Senior School (Year 10 – 12)

Our goals for Senior School include:

• The development of a variety of academic subjects which prepare students for life beyond the school gate in the 21st century
• Partnerships and pathways with tertiary learning institutions including universities and TAFEs
• Partnerships with training groups and employers to provide access to vocational pathways through traineeships and apprenticeships
• Opportunities for leadership and advocacy which grow from a cohesive world view
• The development of positive attitudes and values
• Recognition of talent, attitudes and values that can shape and enrich the community (local, national and international)
• We also offer a bespoke program, Education With Edge @LORDS, for certificate and diploma programs.

Year 10

In Year 10, given some students are now thinking about their futures and possible career paths, it is important they are able to explore more diverse subject offerings in greater depth to discover and develop their strengths and passions. Therefore, in Year 10, students are able to select from the following electives: Music, Drama, Visual Art, Design Technology, Economics and Business, Japanese, Hospitality, Textiles, Graphics, Legal Studies, Psychology, and Physical Education. Some students try out electives for a semester to see if they will want to continue those subjects in their senior school studies. Others already know they want to pursue certain subjects into their senior years, so they are able to specialise at this stage. Likewise there is opportunity to ‘test’ differentiating core subjects such as Maths and English as they start to diversify ahead of choosing an ATAR pathway or non-ATAR pathway for their Year 11 and 12 subject selection.

Importantly, during Year 10 the conversation continues with regards to future learning paths. Options such as academic pathways, vocational education including Certificate and Diploma courses, school-based traineeships, university partnerships and more are discussed both with students and their families.

Year 11 & 12

In the final years of secondary education, the focus is set on achieving the best possible outcome for all students regardless of their pathway. Support and flexibility are key here. Subject choice and workload considerations are made which may include study lines to individually craft a timetable for each student that will provide their best opportunity for success. Regardless of which pathway is desired, at LORDS the focus is on individual success and achievement for the completion of Year 12 whether that be for academic studies at tertiary level post school or direct into a vocational environment or even a combination.