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Page 1 of 15 2025 Year 10 Curriculum Handbook

Page 2 of 15 Year 10 Elective Subject Costs 2025 Students in Lower School are required to meet educational outcomes in a variety of learning areas. Elective courses in Lower School enable students to meet these outcomes in The Arts, Technologies and through additional courses in Health and Physical Education. ASHS students have access to some specialised subjects which are resource rich but expensive to run. Students do not need to enrol in high-cost electives to meet the required educational outcome. Low or no cost options are available as indicated in this booklet. SUBJECT PRICES ARE INDICATIVE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. NOTE: Payment of subject charges is compulsory. Payment arrangements are available to all families. Please contact the school for further information. Secondary Assistance Scheme Parents with a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card will have access to the Secondary Assistance Scheme (SAS). This will be applied towards education program charges in the first instance, with any residual to be applied to the voluntary Contribution (for years 7 to 10) or as negotiated with the parent/guardian (for years 11 to 12). Applications need to be made to the school during Term 1, 2025 to be eligible. It is expected that all School Charges will be paid in full prior to the end of Term 1 each year.

Page 3 of 15 Year 10 Course Definitions & Procedures 2025 Students study the following COMPULSORY COURSES: • Mathematics • English • Science • Humanities and Social Sciences • Health and Physical Education The courses above are described in SECTION 1 of this handbook. In addition to the compulsory course above, students choose to study ELECTIVE COURSES from the following learning areas: • The Arts • Technologies • Health and Physical Education • Languages Students choose six Elective Courses for the year, three in Semester One and three in Semester Two. Elective courses allow students to engage in higher levels of specialisation in learning areas of interest. Year 10 In Year 10 students can choose to pursue their interests and talents in Technologies, Languages, The Arts and Health and Physical Education. Students should seek advice from their teacher prior to Year 10 subject selection, to ensure they have the pre-requisite knowledge and skills for success in senior school. In Year 10, English, Maths, Science and HASS all have courses catering for students who have the potential to select ATAR courses in Year 11 and 12. A prerequisite for selecting a university entrance course or ATAR course in Year 11, is the achievement of an A or B grade in Year 10 in the relevant subject(s). Assessment Assessment in Mathematics, English, Science and HASS subject areas covers a number of content strands which have equal weighting and importance. There are also examinations for Year 10 students in Semester 2 to assist teachers, students and parents in their selection and confirmation of appropriate courses of study for Year 11..

Page 4 of 15 LEARNING AREA: MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY COURSE In Years 7 to 10, students undertake study in the following strands of the Western Australian Curriculum (Mathematics), as set out by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA). Content Strands Proficiency Strands • Number and Algebra • Measurement and Geometry • Statistics and Probability • Understanding • Fluency • Problem Solving • Reasoning The proficiencies describe how the content is explored and reinforce the significance of working mathematically within the content. For detailed content descriptions in each of the content strands above, refer to the latest version of the WA version of the Australian Curriculum from the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) at www.scsa.wa.edu.au. In Years 8, 9 and 10, students are placed in pathways which are matched to their prior achievement in Mathematics, based on teacher recommendation and the student’s class ranking. There are opportunities for students to move between classes during the year, dependent on their level of achievement on assessment tasks and subject to maximum class sizes. In all cases, consultation between their teacher and the Head of Learning Area (Mathematics) takes place before student movement occurs.

Page 5 of 15 LEARNING AREA: ENGLISH COMPULSORY COURSE English is a thought provoking and interesting subject which is organised into three interrelated strands that support students’ growing understanding and use of Standard Australian English. Together, the three strands focus on developing students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in Writing and Creating, Reading and Viewing, and Listening and Speaking Outcomes. The three strands are: • Language: knowing about the English language • Literature: understanding, appreciating, responding to, analysing and creating literature • Literacy: expanding the repertoire of English usage Most people are very familiar with the Reading and Writing Outcomes in English, but Creating, Viewing, Speaking and Listening are possibly less familiar. Creating encourages students to examine ways of communicating their knowledge and ideas, including through digital and multimodal texts. Viewing provides students with the opportunity to analyse visual texts such as; television news, television drama, film, works of art, graphic design, digital and print advertising, while Speaking and Listening facilitates the study of aural texts as well as encouraging students to develop and demonstrate effective communication skills both as speakers and listeners. As students move through their schooling the texts they encounter for analysis and the texts they compose increase in complexity. Year 10 students are streamed into a course pathway that best suits their aspirations and abilities for successful completion of Year 11 and 12. Results in Semester 1 and 2 tests and examinations, along with class-based assessments, are used when recommending pathways for the Senior School English courses. It is advisable to be aware of the difference in the courses offered after Year 10 and the entry requirements for each course. Students and parents should also be aware that Year 10 students must demonstrate prerequisite levels of achievement before entering Senior School ATAR courses. PATHWAY 1 This Pathway is intended for students who have demonstrated consistent achievement of C grades or higher throughout Years 7 to 9, and who may study ATAR English, ATAR Literature, or General English in Years 11 and 12. Please note that a minimum B grade in Year 10 is recommended for students who wish to attempt ATAR courses in Years 11 and 12. PATHWAY 2 This pathway is intended for students who have not yet demonstrated consistent achievement of C grades or higher throughout Years 7 to 9, and who need targeted learning to optimise their chances of success in a General English pathway in Senior School. LEARNING AREA: SCIENCE COMPULSORY COURSE In Year 10 students continue to study Western Australian curriculum subjects including chemical biological, physical and earth & space sciences. Science inquiry skills and Science as a Human Endeavour underpin many of the concepts covered in these content-based strands. Students will be streamed into one of two pathways based on their academic results.

Page 6 of 15 PATHWAY 1 Students in this pathway may enter an ATAR, General or VET Pathway in Year 11. There are opportunities for extension where required. Students study Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Environmental Sciences. It is the pathway for students intending to complete any type of further education. PATHWAY 2 This pathway is intended to support students requiring more support in studying the WA curriculum. The course consolidates the fundamentals of science with an emphasis on practical skills and relevance to everyday lives. The general content areas of science studied include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth & Environmental Science. LEARNING AREA: HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMPULSORY COURSE There are two courses offered in Year 10. PATHWAY 1 This pathway is intended for students who have demonstrated consistent achievement of C grades or higher throughout Year 7 to 9, and who may study ATAR Economics, Geography, Modern History, Philosophy & Ethics, or General Humanities subjects in Year 11 and 12. Please note that a minimum B grade in Year 10 is recommended for students who wish to attempt ATAR courses in Years 11 and 12. PATHWAY 2 This pathway is intended for students who have not yet demonstrated consistent achievement of C grades or higher throughout Years 7 to 9, and who need targeted learning to optimise their chances of success in a General Pathway in Senior School, admission to TAFE, or gaining meaningful employment. LEARNING AREA: HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION COMPULSORY COURSE Physical Education Physical Education provides students with the skills for confident participation in sports and recreation activities. The course is a year-long program covering various invasion, striking/fielding, net, target, and individual sports such as cross country and athletics. Health Education In Health Education, students further enhance their understanding of contemporary health issues including mental health, illegal drugs, sexual health and relationships, and participating in the Keys for Life pre-driver program. The analysis of media images and messages and health campaigns designed to raise awareness, influence attitudes, and promote healthy behaviours will be an integral component of the course.

Page 7 of 15 LEARNING AREA: THE ARTS ELECTIVE COURSES Visual Arts Electives VISUAL ARTS PRACTICE Semester 1 Voluntary Contribution: $11 Compulsory Charge: $29 Total Cost: $40 Draw from observation to build and develop analytical drawing and rendering skills and control both wet and dry media. Translate drawn ideas and convert them into finished artworks. Develop artworks using processes such as drawing, painting, print making and textiles. Visual Arts is highly recommended for those students considering Senior School Visual Arts courses in Year 11 or who simply enjoy making art. VISUAL ARTS EXPERIENCE Semester 2 Voluntary Contribution: $11 Compulsory Charge: $29 Total Cost: $40 Develop observation, illustration and imaginative drawing styles using a variety of visual Arts media on a journey of critical thinking and media experimentation. Explore a variety of visual 2D and 3D techniques. WE THROW CLAY! Semester 1 Voluntary Contribution: $11 Compulsory Charge: $29 Total Cost: $40 Design and use a variety of ceramic hand-building and potter's wheel work skills for manipulation with clay to produce 3 dimensional artworks. CLAY SCULPTURE Semester 2 Voluntary Contribution: $11 Compulsory Charge: $20 Total Cost: $31 Create, design and develop sculpture-based artworks using various ceramic hand-building skills when working with clay. Pottery wheelwork may also be offered in this course. Performing Art Electives Performing Art – Drama Focus Semester 1 No / Low Cost Voluntary Contribution: $11 Compulsory Charge: $ 0 Total Cost: $11 Enter stage right! Be dramatic, rehearse and improvise for both scripted and original works. Explore different forms and styles and create drama as part of an ensemble. Engage with technical, stagecraft and production elements of Theatre Arts to present to an audience.

Page 8 of 15 Performing Art – Dance Focus Semester 2 No / Low Cost Voluntary Contribution: $11 Compulsory Charge: $ 0 Total Cost: $11 Move with the music! Express your creativity and rhythm as you explore, choreograph and perform different dance styles. Develop your skills using dance elements and choreographic devices. Music Electives POPULAR BAND Semester 1 AND/OR Semester 2 Voluntary Contribution: $11 Compulsory Charge: $10 Total Cost: $21 Release your inner rock god, teen popstar or alt rock superstar. Develop skills for the contemporary music scene, including stagecraft, performance, microphone technique, managing amplifiers and effects. A performance-based course that will include in-class and public performances. Previous musical skills are highly beneficial. This is a Semester 1 and 2 course. Students can select either Semester 1 or 2 or both semesters. CLASS MUSIC Semester 1 AND Semester 2 Voluntary Contribution: $ 0 Compulsory Charge: $40 Total Cost: $40 Class music study empowers the student to be an active and knowledgeable participant in the music industry, covering classical music through to hip hop, electronic, and film music. Practical music-making, composition activities and analysis skills exploring the cultural context of musical styles are covered. This course is compulsory for all students enrolled in the Instrumental Program and must be selected both Semester 1 and 2. INSTRUMENTAL AND ENSEMBLE MUSIC Semester 1 AND Semester 2 (IMSS Students only) Voluntary Contribution: $ 0 Compulsory Charge: $40 Total Cost: $40 All students receiving a lesson through the IMSS scholarship program need to enrol in this course. In this course, you will receive your free group lesson on woodwind, brass, strings, guitar, voice, or percussion/drums, as well as participate in your compulsory musical ensemble (Concert Band, Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble, Choir, Rock Band). Ensembles give the student the opportunity to be involved in performances, camps and tours. Ensemble rehearsals occur outside of school hours, and instrumental lessons take place on a rotational system across the school day to minimise disruption to academic classes. Inclusion in the IMSS Instrumental Scholarship Program at ASHS requires the student to also enrol in Class Music.

Page 9 of 15 Media Electives MEDIA: FILM AND PHOTOSHOP Semester 1 No / Low Cost Voluntary Contribution: $11 Compulsory Charge: $ 0 Total Cost: $11 Enhance, manipulate and create artworks from digital photographs with Adobe Photoshop, a must for and photographer, photojournalist or contributor to the web. Learn how to add effects to your images. MEDIA: SPECIAL EFFECTS Semester 2 No / Low Cost Voluntary Contribution: $11 Compulsory Charge: $ 0 Total Cost: $11 Learn the secrets of filmmaking and video game design. Explore the use of sophisticated software and the green screen to create effects, such as flying and light sabre duals. Turn into a superhero or a frog, using the power of high-definition video and special effects software. LEARNING AREA: TECHNOLOGIES ELECTIVE COURSES DESIGN & TECHNOLOGIES Food Specialisations ENTERTAINING WITH FOOD Semester 1 Voluntary Contribution: $ 0 Compulsory Charge: $83 Total Cost: $83 Food and social occasions go hand in hand. Plan, prepare and serve food for a variety of social events. Learn about menu planning, food choices, and develop skills in the preparation and presentation of foods fit for a party. FOOD FOR LIFE Semester 1 Voluntary Contribution: $ 0 Compulsory Charge: $83 Total Cost: $83 Live longer, play harder. Food can not only taste and look good but be good for you. Explore nutritious food that is delicious, colourful, appetising and full of goodness. Develop skills in food selection and preparation for a healthy and active lifestyle.

Page 10 of 15 ENTERPRISING FOOD Semester 2 Voluntary Contribution: $ 0 Compulsory Charge: $83 Total Cost: $83 Enterprising Food is about creativity, innovation and initiative. Learn a range of enterprising skills whilst preparing quick, exciting and modern foods. Explore food trends, techniques and ingredients, and apply food skills and knowledge to create innovative meals. INTERNATIONAL FOOD Semester 2 Voluntary Contribution: $ 0 Compulsory Charge: $83 Total Cost: $83 Who loves to eat? Who loves to travel? Put the two together and you have International Cuisine! Explore and experience the culture, cuisine and flavours of many countries, including how our own Australia food culture evolved. Materials & Technologies Specialisations (Home Economic Context) CHILD DEVELOPMENT Semester 1 OR 2 Voluntary Contribution: $11 Compulsory Charge: $25 Total Cost: $36 Babies! Toddlers! Children! Child Development is loaded with practical activities to provide experience and understanding of childcare and child development. The “virtual baby” program may be an option in this course. Semester 2 will be a REPEAT of the Semester 1 course. Only select Child Development in either Semester 1 or Semester 2. Materials & Technologies Specialisations (D&T Context) JEWELLERY Semester 1 OR 2 Voluntary Contribution: $ 0 Compulsory Charge: $70 Total Cost: $70 Learn new skills to design and create your own jewellery pieces. Projects could include rings, pendants and chains. Semester 2 will be a REPEAT of the Semester 1 course. Only select Jewellery in either Semester 1 or Semester 2. METALWORK Semester 1 Voluntary Contribution: $ 0 Compulsory Charge: $56 Total Cost: $56 Design and manufacture items from metal. Metal working skills such as cutting, drilling, bending and joining will be covered. Typical projects might include tool racks, coat hooks and G clamps. This is a Semester 1 course. Students may also select the Semester 2 course.

Page 11 of 15 METALWORK Semester 2 Voluntary Contribution: $ 0 Compulsory Charge: $56 Total Cost: $56 Develop design skills and understanding of metals. Enhance creative and technical skills when using hand and power tools. Projects could include tack hammer, cow bells and an own design project. PHOTOGRAPHY Semester 1 Voluntary Contribution: $11 Compulsory Charge: $27 Total Cost: $38 Be creative with your photography – develop skills about how to take action shots, create interesting depth of field, use the golden ratio and correct composition. Using Photoshop, improve photos using layers, merging elements and creating montages. This is a Semester 1 course. Students may also select the Semester 2 course. PHOTOGRAPHY Semester 2 Voluntary Contribution: $11 Compulsory Charge: $27 Total Cost: $38 Let’s get commercial…...if you want to, or just for fun, learn skills that are used in the commercial side of photography. Learn how to use green screens, light boxes and studio lighting, to take command and direct a photo shoot to produce a commercial quality product. WOODWORK Semester 1 Voluntary Contribution: $ 0 Compulsory Charge: $65 Total Cost: $65 Design and construct wood-based projects that meet a need. Woodworking skills such as cutting, drilling and joining will be covered in the first projects. Typical projects include small furniture items such as small tables, special boxes and trays. This is a Semester 1 course. Students may also select the Semester 2 course. WOODWORK Semester 2 Voluntary Contribution: $ 0 Compulsory Charge: $65 Total Cost: $65 Develop design skills and understanding of wood in the design and manufacture of woodwork projects. Creative and technical skills using hand and power tools will be developed. Projects could include a range of small furniture items such as a gumball machines, small tables and stools.

Page 12 of 15 LEARNING AREA: LANGUAGES ELECTIVE COURSES Are you interested in a career in hospitality, tourism or education? Or perhaps you’re interested in working as a translator or a diplomat. Do you intend to travel overseas in the future? There are lots of career opportunities for people able to speak a second language. You will be studying in a supportive and academic environment with other students who are passionate about languages. You’ll be surprised at how your language abilities improve. Talk to your language teacher about next year’s program. INDONESIAN Semester 1 AND Semester 2 Voluntary Cntribution: $11 Compulsory Charge: $29 Total Cost: $40 In Year 10 students will look at food in different regions of Indonesia. They will create menus and recipes for an Indonesian meal, then cook some of the items. Students will plan a cultural and environmental trip to Indonesia, traveling between islands and deciding whether they should include Bali in the itinerary. They will learn how to use different types of transport, buy tickets and find accommodation in areas where little English is spoken. The class will look at what places would be of interest to visit on their tour. NOONGAR Semester 1 AND Semester 2 Voluntary Contribution: $10 Compulsory Charge: $ 4 Total Cost Per Year: $14 Kaya… Language is culture, culture is language. Immerse yourself in the Language and Culture of the Noongar people and the Menang Boodja (land) on which we live and learn.

Page 13 of 15 LEARNING AREA: PHYSICAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE COURSES Marine and Maritime Studies and Outdoor Education Students must undertake a swimming competency test before commencing practical classes as it forms part of the risk mitigation requirements for water-based activities. Students who cannot pass the competency assessment will be moved to a different elective. MARINE AND MARITIME STUDIES Semester 1 OR Semester 2 Voluntary Contribution: $ 0 Compulsory Charge: $75 Total Cost: $75 For those of you who enjoy water-related activities, this may be the unit for you. Students will learn practical navigation of power boats, maintenance of outboards and gain knowledge and skills pertaining to ship navigation and safety. Students will have the opportunity to sit for their Recreational Skipper’s Ticket and attain their Recreational Fishing Licence. Semester 2 will be a REPEAT of the Semester 1 course. Only select Marine and Maritime Studies in either Semester 1 or Semester 2. OUTDOOR EDUCATION Semester 1 OR Semester 2 Voluntary Contribution: $ 0 Compulsory Charge: $50 Total Cost: $50 If you are interested in experiential outdoor learning and being in the outdoors then this may be what you are looking for. The base activity will be kayaking or biking while also delving into hiking, rope work, sandboarding, camp cooking and camp craft and other general outdoor skills. Semester 2 will be a REPEAT of the Semester 1 course. Only select Outdoor Education in either Semester 1 or Semester 2. RECREATION Semester 2 Voluntary Contribution: $11 Compulsory Charge: $ 6 Total Cost: $17 A fun physical activity unit where the emphasis is on your ability to interact and work effectively with other students in non-traditional activities such as spike ball, billiards, darts and mini golf and international games such as Kubb and Bocce. Semester 2 will be a REPEAT of the Semester 1 course. Only select Recreation in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.

Page 14 of 15 STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING Semester 1 Voluntary Contribution: $11 Compulsory Charge: $ 2 Total Cost: $13 This elective is worth taking if you want to improve your fitness and overall health and well-being. It emphasises yoga, Pilates, cardio fitness, and core strength and conditioning. Please only select Strength and Conditioning in either Semester 1 or Semester 2. STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING Semester 2 Voluntary Contribution: $11 Compulsory Charge: $ 2 Total Cost: $13 If you want to improve your fitness and overall health and well-being, this elective punches above its weight. You will gain skills and knowledge of weights and fitness training techniques that lead to improvements in endurance and strength. Please only select Strength and Conditioning in either Semester 1 or Semester 2. High Performance Electives Participation in at least one high performance elective is highly recommended for students contemplating Physical Education Studies in Senior School. Students selecting high performance subjects will be chosen based on their past general physical education participation and results. HIGH PERFORMANCE FOOTBALL (AFL & Soccer) Semester 1 Voluntary Contribution: $11 Compulsory Charge: $ 3 Total Cost: $14 You could get a kick out of this elective. Designed for students involved in community competition who display a higher skill level in the football codes of AFL and soccer. Your knowledge and skills of these football codes will be extended as well as more advanced game strategies introduced. This elective will be a combined class of Year 9 and 10 students. HIGH PERFORMANCE NETBALL Semester 2 Voluntary Contribution: $11 Compulsory Charge: $ 5 Total Cost: $16 Pass and pivot your way to success. Designed for students involved in community competition and who display a higher level of skill in netball. Your knowledge and skills in netball will be extended as well as more advanced game strategies introduced. This elective will be a combined class of Year 9 and 10 students.

Page 15 of 15 HIGH PERFORMANCE VOLLEYBALL Semester 1 Voluntary Contribution: $11 Compulsory Charge: $ 3 Total Cost: $14 Extension of knowledge, skills and strategies to prepare you for community competition and Country Week. This elective is highly recommended for students contemplating Physical Education Studies in Senior School. HIGH PERFORMANCE BASKETBALL Semester 2 Voluntary Contribution: $11 Compulsory Charge: $ 5 Total Cost: $16.00 Bounce into this elective and dribble productively. It is designed for students involved in community competitions who display a higher skill level in Basketball. Your knowledge and skills in basketball will be extended, and more advanced game strategies will be introduced.