Departments
The school contains several departments, teaching one or a variety of related Board of Studies–endorsed subjects. The departments are:
- English (Subjects: English(Advanced), English (Standard), English Extension 1, English Extension 2, Drama.)
- Mathematics (Subjects: General Mathematics, Mathematics, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2)
- Science (Subjects: Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Senior Science)
- Creative Arts (Subjects: Visual Arts, Music)
- Social Sciences (Subjects: Geography, Commerce, Business Studies, Economics, Psychology)
- History and Languages other than English (LOTE) (Subjects: Ancient History, Modern History, History Extension, Legal Studies, French, German, Japanese)
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
- Industrial arts (Subjects: Design & Technology, Technical Drawing, Engineering Studies, Software Design and Development, Information Technology (SVET))
- Home Science (Subjects: Food Technology, Hospitality (SVET))
- Welfare
- Careers
As of 2012, the school has introduced a new "Special Education Department". With three newly opened year 7 classes namely Gold, Green, and Blue, providing secondary education for students in a way that addresses the students' individual differences and needs.
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