Middle School Curriculum
Students in Years 7 and 8 complete a range of core subjects which run for either a full or half year. Year 9 students complete both core and elective subjects.
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Key Learning Area |
Year 7 |
Year 8 |
Year 9 |
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English |
Core all year |
Core all year |
Core all year Plus electives if desired |
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Mathematics |
Core all year |
Core all year |
Core all year Plus electives if desired
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Science |
Core all year |
Learning Futures- a subject covering Science and Humanities topics in integrated units. Some topics include: Exploration, Sustainable environments, An open inquiry unit, Work and money. These topics also have some English components. Each fortnight there is a “hands on” Maths session. |
Core all year Plus electives if desired
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SOSE |
Core all year One semester of History One semester of Geography |
Core all year One semester of History One semester of Geography |
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LOTE |
Core all year |
Core all year |
Students can choose one or more electives If planning to continue LOTE students need to complete 2 units of LOTE
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PE |
Core all year |
Core all year |
Core all year Plus electives if desired
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Physical and Sport Education (PASE)
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Core all year |
One semester of PASE One semester of Health |
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The Arts |
One semester of Art including Ceramics
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One semester of Art including Visual Communication |
Students MUST complete one elective. Students can do more if desired |
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The Arts |
One semester of Drama One semester of Music |
One semester of Drama One semester of Music |
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Technology |
One semester of Textiles
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One semester of Home Economics One semester of Materials |
Students MUST complete one elective. Students can do more if desired
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Cross Curricula
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Health: One semester
Learn to Learn which explicitly teaches students how to improve their learning
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C3: Community, City Challenge Tasmania Educational Tour |
Senior School Curriculum
Students in Year 10 complete both core and elective subjects. In making their elective choices students are counseled to ensure they make the best decisions in light of their goals and aspirations for the future. Year 10 students can also access VCE and/or VET units.
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Key Learning Area
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Year 10 All Yr 10 subjects run for 10 ppf |
Victorian Certificate of Education- Years 11 and 12
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English |
Core all year Plus electives if desired |
Cheltenham has a strong record of growth and success with its final year students.
The wide range of subjects we offer at the senior level enables us to provide a course to suit the needs of all students.
The Year 12 pass rate in recent years has been 100% and there is clear evidence that our students achieve positive outcomes from completing Year 12. It is rare for a graduate to be without a study program or full-time employment in the year after leaving Cheltenham.
Last year, 92.4% of our students went on to full time tertiary study or training with around 7% going directly to employment. Of those who go on to further study, 48.9% went to University and 33.6% went to Technical/vocational studies.
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Mathematics |
Core all year Plus electives if desired |
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Science |
Core for a semester Plus Science B if planning on continuing Chemistry or Physics in VCE Plus Science C if planning on continuing Biology or Psychology in VCE
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Health & PE |
Core all year Plus electives if desired |
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Humanities |
Core study of Commerce for one semester Compulsory elective of either History or Geography Students can study both electives if desired
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The Arts |
Students can choose one or more electives |
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Technology |
Students can choose one or more electives |
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LOTE
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Students can choose one or more electives If planning to continue LOTE students need to complete 2 units of LOTE |
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VCE |
Capable Students can commence their VCE in Year 10 by studying one VCE subject. |
VCE students can build their certificates from the following:
Units I to 4 (inclusive):
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Accounting |
Information Technology : Processing and Management Systems Legal Studies Literature LOTE : Italian Maths Methods Media Studies Music Performance Outdoor Education Physical Education Physics Psychology Specialist Maths (Units 3 & 4) |
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Art |
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Biology |
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Business Management |
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Chemistry |
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Design Technology, Wood |
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Drama |
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Economics |
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English |
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English as a Second Language Food Technology |
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General Maths (Units 1 & 2 including Maths Extensions) |
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Further Maths (Units 3 & 4) |
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Geography Health & Human Development |
Studio Arts Systems and Technology (Automotive) |
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History |
Visual Communication and Design |