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Year 7-10
Curriculum

Our learning architecture underpins all programs

At Camberwell Girls, our Years 7-10 curriculum is shaped by our By Design learning architecture – our signature, future focussed framework that nurtures curiosity, capability and character. 

Across these years, students build strong foundations thorough a rich and rigorous core curriculum. Each learning program is intentionally designed to develop essential skills. deepen understanding and spark meaningful engagement. 

Below you will find the core subjects offered from Years 7 to 10. 

Year 7

English, selected as one of:

  • Mainstream English
  • English as an additional Language (EAL)
  • Language and Learning (in place of a language elective)
 

Mathematics

Science

Geography (semester)

Students undertake two
languages selected from:

  • Chinese
  • Chinese Heritage
  • French^
  • German

 

History (semester) 

Religious Education

Food Studies

Health & PE

Music

Drama

Art

^ Students assessed as French Advanced will be accommodated with an appropriate pathway.

English

Language
& Learning

Language &
Learning EAL

Mathematics

Mathematics –
Extension

Science

Geography

History​

Religious Education​

Students undertake two languages selected from:
Chinese
Chinese Heritage
French^
German

^ Students assessed as French Advanced will be accommodated with an appropriate pathway.

Health & PE

Music

Drama

Art

Year 8

English

  • Mainstream English
  • English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Mathematics

  • Mathematics – Extension

Science

Geography (semester)

History (semester)

Markets, Magistrates, Money & Me

Students select one language to
study. Students wishing to undertake an additional second language will do this in place of other electives.

  • Chinese
  • Chinese Heritage
  • French
  • German
  • Language and Learning 

Religious Education

Health & PE

Music (semester)

Drama (semester)

Art

English

Language
& Learning

Language & Learning EAL

Mathematics

Mathematics –Extension

Science

Geography

History

Markets, Magistrates, Money & Me

Students select one language to study. Students wishing to undertake an additional second language will do this in place of other electives.

• Chinese • Chinese Heritage
• French • German

Religious Education

Health & PE

Music

Drama

Art

Food Studies

Year 9

English:

  • Mainstream English
  • English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Mathematics:

  • Mathematics Mainstream
  • Mathematics – Extension
  • Mathematics – Accelerated

 

Commerce: Power

One language is continued. Students wishing to undertake an additional second language do so as an elective

  • Chinese 
  • Chinese Heritage
  • French
  • German 

 

Science 

Geography (semester)

History (semester)

Religious Education

Health & PE

Music (semester)

Drama (semester)

Art

English

Language
& Learning

Language & Learning EAL

Mathematics

Mathematics –Extension

Science

Geography

History

Power & Enterprise

Religious Education

Health & PE

Music

Drama

Art

Year 10

English:

  • Mainstream English
  • English as an Additional Language (EAL)
  • Year 10 Bridging EAL

Mathematics:

  • Mathematics Mainstream
  • Mathematics Methods VCE Unit 1&2

Language:

  • Chinese
  • Chinese Heritage
  • VCE Units 1&2 Chinese
  • French
  • German 

 

Science

Geography

History

Religious Education: Texts & Traditional Unit 1

Health & PE

English

English as an Additional
Language (EAL)

Mathematics

Mathematics - Extension

Mathematical Methods
Units 1/2

Science

Geography

History

Financial Literacy

Texts & Traditions
Unit 1

Health & PE

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