Educating for the future

The learning journey at St Agnes honours the developmental stages in a student’s life. Based on leading educational research and the best of today’s technologies, we prepare students for the future by teaching them how to think critically and creatively, how to communicate effectively and how to lead and work both independently and collaboratively.

Educating for the future

Students working in the science lab at St Agnes Catholic High School Rooty Hill

Religious Education

As a Catholic school we also have a strong religious dimension that runs through all the KLAs and is also formally recognised as the KLA of Religious Education.

St Agnes students take part in formal Religious Education every day, based on the new Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese curriculum, Encountering Jesus. This curriculum invites all students to consider how the teachings of Jesus Christ can apply to their lives.

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Religious Education

Student holding a candle during a liturgy at St Agnes Catholic High School Rooty Hill

St Agnes follows the curriculum approved by the Education Standards Authority (NESA) covering all key learning areas. We also have a range of elective courses to suit students at all ability levels.

Student participating in a STEM project at St Agnes Catholic High School Rooty Hill
Student working on a wood work project at St Agnes Catholic High School Rooty Hill
Student working on her artwork in the classroom at St Agnes Catholic High School Rooty Hill
Students working at their desks in the classroom at St Agnes Catholic High School Rooty Hill
Students w orking in the science lab together at St Agnes Catholic High School Rooty Hill

Subject selections

  • Years 7-8
  • Years 9-10
  • Years 11-12

Core subjects studied by students throughout Years 7 and 8 include:

Religious Education
English
Mathematics
Science
Geography
History
Technology
Visual Arts
Music
PDHPE
Representative Sport
Languages Other Than English

Students in Year 8 study French.

Students in Years 9 and 10 are required to study both mandatory and elective subjects.


Mandatory subjects:

Religious Education
English
Mathematics
Science
Human Society and its Environment
Australian Geography/History, Civics and Citizenship
PDHPE
Representative Sport and Integrated Sport

Elective subjects:

History
Commerce
French
Visual Arts, Design, Music, Photography & Digital Media, or Drama
Graphics Technology or Food Technology
Physical Activity and Sports
Science
Child Studies
VET Retail Operations, Business Services or Information & Digital Technology

Subjects offered may include:

Religious Education
  • Studies of Religion 1
  • Studies of Religion 1
  • Catholic Studies
English
  • English Studies
  • Standard
  • Advanced
  • Extension 1
  • English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D)
Mathematics
  • Standard
  • Advanced
  • Extension 1
  • Extension 2
Creative Arts
  • Ceramics
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Music 1
  • Visual Arts
  • Photography, Video and Digital Imaging
Human Society and its Environment (HSIE)
  • Ancient History
  • Business Studies
  • Economics
  • Legal Studies
  • Modern History
  • Society and Culture
  • Work Studies
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
  • Community and Family Studies
  • Exploring Early Childhood
  • Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies
Science
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
Technological and Applied Studies (TAS)
  • Design and Technology
  • Food Technology
  • Industrial Technology
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
  • Business services
  • Construction
  • Entertainment
  • Hospitality
  • Information and Digital Technology
  • Retail Services
  • Tourism, Travel and Events
  • Industry Based Learning

Don't see the elective you are after?

The School of Now is an innovative program offering senior students in Catholic schools across the Diocese of Parramatta with access to a greater range of extension courses and specialised electives that may not be offered at our school. With expert HSC teachers, this blended approach combines virtual and in-person teaching to support students in reaching their academic and career goals.

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Don't see the elective you are after?

School of Now increases student subject choices in Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese secondary schools

We offer a varied curriculum that is engaging and relevant!

Contact St Agnes TODAY to learn more about our innovative learning community.

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