Senior School
Curriculum
Elective Subjects
Whilst our core academic curriculum is designed to be rigorous, challenging and relevant to ‘tomorrow’s woman’, the School also provides elective offerings within Years 8, 9 and 10 to help extend and broaden each girl’s outlook, whilst strengthening her passions for learning and developing her skills for the 21st Century.
Combined Year 8 & 9 Electives
In Years 8 and 9, students will undertake intensive courses designed to develop skills and interests in a wide range of creative areas. Through cross-age collaboration, these project-based subjects will utilise design and solutions-oriented thinking to inspire girls in their learning.
Communication
Literacy Stream:
Global News
& Views
Theatrical Design
Multimedia Communication
STEAM Stream:
Maker Solutions
Robotic Engineering
The STEAM
of Dance
Innovation Stream:
Fashion &
Design
Edible Creations
The Music Studio
Year 9 Electives
In Year 9, students have the opportunity to continue studying a second language, or to choose from a selection of semester-length electives.
For students not continuing with a second language, a sequence of elective subjects in Music, Studio Art, Drama and Food Studies offer broadening of interests and deepening of subject-specific skills.
Year 10 Electives
At Year 10, a wide variety of semester-length elective subject offerings help to broaden each girl’s outlook and deepen her passions for learning in specific disciplines.
Chinese 1st Language
Chinese 2nd Language
French Language
German Language
VCE 1/2 Chinese
Visual Communication
& Design
Studio Art
Food Studies –
Creative Cuisines
Forensic Science
Exercise Sport Science
Big History
American History
Literary Styles
Going into Business
Taste of Commerce
Drama Ensemble
Training
Music Performance
Digital Media
Amazing Places
Learning Enrichment
