YEAR 10 | Academic Program Overview

Year 10 students will undertake 12 units of study across the year (six units of study per semester).

• Each unit consists of five 50-minute periods per week (= 250 minutes).

• All students complete year-long studies of English, Mathematics and Science with the ability to choose from a range of options within these domains.

• Students must also choose at least one unit from each of the Worldview and Experiential domains.

English, Mathematics and Science

It is an Australian government requirement that all students study English, Mathematics and Science up to and including Year 10.

Worldview

Christian College is grounded in the Christian faith as expressed in God’s Word. Options in Christian Education, Geography, History and Our World courses have been designed to provide students with an opportunity to view the world through a Christian Worldview lens, whilst still applying the academic rigour necessary to prepare students for VCE pathways in the respective subjects.

This Christian worldview helps us in our interactions with others, understanding the past and present, caring for our environment and seeking to make a difference in the lives of others.

Experiential

Physical activity and expression enable students to become healthy, resilient, confident and competent individuals. Physical Education, Outdoor Education and Drama courses each provide students with opportunities to experience learning in a practical environment.

Options here have been designed to support and enhance student wellbeing, as well as develop collaborative skills through small group and team participation.

Subject selection

The subject selection process for Year 10 students will be as follows: a year-long study of English from the four levels available a year-long study of Mathematics from the four levels available two Science units from the options available remaining units of study from all areas (except Mathematics) to a total of 12 units

The following should also be noted when making subject selections:

• With the exception of English and Mathematics, all selections will require students to allocate preferences during the subject selection process. It cannot be guaranteed that students will always get their first preferences.

• All units are dependent on sufficient student numbers in order to run. The College reserves the right to determine which classes will operate based on student numbers and operational needs.

• Please be aware that accelerated pathways require the student to meet certain academic criteria. This process is outlined on page 14.

• Some subjects have associated levies and/or a time impact. These are both described on the next page and should be considered when making subject choices.