Year 12 - Stage 2

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YEAR 12 LEARNING


The Stage 2 curriculum builds on the foundation of the Stage 1 studies. Selecting subjects to study at Stage 2 is exciting and challenging as students make choices to further refine their educational pathway. It is vital that these selections are well researched and factors are considered regarding student strengths and interests and combing them into a Stage 2 program of study that will best help students achieve personal ambitions and career goals.
 
The staff at St Columba College will assist students and families through this important decision making process and ask that you take advantage of the considerable support available at the College.
 
At Stage 2, students will study the equivalent of four full-year subjects together with Activating Identities and Futures (AIF) (10 credit subject) and a compulsory Religious Studies subject.
 
Students must achieve a C grade or better to be eligible for their SACE.

Compulsory Subjects

  • Religious Education
  • Kinship
  • Activating Identities and Futures (AIF)

What Is Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF)

The Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF) is a compulsory SACE Stage 1 subject undertaken in Year 10. Students must achieve a C grade or better or they will not be awarded the SACE or be eligible for an Australian Tertiary Admissions Ranking (ATAR). Students will be awarded 10 credits towards SACE for the completion of the EIF.
 
In EIF, students consider their aspirations and research career, training and further study choices to help them map out their future. Students identify goals and plan how to achieve them through school and post-school study options.
Students are encouraged to begin thinking about their pathways in the EIF.

Free Choice Subjects

Students are to choose four full-year subjects. They have the option to study a fifth subject by negotiation with the counselling team.

Please read the subject descriptions to assist with elective choices. Many Year 12 subjects have pre-requisite requirements of successful completion of Stage 1 subjects. Please check you meet these requirements prior to selection.