YEAR 11 AND 12 COURSES AND STRUCTURE YEAR 11 & 12 COURSE STRUCTURE
COURSE OUTLINE Each student studies English or English as an Additional Language (both are general subjects) or Essential English (applied subject that meets the literacy requirements of the QCE). All students study General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (both ATAR subjects) or Essential Mathematics (applied subject that meets QCE numeracy requirements). All students have lessons in Christian Education, Lifeskills Physical Education and Personal Development (these are subjects offered only by Cathedral – school subjects). Students choose up to four subjects (depending on their pathway) from the list of subjects below. Columns of subject choices are developed after students have indicated their preferences – clashes on a student timetable may occur. (Note: one VET or Applied Subject can be used in the ATAR calculation). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Accounting Biology Business – Certificate III – VET subject – 4 QCE points Chemistry Design Digital Solutions Drama Economics Engineering Furnishing Skills – applied subject – 4 QCE points Geography Hospitality Practices (with embedded Employability Units) Industrial Graphics Skills – applied subject – 4 QCE points Japanese Legal Studies Mandarin – (Year 12 only) Modern History Music Music Extension – (Year 12 only, by audition, may require students to study outside normal hours) Physical Education Physics Psychology Specialist Mathematics Sports and Recreation – applied subject – 4 QCE points Visual Art Visual Arts in Practice – applied subject – 4 QCE points
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Most subjects can also be offered at a non ATAR level i.e. a school subject. This means that it will not contribute towards an ATAR or be recorded on the QCE but will be recorded on the school report issued by Cathedral. Music, Music Extension and Mandarin classes may occur outside normal lesson times depending on student numbers. Japanese may also occur outside of normal lesson times depending on student numbers. Where the total number of students enrolled in any course is 10 or less, the subject cannot be guaranteed but an attempt will be made to offer it. A request for a change in a subject must be made to the Director of Studies early in the first semester. The granting of such a request may occur after consultation with the student, Head of Department, Head of House, Careers Coordinator and parents.
Y EA R 1 1 & 1 2 C O UR S E ST RUCT URE
