Year 9 Electives

Year 9 Subject Information

In Year 9 (Pathways Curriculum) we engage in a wide range of curriculum, while beginning to specialise in particular subject areas. Students continue to study core curriculum areas and are provided with the opportunity to select elective subjects based on their interests and strengths.

Core Subjects

All students will study the following subjects within a Mentor class group:

• English – 5 periods
• Mathematics – 5 periods
• Health & Physical Education – 4 periods
• Science – 4 periods
• Humanities – 3 periods

Elective Subjects – all 3 periods

Students will study three electives each semester, selected from the offerings below:

• Languages
  • Dutch, Chinese, Spanish or Vietnamese
• Arts
  • Performing Arts – Dance, Drama, Music or Performance Showcase
  • Visual Arts – Media, Visual Arts, Printmaking, Character Design and Graphic Design.
• Technology
  • Design Technology, Design Engineering, Code & Circuitry, Global Street Food, Eco Cook & Bake and Robowars
• English
  • Literature or Journalism
• Mathematics
  • Maths in Motion or Mathematical Investigations
• Science
  • Forensic Science or Psychology
• Humanities
  • Laws & Outlaws or Think Again – Philosophy
• Health & Physical Education
  • Community Connections or Exercise Science

Descriptions of these subjects can be found on the College Website.

Subject Selection Process

A Year 9 Subject Expo will be held on Wednesday 3rd September from 3:00 – 4:15pm. The expo will provide students and parents will have the opportunity to learn more about the electives on offer. Descriptions of the subjects can also be found on the College website.

Students will be provided with login details to Edval Choices, an online platform on which to select their subject preferences. This will be emailed directly to their school email account.

When selecting electives students should consider the following:

• Students will select six elective units and four reserve options. These should be listed in order of preference.
• All students must choose at least three Arts and Technology subjects, one from the Arts domain and one from the Technology domain.
• Language electives are year-long subjects and will count as two units. Students must have studied the language in Year 8.
• Students should select subjects they are interested in and are excited to learn about.
• Students may choose only one from the Mathematics and English domains.

Parents are encouraged to allow students to select electives on their own. It is important that students are engaged in their learning and are provided with the opportunity to explore areas of interest.