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Marist Sisters’ College students are consistently given opportunities to engage in purposeful and productive learning that caters for their learning needs across Stages 4 (Years 7 & 8) Stage 5 (Years 9 & 10) and Stage 6 (Years 11 & 12) . The College has a focus on a differentiated curriculum. Teaching and learning strategies are designed to be flexible and to promote academic rigour.
Please also refer to our Newman Gifted & Talented Program and the STEM – IDEAS course in Stage 4.
Class Groupings in Stage 4 & 5
The College offers 6 core classes in Years 7 to 10 with high ability and mixed ability classes.
Class groupings are flexible, and some students move across groups. Class groupings are based on the evidence gathered over a period of time and a process of consultation with class teachers and coordinators.
Curriculum Offerings
Stage 4 (Years 7 & 8)
The Stage 4 Curriculum provides a balance that recognises the importance of the transition between primary and secondary education. It complies with the mandated courses set by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
In Year 7 and 8 students study elements of Science, TAS and Mathematics in an innovative course called IDEAS. More information on the this course can be found on the Programs page of the website.
| Year 7 | Year 8 |
| Religious Education | Religious Education |
| English | English |
| Georgraphy | Geography |
| History | IDEAS |
| IDEAS | Languages |
| Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Music | Music |
| Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) | Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) |
| Technology (Mandatory) | Technology (Mandatory) |
| Science | Science |
| Visual Arts | Visual Arts |
Stage 5 (Years 9 & 10)
The Stage 5 Curriculum more broadly introduces the concept of core and elective courses. Students further develop their decision-making skills by choosing to study elective courses they are keen to learn based upon their ability and interests.
Core subjects include:
| Religious Education | History | Mathematics 5.1 / 5.2 |
| English | Mathematics 5.3 | Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) |
| Geography | Mathematics 5.2 | Science |
Elective Subjects include:
| Big History Project | Food Technology | Photographic and Digital Media |
| Commerce | History Elective | Textiles Technology |
| Dance | Music | Visual Arts |
| Design and Technology | Musical Theatre | |
| Drama | Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS) |
Stage 6 (Years 11 & 12)
Stage 6 is divided into two parts. The Preliminary Course includes the first three terms of Year 11. The HSC Course includes Term 4 of Year 11 and the three terms of Year 12. English and Studies of Religion 1or 2 are mandatory. Electives include:
| Studies of Religion I & II | Exploring Early Childhood |
| Catholic Studies | Food Technology |
| Ancient History | VET – Hospitality |
| Business Studies | Italian Beginners/Italian Continuers |
| Biology | Legal Studies |
| VET – Business Services | Mathematics |
| Ceramics (1unit) | Mathematics Extension 1 |
| Chemistry | Mathematics General |
| Community and Family Studies | Modern History |
| Dance | Music 1 |
| Design and Technology | Music 2 |
| Drama | Personal Development, Health and Physical Education |
| Economics | Photography, Video and Digital Imaging (1 Unit) |
| English Advanced | Physics |
| English Extension 1 | Society and Culture |
| English Standard | Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation |
| English Studies | Textiles and Design |
| VET – Entertainment | Visual Arts |
Marist Sisters’ College students are consistently given opportunities to engage in purposeful and productive learning that caters for their learning needs across Stages 4 (Years 7 & 8) Stage 5 (Years 9 & 10) and Stage 6 (Years 11 & 12) . The College has a focus on a differentiated curriculum. Teaching and learning strategies are designed to be flexible and to promote academic rigour.
Please also refer to our Newman Gifted & Talented Program and the STEM – IDEAS course in Stage 4.
Class Groupings in Stage 4 & 5
The College offers 6 core classes in Years 7 to 10 with high ability and mixed ability classes.
Class groupings are flexible, and some students move across groups. Class groupings are based on the evidence gathered over a period of time and a process of consultation with class teachers and coordinators.
Curriculum Offerings
Stage 4 (Years 7 & 8)
The Stage 4 Curriculum provides a balance that recognises the importance of the transition between primary and secondary education. It complies with the mandated courses set by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
In Year 7 and 8 students study elements of Science, TAS and Mathematics in an innovative course called IDEAS. More information on the this course can be found on the Programs page of the website.
| Year 7 | Year 8 |
| Religious Education | Religious Education |
| English | English |
| Georgraphy | Geography |
| History | IDEAS |
| IDEAS | Languages |
| Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Music | Music |
| Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) | Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) |
| Technology (Mandatory) | Technology (Mandatory) |
| Science | Science |
| Visual Arts | Visual Arts |
Stage 5 (Years 9 & 10)
The Stage 5 Curriculum more broadly introduces the concept of core and elective courses. Students further develop their decision-making skills by choosing to study elective courses they are keen to learn based upon their ability and interests.
Core subjects include:
| Religious Education | History | Mathematics 5.1 / 5.2 |
| English | Mathematics 5.3 | Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) |
| Geography | Mathematics 5.2 | Science |
Elective Subjects include:
| Big History Project | Food Technology | Photographic and Digital Media |
| Commerce | History Elective | Textiles Technology |
| Dance | Music | Visual Arts |
| Design and Technology | Musical Theatre | |
| Drama | Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS) |
Stage 6 (Years 11 & 12)
Stage 6 is divided into two parts. The Preliminary Course includes the first three terms of Year 11. The HSC Course includes Term 4 of Year 11 and the three terms of Year 12. English and Studies of Religion 1or 2 are mandatory. Electives include:
| Studies of Religion I & II | Exploring Early Childhood |
| Catholic Studies | Food Technology |
| Ancient History | VET – Hospitality |
| Business Studies | Italian Beginners/Italian Continuers |
| Biology | Legal Studies |
| VET – Business Services | Mathematics |
| Ceramics (1unit) | Mathematics Extension 1 |
| Chemistry | Mathematics General |
| Community and Family Studies | Modern History |
| Dance | Music 1 |
| Design and Technology | Music 2 |
| Drama | Personal Development, Health and Physical Education |
| Economics | Photography, Video and Digital Imaging (1 Unit) |
| English Advanced | Physics |
| English Extension 1 | Society and Culture |
| English Standard | Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation |
| English Studies | Textiles and Design |
| VET – Entertainment | Visual Arts |
