Hastings Secondary College

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Year 9 and 10

Year 9 and 10 elective selection  

Students moving into Year 9 can select the electives they would like to study in Year 10 (Stage 5). Students moving into Year 10 can change their 1 year (100 hour) course selection.The current Stage 5 Curriculum Guide is available below.

More information on elective selection

Students in Year 8 students are provided with the guide in Term 3 each year and given the opportunity to learn more about the subjects on offer to them at a special presentation.  

Included in the Stage 5 Curriculum Guide is information on the curriculum structure for Year 9, and information on mandatory and elective subjects.

Port Macquarie Campus - Stage 5 Curriculum Guide 2024 (PDF 3.72 MB)

Westport Campus - Stage 5 Curriculum Guide 2024 (PDF 3.66 MB)

How and when?

Subject selections are made online and in Term 3 each year, every Year 8 student will be provided with a unique code and detailed information on how to use the online subject selection platform.  

Further advice on elective selection

Parents and carers with questions about elective selection for their child are encouraged to contact the school and speak with their child’s Year Advisor, the Head Teacher of the subject of interest, or the Deputy Principal for their child’s year group.  

For advice or more information parents and carers are encouraged to contact their child’s home campus and the office staff can help direct your inquiry to the appropriate member of staff.