Academic Curriculum
Years 11 and 12 Guide To Courses for 2013
Years 8 to 10 Guide To Courses for 2013
Year 7 Guide To Courses for 2013
Students at CGGS are offered a wide and varied academic curriculum which allows them to reach their full potential. They are prepared for the ACT Year 10 High School Certificate and the ACT Year 12 Certificate, under the auspices of the Department of Education and Board of Senior Secondary Studies respectively. In addition, CGGS is an International Baccalaureate World School authorised to offer the
International Baccalaureate’s Diploma Programme
for students in Year 11 and 12 .
An overview of the curriculum offered in Years 7 to 12 can be found by scrolling down on this page, otherwise for more detailed information please refer to our Guides to Courses booklets for the present and coming school year.
Year 7
Students in Year 7 study a broad range of subjects. The core subjects of English, Geography, History, Introduction to Computing, Mathematics, Physical Education/Health, Religion and Philosophy, and Science are undertaken for the full year. The core subjects of Drama, Music, Textiles and Design, and Visual Art and Design are undertaken for a semester each.
In addition, students choose two languages from French, Japanese and Latin to study for a semester each.
Year 8
In Year 8, students study English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Physical Education/Health, Religion and Philosophy, and Science as core subjects.
Students choose an additional two subjects from Art (Visual Art, Design & Technology), Computer Applications, Dance, Drama, French, Japanese, Latin, Music, and Textiles and Design. Students make their choices for Year 8 in consultation with parents and teachers during the second half of Year 7.
To assist with the choice of electives, a booklet containing synopses of all the courses available in Years 8-10 is supplied to each student. In addition, an Information Evening is held for parents and counselling is available to students before the elective subject selection is due. All subjects in Year 8 are of one year's duration.
Year 9 
English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Physical Education/Health, Religion and Philosophy, and Science remain core subjects in Year 9. At this level Mathematics and Science are streamed.
At the end of Year 8, students have the opportunity to reselect electives, with parental consent, for the Years 9 - 10 program. Students choose two elective subjects from an even more extensive list. Asian Studies, Commerce, Independent Learning Program and Sports Science are additional elective subjects. Each elective subject is normally studied for two consecutive years in Years 9 and 10; however, in the second half of Year 9, students may elect to change one elective subject for Year 10
Year 10
English, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education/Health, and Religion and Philosophy remain core subjects in Year 10.
Students choose 3 elective subjects in Year 10. They are encouraged to continue with the two from Year 9 to enable deeper learning of concepts and skills in preparation for study in Years 11 and 12. They may choose from the list below.
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Visual Art and Design |
French |
Drama |
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Asian Studies |
Latin |
Music |
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Commerce |
Japanese |
Dance |
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Computer Application |
History |
Sports Science |
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Geography |
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Textiles and Design |
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Indpendent Learning Program |
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The most significant choice of subjects is made in the latter half of Year 10, for entry into the ACT senior secondary college system of education which caters for students in Years 11 and 12. This is a system of school-based curriculum and assessment governed by the policies and procedures of the Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS). Students are assessed continuously throughout Years 11 and 12. All assessment completed during the two years counts towards the final ACT Year 12 Certificate.
Students generally study five subjects in both years. English is compulsory in Years 11 and 12, while Mathematics is compulsory in Year 11 only. Students may choose to study either an accredited or a tertiary package of subjects. A tertiary package is for students interested in entry to university at the end of Year 12, while an accredited package is for students interested in direct entry to the workforce from school and/or studying at TAFE.
Students who complete a tertiary package and who qualify for an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) receive a Tertiary Entrance Statement in addition to their ACT Year 12 Certificate. It contains information which may be used in applying to tertiary institutions. A requirement of completing a tertiary package is sitting for the ACT Scaling Test (AST) in Year 12.
The IB and ACT Curriculum at CGGS
The ACT Senior Secondary System caters for students in Years 11 and 12, generally aged between 16 and 19 years and is based on the principle of continuous assessment throughout Year 11 and 12. A student qualifies for the award of a Year 12 Certificate on completion of an educational program approved by the School. Students who wish to go to University need to complete a Tertiary Package, and sit the ACT Scaling Test (AST), to receive an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
CGGS will be offering the IB Diploma Programme alongside the ACT Senior Certificate which means students attending CGGS in Year 11 and 12 will have the option (subject to entry requirements for IB) to either complete the ACT Senior Secondary System of education or the IB Diploma Programme. IB students will be awarded both an ACT Senior Certificate and the IB Diploma.
For more information about the academic curriculum, contact the Director of Curriculum, Ms Heidi Vellnagel,
T: 02 6202 6407 or refer to the Guide to Courses booklets.