St Ives High School is a modern comprehensive high school offering both general and specific education programs. The school is organised around three modules of two years each:
Stage 4 - Years 7 & 8 Common Courses:English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, French, German, Japanese, Art, Music, Design & Technology, Physical Education and Health - Sport is integrated into the daily timetable.
Stage 5 - Years 9 & 10 Specific Courses plus some Common Courses:English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Physical Education and Health, plus other subjects as chosen from a broad range.
Stage 6 - Years 11 & 12 Specific Courses:English and other subjects chosen from Key Learning Areas, as prescribed by the Board of Studies.
Other information:In Years 7 & 8, Sport is an integral part of the school day. In Years 9 to 12, Sport is held on a Thursday afternoon and students have a wide range of options, including inter-school grade competition, a well as social sports. Sport is either held at school or at local venues or students travel by bus to venues provided by other schools.
All subjects are relevant, in that they all develop individual skills and abilities. All are important none more so than others. In today's changing society, thinking, perceptive and creative skills are needed more than ever.
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