Year 10 Information
In Year 10, students study six subjects per semester, in alignment with a VCE timetable. Each subject is allocated three 75 minute lessons per week. Year 10 provides students with an opportunity to explore a variety of subjects to find interests and passions that may be pursued into Year 11 and 12. It also allows students who are invited to accelerate to undertake a Unit 1 & 2 subject in Year 10.
All Year 10 students will need to study at least one subject from each of the following domain areas:
English |
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Core English Enhanced English English as an Additional Language |
Mathematics |
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Core Mathematics – Further Core Mathematics – Methods Enhanced Mathematics VCE VM Numeracy Units 1/2 |
Science |
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Science Squared Atomic Chemistry & Physics Biology & Chemistry of Life |
Humanities |
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Accounting Economics and Business Legal Studies Get Up, Stand Up! World at War Global Issues People, Planet & The Future |
The remainder of student subjects may comprise Electives (from any Domain Area), further Core (Humanities and/or Science), VET, and/or a VCE Units 1 & 2 subject (Including VCE VM). If a Unit 1 & 2 subject is undertaken in Year 10, this will take the place of two elective subjects. If the Unit 1 & 2 subject is from either Humanities or Science, the student is still required to undertake the Year 10 Humanities and Science electives.
For further information, please view the Year 10 Course Examples page.
Overlay
Every Friday morning, Year 10 students meet in House groups to take part in the Overlay program. In Semester 1, the purpose of the program is to allow structured exploration of the various pathways programs available to students, and provide them with opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge to broaden their pathways options.
In Semester 2, the purpose of the program shifts to focus on beginning to prepare students for the transition in to the Senior School at Viewbank. In particular this will focus on structures and policies within the Senior School, as well as developing learning behaviours that will allow students to experience success in the Senior Secondary course.
Students are expected to be punctual for each session and participate in all activities to the best of their ability. Students are expected to take an active role in exploring the various pathways options available to them and engage with the Middle School Head of House and Senior School House Leader, both who are assigned to this program.