Developing the whole person
St Agnes Catholic High School offers a broad curriculum that caters for a wide range of student interests and abilities. The curriculum at the school is designed to foster in each student a love of learning and a desire to reach their full academic potential. Ideally, it is well balanced, diverse and flexible; allowing students to proceed at their own pace, accelerate, if judged appropriate, and choose courses that allow them to consolidate their knowledge and skills.
The school strongly values the development of the whole person. As a Catholic school, faith development is of high importance. As part of this development, all students undertake courses in Religious Education in each year of their schooling.
In order to do this, the school has devised a curriculum structure that delivers a solid knowledge and skill base across a broad range of subjects during Years 7 and 8.
CEO and NESA School Curriculum Requirements
| KLA | Year 7 to 10 indicative hours |
| Religious Education | 400 |
| English | 400 |
| Mathematics | 400 |
| Science | 400 |
| HSIE |
400
Stage 4 100 in History and Geography Stage 5 100 in History and Geography |
| LOTE | 100 preferably in Year 7 or 8 |
| TAS | 200 including 50 hours of computers. |
| Creative Arts | 100 Art 100 Music |
| PDHPE | 300 |
Source: Assessment Certification and Examination Manual 2002 Catholic Education Office, Parramatta.
The curriculum structure for Years 7 to 10 is outlined below. In addition to the courses and subjects listed, students are able to study Community Languages through Saturday School in Years 7 to 10.
Curriculum Map for Stage 4 (Years 7 - 8)
The Key Learning Areas that Year 7 students begin with are continued in Year 8, with the addition of studies in 'Languages Other Than English'.
| Key Learning Area | Year 7 Curriculum | Year 8 Curriculum |
| Religious Education | Religious Education | Religious Education |
| English | English | English |
| Mathematics | Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Science | Science | Science |
| Human Society and its Environment | Geography / History | Geography / History |
| Technological and Applied Studies | Technology | Technology |
| Creative and Performing Arts | Visual Arts and Music | Visual Arts and Music |
| Languages Other Than English | NA | French |
| Personal Development, Health and Physical Education | PDHPE | PDHPE |
| Sport | Representative Sport |
Representative Sport |
| Total Number of Periods per cycle | 50 periods | 50 periods |
Curriculum Map for Stage 5 (Year 9 – 10)
St Agnes Catholic High School aims to offer a variety of educational experiences to a diverse range of students.
During Year 9 each student undertakes a range of mandatory and elective subjects to further develop knowledge and skills in the Key Learning Areas.
In Year 10, students continue this pattern of study, leading to the award of the Record of School Achievement (ROSA) credentialed by the NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA).
| Key Learning Area |
Year 9 Curriculum |
Year 10 Curriculum | ||
| Religious Education |
M |
Religious Education |
M |
Religious Education |
| English | English |
English |
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| Mathematics |
Mathematics 5.3 Mathematics 5.2 Mathematics 5.1 |
Mathematics Mathematics 5.3 Mathematics 5.2 Mathematics 5.1 |
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| Science |
Science |
Science | ||
| Human Society and its Environment |
Australian Geography / History, Civics and Citizenship |
Australian Geography / History, Civics and Citizenship |
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| Physical Development, Health & Physical Education | PDHPE |
PDHPE |
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| Sport |
Representative Sport Integrated Sport |
Representative Sport Integrated Sport |
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| Human Society and its Environment |
E C |
History Commerce |
E C |
History Elective History Commerce |
| Languages other than English |
French | French |
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| Creative & Performing Arts |
Visual Arts, Design, Music Photography & Digital Media, or Drama |
Visual Arts, Design, Music Photography & Digital Media, Dance, or Drama |
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| Technological and Applied Studies |
Graphics Technology or Food Technology | Graphics or Food Technology | ||
| PDHPE |
Physical Activity & Sports Science Child Studies |
Physical Activity & Sports Science Child Studies |
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| VET | Retail Operations, Business Services or Information & Digital Technology |
Retail Operations, Business Services or Information & Digital Technology, or Manufacturing |
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| Total Periods |
50 periods |
50 periods |
Gifted & Talented
St Agnes Catholic High School aims to ensure that each student reaches their individual academic potential. In the classroom, students are challenged and enriched as lessons provide opportunities for them to discover and develop their abilities to their full potential.
Gifted and Talented Education is the responsibility of all teachers at St Agnes Catholic High School. Learning programs respond to each student's needs, and academically talented students are encouraged to complete work appropriate to their ability and pace of learning. Teachers use strategies which tap into a variety of learning styles.
The school provides an environment to develop students beyond the regular curriculum. Activities are designed for students to discover, explore and extend their gifts and talents in a range of areas. These activities include:
- Public Speaking
- Music and Drama productions
- Choir
- Band
- Debating
- Art exhibitions
- Representative sport
- Social Justice events
There are also a number of external competitions and workshops made available for the students. Public promotion of gifted and talented opportunities occurs through the newsletter.
A Gifted and Talented committee exists at St Agnes. The committee was developed to enhance the professional development of staff in gifted and talented education, and promote opportunities within Key Learning Areas for students to realise their potential. The committee meets regularly throughout the year. Its aim is to identify and enhance the learning capacities of our students in developing their abilities to reach their full potential.
Examination timetables and Permission forms
Examination timetables and permission forms are available during examination periods on the Notes & Forms page on this website.
Come and see learning in action!
We’d love a chance to show you how learning works for young people in our school. Our dedicated teachers plan the learning in detail to help each child do his or her best.
