Secondary Curriculum

We have high expectations of our students' attitude to their education; our approach fosters a willingness to learn and opportunities to succeed.

The Secondary School curriculum aims to provide a stimulating, practical academic program tailored to make the learning experience relevant, challenging, and interesting. It is delivered in smaller learning communities providing for individual attention and connecting classroom learning to real life, better-preparing students for their future beyond school.

“My child was supported to choose subjects they love at the end of Year 10. This careful subject selection has helped them enjoy and be excited about their learning, even when things were hard. Teachers have always been extremely supportive. Our family is grateful to have our children attend Peace.”
Parent of 2022 Year 12 Graduate

Years 7 - 8 Subjects

Students in Years 7 & 8 participate in core and elective subjects. Elective subjects are undertaken on a rotation basis across the two years, enabling our students to be able to make informed decisions when it come time to choosing elective subjects in Year 9.

Core Subjects Specialist Elective Subjects
English
Digital Technology
Mathematics
Drama
Science
Food Technology
Humanities
Industrial Technology & Design
Languages - Japanese or Spanish (Years 7 - 9)
Music
Christian Studies
STEM
Health & Physical Education (HPE)
Textiles
Sport
Visual Art

Year 9 Subjects

Core Subjects Specialist Elective Subjects
English
Business
Mathematics
Digital Technology
Science
Drama
Humanities
Food Technology
Languages - Japanese or Spanish
Industrial Technology & Design
Christian Studies
Music
Health & Physical Education (HPE)
STEM
Sport
Textiles
Visual Art

Year 10 Subjects

In Year 10, students study from two sets of subjects.

Our Year 10 Subject Selection Guide has been developed in conjunction with the Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority.

Group A - Compulsory Core Subjects Group B - Elective Subjects - choice of 3 (from specific subject lines)
Introduction to General English or Introduction to Essential English
Business
Introduction to Essential Mathematics or Introduction to General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods
Digital Technology
Science
Drama
Health & Physical Education (HPE)
Food Technology
History
Industrial Technology & Design
Geography
Music
Religion & Ethics
Visual Art
Sport

Year 11 & 12 Subjects

Students are required to choose one English and one Mathematics subject as compulsory subjects, along with Religion & Ethics and Sport. Students then choose a further four subjects from the nominated subject lines.

Students can choose from a mix of General or Applied subjects.

General Subjects - are suited to students who are interested in pathways beyond senior secondary schooling that lead primarily to tertiary studies and to pathways for vocational education and training and work.

Applied Subjects - are suited to students who are primarily interested in pathways beyond secondary schooling that lead to vocational education and training or work.

Our Year 11 & Year 12 Subject Selection Guide has been developed in conjunction with the Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority.

General Subjects - Compulsory Applied Subjects - Compulsory
General English
Essential English
General Mathematics
Essential Mathematics
Mathematical Methods
Aquatic Practices
Biology
Drama in Practice
Business
Furnishing Skills
Chemistry
Hospitality Practices
Drama
Music in Practice
Geography
Sport & Recreation
Legal Studies
Visual Art in Practice
Modern History
Music
Physical Education (PE)
Physics
Religion and Ethics *compulsory subject
Visual Art
General Subjects - Elective Applied Subjects - Elective
Biology
Aquatic Practices
Business
Drama in Practice
Chemistry
Furnishing Skills
Drama
Hospitality Practices
Geography
Music in Practice
Language - Japanese or Spanish
Sport & Recreation
Legal Studies
Visual Art in Practice
Modern History
Music
Physical Education
Physics
Specialist Mathematics
Visual Art
TAFE/Vocational Studies/Distance Education

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