Marian Catholic College provides a diverse, quality curriculum which caters for the needs and abilities of students at all levels.
The expectation is that students learn to recognise their talents and choose a curriculum that allows them to achieve excellence in their learning. The structure of the curriculum is flexible so that students can choose an appropriate path as they develop during their time at Marian Catholic College.
The curriculum below is a guide to subjects offered across each stage. The elective subjects are offered for Year 9 and above, will only be offered if sufficient numbers of students select them.
Year 7 / Year 8
Core Subjects studied by students throughout Years 7 and 8 include:
- Religious Education
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Technology Mandatory
- Agriculture and Food Technologies
- Digital Technologies
- Engineered Systems
- Materials Technologies - Timber and Textiles
- Geography
- History
- Languages (Japanese)
- Music
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
- Visual Arts
Year 9 / Year 10
Students in Years 9 and 10 are required to study both mandatory and elective subjects.
Mandatory subjects:
- Religious Education
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education and Careers
- History (Australian Curriculum)
- Geography
Elective subjects that may be offered include:
- Agricultural Technology
- Applied Science
- Child Studies
- Commerce
- Dance
- Design and Technology
- Drama
- Food Technology
- Graphics Technology
- HSIE Geography Elective
- HSIE History Elective
- Industrial Technology Automotive
- Industrial Technology Timber
- Industrial Technology Information and Software
- Italian
- Music
- Physical Activity and Sport Science
- Textiles Technology
- Visual Arts
Preliminary & Higher School Certificate
English
- English Standard
- English Advanced
- English Studies
- English Extension 1
- English Extension 2
Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Investigating Science
- Extension Science
Religious Education
- Studies of Religion I (1 unit)
- Studies of Religion II (2 units)
- Studies in Catholic Thought
Mathematics
- Mathematics Advanced
- Mathematics Extension 1
- Mathematics Extension 2
- Mathematics Standard 1
- Mathematics Standard 2
Human Society & Its Environment
- Ancient History
- Modern History
- History Extension
- Business studies
- Economics
- Geography
- Legal Studies
- Society and Culture
- Work Studies
Technological & Applied Studies
- Design and Technology
- Engineering Studies
- Information Processes and Technology
- Software Design and Development
- Industrial Technology – Timber
- Industrial Technology - Multimedia
- Agricultural Technology
- Food Technology
- Textiles and Design
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
- Community and Family Studies
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
- Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation
Languages
- Italian Continuers
(for eligible students who have studied Italian
as an elective in Years 9 & 10)
Creative Arts
- Drama
- Dance
- Ceramics
- Visual Arts
- Photography - Digital Imaging
- Music 1
- Music 2
- Music Extension
VET
- Business Services
- Hospitality
- Construction
- Entertainment Industry
External VET (EVET)
- Whitehouse Institute of Design
- Taronga Training Institute
- Nursing at Blacktown Hospital
- School Based Traineeships
Pathways may be offered to students with specific needs. Life skills programs are offered for students with special education needs.
Learning Pathways High Support Needs
