At Springfield Central State High School, our Junior School curriculum aligns with Australian Curriculum v9, ensuring students receive a high-quality education that builds foundational skills, fosters curiosity, and prepares them for future learning pathways.
Year 7 Curriculum
Year 7 students begin high school with a broad and balanced curriculum that provides strong foundations in key learning areas.
Core Subjects (Full Year) • English • Humanities (History, Geography, Civics) • Mathematics • Science
Semester-Based Subjects • Languages: Japanese • Health & Physical Education (HPE)
| Elective Subjects (One per Semester) Students have the opportunity to explore new interests and develop skills in a range of elective subjects, including: • Visual Art • Media Studies • Dance • Drama • Design Practices • Home Economics by Design • Digital Engineering • Business Enterprise
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Subject Preferences: While students can indicate their preferred electives before enrolment, placement in specific subjects is not guaranteed.
Year 8 Curriculum
Year 8 builds upon the foundational learning in Year 7, offering an expanded curriculum that continues to challenge and engage students.
| Core Subjects (Full Year) • English • Humanities (History, Geography, Civics) • Mathematics • Science
Semester-Based Subjects • Languages: Japanese • Health & Physical Education (HPE)
| Elective Subjects (One per Semester) Students continue to explore elective subjects from a diverse range, including: • Visual Art • Media Studies • Dance • Drama • Design Practices • Home Economics by Design • Digital Engineering • Music • Business Enterprise
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Subject Preferences: Students can indicate their preferred electives, but placements in specific subjects are subject to availability.
Year 9 Curriculum
In Year 9, students begin a more specialised learning journey, selecting two elective subjects per semester while continuing with core studies.
| Core Subjects (Full Year) • English • Mathematics • Science
Semester-Based Subjects • Health & Physical Education (HPE) • Humanities (History, Geography, Civics)
| Elective Subjects (Two per Semester) Students can choose from a wide range of electives across The Arts, Digital Technology, and Applied Technology faculties, including: • Art • Dance • Drama • Music • Business • Graphics • Home Economics • Information & Communication Technology (ICT) • Industrial Technology & Design • Aerospace Studies • Japanese
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Subject Preferences: While students can indicate their preferences, elective placements are subject to availability.
More Information
For further details on individual subjects, please refer to the Curriculum Handbook or contact the relevant Curriculum Head of Department (HOD). Contact details for teaching staff are available on the Our Staff page.