SENIOR SCHOOL CURRICULUM
In Years 7 & 8, students are allocated to classes which may vary from subject to subject. Class sizes are usually 26 students per class in Years 7&8. Elective classes in Years 9 &10 may have smaller class sizes.
Year 7
In Year 7, all students study:
> English, Mathematics, Science, History, Technology, Visual Arts, Music, PDHPE, Languages, Drama and Christian Studies
The Technology course includes:
> Agriculture and Food Technologies, Digital Technologies, Engineered Systems and Materials Technologies
Students select a Language course (which they will study for both Years 7 & 8) from the following languages:
> Chinese, French or Spanish
Year 8
In Year 8:
> Students continue with their Year 7 subjects with one exception; in Year 8 they undertake Geography instead of History.
In addition, students select 4 elective subjects (undertaking a different one each term) from the following elective areas:
Intercultural Understanding:
> Taste Le Tour - follow the Tour de France and learn about the gastronomic specialities of the towns/regions that the race passes through
> Indigenous Australian Language and Culture
> Chinese Folklore
> A Bite of China
> Chinese Traditional Board Games
> Chinese Calligraphy
Ethical Understanding:
> Vern Barnett School Visits
> Doomsday Prepping - from jams, pickles and chutneys to dehydration and smoking techniques - to preserve surplus product and minimise food waste
> Revenue from Recycling
> St Luke's Sustainable Garden
> Social Justice Warriors.
Critical and Creative Thinking:
> $20 Boss - Building Entrepreneurial Skills.
> Drama: Script & Music Production
> Drama: Physical Theatre / Movement & Stage Combat
> Drama: Behind the Scenes
> Drama: Masterclass in Acting & Audition Techniques.
> Escape Room Design.
> Introduction to Coding & Mixed Reality
> Dumbledore's Army - explore the world of Harry Potter through reading and STEAM activities.
Personal and Social Capability:
> Life is Better with Movement - Beach Activities.
> Basketball Development.
> Health and Nutrition - Masterchef
Years 9 & 10
In Years 9&10, all students study the following subjects:
> English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, PDHPE, and Christian Studies
In addition, students choose 3 electives. Two electives will be undertaken for both Years 9&10, and one elective is to be a 100 hour course to be undertaken for Year 9 only. Currently students select from the following:
> Big History (100 hour)
> Chinese
> Commerce
> Design & Technology (100 hour & 200 hour)
> Drama
> French
> Geography Elective
> Global Studies (100 hour)
> History Elective
> Industrial Technology - Wood
> Information & Software Technology
> Marine and Aquaculture Technology (100 hour)
> Music
> Photographic and Digital Media (100 hour)
> Physical Activities & Sport Studies (100 hour & 200 hour)
> Senior Studies (100 hour)
> Spanish
> Visual Arts (100 hour & 200 hour)
> NSW School of Languages
( Note: Stage 5 Food Technology will be introduced as an elective in 2022)
Years 11 & 12
In Years 11 & 12, all students are required by NESA to study at least 2 units of English & may undertake either English Standard or Advanced.
Additionally, students may select a 3rd unit of English with English Extension 1 in Year 11. A 4th unit may be selected in Year 12 with English Extension 2.
At St Luke's, all students undertake at least 2 units of Mathematics in Year 11. They may select from Mathematics Standard and Mathematics Advanced.
Additionally, students may select a 3rd unit of Mathematics with Mathematics Extension 1 in Year 11. A 4th unit may be selected in Year 12 with Mathematics Extension 2.
In Year 11, NESA requires that students complete at least 12 units at Preliminary level. In Year 12, to be eligible for the NESA Higher School Certificate, students must complete at least 10 units at HSC level. Students may select from the following in Year 11:
> Biology, Chemistry, Physics
> Business Studies, Economics, Legal Studies
> Ancient History, Modern History
> Information Processing Technology, Software Design & Development
> Visual Arts, Design & Technology
> Music 1, Music 2, Drama
> PDHPE, Sports & Lifestyle Recreation
> Studies of Religion (1 unit)
> Chinese, French, Spanish, NSW School of Languages
( Note: Stage 6 Food Technology will be introduced in 2022)
Students may also opt to study Category B TVET subjects at TAFE such as:
> Hospitality, Tourism & Events, Construction, etc
Additionally, in Year 12, students may undertake the following extension subjects if they have completed the Preliminary component for that subject:
Music Extension; Languages Extension; History Extension
Learning Enhancement
Learning Enrichment: St Luke’s Grammar School is committed to maximising the educational outcomes of Gifted & Talented students. We understand that gifted children may differ from others in their learning styles, abilities and needs. It is also recognised that students may be gifted in one or more subjects. The opportunities the School offer our students are designed to facilitate challenge and deeper learning for students who have demonstrated ability, diligence and desire within subject areas. Students may also be invited to participate in academic competitions or accelerated courses based on a range of data teacher nomination, external testing, standardised diagnostic tests, Educational psychometric tests and parental information.
Learning Support: St Luke’s acknowledges the needs of students with disabilities to obtain reasonable adjustments to learning activities to facilitate their access to the curriculum on the same basis as students without disability. When a student is identified as having additional learning needs, the School will take steps to accommodate that student by planning and implementing appropriate adjustments to assist the student in fulfilling their learning potential. Additional needs are identified according to specialised criteria that have been developed by professionals such as doctors, paediatricians, psychologists and other teaching professionals.