Curriculum

Nagle College offers a comprehensive curriculum that caters for a wide range of student interests and abilities. Our students have the opportunity to choose from a broad range of courses and subjects


Drawing from the Australian curriculum, students are building their capabilities in the areas of literacy, numeracy, ICT, critical and creative thinking, personal and social capability, ethical understanding and intercultural understanding. (ACARA - General Capabilities).

We recognise that each student learns at different rates and in different styles. So our curriculum is well-balanced, diverse and flexible, allowing our students to proceed at their own pace, accelerate where appropriate and choose courses that allow them to consolidate their knowledge and skills.

Nagle College recognises the importance of offering different pathways of study and a wide range of subjects to cater for the academic and vocational needs of all our students.

Years 11 and 12 are the final stages of high school and our students are given the opportunity for greater specialisation and sophistication in their academic studies including Pathways, vocational education, open high school, traineeships and work placement.



Stage 4 (Years 7 And 8)

YEAR 7 SUBJECTS

  • Religious Education
  • English
  • Geography
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • PDHPE
  • Science
  • Technology & Applied Studies
  • Visual Arts

YEAR 8 SUBJECTS

  • Religious Education
  • English
  • Geography
  • History
  • Mathematics (including an Accelerated Stream)
  • Music
  • PDHPE
  • Science
  • Technology & Applied Studies
  • Visual Arts

In addition, students have the opportunity to study their choice of French or Japanese.



Stage 5 (Years 9 And 10)

Students selecting elective subjects should refer to the Year 9 Course Booklet for 2020 and the Year 10 Course Booklet for 2020.


YEAR 9 AND 10 SUBJECTS

  • Religious Education
  • English
  • Mathematics (with an Accelerated Stream)
  • Science
  • Geography
  • History
  • PDHPE

YEAR 9 AND 10 ELECTIVES

  • Agricultural Technology
  • Commerce
  • Dance
  • Design and Technology
  • Food Technology
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Information and Software Technology
  • Music
  • Physical Activity and Sports Studies
  • Photographic and Digital Media
  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths)
  • Textiles Technology
  • Visual Arts

**From year to year, additional electives may be offered depending on demand and staffing.



Stage 6 (Years 11 and 12)

Students should refer to the 2020 Year 11 Course Booklet when determining their courses for Year 11.


  • Agriculture
  • Ancient History
  • Biology
  • Business Studies
  • Catholic Studies
  • Community and Family Studies
  • Chemistry
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Design and Technology
  • Economics
  • Engineering Studies
  • Exploring Early Childhood
  • English (all levels up to and including Extension 2)
  • Food Technology
  • French Beginners
  • French Continuers
  • Geography
  • Information Processes and Technology
  • Japanese Beginners
  • Japanese Continuers
  • Legal Studies
  • Mathematics (all levels up to and including Extension 2)
  • Modern History
  • Music I
  • Music II
  • PDHPE
  • Physics
  • Society and Culture
  • Studies of Religion I
  • Studies of Religion II
  • Textiles and Design
  • VET Business
  • VET Hospitality
  • Visual Arts

**From year to year, additional subjects may be offered depending on demand and staffing.