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Key Learning Areas

The College offers a wide variety subjects across all of the key learning areas to enable students to work towards completing the School Certificate and Higher School Certificate and meet the requirements set out by the NSW Board of Studies.

English
Stage 4Stage 5Stage 6
- English
- English
- English Standard
- English Fundamentals
- English Advanced
- English Extension

Mathematics
Stage 4Stage 5Stage 6
- Mathematics
- Mathematics
- General Mathematics
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Extension 1
- Mathematics Extension 2

Science
Stage 4Stage 5Stage 6
- Science
- Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Senior Science

Religious Education
Stage 4Stage 5Stage 6
- Religion
- Religion
- Catholic Studies
- Studies of Religion 1
- Studies of Religion 2

Human Society and Its Environment
Stage 4Stage 5Stage 6
- History
- Geography
- Commerce
- History
- Geography
- Business Studies
- Economics
- Geography
- Modern History
- Ancient History
- History Extension
- Legal Studies
- Work Studies

Creative Arts
Stage 4Stage 5Stage 6
- Music
- Visual Arts
- Music
- Photography and Digital Media
- Visual Arts
- Music
- Photography, Video and Digital Imaging
- Visual Arts

Languages Other Than English
Stage 4Stage 5Stage 6
- Italian
- Japanese
- Italian
- Japanese
- Italian Beginners
- Japanese Beginners

Physical Development, Health and Physical Education
Stage 4Stage 5Stage 6
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
- Physical Activity and Sports Studies
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
- Sport, Lifestyle and Recreational Studies

Technological and Applied Studies
Stage 4Stage 5Stage 6
- Technology (Mandatory)
- Design and Technology
- Food Technology
- Graphics Technology
- Industrial Technology
- Information and Software Technology
- Design and Technology
- Engineering Studies
- Industrial Technology
- Information Processes and Technology
- Software Design and Development

Vocational Education and Training
Stage 4Stage 5Stage 6
- Construction
- Information Technology
- Hospitality