The Australian Curriculum: Science provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of important science concepts and processes, the practices used to develop scientific knowledge, of science's contribution to our culture and society, and its applications in our lives.
It provides an understanding of scientific inquiry methods, a foundation of knowledge across the disciplines of science, and develops an ability to communicate scientific understanding and use evidence to solve problems and make evidence-based decisions.
The curriculum supports students to develop the scientific knowledge, understandings and skills to make informed decisions about local, national and global issues and to participate, if they so wish, in science-related careers.
Heads of Department
Mr Duncan Gordon
Ms Tara Kuhn
Subjects offered
These are the subjects offered by the Science department. Electives may be subject to timetable availability and student demand.
Years 7, 8 and 9
| Science
| 3 classes per week
|
Year 10
| Elective for one Semester:
Preparatory Biology
Preparatory Chemistry
Preparatory Earth and Environmental Science
Preparatory Physics
Preparatory Science in Practice
| 3 classes per week
|
Year 11
| Choice of:
Biology
Chemistry
Earth and Environmental Science
Physics
Science in Practice
| 3 classes per week
|
Year 12
| Choice of:
Biology
Chemistry
Earth and Environmental Science
Physics
Science in Practice
| 3 classes per week
|
Additional opportunities
- Meet a Scientist
- National Titration Competition
- Science Engineering Challenge