The College is accredited to offer courses developed by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) as well as Vocational Education and Training (VET) curriculum frameworks. The College also has programs where students can combine NESA, Technical and Further Education (TAFE) and paid work through a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship. The workforce of the future will require a range of skills and people with different types of qualifications. Year 10 students are encouraged to pursue excellence and follow their passions and interests when selecting their subjects for Years 11 and 12.

The Stage 6 Course Application Process begins in Term 2 Week 3 for Year 10 students. Students, parents and carers are offered subject specific information in preparation for the Stage 6 Course Application Process:

1. Term 2 Week 3 – Subject Selection Launch - Students are issued with their course selection booklet and the course selection process is presented.
2. Term 2 Week 3 - Course selection talks by our Subject Coordinators provide opportunities for students to attend information sessions and speak with teachers about course selection.
3. Term 2 Weeks 4-5 - Students complete a course selection survey to submit expressions of interest in particular Year 11 courses. Together with student achievement data, this provides a starting point for academic counselling sessions later in the term and this information is used to form the 2024 Year 11 lines.
4. Term 2 Week 7 - 2024 Year 11 Course Information Evening for students, parents, and carers (Monday 5 June; 6:30pm. MSC). This event provides additional information about HSC and ATAR eligibility requirements and the College Course Application Process. Families have the opportunity to ask questions about course content, expectations and programs of study.
5. In Week 7, the formal Course Application Process begins.
6. Term 2 Weeks 9-10 - Year 10 students participate in one-on-one academic counselling sessions. Their career and post-school study aspirations are discussed, and course preferences are reviewed and finalised. Students and parents/carers endorse course choices by signing the course selection forms.
7. Term 3 - Students receive a confirmation of acceptance and the official notification of courses they have been placed into for their 2024 Year 11 Preliminary courses.

The choice of subjects for Years 11 and 12 can seem quite daunting to many students. Some know exactly where their lives are headed and others have a vague idea. Term 2 continues the Year 10 Careers program where post-school options are discussed and students are orientated to the subject selection process.

Further information will be available in the coming weeks.

Debra Bourne - Assistant Principal, Learning and Teaching