Stage 5
Year 9 and 10
Core Courses
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Human Society & Its Environment (HSIE)
- Personal Development, Health & Physical Education (PDHPE)
- Christian Studies
Elective Courses - Year 9
Year 9 Agriculture Electives
- Agriculture
Year 9 CAPA Electives
- Drama
- French
- Music
- Photography and Design
- Visual Arts
Year 9 English Electives
- English Plus
Year 9 HSIE Electives
- Commerce
- Future Problem Solvers Australia Program
- Scenario Roleplay
Year 9 PDHPE Electives
- Basketball
- Child Studies
- Football
- Netball
- Sport Science
Year 9 Science Electives
- Innovation and Technology
- Science Plus
Year 9 TAS Electives
- Design and Technology
- Food Technology
- Metalwork
- Woodworking Technology
Elective Courses - Year 10
Year 10 Agriculture Electives
- Agriculture
Year 10 CAPA Electives
- Drama
- French
- Music
- Photography and Design
- Visual Arts
Year 10 English Electives
- English Plus
Year 10 HSIE Electives
- Applied Geography: Firefighting
- Commerce
- Future Problem Solvers Australian Program
Year 10 PDHPE Electives
- Basketball
- Child Studies
- Football
- Netball
- Sport Science
Year 10 Science Electives
- Innovation and Technology
- Science Plus
Year 10 TAS Electives
- Food Technology
- Metalwork
- Woodworking Technology
Stage 6
Year 11 and 12
English
- English Studies
- English Standard
- English Advanced
- English Extension I
- English Extension II
Mathematics
- Mathematics Standard
- Mathematics Advanced
- Mathematics Extension I
Mathematics Extension II (Year 12 only)
- Agriculture
- Ancient History
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Community and Family Studies (CAFS)
- Design and Technology
- Earth and Environmental Science
- Engineering Studies
- Enterprise Computing
- Food Technology
- French Continuers
- Geography
- Health and Movement Science
- Industrial Technology – Timber Products & Furniture Technologies
- Legal Studies
- Modern History
- Music 1
- Personal Development, Health & Physical Education (PDHPE)
- Physics
- Society and Culture
- Studies of Religion 2
- Visual Arts
Vocational Educational Training (VET)
- Automotive (external RTO, delivered on site)
- Business (external RTO, delivered on site)
- Construction
- Electrotechnology
- Fitness
- Hospitality
Primary Industries
View the Stage 5 Subject Selection Guide for a comprehensive description of subjects on offer
View the Stage 6 Subject Selection Guide for a comprehensive description of subjects on offer
View the VET Handbook for a comprehensive description of subjects on offer
Alternate HSC Pathways
At St Philip's Christian College Cessnock we understand that every student learns differently — that is why we have created an innovative range of unique Year 11 and 12 pathways. As students enter Year 11 and 12, they are thinking about where they're heading after school. For some it will be off to work or further training; for others it will be university. St Philip's Christian College Cessnock's pathways set students up for success now and in the future — providing a culture of customisable enjoyable learning and career opportunities in which catapult students in the right direction.
Distance courses are available upon request in consultation with the Director of Studies and Head of Senior School.