertaken at senior level, and to become familiar with assessment requirements. Where can Modern History take you? As well as research skills, you’ll gain crucial transferable skills – such as critical analysis and synthesis, reasoning, argument, inquiry, ethical problem-solving and effective communication – highly valued by employers in a wide variety of occupations such as: advertising, banking and international business, journalism, management, public relations, publishing and editing, libraries, museums and galleries, non-profit organisations and government service. For further information about future tertiary pathways, consult the QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses www.qtac.edu.au.

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Year 10 Music

What is Music all about? Music is a unique art form that uses sound and silence as a means of personal expression. It allows for expression of the intellect, imagination and emotion and the exploration of values. Music occupies a significant place in the everyday life of all cultures and societies serving social, cultural, celebratory, political and educational roles. All learning in Senior Music leads to developing students’ musicianship: the unique set of knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and dispositions that allows students to engage in all forms of music making and music interaction.

What will you learn? Students develop their inner hearing, music skills, techniques and artistry when they have opportunities to use their imagination, creativity, personal and social skills in music making. The course encourages students to become creative and adaptable thinkers and problem solvers who are able to make informed decisions, and develop their abilities to analyse and critically evaluate. You will learn many skills which are transferrable to other subjects.

How will you learn? Students are taught music through an aural-vocal technique in which they learn in a sequential way, only moving on to new material when a concept is mastered. Lessons in music have many small segments to keep learners busy and engaged. Students will: play a variety of instruments, learn theory through active music-making, discover their voice, create music using 21st Century Software, use movement in every class, experiment and taking risks, work in small groups, participate in class discussions, perform to live audiences, deconstruct and evaluate music Extension Opportunities for Excellence students Students work with sophisticated repertoire as well as more complex compositional techniques. Students will perform, deconstruct and analyse music from a number of styles, with the purpose of broadening the students’ music awareness and understanding. As an excellence student, you may also be invited to attend performances of professional musicians and workshops with experts. How can parents/carers help? Your parents/carers may help you by: establishing a practice routine and encouraging music-making in the home, immersing you in the performing arts culture by attending live performances and encouraging you to take part in school-based activities, helping you find suitable materials such as sheet music and other equipment, offering their services as guest speakers if they are involved in this area of study or related industry, contacting your school to establish communication with your teachers to become familiar with assessment requirements.

Where can Music take you? Music is a recommended precursor to further study and training for professions and the many facets of the music industry. There are a range of employment areas including: Performance – solo, ensemble, musical theatre, Composer, Researcher, Educator, Sound technology, Musical theatre For further information about future tertiary pathways, consult the QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses www.qtac.edu.au.

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Year 10 Physical Education

What is Physical Education all about? Physical Education is designed for students who want to follow an academic pathway and who enjoy participating and learning about their own performance in sport. Learning experiences are integrated so that students receive both a physical and theoretical insight into the sport being studied. Assessment is designed to benefit students who are good thinkers who are able to analyse their own performance and report on it in various formats. This subject will prepare students for Senior Physical Education in year 11 and 12 and further study in human movement related fields.

What will you learn? Through your learning in Physical Education you will engage with knowledge and skills that relate to working in numerous careers within the sports industry. Physical Education provides the foundation knowledge for students who wish to pursue further study in human movement related fields. Subject matter covered may include: Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Sports Sociology, Sports Psychology, Skill Acquisition and Tactical Awareness.

How will you learn? In Physical Education, physical activity serves as both a source of content and data collection. Learning is based around engagement in physical activity with students involved in closely integrated written, oral and physical learning experiences explored through the study of selected physical activities. Learning experiences may include:

• biomechanical technique analysis • fitness testing • graphing heart rate responses to exercise • conducting surveys • researching • analysing pre and post-performance footage

How can parents/carers help? Your parents/carers may help you by:-

• encouraging you to actively involve yourself in physical activities • encouraging and helping you to find suitable materials and resources • encouraging you to read widely about relevant topics • have discussions with you about your performance in selected physical activities • have discussions with you about concepts that influence engagement in physical activity • draw attention to sporting issues presented in the media • contacting your teacher to become familiar with assessment requirements

Where can Physical Education take you? Physical Education provides a foundation for students who wish to pursue further study in human movement related fields such as:

• sports psychology and coaching • athlete conditioning and management • personal training • primary, middle and secondary teaching • sports development, management, marketing, sales, sponsorship and fundraising • sport and physical activity development • sports journalism


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Year 10 Physics

What is Physics all about? Physics is the science of matter and energy and of the relationships between them and the laws of nature and their application to non-living things. It deals with matter on scales ranging from sub-atomic particles (i.e. the particles that make up the atom and the particles that make up those particles) to stars and even entire galaxies. Students will become citizens who are better informed about the world around them and who have the critical skills to evaluate and make evidence-based decisions about current scientific issues. Physics aims to develop students:

• appreciation of the wonder of physics and the significant contribution physics has made to contemporary society

• understanding that diverse natural phenomena may be explained, analysed and predicted using concepts, models and theories that provide a reliable basis for action

• understanding of the ways in which matter and energy interact in physical systems across a range of scales

• understanding of the ways in which models and theories are refined and new models and theories are

developed in physics; and how physics knowledge is used in a wide range of contexts and informs personal, local and global issues

• investigative skills, including the design and conduct of investigations to explore phenomena and solve problems, the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, and the interpretation of evidence

• ability to use accurate and precise measurement, valid and reliable evidence, and scepticism and intellectual rigour to evaluate claims

• ability to communicate physics understanding, findings, arguments and conclusions using appropriate representations, modes and genres.

What will you learn? Students will learn about the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics, electricity and nuclear processes about the concepts and theories that predict and describe the linear motion of objects. Further, they will explore how scientists explain some phenomena using an understanding of waves. Students will engage with the concept of gravitational and electromagnetic fields and the relevant forces associated therein. They will also study modern physics‘ theories and models that, despite being counter-intuitive, are fundamental to our understanding of many common observable phenomena. Students will learn valuable skills required for the scientific investigation of questions. How will you learn? Student learning experiences draw on a range of pedagogical approaches, for example guided discovery, inquiry, cooperative learning, individualised instruction and direct instruction. Learning experiences in Physics are designed to cater for the diverse range of learning styles, interests and abilities of senior students. How can parents/carers help? Your parents/carers may help you by:

• discussing different views about Physics – why are you considering this subject? Is it required for your chosen pathway?


undertaken at senior level, and to become familiar with assessment requirements. Where can Physics take you? Physics is a recommended precursor to further study and training for professions and technical trades in a range of industries and employment areas including:

• Engineering • Medicine • Bachelor of Science

• Aeronautics - Pilot • Electrical Trades • ICT


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Year 10 Psychology

What is Psychology all about? Psychology is the scientific study of how people think, feel and act. It aims to answer important questions such as what factors influence human development. While there are other disciplines that overlap with psychology's main aim to understand humans, psychology is rigorous in its use of scientific method. This allows for systematic exploration into the complexities of human behaviour based on evidence gathered through planned investigations. What will you learn? This course introduces students to a breadth of knowledge focusing on the psychology of self and others. Psychological knowledge helps us understand factors relating to individuals, such as: cognition, or the way we think; biological bases of behaviour; and personality, the enduring traits that distinguish individuals. Psychological knowledge also helps us understand the way that individuals function within groups. This consists of knowledge associated with socialisation, moral development, the formation of attitudes and also how people relate and communicate. On a larger scale, psychological knowledge can help us to understand how individuals function within different contexts and how this is influenced by culture, shaping people's values, attitudes and beliefs. How will you learn? Psychology is very useful, both to individuals assisting us to improve ourselves and our relationships, and to society as a whole. It can be applied to any context in which humans are involved. Through this course, students will gain valuable insights and understandings into both themselves and their worlds. Methods of communication studied enhance personal communication skills, both within the field of psychology and in the context of daily life. Students will also develop important research skills as they engage in the exploration and evaluation of data to illustrate how empirical procedures are used to examine phenomena such as intelligence and personality. Student Learning experiences draw on a range of pedagogical approaches, for example guided discovery, inquiry, cooperative learning, individualised instruction and direct instruction. Learning experiences in Psychology are designed to cater for the diverse range of learning styles, interests and abilities of senior students. How can parents/carers help? Your parents/carers may help you by:

• discussing different views about Psychology • encouraging and helping you find suitable materials and other resources • encouraging you to take part in school-based activities, including field trips, and

extracurricular activities • offering their services as guest speakers if they are involved in this area of study • encouraging safe and ethical behaviour • contacting your school to establish communication with your teachers to help understand the

work undertaken at senior level, and to become familiar with assessment requirements. Where can Psychology take you? A course of study in Psychology can establish a basis for further education and employment in the fields of:

• Human Resources • Social Sciences • Education • Sales • Media and Marketing • Sports Psychology • Life Coaching

For further information about future tertiary pathways, consult the QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses www.qtac.edu.au

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Year 10 Short Course Literacy

What is Short Course Literacy all about? Literacy is a social practice, a flexible and sustainable mastery of a repertoire of practices with texts using traditional and new communication technologies.1 It enables individuals to develop knowledge and understanding and is thus integral to learning across all areas of the curriculum.

What will you learn? Students have opportunities to engage with language and texts through a range of teaching and learning experiences to foster:

• learn a variety of strategies to develop and monitor their own learning

• select and apply reading and oral strategies to comprehend and make meaning in texts

• demonstrate the relationships between ideas and information in written, oral, visual or electronic texts

• evaluate and communicate ideas and information in written, oral, visual or electronic modes

• learn and use textual features and conventions, including vocabulary and grammatical structures.

How will you learn? Students learn by working with language and texts. Learning experiences in literacy are designed to cater for the diverse range of learning styles, interests and abilities of senior students. They may include:

• personal (expressing identity)

• cooperative (interacting in groups)

• procedural (performing tasks)

• technical (using technology)

• systems (interacting in organisations)

• public (interacting with the wider community). How can parents/carers help? Your parents/carers may help you by: (Insert Text Here. For Example) • discussing different views about English verse Literacy – why are you considering the subject? Is

it required for your chosen pathway? • encouraging and helping you to read a variety of texts from a range of genres in order to broaden

your understanding. • encouraging you to take part in school-based activities, including external visitors and

extracurricular activities to develop your understanding of how language is used, analyse perspectives and evidence from non-literary as well as some literary texts and challenge ideas and interpretations through the analysis and creation of varied texts.


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Where can Short Course Literacy take you? This subject is suited for students in Years 10–12 who are performing at least at Level 2 of the ACSF and who may be:

• Year 10 students who want to meet the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) literacy and/or numeracy requirements but do not wish to study senior English or Mathematics subjects in Years 11 and 12

• Year 10 students who want to meet the QCE literacy and/or numeracy requirements before enrolling in senior English or Mathematics subjects in Years 11 and 12

• students in the senior phase of learning at risk of not achieving the QCE literacy and numeracy requirements through other means

• students in the second semester of Year 10 as a stand-alone and separate course of study

• students in any semester of Year 10 as an integrated component of the English or Mathematics courses of study

• This is a 1 year course for students who require a personalised learning plan Short Course Literacy promotes open-mindedness, imagination, critical awareness and intellectual flexibility — skills that prepare students for local and global citizenship, and for lifelong learning across a wide range of contexts. This aligns with the English Faculty vision of cultivating critical and creative thinkers, readers and writers. Short Course Literacy has a focus on employability skills for careers such as: • Hospitality – waitress • Beauty- hairdresser • Construction-labourer • Transport-bus driver • Policy Analysts • Government advisers


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Year 10 Short Course Numeracy

What is Short Course Numeracy all about? Numeracy involves using some mathematics to achieve some purpose in a particular context… To be numerate is to use mathematics effectively to meet the general demands of life at home, in paid work, and for participation in community and civic life. Numeracy is considered integral to a person’s ability to function effectively in society. To be numerate requires more than being able to operate with numbers: it requires mathematical knowledge and understanding, mathematical problem-solving skills, literacy skills and positive beliefs and attitudes.

What will you learn? In this course of study students will: • learn a variety of strategies to develop and monitor their own learning • identify and communicate mathematical information that is embedded in a range of texts and contexts from everyday life and work • use mathematical processes and strategies to solve problems in a range of situations • reflect on outcomes and the appropriateness of mathematical processes used. • build confidence and experience success when using mathematics in everyday contexts. • improve their preparedness for entry to work, apprenticeships, traineeships, or further study

by developing their numeracy. • develop skills such as using a calculator, identifying, measuring, locating, interpreting,

estimating, applying, communicating, explaining, problem solving, making informed decisions, and working cooperatively with others and in teams .

• be able to organise mathematical ideas and represent them in a number of ways such as objects and pictures, numbers and symbols, rules, diagrams and maps, graphs, tables, and texts.

How will you learn? Students will engage within a diverse set of learning experiences ranging from practising familiar questions through to investigating and solving problems, allowing students to make connections between related concepts and adapt what they already know to new and unfamiliar situations. Students will achieve procedural fluency through practice, develop flexibility through carrying out procedures accurately and efficiently, and develop factual knowledge and concepts which will come to mind readily. This enables the learner to focus on more complex utilisation of knowledge, allowing students to successfully formulate, represent and solve mathematical problems How can parents/carers help? Your parents/carers may help you by:


• encouraging you to take part in school-based activities, including homework, assessments, field trips, and extracurricular activities.

• offering their services as guest speakers if they are involved in this area of study or related industries.

• contacting school to establish communication with your teachers to help understand the work undertaken at senior level, and to become familiar with assessment requirements.

• encouraging safe and ethical behaviour.

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Where can Short Course Numeracy take you? This subject is suited for students in Years 10–12 who are performing at least at Level 2 of the ACSF and who may be:

• Year 10 students who want to meet the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) literacy and/or numeracy requirements but do not wish to study senior English or Mathematics subjects in Years 11 and 12

• Year 10 students who want to meet the QCE literacy and/or numeracy requirements before enrolling in senior English or Mathematics subjects in Years 11 and 12

• students in the senior phase of learning at risk of not achieving the QCE literacy and numeracy requirements through other means

• students in the second semester of Year 10 as a stand-alone and separate course of study

• students in any semester of Year 10 as an integrated component of the English or Mathematics courses of study

Short Course Numeracy aligns with the Mathematics Faculty.Short Course Numeracy has a focus on employability skills for careers such as: • Hospitality – waitress • Beauty- hairdresser • Construction-labourer • Transport-bus driver • Policy Analysts • Government advisers


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Year 10 Sports Excellence CertificateIISport&RecreationSIS20115andCertificateIIIFitnessSIS30315

What is Sports Excellence all about? Sports Excellence is a selective program designed for gifted and talented students who demonstrate advanced ability and considerable potential in their chosen. Sports Excellence has been specifically designed to cater for students who want to undertake an intensive study of the concepts that improve sport performance as well as enhancing their representative potential through developing their skills, fitness and strategic knowledge. It is assumed that students who select Sports Excellence in year 10 will continue with the course in years 11 and 12 and graduate with: Certificate II Sport and Recreation SIS20115 and Certificate III Fitness SIS30315. Acceptance into Sports Excellence is subject to approval. Students must have strong experience in their chosen sport at School, Club and Representative Level. What will you learn? Sports performance learning experiences may include: understanding how skills are learnt and performed under pressure, understanding how the body reacts to various forms of training, understanding how psychology impacts sports performance. Along with developing their sports performance knowledge, students will participate in a range of learning experience that prepare them for progressing onto the Certificate II Sport and Recreation and Certificate III Fitness in year 11 and 12. Students will develop foundation skills in undertaking client health assessments, planning and delivering fitness and coaching programs, and conducting group fitness sessions in indoor and outdoor fitness settings.

How will you learn? Sports Excellence will involve engagement in physical development, skill development and theoretical development. Learning experiences may include:-

• biomechanical technique analysyis • fitness testing • analysing and evaluating the effectiveness of fitness programs • participating in group and individual fitness sessions • developing an individual psychology profile • analysing pre and post-performance footage


• encouraging you to actively involve yourself in your chosen sport • encouraging you to work on individual skills at home • supporting you involvement in extra circular sport activities • contacting your teacher to become familiar with assessment requirements.

Where can Sports Excellence take you? Sports Excellence provides a foundation for students who wish to pursue the subject further in years 11 and 12 and complete the Certificate II Sport and Recreation and Certificate III Fitness. Sports Excellence will also provide you with:-

• Increased Representative potential through improved physical development, understanding how skills are learnt and performed under pressure, understanding how the body reacts to various forms of training and understanding how psychology impacts sports performance.

• Increased potential for a career in your chosen sport as player, coach, fitness instructor, administrator or official.


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Year 10 Tourism

What is Tourism all about? ‘Tourism industry’ is an umbrella term used to describe the complex and diverse businesses and associated activities that provide goods and services to tourists who may be engaging in entertainment, culture, conferences, adventure, shopping, dining, challenges and self- development or visiting friends and relatives.

The Tourism Subject Area Syllabus is designed to give students a variety of intellectual, technical, operational and workplace skills. It enables students to gain an appreciation of the role of the tourism industry and the structure, scope and operation of the related tourism sectors of travel, hospitality and visitor services.

What will you learn? In Tourism, students examine the socio-cultural, environmental and economic aspects of tourism, as well as tourism opportunities, problems and issues across global, national and local contexts. Tourism provides opportunities for Queensland students to develop understandings that are geographically and culturally significant to them by, for example, investigating tourism activities related to local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

How will you learn? Students will learn through a variety of processes including: recall of terminology associated with tourism and the tourism industry, describing and explaining tourism concepts and information, analysis of tourism issues and opportunities, applying tourism concepts and information from local, national and global perspectives and by communicating meaning and information using language conventions and features relevant to tourism contexts, destination and impact reports and interviews.


• discussing different views about Tourism with you • encouraging and helping you find suitable materials and other resources • encouraging you to take part in school-based activities, including field trips, and

extracurricular activities • contacting your school to establish communication with your teachers to help understand the

work undertaken at senior level, and to become familiar with assessment requirements.

Where can Tourism take you? Tourism is a recommended precursor to further study and training for professions and technical trades in a range of industries and employment areas including: hospitality and tourism, education, administration and management, retail and international relations. For further information about future tertiary pathways, consult the QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses www.qtac.edu.au.

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Year 10 Visual Art

What is Visual Art all about? Visual Art is powerful course that allows you to express yourself in creative and imaginative ways. Through experimentation with two-dimensional and three-dimensional media techniques, students will work towards exploring and refining their own personal aesthetic. Students will also be encouraged to consider the importance of process, justification, presentation and communication of meaning within their works. Visual Art uses an inquiry learning model, enabling critical thinking and individual responses through researching, developing, resolving and reflecting in both making and appraising tasks.

What will you learn? Students will react and respond to a variety of concepts, focuses, contexts and media. Students will investigate traditional and contemporary themes, issues and movements including Pop Art and Surrealism. Students will learn how to manipulate a range of drawing, painting, printmaking, sculptural and digital mediums. Students will learn how to analyse and interpret artwork and express intended meaning in their work.

How will you learn? Learning experiences in Visual Art are designed to cater for the diverse range of learning styles, interests and abilities of senior students. A variety of assessment formats will be used including:

• Visual Literacy: justification of conceptual meaning in artworks and documentation of critical thinking and problem solving

• Application: control and application of media techniques and processes • Appraising: formal critiques through essay writing and artwork analysis

Extension Opportunities for Excellence students Excellence students will engage with a wider variety of contextual frameworks and concepts. Excellence students will have access to specialist art materials and will be encouraged to express a higher level of conceptual justification in their artworks. How can parents/carers help? Your parents/carers may help you by:

• discussing different interpretations and perspectives relevant to artists, artworks and concepts • encouraging and helping you find resources and solutions to visual problems • encouraging you to take part in school-based activities • offering their services as guest speakers if they are involved in this area of study or related

industry • contacting your school to establish communication with your teachers to help understand the

work undertaken at senior level, and to become familiar with assessment requirements. Where can Visual Art take you? In semester 2 of Year 10, students will commence the Senior and Tertiary Entrance (SATE) subject, Visual Arts in Practice. This is an applied subject that will continue for Year 11 and 12. Visual Art is a recommended precursor to further study and training for professions and careers in a range of industries and employment areas including:

• Graphic Design • Advertising &

Marketing

• Interior Design • Photographer • Art Director

• Fashion Design • Art Teacher • Curator


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