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  • NOVEMBER  
  • Year 10 Preliminary Year Orientation Week: Monday 16 - Friday 20
  • Year 6 Canberra Trip: Wednesday 18 - Friday 20
  • Year 7 - 9 Yearly Examinations: Wednesday 18 - Wednesday 25
  • Year 10 Work Experience: Monday 23 - Friday 27
  • Year 4 Father & Son Camp: Friday 27 - Sunday 29
  • Year 6 graduation mass & Dinner: Friday 27
  • Year 10 Work Camp/Work Experience: Monday 30 - Friday 4 December
  • DECEMBER
  • First Friday Exposition: Friday 4
  • Feast of the Immaculate Conception: Tuesday 8
  • Last Day Term 4: Tuesday 8
  • Presentation Night 2009: Tuesday 8
  • Staff Day: Wednesday 9
  • Evening of Recollection for Fathers 1: Wednesday 9
  • Evening of Recollection for Fathers 2: Thursday 10
  • Release of 2009 HSC Results: Wednesday 16 

 

 

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  • NOVEMBER 
  • ISA Basketball Round 4: Saturday 21
  • ISA Basketball Round 5: Saturday 28
  • DECEMBER
  • ISA Basketball Round 6: Saturday 5

 

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  • Patrick EWTN March'09 USA
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
From the Headmaster
Our Years 7-9 students settle into examinations this week. One of our Year 8s has just told me he clocked up 10 hours on the weekend working through his study guides. What a terrific effort, definitely taking to heart Lao-Tzu’s maxim: “A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar”.

Economics

Senior Course Description

Course:  Economics                                                                           Course No:

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC

Board Developed Course                                                                  Exclusions:  Nil

Course Description:

 
Economics provides an understanding for students about many aspects of the economy and its operation that are frequently reported in the media. It investigates issues such as why unemployment or inflation rates change and how these changes will impact on individuals in society. Economics develops students’ knowledge and understanding of the operation of the global and Australian economy. It develops the analytical, problem-solving and communication skills of students. There is a strong emphasis on the problems and issues in a contemporary Australian economic context within the course.

Main Topics Covered:

        Preliminary Course

          Introduction to Economics (10%) – the nature of economics and the operation of an economy

          Consumers and Business (10%) – the role of consumers and business in the economy

          Markets (20%) – the role of markets, demand, supply and competition

          Labour Markets – (20%) the workforce and role of labour in the economy

          Financial Markets (20%) – the financial market in Australia including the share market

          Government in the Economy – (20%) the role of government in the Australian economy

        HSC Course

          The Global Economy (25%) – Features of the global economy and globalisation

          Australia’s Place in the Global Economy (25%) – Australia’s trade and finance

          Economic Issues (25%) – issues including growth, unemployment, inflation, wealth and management.

          Economic Policies and Management (25%) – the range of policies to manage the economy

 

Assessment : HSC course only

External Assessment

Weighting

Internal Assessment

Weighting

A three hour written examination, including multiple-choice, short answer and extended response questions

 

100

Tests/exams

Research, investigation and communication

Stimulus based skills

50

30

 

20

Total Weighting

100

 

100

 

Geography 

Senior Course Description

Considerations for students with regards to the new syllabus:

          This subject is ideal for anyone who is observant by nature, is a critical thinker and has an interest in environmental matters.

            Years 9 and 10 Geography has provided a mixture of Australian Geography with World Geography in order to best prepare students who wish to continue into the Preliminary Course. Students have become adept at techniques like skills questions, short answers and essays that typically appear in Year 11 and 12.

           There is also an SGP (Senior Geography Project) that is carried out over the duration of the Preliminary Course.  This involves personal individual investigation and the carrying out of research on a relevant geographical issue of a student’s own choice.

          The 3-Unit topics have been incorporated into the Preliminary Course. The content and difficulty of the coursework for Year 11 has increased.

           Moreover, the HSC coursework now includes the use of geographic skills and tools that are applicable to the workplace. The content in Year 12 has also increased with a considerable emphasis on skills in conjunction with knowledge. 

          The HSC exam continues to award the majority of the marks for the essay section (i.e. 60%). Students wishing to enter into Geography must have adequate essay writing skills in order to maximise the mark.

           The new syllabus places more emphasis on the use of graphs, maps, tables and other items of stimulus material throughout short answer and essay questions.

Main Topics Covered:

        Preliminary Course

       Biophysical Interactions                              (45% of course time)

       Global Challenges                                       (45% of course time)

       Senior Geography Project                           (10% of course time)

        HSC Course

       Ecosystems at Risk                                      (33% of course time)

       Urban Places                                                 (33% of course time)

       People and Economic Activity                     (33% of course time)

Key concepts incorporated across all topics: change, environment, sustainability, spatial and ecological dimensions, interaction, technology, management and cultural integration.

Particular Course Requirements:

Students complete a senior geography project (SGP) in the Preliminary course and must undertake 10 hours of fieldwork in both the Preliminary and HSC courses. Students will be required to submit both oral and written geographic reports.

  

Business Studies

Senior Course Description

Business Studies enables students to become informed and responsible citizens by developing knowledge, understanding, skills and values relevant to their involvement in the world of work, leisure and business.

In taking Business Studies, students will develop:

        Knowledge and understanding about:

   the nature, role and structure of business

   the functions, processes and operations of business

   the nature, role, responsibilities and effectiveness of management

   the impact of internal and external factors on business

Skills to:

   investigate, analyse, synthesise and evaluate business information and issues from a variety of perspectives

   communicate business information and issues using appropriate formats

   apply mathematical concepts appropriate to business situations.

Values and attitudes about:

   informed and responsible participation in the business community

   ethical business behaviour

   social responsibility of business.

Main Topics Covered:

        Preliminary Course

       Nature of Business                     

       Key Business Functions                                            

       Establishing a Business

       Developing a Business Plan     

                It is a course requirement that students complete a Business Research Task.  

        HSC Course

       Business Management and Change                                                      

       Financial Planning and Management                                                      

       Marketing

       Employment Relations

       Global Business

There are no pre-requisites for taking the Business Studies Course which means that students who have not taken Commerce in Years 9 and 10 will not be disadvantaged provided they are willing to work hard.