Curriculum
The college follows the mandated statewide curriculum developed by the New South Wales Board of Studies. Students in Years 7 to 10 undertake studies in Mathematics, English, Science, History, Geography, Music, Film Studies, Visual Arts, Dance, Technological & Applied Studies (Metalwork, Woodwork and Home Economics), Languages (French, Hebrew, Italian and Russian), and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. Starting in 2011, the school offers courses in Japanese and Spanish.
Years 11 and 12 students undertake various units in courses developed by the Board of Studies, including studies in English, mathematics, science, technology, creative arts, personal development, health and physical education, history, geography, languages and Vocational Education and Training. Students may opt for units developed by the Open High School as correspondence courses. Students in Years 11 and 12 also have the opportunity to undertake a variety of courses endorsed by the Board of Studies and developed by the college itself or by Australian universities, TAFE institutes and other schools.
The majority of students continue their education at university or TAFE, with a smaller number going into apprenticeships or into the workforce. Of the students who go to university, most go to the nearby University of New South Wales.
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