Overview of Faculty
The History Faculty at ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ is made up of highly qualified, experienced and expert teachers who have a love for the subjects they teach; deep, wide and current knowledge;Ìý and a strong commitment to student learning.
Learning programs are designed to be concept focussed and differentiated, intellectually stimulating and challenging, relevant to Australian society and the world beyond, and encouraging of students to be independent learners.
Student learning is characterised by critical and creative thinking and the ability to develop and sustain well-constructed arguments supported by detailed evidence through technology aided research.
Courses Offered
Mandatory
History - Years 7-10
Senior Courses
Ancient History - Years 11-12
Accelerated Ancient History - Years 10-11
Modern History - Years 11-12
History Extension - Year 12
Legal Studies - Years 11-12
Studies of Religion 1 - Years 11-12
Electives
Elective History - Years 9 and 10
Philosophy - Years 9 and 10
Critical Thinking - Years 9 and 10
Key Excursions and Learning Opportunities
Year 7 Ancient History Day
Year 7 Museum of Fire Heritage Writing Competition
Year 8 Medieval Day
Year 9 World War One Performance
Year 10 Vietnam Performance
HSC Seminars (incursions; excursions)
Court Visits (Legal Studies)
Visits to Places of Worship (Studies of Religion)
History Prefect (leadership)
NSW Schools Constitutional Convention
Anzac Day Ceremony
Remembrance Day Ceremony
History Mastermind - Years 7-10Ìý
The Simpson Prize - Years 9 and 10
Australian History Competition - Years 7-10
History Extension Essay Prize - Year 12
National History Challenge - YearsÌý7-12
Australian Legal History Essay Competition - Year 11 Legal Studies
What Matters Writing Competition - Years 7-10
Bateman Battersby Law Bursary - Year 12 Legal StudiesÌý
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Further details about additional opportunities for students
The staff of each faculty are highly involved in running and supporting student leaders to lead a wide variety of co-curricular, enrichment, clubs & societies as part of the school's strong commitment toÌýÌýtalent development opportunities. These programs also play a key part of ensuring that students work alongsideÌýnot only their classmates, but with other like minded students from across the 6 cohorts within theÌýschool.Ìý
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