Subjects and Courses
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.
Areas of Study
St Joseph’s offers a wide range of subject study areas to its students including:
- Religious Studies
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- HSIE
- Technology and Applied Studies
- PDHPE
- Creative Arts
- Agriculture
- Languages – Japanese
Program of Study
Stage 4
- Religious Studies
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- History
- PDHPE
- Music
- Mandatory Technology
- Visual Arts
- Japanese (year 7 only)
Stage 5
- Religious Studies
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Geography
- PDHPE
- Mandatory Technology
- Visual Arts
Two electives from the below list:
NESA developed courses
- Aboriginal Studies
- 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
Stage 6
- 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
* 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.
