Shalvey Campus provides education for Years 7 - 10 only and your studies will include two stages of learning. It is important to understand their purposes.
YEARS 7 and 8
During these years you will experience a wide variety of subjects. Study will be undertaken in the Key Learning Areas of:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Human Society and its Environment
- Creative Arts
- Languages
- Technological and Applied Studies
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
- Sport
In Year 8, studies in most Key Learning Areas continue but you do have some choices.
- LOTE: Spanish, Italian, German
- TAS: Technologies including - Timber, Metal, Information Software Technology, Food, Textiles, Graphics, Promotional Design, Digital Design, Electronics
- Commerce
- Aboriginal Studies
- Agriculture
YEARS 9 and 10
Studies continue in the Key Learning Areas of:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Human Society and its Environment
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
- Careers
- Sport
You will have more choice about other courses you wish to study. Electives include:
- LOTE (Language other than English): Spanish, Italian, German
- TAS: Technologies including - Timber, Metal, Information Software Technology, Food, Textiles, Graphics, Automotive
- Child Studies
- PASS (Physical
- Commerce
- Aboriginal Studies
- Agriculture
- Music
- Photography
- Art
Students from Shalvey Campus will be well prepared to go on to the purpose built Senior Campus next to Mt Druitt TAFE. You have automatic right to the Senior Campus from Shalvey. The Senior Campus will offer an extensive range of H.S.C. courses, catering for all. Students may also choose to complete their H.S.C. at Bidwill Campus. Whatever the choice, it is strongly recommended that you continue with your studies to gain the H.S.C. or TAFE qualifications, or both!
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