Senior College
Years 10 to 12
Uniting challenge and reward, as young people grow into confident, capable graduates ready for the world beyond school.
YEARS 10 to 12
Welcome from the
Head of Senior College
Entering the senior years is an exciting step. For many of our students, it feels like the moment when everything they’ve learned begins to come together. It’s also a time when goals become clearer, challenges feel bigger, and the future starts to feel very real.
My message to every student and family is simple: you don’t walk this path alone. Our teachers and mentors are here to guide, encourage and support you through each stage, from choosing the right subjects to managing the demands of the HSC.
We celebrate effort as much as achievement. We help students build resilience, find balance and discover the confidence to aim high. By the time they leave us, they are not only ready for exams, but prepared for life beyond our gates and whatever it may bring them.
Janine Comber, Head of Senior College
REALISE THEIR POTENTIAL
Personalised
learning
Every student follows a personalised learning program tailored to their strengths, interests and aspirations.
This approach empowers students to take ownership of their learning, make purposeful choices and pursue goals that align with their ambitions.
A broad and challenging curriculum, including HSC subjects, extension courses and enrichment opportunities, allows students to explore their passions and deepen their knowledge. Individual pathways combine academic study with co-curricular, vocational and service experiences, ensuring learning is both rigorous and relevant.
Guidance and mentoring provide tailored support, helping students set ambitious goals, manage challenges and celebrate achievements. Through this personalised approach, Senior School students develop resilience, confidence and the skills to excel academically, lead with purpose and prepare for success beyond school.
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Preparing for success
We set ambitious standards for effort and achievement. Our teachers combine expert knowledge with a deep understanding of how to support young adults through the final years of school.
Academic rigour is balanced with encouragement and care. Students develop strong study habits, critical thinking and resilience skills that serve them well in exams and prepare them for university, training and careers.
CURRICULUM
Shaping future leaders
We offer a wide range of HSC subjects and electives designed to motivate our students to explore, extend and excel.
Lessons come alive with visits, excursions and real-world applications that make learning engaging and meaningful.
For students studying languages, our international exchange programs offer rich cultural immersion. We invite native speakers to campus and give students the chance to travel overseas.
Year 10 brings a deeper level of choice, with electives tailored to individual interests and strengths. In Years 11 and 12, our subject offerings include a varied and flexible range of HSC courses, with extension options available for students ready to challenge themselves further.
Each student creates an academic program that aligns with their aspirations and abilities. This is supported by expert teachers who know how to balance ambition with genuine interest, ensuring our students are confident, capable and ready for what lies ahead.
Year 10 Curriculum and Electives
Core compulsory subjects:
- Ancient History
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Chinese Continuers
- Chinese in Context
- Chinese Extension (Year 12)
- Dance
- Design and Technology
- Drama
- Earth and Environmental Science
- Economics
- English Advanced
- English Extension 1
- English Extension 2 (Year 12)
- English Standard
- Enterprise Computing
- Food Technology
- French Continuers
- French Extension (Year 12)
- Geography
- Health and Movement Science
- History Extension (Year 12)
- Industrial Technology (Timber)
- Investigating Science
- Japanese Continuers
- Japanese Extension (Year 12)
- Legal Studies
- Mathematics Advanced
- Mathematics Extension 1
- Mathematics Extension 2 (Year 12)
- Mathematics Pathways
- Mathematics Standard 2
- Modern History
- Music 1
- Music 2
- Music Extension (Year 12)
- Physics
- Science Extension (Year 12)
- Society and Culture
- Software, Design and Development
- Software Engineering
- Studies of Religion 1
- Studies of Religion 2
- Visual Art
Plus a choice of two elective subjects:
- Chinese
- Commerce
- Computing Technology
- Dance
- Design and Technology
- Drama
- Food Technology
- French *
- History
- Industrial Technology (Timber) *
- Japanese *
- Music
- Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS)
- Sociology
- Visual Arts
- Visual Design
- Work Education
- * must have studied the course in Year 9.
Support is also available to study a broad range of languages offered by the NSW School of Languages.
Subjects only run if there are sufficient students to make them viable and trends do change from year to year.
HSC Subjects
- Ancient History
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Chinese Continuers
- Chinese in Context
- Chinese Extension (Year 12 only)
- Dance
- Design and Technology
- Drama
- Earth and Environmental Science
- Economics
- English Advanced
- English Extension 1
- English Extension 2 (Year 12 only)
- English Standard
- Enterprise Computing
- Food Technology
- French Continuers
- French Extension (Year 12 only)
- Geography
- History Extension (Year 12 only)
- Industrial Technology (Timber)
- Japanese Continuers
- Japanese Extension (Year 12 only)
- Legal Studies
- Mathematics Advanced
- Mathematics Extension 1
- Mathematics Extension 2 (Year 12 only)
- Mathematics Standard 2
- Modern History
- Music 1
- Music 2
- Music Extension (Year 12 only)
- Health and Movement Science
- Physics
- Science Extension (Year 12 only)
- Society and Culture
- Software, Design and Development
- Software Engineering
- Studies of Religion 1
- Studies of Religion II
- Visual Arts
Support is also available to study a broad range of languages offered by the NSW School of Languages. Other TVET courses are also offered through external providers and may be face to face, online or a blended in delivery.
Subjects only run if there are sufficient students to make them viable and trends do change from year to year.
DEVELOPING EMOTIONAL STRENGTH
Wellbeing in
Senior College
Our wellbeing programs, pastoral care and House system ensure every student feels supported, valued and connected.
Students belong to House Families, where mentoring, guidance and regular gatherings foster positive relationships and a sense of belonging. They develop resilience, empathy and the emotional skills to manage challenges, transitions and opportunities with confidence.
Leadership and service take on greater meaning in Senior School. Prefects, Portfolio Captains, SRC representatives and service leaders learn that true leadership is about integrity, empathy and contribution.
House Coordinators provide individual guidance, monitoring wellbeing and academic progress to support personal growth and success. Through service, mentoring and community engagement, students cultivate purpose, connection and agency, preparing them to thrive at school and beyond.
Shaping Future Success
Forging career pathways
Our Senior College careers program empowers students to explore possibilities, make informed choices and pursue pathways that align with their strengths and ambitions.
With guidance from House Coordinators, subject teachers and our Careers Advisor, students engage in personalised planning to choose subjects that open doors to diverse opportunities.
Students are encouraged to research, reflect and select pathways that balance their interests, workload and goals. Through workshops, expos, mentorship and online tools, students gain the knowledge and confidence to plan for university, vocational study or other post-school options.
Ongoing support includes career profiling, scholarship advice, application guidance and access to visiting speakers, seminars and industry insights. Students leave senior college equipped not only with strong academic foundations but also leadership, initiative and a global perspective, ready to take on the challenges and opportunities of their future careers.
opportunities to grow
Beyond the classroom
Even in the Senior years, learning extends well beyond exams. Cocurricular opportunities in sport, music, performing arts, outdoor education and service allow students to pursue passions, relieve stress and maintain balance.
These experiences help young adults stay connected, grounded and inspired, ensuring that when they leave us, they do so as well-rounded graduates with a love of learning and a sense of purpose.
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