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