The school follows the Board of Studies curriculum in Years 7-10.  The Board of Studies suggests the time that should be spent on each subject area.  Our school operates on a four period day.  Periods are approximately 75-80 minutes long.  We believe that students learn best in this length of time:  an extended time to accommodate a range of learning activities in one subject and it is long enough to focus and to complete practical work.  This is shown in our excellent results.

What is unique about our Curriculum?

Year 7

• A selective class for gifted and talented students entering Year 7 2009
• Elective choices such as Digital Photography, Textiles, Language, Extreme Games
• Tutorial program linked to PDHPE including high school orientation, anti bullying, anti racism and organisation skills
• A mandatory computing skills period linked to Year 7 TAS or Technology

Year 8

• Gifted and talented classes in the core areas of English, Maths and Science
• Study 100 hours of Japanese or Italian with Japanese and Italian exchange programs available
• Tutorial program linked to PDHPE with the Resourceful Adolescent Program (RAP) teaching bounce back skills

Year 9

• Gifted and talented classes in the core ares of English, Maths and Science
• Elective choices include:  Commerce, Dance, Digital Photography, Drama, Food Technology, Information & Software Technology, Italian, Japanese, Music, Physical Activity & Sports Studies, Textiles Technology and Visual Arts.
• The elective program extended to three elective choices in 2009
• Accelerated classes in Information Process and Technology for students wishing to complete the HSC in Year 11 with Peakhurst and Hurstville campus

Year 10

• Gifted and talented classes in the core areas of English, Maths and Science
• Tutorial program with emotional intelligence, careers and driver education, eating disorders linked to Careers Education and PDHPE
• Accelerated classes in VET (Vocational Education and Training) so students can complete VET courses in Year 10

Curriculum Structures

Co-Curricular Activities

The school offers a very broad range of activities to encourage our students to lead full lives, develop their talents and foster leadership. Many activities take place after or before school. Students can participate in the following activities:

• The School Band with specialist tutors who provide in school lessons
• Band Camp
• The School Musical
• Senior and Junior Dance Ensemble
• The Environment Club
• Art exhibitions at school and in the community
• Public speaking and debating
• Mock Trial
• Tournament of the Minds
• Minister’s Young Design Awards
• Duke of Edinburgh Leadership Scheme
• College initiatives such as Hurstville Museum Art Exhibition, College Debating and College Concert Band