Academics

Our Core Stages
Of Senior School

Stage 4 - Years 7 and 8

Core subjects:

• Biblical Studies
• English
• Geography
• Australian History
• Mathematics
• PD/Health/PE
• Science

Other Subjects:

• Computing Studies (Year 7)
• Drama (Year 7)
• Languages (Indonesian in Year 8)
• Music (Keyboard in Year 7, Guitar in Year 8)
• Technology - Textiles, Food, Design, Industrial (Timber and Metal)
• Visual Arts

Stage 5 - Years 9 and 10

As well as the core subjects noted above, students can choose two elective subjects to study in Years 9 & 10.

• Commerce
• Dance
• Design and Technology
• Drama
• Food Technology
• History Mysteries
• Industrial Technology (Timber)
• Music
• PASS (Physical Activity and Sports Studies)
• STEM
• Textiles Technology
• Visual Arts

Options may vary from year to year reflecting student demand.

In addition, Stage 5 students select a shorter online course designed to strengthen their independence as learners and gain experience with the online study environment they may encounter at TAFE or university:

• Art & Ethics of Beauty
• The Influence Effect
• Food Prints
• Rugby League Studies
• The Philippines - Civics & Culture
• Science of Thinking

For more information about the Stage 5 Electives visit Stage 5 Learning Journey

Stage 6 - Years 11 and 12

Our College provides an excellent opportunity for HSC students to succeed academically. ATARs of 99.95 and 98.45 have been and can be achieved. Indeed our students regularly feature on the All Rounders List and the Distinguished Achievers List.

Subjects typically offered include:

• Ancient History
• Biology
• Business Studies
• Community and Family Studies
• Chemistry
• Design & Technology
• Drama
• Economics
• Engineering Studies
• English (Advanced)
• English (Standard)
• English Extension 1 and 2
• History Extension 1 and 2
• Hospitality
• Industrial Technology Multimedia
• Industrial Timber Technology
• Languages (via NSW School of Languages)
• Legal Studies
• Modern History
• Mathematics (Advanced)
• Mathematics (Standard)
• Mathematics Extension 1 and 2
• Music
• PDHPE
• Physics
• Software Design & Development
• Society & Culture
• Visual Arts

Options may vary from year to year reflecting student demand.

The teachers were very passionate about their subjects which I found very encouraging, they went above and beyond to help us. Mr Josiah Seto (ATAR 98.45)

Year 12 students are assigned a teacher as a mentor for their final year. Our Year 11 & 12 classes are led by well qualified teachers, many of whom are highly experienced HSC markers.

Study@TheHub

To assist students in their academic endeavours, every afternoon after school, students can study in The Hub under the supervision of a Learning Support Teacher until 4:00pm. Students can also be involved in a Study Club at lunchtime on Monday, Thursday and Friday.

VET Opportunities

RJ has a fully equipped commercial kitchen and offers VET Hospitality. We also teach Business Services. Other Vocational, Education and Training (VET) courses can be undertaken through TAFE Colleges (e.g. Construction, Plumbing, Information Technology, Fashion Design) but additional costs are involved.

Languages

Languages (such as Indonesian, Spanish, French and Italian) are usually studied through tutors from the NSW School of Languages.

External Competitions

• Da Vinci Challenge
• Maths Olympiad
• Science & Engineering Challenge
• Writing Competitions (Various)