ACTIVATING IDENTITIES AND FUTURES
Students will explore ideas related to an area of personal interest through a process of self-directed inquiry. They will draw on knowledge, skills and capabilities developed throughout their education that they can apply in this new context, and select relevant strategies to progress the learning to a resolution. The focus of the exploration aims to develop capabilities and support students in their chosen pathways.

CHILD STUDIES
Students will explore children’s growth and development from conception to eight years old. Students will learn about the different stages children go through, and gain an understanding of how children grow and change physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually.

DANCE
Students develop aesthetic and kinaesthetic intelligence, through using the body as an instrument for the expression and communication of ideas. They learn practical movement, choreographic and performance skills. They consider the role of dance in culture, as an art form, and as a life-enrichment opportunity connected to mental and physical wellbeing.

See highlights from the 2025 Stage 2 Dance concert here.

Note: students with an extensive dance background and current training may negotiate to attend one night per week only, with a 3.00 pm start.

GENERAL MATHEMATICS
Students develop a strong understanding of the process of mathematical modelling and its application to problem- solving in everyday workplace contexts. They examine statistical, financial and discrete models, and modelling with linear relationships and matrices.

NUTRITION
Students explore the role of nutrients in the body as well as social and environmental issues related to nutrition. The study of nutrition assists students to reinforce or modify their own diets and lifestyle habits to maximise their health outcomes.

SPECIALIST MATHEMATICS
Students develop their skills in using rigorous mathematical arguments, proofs and mathematical models. It includes the study of functions, vectors, complex numbers and calculus. The subject provides pathways into mathematical science, engineering, computer science, physical sciences, surveying, economics and commerce.

ACTIVATING IDENTITIES AND FUTURES
Students will explore ideas related to an area of personal interest through a process of self-directed inquiry. They will draw on knowledge, skills and capabilities developed throughout their education that they can apply in this new context, and select relevant strategies to progress the learning to a resolution. The focus of the exploration aims to develop capabilities and support students in their chosen pathways.

ANCIENT STUDIES
Students learn about the history, literature, society, and culture of ancient civilisations, which may include those of Asia-Australia, the Americas, Europe, and Western Asia/North Africa, and the classical civilisations of Greece and Rome. Students also explore the ideas and innovations that shape and are shaped by societies.

BIOLOGY
The study of Biology is constructed around inquiry into, and application of understanding, of the diversity of life as it has evolved, the structure and function of living things, and how they interact with their own and other species and their environment.

DANCE
Students develop aesthetic and kinaesthetic intelligence, through using the body as an instrument for the expression and communication of ideas. They learn practical movement, choreographic and performance skills. They consider the role of dance in culture, as an art form, and as a life-enrichment opportunity connected to mental and physical wellbeing.

ENTERTAINMENT DESIGN (Design, Technology and Engineering - Digital Communication Solutions)
Students will have the opportunity for specialised study in Digital Entertainment Design, with the flexibility to explore a wide range of creative design pathways. This may include concept art and visual development for character, creature, environment and world design, visual storytelling, storyboarding, digital art and illustration, comic art, 3D modelling and sculpting, graphic design, props, costumes, and other digital design processes relevant to contemporary entertainment industries.

FOOD AND HOSPITALITY
Students will learn about the food and hospitality industry, gaining practical skills in using technology, and safe practices for preparing, storing, and handling food, while following current health and safety standards.

HEALTH SCIENCE (Scientific Studies)
This course is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in health care, nursing and the broader health sciences. Students will improve their general scientific knowledge, skills and writing techniques in a health context. They study topics from the human body, health and hygiene, infectious diseases and vaccination, and lifestyle diseases and nutrition.

MATHEMATICAL METHODS
Students develop their skills in calculus and statistics, exploring functions and graphs, logarithms, differentiation and integration. It includes the study of discrete and continuous random variables, the Bernoulli and binomial distributions, and confidence intervals for population mean and proportion.

PERFORMING ARTS (Creative Arts)
Students will explore, apply and develop techniques within a performing arts area of their choice. Students will also have the option to explore and work in a variety of areas, including cabaret, song writing, film and dance.

VIDEO PRODUCTION (Design, Technology and Engineering - Industry and Entrepreneurial Solutions)
Students develop and apply knowledge and skills to plan, create, edit and release an audio-visual product. The subject provides a flexible framework for self-directed and innovative learning, where students use a variety of technologies and tools to create films, documentaries, television shows and other audio-visual products.