CURRICULUM OPPORTUNITIES

An open selection of a wide range of subjects ensures that the curriculum pattern for each year reflects the special needs and interests of individual students. Students at Ryde Secondary College have the opportunity to study the following courses:

Years 7 and 8

                English; Mathematics; Science; History; Geography;  Design & Technology; Indonesian;

                French; Visual Arts; Music; Personal Development; Health and Physical Education (PDHPE);

                Sport and Scripture.

Year 9 and 10

CORE SUBJECTS:

                English; Mathematics; Science; Australian History; Australian Geography; PDHPE.

ELECTIVES:

                Commerce; Dance; Design & Technology; History; Indonesian;

                Information & software Technology;

                Industrial Technology - Electronics industrial Technology -Engineering;

                Industrial Technology - Metal;

                Industrial Technology - Timber; Music; Photographic & Digital Media;

                Physical Activity & Sport Studies; Textiles Technology; Visual Arts.

Year 11 and 12

                Earth and Environmental Science; Engineering Studies; English; Mathematics;

                Biology; Chemistry; Computing Application; Physics; Drama; Ancient History;

                Modern History; Visual Arts;  Information Processes & Technology; Retail;

                Senior Science; Software Design & Development; Design Technology;

                Metals & Engineering; Hospitality; Information Technology; Indonesian; Japanese;

                Business Studies; Economics; Geography; Legal Studies; Studies of Religion;

                Marine Studies; PDHPE;  Photography; Video & Digital Imaging; Sport;

                Lifestyle and Recreation Studies; Music; Fundamentals of English;

                Work Studies; Textiles & Design; Industrial Technology.

• A wide range of Vocational Education courses in areas:  

               Accounting; Automotive - Mechanical; Business Services; Digital Motion Graphics (Animation);

               Computer Aided Drafting (CAD); Construction provide many and varied pathways to the HSC.

• Special programs of study are also offered to students whose needs are identified.

• A Special Education Support Unit is incorporated into the curriculum and the life of the College.

• Ryde Secondary College has an annual intake of two selective classes into Year 7 that continue to Year 12.