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Elective Courses
With twenty-eight electives to choose from, our students can play to their individual strengths, interests, and abilities.
Subject Selection
Students will complete three electives in Year 9 and 10.
There are three groups of electives to choose from, and students can choose to study a combination of electives from these groups.
- NESA Electives
- Newington Electives (only one per year)
- Cambridge IGCSE Electives (New for 2024!)
For example, a student may choose to study:
- Three NESA Electives
- Two NESA Electives and one Newington Elective
- Two NESA Electives and one Cambridge IGCSE Elective
- Two Cambridge IGCSE Electives and one NESA Elective
- Two Cambridge IGCSE Electives and one Newington Elective.
NESA Electives
These are NESA developed courses which students will typically study across Years 9 and 10.
Newington Electives
These are one-year programs, developed at Newington by our expert teachers. If students select a Newington Elective for study in Year 9, they will have the option to choose either another Newington elective for Year 10, or they may join a NESA Elective for Year 10.
Cambridge IGCSE Electives
These are two-year internationally recognised courses which will culminate in an external examination in October/November 2025.
All electives offered are linked to content and skills that are key to success in Years 11 and 12.
NESA Electives
- Aboriginal Studies
- Chinese
- Commerce
- Design and Technology – Materials
- Design and Technology – Multimedia
- Drama
- Global Studies
- 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
Newington 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
- 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
Cambridge IGCSE Electives
- Enterprise: A unique subject that brings the world of business into the classroom and gives learners a clear insight into what it means to think like an entrepreneur
- Physics: Learners grow to understand the technological world in which they live and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments.
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 2024. Whilst every attempt is made to satisfy as many of the boys’ choices as possible, certain subject combinations may not be possible.