Empowering Middle School learners through holistic foundations
At St Hilda’s School, the Years 7–9 curriculum is designed to lay a strong academic and personal foundation for young women entering their secondary education journey. Aligned with the Australian Curriculum (Version 9.0) and supported by our St Hilda’s Learning Framework, this phase focuses on developing students’ capacity for learning across all curriculum areas while nurturing cognitive, metacognitive, social, emotional, and ethical growth.
YEARS 7 AND 8
Learning Areas - In Years 7 and 8, all students study
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Health and Physical Education
- Languages (French and Japanese)
- Design Technology
- Digital Technology
- Drama
- Music
- Visual and Media Arts
- Religious Education
YEARS 9
In Year 9 all students study the core subjects of:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- History
- HPE
- Religious Education
They also choose three (3) electives for both Semester 1 and Semester 2 from at least three categories. The elective subjects provide students with opportunities to extend their curiosity and explore beyond their immediate capabilities and interests. Year 9 is a time for each student to broaden their perspectives whilst developing their capacity for learning.
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CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
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Visual Art – Surrealist Collages and Printmaking
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Visual Art –Ceramics
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Drama – All the World’s a Stage
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Drama – Child’s Play – Theatre for Young People Production
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Music
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Music Theatre – Singing, Acting & Storytelling
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Music in Film
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Musical Explorations – Try a New Instrument
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Music Extension- Advanced Performance, Composition and Analysis
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DIGITAL FUTURES & TECHNOLOGY
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Sketch, Code, Play: A Game Design Studio
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Media Arts - Photography and Film Editing
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Media Arts - Stop Motion & Soundscapes (Animation)
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STEM & DESIGN THINKING
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Science – Science in Practice
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Science – Agricultural Science
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Science Extension (Honours) – Useful Microbes, Characteristics of Light and Magnetism
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Science Extension (Honours) – Marine Biology and Innovative Chemistry
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Forensic Futures – 3D Crime Scene Investigation
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Future Entrepreneurs - Product Design Challenge
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Journeys into Taste
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Forward Thinking Fashion – Designing fashion for future
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LEADERSHIP, LANGUAGES & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
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English as an Additional Language/Dialect
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Learning Enhancement
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French
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Japanese
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Creative Writing
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Legal Studies – Crime and Punishment
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Legal Studies – Law in an Ever-Changing World
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GLOBAL ENTERPRISE & INNOVATION
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Economics and Business – How to be a Millionaire
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Economics and Business – Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur
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Geographical challenge and innovation
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HEALTH, WELLBEING & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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Human Movement Studies
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Golfing Performance Studies
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The emphasis is on building strong foundational knowledge, fostering curiosity, and preparing for deeper academic inquiry in senior years.
