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Curriculum

STAGE 4: Years 7 & 8

  • English  
  • Mathematics   
  • Science
  • Human Society and its Environment (HSIE): Geography and History with Australian context
  • Technology and Applied Studies: Technology, Food Technology, Computing and Industrial Arts
  • Languages  
  • Creative Arts: Visual Arts, Music, Drama
  • Personal Development/Health/Physical Education (PD/H/PE): Includes Rock and Water program

STAGE 5: Years 9 & 10
SCHOOL CERTIFICATE COURSES

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • History
  • Geography
  • Agriculture
  • Design and Technology
  • Japanese
  • Information Software Technology
  • Textiles and Design
  • Designing for Children
  • Tourism
  • Dance
  • Physical Education - Applied Sport
  • Physical Education -  Human Movement
  • Graphics
  • Industrial Technology - Timber
  • Industrial Technology - Metal   
  • Industrial Technology - Electronics  
  • Music    
  • Drama    
  • Food Technology
  • Technology/Multimedia
  • Photography/Digital Media 
  • Visual Arts
  • Visual Arts - Design
  • Visual Arts - Ceramics
  • PD/H/PE
  • Life Skills Subjects

STAGE 6: Years 11 & 12
PRELIMINARY AND HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE COURSES

  • English- Advanced
  • English Extension
  • Engineering Studies
  • English- Standard
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics: Extensions 1 and 2
  • General Mathematics
  • Senior Science
  • Biology
  • Agriculture
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Ancient History
  • Modern History
  • Drama
  • Design & Technology
  • Industrial Technology - Wood
  • Industrial Technology - Multimedia
  • Business Studies
  • Legal Studies
  • French Beginners
  • Japanese Continuers
  • Information Processes and Technology
  • Indistrial Technology Multimedia
  • Software Design & Development
  • Community and Family Studies
  • Food Technology
  • PD/H/PE
  • Life Skills Subjects
  • Network classes with other local high schools ensure maximum curriculum choices for senior students.
    BOARD ENDORSED  
  • Photograph
  • Visual Design
  • Work Studies
  • Sport and Recreation
    VET COURSES
  • Retail Operations
  • Information Technology
  • Primary Industries
  • Hospitality
  • Building & Construction
  • Business services
  • Industry Entertainment Services
    VET (Vocational Education and Training) courses offer industry recognition in accordance with the Australian Qualifications Framework. One of these can be included in the calculation

Graduate Outcomes

At Rutherford Technology High School staff actively encourage, and support
students to reach their full potential through:

  • Acceptance of Responsibility.
  • Effective Communication.
  • Leadership Development.
  • Positive Self Esteem.
  • Resilience and Optimism.
  • Self Discipline.
  • Sound Social Skills.
  • The Desire and Skills to Continue Life Long Learning.
  • Tolerance and Honesty.
  • Work Readiness Skills.