Years 11 and 12
While the academic focus may narrow to fewer subjects, the complexity of what is undertaken and the way each student approaches her learning expands, positioning each girl for the world beyond School. A broad range of VCE studies allows students to draw aptly and meaningfully from what is on offer.
In the Senior years, leadership potential is realised, initiative and intellectual curiosity are met more fully and collaborative and supportive learning with St Catherine's staff takes on a stronger one-on-one focus.
Collegiality and civic responsibility, celebration of diverse cultures both within and beyond our communities and the role of self-actualisation in achieving student tertiary goals are acknowledged aspects of these years.
Subjects on offer in 2009
Arts:
- Art
- Studio Arts
- Drama (Units 3 & 4)
- Theatre Studies
- Media
- Music Performance (Units 1 & 2)
- Music: Solo Performance (Units 3 & 4)
- Visual Communication and Design
English Faculty:
- English
- English (ESL)
- Literature
Languages other than English:
- French
- Japanese
- Mandarin (from 2013)
Humanities:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Geography (Units 1 & 2) (Units 3 & 4 on offer in 2010)
- History - Twentieth Century (Units 1 & 2)
- History - Renaissance Italy (Units 3 & 4)
- History - Revolutions (Units 3 & 4)
- International Studies (Units 3 & 4)
- Legal Studies
Mathematics:
- Foundation Mathematics (Units 1 & 2)
- Further Mathematics (Units 3 & 4)
- General Mathematics (Units 1 and 2)
- General Mathematics (Abstract) (Units 1 & 2)
- Mathematical Methods (CAS)
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4)
- Philosophy (Units 3 & 4 on offer in 2010)
- Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4)
Science:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Health and Human Development
- Physical Education
- Psychology
Health and Personal Development
Year 11
- Careers advice sessions
- University Information Forums
- Time management, study discussion groups
- Stress Management Techniques forum
- Peer Support activities
- Tertiary Preparation Speakers
- Mentor Program (visiting professionals in the workplace)
- Safe Driving Seminar with Victoria Police
- VCE Panel Interviews
- Study and Examination skills
Year 12
- Orientation Camp (including a range of sessions on Careers, Public Speaking, Health and Wellbeing and preparation for VCE)
- Careers Advice sessions including individual counselling as required
- Peer Support Activities with Year 7
- Stress Management Technique Workshops
- Study and Examination skills
- Interview Skills Program with Mr James Lynch
For more info
Click here to view our Years 11 & 12 Curriculum Handbook for 2009.