Science

Science is a compulsory subject in Years 7 to 10. It is studied as two stages: Stage 4 (Years 7 and 8) and Stage 5 (Years 9 and 10). 

In Years 9 and 10, students can elect to study Marine and Aquaculture Technology. This course has a strong emphasis on water safety, water rescue porcedures, the ecology of the marine environment and studies of techniques used in aquaculture.

Stage 6 (Years 11 and 12) provides the opportunity for students to undertake specific areas of scientific study. A number of courses are offered as elective subjects for study in Years 11 and 12. Students may study up to 7 units of Science but it is recommended that students do not exceed 6 units of Science-related courses. 

The links below will direct you to the syllabus for the science subjects studied in NSW schools:

Years 7 to 10

http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/wcm/connect/49168748-3e44-4f7a-b5a0-5de8a97d2089/science-7-10-syllabus-2018.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVI

Years 11 and 12

https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/stage-6-science

Students are also offered numerous and varied opportunities to participate in competitions that challenge them to do their very best. These include:

·         The ICAS Science Competition (UNSW)

·         The Conoco Phillips Science Experience

·         The Australian Science Olympiads (for Biology, 
          Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science and
          Physics)

·         The Royal Australian Chemical Institute Chemistry
          Competition

·         The Rio Tinto Big Science Competition

·         The Science and Engineering Challenge

A significant number of our students have furthered their education in Science at the tertiary level. The photographs below show two of our ex-students in the field.