Year 11 and 12 are uniquely tailored to provide students with the knowledge and techniques necessary for their QCE, whilst also providing choices and opportunities for specialised education building upon previous years. This combination not only allows students to invest in knowledge that interests them, but to provide them with the best opportunities for the future.
The Senior Curriculum guide provides detailed information for students and parents regarding their program of learning for Year 11 and 12.
Program of Learning
Students in year 11 and 12 select a program of learning that sets them up for success post high school education. They will select from a range of internal subjects and/or external courses.
Subjects Offered at School
General subjects are suited to students who are interested in pathways beyond senior secondary schooling that lead primarily to
tertiary studies and to pathways for vocational education and training and work. General subjects include Extension subjects.
Applied subjects are suited to students who are primarily interested in pathways beyond senior secondary schooling that lead to
vocational education and training or work.
TAFE – Link subjects can lead to obtaining a Certificate III. TAFE supplies the curriculum and assesses students but the course is offered at the school under the supervision of a teacher. There is an extra cost imposed by TAFE for these courses.
External Courses
TAFE Certificate Courses are offered usually one day a week at a TAFE campus. Students who successfully complete the assessment complete a Certificate I, II or III or gain credit towards a Diploma. Because the course is offered at a TAFE Campus, students can study areas which can't be offered at school. There is an extra cost imposed by TAFE for these courses.
School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SATS) allow students to work towards a vocational qualification while working and attending school. Students apply for a SAT in the same way as they apply for a job. Students who obtain a SAT normally spend one school day working with their employer. They will also complete theory work which leads to the granting of a Vocational Certificate. Students are paid for the work component.
University Subjects may be taken by a small number of academically capable students in Year 12. Both QUT and the University of Queensland offer some first year university subjects to students who meet their criteria. There is no charge and students may count their results towards a degree at the university.
Certificates or Awards which are recognised by the Queensland Studies Authority may contribute to the QCE. Examples of these are AMEB (grade 4 or above) or the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. A list of awards can be found on the Queensland Government External link website.
New senior assessment and tertiary entrance systems begin in Queensland with students entering Year 11 in 2019.
A Senior Education and Training Plan (SET) Plan helps students structure their learning around their abilities, interests and ambitions.
Work Experience is an important part of our Careers Education program and SET planning which takes place in Term 3. All students in Year 10 are given an opportunity to enter the work force for five days as part of the Work Experience program.