The Senior Phase (Years 10 – 12)
As students enter this phase of learning, the emphasis is on being good men of Padua and leading by example both within the College and the Paduan Community. Students are encouraged to develop into mature and confident young men through service leadership and their learning environment. A focus is on individual identity while continuing to foster school spirit and build positive relationships with all members of the community.
In the Senior Phase, a diverse range of curriculum offerings allow students to make informed choices regarding their chosen pathway. This is supported by targeted programs, planning and mentoring throughout this phase. Regardless of the pathway chosen, students will be challenged and extended as they are encouraged to take ownership of their learning and outcomes. Goal setting, precision and mastery are key elements of curriculum throughout the senior phase, encouraging our students to graduate as creative and critical thinking global citizens with the skills to become self-efficacious life-long learners able to contribute positively in the wider community.
The Senior Phase at Padua College is designed to allow students to tailor their program to suit their own pathway and learning needs. Subject offerings change in Year 10 in order to better reflect the Senior Subject offerings and as part of the Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan process. Padua offers both ATAR and Non-ATAR Pathways with opportunities for students to participate in certificate courses, diploma programs, and work placement relevant to their chosen pathway.
Padua College Senior Pathways
| Subject Area | Year 10 | Year 11 & 12 |
| English | English
Literature Essential English |
Essential English (A)
English (G) Literature (G)
|
| Mathematics | Intro General Maths
Intro Math Methods Intro Essential Maths Intro Specialist Maths |
Essential Mathematics (A)
General Mathematics (G) Mathematical Methods (G) Specialist Mathematics (G)
|
| Religion | Religious Education | Catholic Studies
Religion and Ethics (A) Study of Religion (G)
|
| Science | Biology
Chemistry Physics Psychology General Science
|
Science in Practice (A)
Biology (G) Chemistry (G) Physics (G) Psychology (G)
|
| Social Sciences | History
Geography Economics
|
Ancient History (G)
Modern History (G) Geography (G) Economics (G) Legal Studies (G)
|
| Languages | Japanese | Japanese (G)
|
| Heath and Physical Education | Physical Education
Cert – Sport and Recreation |
Sport and Recreation (A)
Physical Education (G) Cert 3 Fitness
|
| Technologies | Industrial Technology Timber (Construction, Furnishing)
Industrial Technology Metal (Workshop Engineering) Design
|
Engineering Skills (A)
Furnishing Skills (A) Building & Construction Skills (A) Design (G) Cert 2 Engineering Pathways (Race Car) Cert 2 Electrotechnology
|
| Digital Technologies and Business | Digital Solutions
Accounting |
Information and Communication and Technology (A)
Accounting (G) Digital Solutions (G) Cert 3 Business Diploma Business Cert 3 Hospitality (Mt Alvernia)
|
| The Arts | Visual Art
Drama Music FTV |
Visual Arts in Practice (A)
Visual Art (G) Drama (G) Music (G) Music Ext (G) (Year 12 only) Film, TV and New Media (G)
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| Outside of the Timetable | Cert 3 Aviation | Cert 3 Aviation
Cert 2 Outdoor Recreation Diploma Entrepreneurship & Innovation
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Senior Subjects listed with (G) are General Subjects which contribute to an ATAR.
Applied Subjects are listed with (A) – Maximum of 1 can contribute to an ATAR.
Vocational Certificate courses are generally associated with a Non-ATAR Pathway but a maximum of 1 can contribute to an ATAR.
(G) = General
(A) = Applied
