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Year 7-10 Electives – 2026

Year 7-10 
Electives

Supporting Every Student to Achieve Their Goals

Northshore offers a diverse range of programs to support student interests and strengths. Our holistic approach includes excursions, incursions and community engagement opportunities that enrich the secondary school experience and help students develop confidence, resilience and life skills.

Learning at Northshore is shaped by strong encouragement and pastoral care, creating a positive environment that supports students as they prepare for life after school. Alongside their elective choices, students in Years 7 to 10 complete the following core subjects: Christian Living, English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education, Digital Technologies (compulsory in Years 7 and 8) and Indonesian (compulsory in Years 7 and 8).

Year 9 & 10 Electives

In Years 9 and 10, students are offered a variety of electives as they begin preparing for their Senior School pathway. They can select three year-long electives from a varied range of subjects that may change over time. These electives are chosen through a subject selection process and students are encouraged to consider their options carefully to support their learning in Years 11 and 12.

Visual Art

Jewellery

Drama

Design & Technology: Wood

Outdoor Education

Music

Applied Sport Science

Sport Performance Management

Design & Technology: Food

Childcare

Indonesian

iStem

Media Arts

Year 7 and 8 Tasters

In the early years of Secondary School, students do not select pure electives. Instead, Year 7 and 8 students take part in taster courses that allow them to experience a variety of the elective areas listed above.

Students will rotate between what will become more specialised areas of learning in Years 9 and 10, and include Technologies (Woodwork, Food Technology), The Arts (Drama, Music, Visual Art and Media) and Languages (Indonesian).

Visual Art

Year 9

Explore your creativity through painting, drawing and sculpture. Build strong visual art foundations while learning design principles and analysing artworks from different cultures and time periods. This course grows problem solving and creative thinking skills that support future pathways in design, architecture, marketing and media.

Year 10

Deepen your artistic skills with traditional and digital art practices. You will refine your technical abilities, explore creative processes and learn how art shapes society. This course encourages experimentation and risk taking to prepare you for future studies in the arts.

Jewellery

Year 9

Learn the basics of metalwork and gemstone setting as you create your own jewellery pieces. Through hands-on projects you will design and craft items that reflect your personal style while building confidence working with tools and materials.

Year 10

Develop your metalworking skills and learn how to set gemstones as you create rings and other custom pieces. This course is ideal for students who want to experiment with design and produce jewellery that showcases their creativity. No experience needed.

Drama

Year 9

Create characters, perform short plays and develop stagecraft skills through acting, improvisation and design tasks. The year finishes with a class performance in front of a live audience.
Requirements: Theatre blacks (black pants or shorts and a black T-shirt)

Year 10

Build on your performance skills while exploring movement, voice, improvisation and theatre history. You will study scripts, rehearse scenes and present a class performance for friends and family.
Prerequisite: Year 9 Drama recommended but not essential.

Design & Technology: Wood

Year 9

Design and build projects such as a jewellery box and chopping board while learning essential woodworking skills. This course is perfect for beginners or students wanting to improve their craftsmanship.

Year 10

Create two major projects: a resin lamp and a side table. Learn woodworking techniques, resin casting and fine finishing as you bring your designs to life.

Outdoor Education

Year 9

Enjoy hiking, snorkelling, surfing and campfire cooking while building teamwork and leadership skills. The course includes a four-day camp and focuses on safe participation in outdoor environments.
Cost: $450
Prerequisite: Swim 200 m in under 5 min 20 s

Year 10

Take on more advanced outdoor challenges including hiking, snorkelling, surfing and fishing while developing confidence and resilience. A four-day camp is included.
Cost: $450
Prerequisite: Swim 200 m in under 5 min 20 s

Music

Year 9

Explore contemporary music while developing aural theory skills and live performance experience. You will also write and perform your own songs.
Recommendation: Ideal for students learning an instrument or voice.

Year 10

Learn how music is created for film, stage and television while growing your aural and theory knowledge. Build your composition and performance skills as preparation for senior music.
Recommendation: Strongly recommended for students learning an instrument or voice.

Applied Sport Science

Year 9

Explore how the body moves and adapts to exercise through anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, nutrition and fitness testing. Students have the opportunity to complete a Surf Rescue Certificate.
Prerequisite: Swim 200 m in under 5 minutes. Additional costs may apply.

Sport Performance Management

Year 10

Step into the world of sports science with hands-on learning. Earn your SMA Level 1 Sports Trainer qualification as you explore athlete development, power up with resistance training, and dive into exciting new frontiers like eSports.
Cost: Approximately $200
Prerequisite: Year 9 Applied Sport Science recommended but not essential.

Design & Technology: Food

Year 9

Build confidence in the kitchen while exploring vegetables, pastries, pantry cooking and nutrition. You will take part in hands-on challenges and create healthy dishes with skill and precision.

Year 10

Explore international cuisines and the cultural significance of food while developing advanced cooking techniques. Learn about nutrition, budgeting and teamwork as you refine your practical kitchen skills.

Childcare

Year 9

Learn about the needs of babies and young children while designing nursery items and preparing meals for mothers and toddlers. This course provides practical skills useful for babysitting and future family life.

Year 10

Explore how children aged 1 to 4 learn and develop through play. Create learning resources, plan play spaces and design sensory activities while building practical skills for working with young children.

Indonesian

Year 9

Learn everyday Indonesian for real-life conversations while exploring culture, music and traditions. This course builds confidence and intercultural understanding.

Year 10

Develop your ability to express ideas, tell stories and communicate in real-life situations. Explore Indonesian society and prepare for ATAR Indonesian studies.
Prerequisite: Year 9 Indonesian recommended but not essential.

iSTEM

Year 9

Design practical solutions using 3D printing, coding, electronics and CAD. Work on hands-on projects like Bluetooth speakers, LED flashlights and dragsters while building strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Year 10

Work as an engineering team to design and build a fully functional small-scale Moon Rover using CAD, 3D printing, electronics and programming. The project ends with an obstacle challenge and pitch presentation.

Media Arts

Year 9

Learn how media shapes our world and create your own projects using photography, video and digital storytelling. Gain skills in editing, sound and visual effects through fun practical tasks.

Year 10

Develop advanced media skills through projects such as short films, documentaries or music videos. Learn narrative structure, camera techniques and sound design while analysing how media influences culture.