Senior School students are offered a wide variety of elective subjects. Core subjects are compulsory.
Years 9 and 10
Core Components:
- Christian Life Studies
- English
- Mathematics
- 5.3 Advanced
- 5.2 Intermediate
- 5.1 Standard
- Science
- Human Society & Its Environment
- Australian History
- Australian Geography
- Personal Development, Health & Physical Education
Electives:
- Human Society & Its Environment
- Commerce
- Technological & Applied Studies
- Information & Software Technology
- Industrial Technology: Timber
- Food Technology
- Design & Technology
- Creative Arts
- Visual Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Languages Other Than English
- French
- PDHPE
- Physical Activity and Sports Studies
Year 11 and 12 - Preliminary and HSC
For Year 11 and 12 there are many more options available to students. Not all subjects offered will run as some electives do require a minimum number of students.
Christian Life Studies
- Ancient History
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Certificate II – Hospitality – Food & Beverage (VET)
- Certificate III – Christian Ministry and Theology (VET)
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (VET)
- Certificate III – Information and Digital Technology (VET)
- Certificate III – Tourism
- Certificate III – Education Support
- Chemistry
- Community and Family Studies
- Design and Technology
- Drama
- Earth & Environmental Science
- Economics
- English Advanced
- English Extension One and Two
- English Standard
- English Studies
- History Extension
- Geography
- Industrial Technology: Timber
- Legal Studies
- Mathematics Advanced (two unit)
- Mathematics Extension one (three unit)
- Mathematics Extension two (four unit – Year 12 course)
- Mathematics Standard (two unit)
- Modern History
- Music
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
- Physics
- Society and Culture
- Studies of Religion (compressed course)
- Textiles and Design
- Visual Arts
Other Options
- TAFE Options - visit the TAFE website
- School Based Traineeship Options - Visit the DET website
- Open High School - Languages
- Distance Education
Educational Pathways
At St Philip's Christian College Gosford 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 Gosford'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.