Yr 9, 10 Curriculum

(Stage 5)

St Pius X College teaching programs aim to foster Edmund Rice values through day to day learning activities throughout the curriculum. The College aims to provide relevant, authentic, dynamic and creative learning experiences attentive to the needs of each person, promoting the development of the whole person. All members of the community are encouraged to work to the best of their abilities, to realise their potential and to strive for excellence in a safe, healthy and supportive environment.

The courses studied in Stage 5 build upon the knowledge and skills developed in Stage 4. All students study a broad range of courses as approved by the Board of Studies. These courses include:

  • Religious Education
  • Mathematics
  • English
  • Science
  • PDHPE
  • Australian History / Civics and Citizenship
  • Australian Geography / Civics and Citizenship
  • and three electives chosen by the student
    • The current electives are:
      • History
      • Geography
      • Commerce
      • Information and Software Technology
      • Design & Technology
      • Music
      • Industrial Technology - Wood
      • Graphics Technology
      • Visual Arts
      • Chinese
      • French
      • Italian
      • Physical Activity and Sports Studies

Accelerated Mathematics students will sit the School Certificate tests in Mathematics in Year 9 so that they may commence Stage 6 (Year 11 and 12) studies in Year 10.

Mathematics, English and Science classes are streamed.

As in Years 7 and 8, skills and knowledge relating to the use and understanding of ICT is incorporated into the content/skills of each syllabus.

Students may also elect to study a language not offered at the College either through Saturday School or by correspondence through the Open High School. Correspondence courses carry an extra fee paid to an external body.

Year 10 students are also involved in

  • a Community Involvement Programme (CIP)
  • a programme of Reflection Days
  • Australian Business Week (ABW)
  • Peer Support training
  • other enrichment activities that vary from year to year.

At the end of Year 10, students sit State-wide tests in

  • English
  • Mathematics  - Numeracy
  • Science
  • Australian History/Geography/Civics and Citizenship
  • Computing Skills.

All students complete the BOS “All My Own Work” program during the year in preparation for their Year 11 studies.

A qualified Gifted and Talented teacher is employed to further extend and enrich the learning of gifted and talented students. Similarly learning support teachers assist those students with special needs and newly arrived students who need assistance with the English language.