Enhancement pathways commenced in Years 7 & 8 can continue to be pursued in Years 9 & 10. Students can apply to study one or more subjects at a higher level in Year 10 as part of the Mazenod Enhancement Program. Successful completion of these subjects leads to the possibility of studying a VCE Unit 3&4 subject (Year 12 level) in Year 11. The Enhancement Program is outlined in a table below.
Depth, choice and pathways.
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Years 9 &10 builds on Years 7 & 8 with students studying the same foundation core, but now they also choose from a wide range of electives in areas of particular interest to them. They can choose multiple electives and study these areas of interest in greater depth, and they begin their pathways into the final years of Secondary school.
Core Curriculum and Electives
Students continue the common core curriculum from Years 7 & 8. Religious Education remains central, with depth of study developed in English, Mathematics, Science and History. Students freely choose from a large range of other subjects that enrich their awareness of and preparation for studies in the VCE. The list of subjects studied is provided in a table below.
View the full list of subjects
View the full list of subjects
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Homeroom
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Homeroom
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Homeroom
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Personal Social Learning
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Respectful Relationships
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Religious Education
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Religious Education (Core)
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Religious Education (Core)
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Youth Ministry Religious Education
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The Arts
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Visual Arts
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Studio Arts Foundation and Extension
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Digital Art
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Visual Communication Design
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Visual Communication Design Foundation and Extension
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Music Performance
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Music Foundation and Extension
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Music Technology
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Drama
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Drama Foundation and Extension
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English
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English (Core)
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English (Core)
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Enhancement English
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Enhancement English
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Literature
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Literature
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Health and Physical Education
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Physical Education
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Physical Education
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Sports Science
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Enhancement Physical Education: Sports Science
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Health and Fitness
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Sport
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Sport
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Humanities
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History (Core)
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History (Core)
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Enhancement History
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Enhancement VCE History 1&2
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Geography
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Geography
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Politics
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Australian and International Politics
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Financial Literacy
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Business Management and Accounting
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Enhancement Business Management
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Economics and Legal Studies
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Languages
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Italian
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Italian
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Japanese
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Japanese
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Chinese (Mandarin)
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Chinese (Mandarin)
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Mathematics
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Mathematics (Core)
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Mathematics (Core)
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Enhancement Mathematics
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Enhancement Mathematics
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General Mathematics
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Science
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Science (Core)
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Science (Core)
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STEM: Forensic Science
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Enhancement Science
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STEM: Robotics
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Enhancement Biology
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Technologies
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Digital Technologies
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Information, Digital Media and Technology (VCE VET Certificate)
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Creative Digital Media
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Creative Digital Media (VCE VET Certificate)
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Software Development (Games Coding)
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Software Development: Foundation and Extension
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Design Technology (Timber and Metal)
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Engineering (VCE VET Certificate)
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Furnishing (VCE VET Certificate)
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Food Technology
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Food Technology
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Vocational Package
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Religious Education (Core)
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Vocational English
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General Mathematics
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Vocational Science
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Career Investigation (VCE VET Certificate)
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A range of VCE VET and practical electives
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Enhancement Program
Vocational Package
Enhancement Program
Vocational Package
The Vocational Program in Year 10 caters for students who are intending to undertake the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Vocational Major in Year 11 and 12 with the view of moving into Apprenticeships and Traineeships or undertaking further education and training at TAFE. The program places particular emphasis on career planning and work skills and is designed as a competency-based course.
Students are provided with the opportunity to participate in subjects and experiences that will assist them as they develop their knowledge and skills related to training, career, jobs and study options.
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