Curriculum Senior Years

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“Learning in the Senior Years values all pathways, and each student is encouraged to reach for excellence through their participation and engagement, regardless of whether the goal is future study or employment."


McAuley College supports our Year 11 and 12 students to design a pathway, ranging from academic to vocational. Each student engages in the planning of their individual programs, reflecting their abilities and ambitions, whilst always being attentive to a breadth across the choices that will open doors in the future. 

Attached is an example of our comprehensive curriculum offerings, from General, Applied and Certificate Courses, as well as School Based Traineeships or Apprenticeships, that were part of our process for Year 11 2023!​


Yr 11 2025 Subject Selection Handbook_Final.pdf​ - ​​Queensland Government Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) used and adapted under CC BY 4.0 licence by McAuley College.

In addition, the table below shows how subjects are connected between all phases of learning across Years 7 to 12, indicating some of our possible offerings in Senior.  ​Student choice and preference determines the structure of our final offerings each year.


Key Learning AreaYear 10 Subject​​

Year 11 & 12 Possible Senior Subjects / Courses

Religious Education

 

Religious Education

 

Study of Religion

Religion and Ethics

 

EnglishEnglish

English

Essential English

 

MathematicsMathematics

General Mathematics

Mathematical Methods

Essential Mathematics

 

Specialist Mathematics

(offered through FisherOne)

 

ScienceScience

Biology

Chemistry

Physics (offered through FisherOne)

Certificate III Rural Operations

 

Health and Physical EducationHealth and Physical Education

Certificate III in Fitness

Health

Tourism

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Sport and Recreation

 

LOTESpanish

Spanish

 

Humanities

Geography

History

Civics and Citizenship

Business

 

Geography

Modern History

Diploma of Business

Certificate IV in Crime and Justice (offered through Unity College)

 

Technologies

STEAM

Digital Technologies

Design Technologies (Materials & Tech)

Design Technologies (Engineering Materials)

 

 

Industrial Technology Skills

Hospitality Practices

Design

Digital Solutions (offered through FisherOne)

Certificate I in Construction

The Art

Visual Art

Media Arts

Drama

Music

 

Music

Film, Television and New Media

Arts in Practice

Drama / Drama in Practice

 

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All students are eligible to receive a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) or the Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA), and this is strongly encouraged and monitored across the two years, as a specific goal for each student.

 

 

 

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