Our Curriculum
Learn what subjects are on offer.
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
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.
Religious Education
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.
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.
Don't see the elective you are after?
We offer a varied curriculum that is engaging and relevant!
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