Primary Curriculum
The Primary curriculum at Macarthur Adventist College is organised under the mandated Key Learning Areas (KLAs) developed by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Our Primary School follows:
- NSW Syllabus’ for the Australian Curriculum
- NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) K-10.
- AUC Adventist Encounter Syllabus (for the comprehensive teaching of the Bible)
Educational programs developed by our Primary Teachers correlate with the content and outcomes of the NESA syllabuses applicable from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our teachers plan, program, teach and assess according to the syllabus outcomes provided for each Stage.
Our Pre-Kindergarten program has been carefully designed by adapting key elements of the Early Stage 1 syllabus documents to assist with preparing students smooth transition into Kindergarten. Knowledge and skills that align with a strong foundation for starting school in the following year have been carefully considered and tailored to meet the needs of our prep students.
Secondary Curriculum
Our Secondary program follows the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Curriculum, with students able to enjoy an engaging and rigorous learning experience through varied subject offerings.
Senior Secondary students also have the option of studying additional subjects via TAFE and distant education. Co-curricular activities and service opportunities are also offered to build leadership, responsibility and teamwork skills to better our student's holistic learning journey and prepare them for their unique future in the ever changing world.
Year 7 Subjects
- English
- Food & Agriculture
- Geography - Semester 2
- History
- Digital Technologies
- Materials Technologies
- Engineered Systems
- Mathematics
- Music
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
- Bible
- Science
- Language (Hindi)
Year 8 Subjects
- English
- Geography
- History
- Digital Technology
- Timber Technology
- Food Technology
- Agriculture Technology
- Mathematics
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
- Bible
- Science
- Visual Arts
- Language (Hindi)
Year 9 and Year 10 Subjects
The Core subjects for Year 9 and 10 are:
- English
- Geography
- History
- Mathematics Core and Standard
- Mathematics Core and Advanced
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
- Bible
- Science
Students are also able to choose from a range of elective subjects, including:
- Computing Technology
- Food Technology
- Physical Activity and Sports Studies
- Industrial Technology
- Commerce
- Music
- Visual Arts
Year 11 and Year 12 Electives
Year 11 students are required to undertake the following subjects in preparation for their Higher School Certificate - Studies of Religion, Work Studies and English. Students who wish to attend university need to qualify for an ATAR - Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank. This requires you to study NESA Board Developed Courses - English (Compulsory) and at least 4 other Board Developed Courses (those that have an HSC Examination at the end) so that (UAC) can use your school-based assessment and HSC Examination results to do their ATAR calculations. This also includes the VET Board Developed Courses (Vocational Education and Training courses e.g. Construction, Hospitality, Retail, Entertainment). You MUST sit the HSC Examination if you wish to include these in the calculation of your ATAR.
Year 11 Subjects
- Work Studies (1 units) Non ATAR
- SOR 1 (1 units)
- English Advanced (2 units)
- English Standard (2 units)
- English Studies (2 units)
- Mathematics Advanced (2 units)
- Mathematics Standard (2 units)
- Mathematics Ext 1 (1 units)
- Community and Family Studies (2 units)
- Chemistry (2 units)
- Visual Arts (2 units)
- Legal Studies (2 units)
- Industrial Technology (2 units)
- Health and Movement Science (2 units)
- Physics (2 units)
- Music 1 (2 units)
- Photography, Video and Digital Imaging (2 units) Non ATAR
- Biology (2 units)
- Business Studies (2 units)
- Enterprise Computing (2 units)
- Food Technology (2 units)
Year 12 Subjects
- Work Studies (1 units) Non ATAR
- SOR 1 (1 units)
- English Advanced (2 units)
- English Standard (2 units)
- English Studies (2 units)
- Mathematics Advanced (2 units)
- Mathematics Standard 2 (2 units)
- Mathematics Ext 1 (1 units)
- Community and Family Studies (2 units)
- Health and Movement Science (2 units)
- Biology (2 units)
- Business Studies (2 units)
- Enterprise Computing (2 units)
- Industrial Technology (2 units)
- Legal Studies (2 units)
- Physics (2 units)
- Music 1 (2 units)
- Visual Arts (2 units)
- Photography, video and Digital Imaging (2 units) Non ATAR
- Ancient History (2 units)
- Chemistry (2 units)
- Music 2 (2 units)
- Food Technology (2 units)
Senior Secondary students also have the option of studying additional subjects via TAFE and distant education.
In addition to reading the Subject Selection Booklet 2025, we recommend that you watch the introductory video below as it will give you in-depth information about subject selections for Years 11 and Year 12. We have also compiled a series of individual subject videos to help guide your choices.
