SLC Subjects Years 9-12
Hillcrest Christian College’s P-12 curriculum is based on the Australian Curriculum. Students complete their mandatory studies of the Australian Curriculum in Term 3 of Year 10 then transition to the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) for their final years of schooling in Term 4.
To assist students in planning their courses, we offer support to ensure that each child can develop a learning plan that will maximize the opportunity for them to achieve their goals and dreams through their learning experiences. This commences in the later part of Year 9 and continues with each student through to the completion of their studies at the end of Year 12.
In Term 4 of Year 10 we welcome students into the final phase of their learning. We aim to provide each student the opportunity to succeed in their chosen pathway.
Not only do we provide a wide range of subject choices, but we have also secured partnerships with Bond University, Griffith University, QUT and Southern Cross University where we can offer first-year subjects as part of the senior years of study. This will provide students with the unique ability to be able to complete their formal years of education at Hillcrest Christian College while still obtaining an additional certificate or diploma.
I would ask you to take the time to talk through the various aspects while making the very important decision of subject selections and course placements. My advice is to attempt to choose, where possible, a balanced selection of subjects.
How are Subjects Organised?
It is recommended that all students in Year 10 start with seven (7) Australian Curriculum subjects. Upon completion of the Australian Curriculum students will usually continue with similar, QCE subjects as outlined in the subject pathway into Year 11. Students in Years 11 and 12 are required to study six (6) options.
Depending on the individual student’s pathway, students may also choose at the end of Year 11 Term 3, to conclude a subject and commence a School Based Traineeship, School Based Apprenticeship or a Vocational Education and Training qualification (VET) (up to Certificate III) or enrol in a different subject.
At the end of Unit 2, a student may choose to conclude a subject and enrol in an Extension Subject or University subject.
The aspiration is for all students to graduate with a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). The QCE indicates a student has successfully completed high school at a Year 12 standard.
Year 10 Pathways
What does my school pathway look like?
All students in Year 10 are required to study seven (7) subjects until they complete the Australian Curriculum. These include five 40 minute lessons per week for the core subjects of Australian Curriculum English, Mathematics, and Science. Students also study Australian Curriculum History as a core subject for two 40 minute lessons per week. Year 10 students can select three Australian Curriculum Elective subjects and will participate in Sport on a Thursday afternoon. Students will also be required to attend Life Group, Assembly and Gathering.
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Years 11-12
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
Students may be eligible for a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) at the end of their senior schooling. The aspiration is for 100% of Hillcrest Christian College graduates to receive a QCE when they graduate. Students who do not meet the QCE requirements can continue to work towards the certificate post-secondary schooling. Learning accounts are closed after nine years; however, a student may apply to the QCAA to have the account reopened and all credit continued.
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) eligibility
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is calculated by the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) based on a student’s:
Best five General subject results OR best results in a combination of four General subject results plus an Applied subject result or a Certificate III or higher VET
English requirement
Eligibility for an ATAR will require the satisfactory completion of a QCAA English subject. These include English, Essential English, Literature, English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language.
While students must meet this standard to be eligible to receive an ATAR, it is not mandatory for a student’s English result to be included in the calculation of their ATAR.
Do I need to get an ATAR?
ATAR is the usual path for University entry. Some students consciously choose not to get an ATAR based upon their future career pathway.
SLC Subject Offerings & Pathways
ENGLISH
Subject pathways from Year 10 Australian Curriculum through to QCE Curriculum options
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Year 10 Australian Curriculum Subject
QCE Curriculum Subject Options (Term 4)
MATHEMATICS
Subject pathways from Year 10 Australian Curriculum through to QCE Curriculum options
Year 10 Australian Curriculum Subject
QCE Curriculum Subject Options (Term 4)
SCIENCE
Subject pathways from Year 10 Australian Curriculum through to QCE Curriculum options
Year 10 Australian Curriculum Subject
QCE Curriculum Subject Options (Term 4)
TECHNOLOGIES
Subject pathways from Year 10 Australian Curriculum through to QCE Curriculum options
Year 10 Australian Curriculum Subject
QCE Curriculum Subject Options (Term 4)
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Subject pathways from Year 10 Australian Curriculum through to QCE Curriculum options
Year 10 Australian Curriculum Subject
QCE Curriculum Subject Options (Term 4)
FRENCH
Subject pathways from Year 10 Australian Curriculum through to QCE Curriculum options