Senior School Curriculum


YEARS 7-10

Masada College Senior School follows the NSW Board of Studies’ guidelines with all students in Years 7-10 covering the required hours of study in the Key Learning Areas:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Creative Arts
  • Technological and Applied Studies (TAS)
  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
  • Human Society and its Environment (HSIE)
  • Language other than English (LOTE)
  • In addition all students have a Jewish Studies component, consisting of Tanach (Jewish Bible), Jewish History and Jewish Studies.

YEARS 9 & 10

In Years 9 and 10 students choose two electives from a range of subjects including:

  • Food Technology
  • Design and Technology
  • Commerce
  • Physical Activity & Sports Studies (PASS)
  • Drama
  • Music
  • Visual Arts

YEARS 11 & 12

The subjects offered in Years 11 and 12 vary according to the interests and strengths of any particular cohort of students. All students must study English (either Advanced, Standard or ESL) and then choose courses which regularly include:

  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Biology
  • Modern History
  • Ancient History
  • Society and Culture
  • Studies of Religion
  • Business Studies
  • Economics
  • Hebrew (Modern and/or Classical)
  • Hospitality Operations (Vocational and Education and Training course)
  • Information Technology (Vocational and Education and Training course)
  • Food Technology Design and Technology
  • Information Processes and Technology
  • Music
  • Visual Arts
  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
  • and such others which may be feasible from time to time.

The Year 11 Preliminary course subjects are prerequisites for the HSC courses in those subjects. Masada advises students to study 13 or 14 units in Year 11 (two more than the Board of Studies minimum) and 11 or 12 units for the HSC year. For the first three terms of Year 11 (the Preliminary course), all students also study Jewish Issues and ethics.

Masada College offers a differentiated curriculum throughout all courses, which caters for the individual needs of each student. Enrichment and Extension, extra academic support and ESL support are offered to students on a needs basis – in consultation with parents, staff and our Learning Support Team.