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Elective Courses
Elective Courses Year 9-10
Subject Selection
Students will complete three electives in Year 9 and 10.
In 2023, students may choose to study,
- Three Group A Electives
or
- Two Group A Electives and one Group B Elective
Group A Electives
These are NESA Developed Courses. Typically, students will study these courses across Years 9 and 10.
Group B Electives
These are one-year programs, developed at Newington. At the end of Year 9, students will have the option to choose another Group B elective, or they may be able to join a Group A Elective for Year 10.
All electives, from Groups A and B, are linked to content and skills that are key to success in Years 11 and 12.
Group A Electives
- Chinese
- Commerce
- Design and Technology (Year 10, 2023)
- Design and Technology – Materials (Year 9, 2023)
- Design and Technology – Multimedia (Year 9, 2023)
- Drama
- Elective Geography
- Elective History
- Food Technology
- French
- Industrial Technology – Engineering
- Industrial Technology – Timber
- Information Software and Technology
- Latin
- Music
- Philosophy
- Photographic and Digital Media
- Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS)
- Visual Arts
- Visual Design (Year 9, 2023 only)
Group B Electives
- Great Write Sharks: Writing the stories that can be written
- It’s All In Your Mind: An Introduction to Psychology
- Just for the Record: A deep-dive into the composition and production of contemporary music
- Mirrung (Belonging): Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal People, histories and cultures
- Revue-ing the situation: The performing arts for satire and social commentary
- Space: All things astronomical, sci-fi, and ethical about our engagement beyond the earth
- Walking on Earth: A different way of thinking through indigenous issues in modern Australia
Please Note:
It is important to note that classes will only be formed if viable numbers exist, and in some cases class numbers will be capped due to access to specialist facilities.
As a result there is no guarantee that all subjects listed will be offered in Year 9 2023. Whilst every attempt is made to satisfy as many of the boys’ choices as possible, certain subject combinations may not be possible.