Introduction

‘They will be independent, active and curious learners.’

The prospect of entering Years 10, 11 and 12 is daunting for many students, there is no denying that fact. As you move into these final years of school, a growing awareness will make itself felt in many of you, an appreciation that what happens at school from now on really matters. Regardless of the subjects and courses you undertake, one of the realities you will face in the senior years is that the choices you make will have a greater impact on your education than at any time in the past. This should be a liberating feeling because in a real sense, choosing your course for the next three years will provide you with an element of control over your learning that you have never before had.

This guide will be many things to many students. For some, the information about subjects and courses will simply confirm the career path they have been considering for years. For those students we hope that this guide provides affirmation of your goals and inspires you to approach the senior years of study with enthusiasm and a sense of mission.

The reality for most students, however, is that this guide will provide an array of choices that may initially appear to be somewhat bewildering. That is no bad thing. One of the strengths of Our Lady of Mercy College is that it offers such a broad range of choices for its students. Some trepidation and confusion are understandable, but you actually know more than you might think. Ten years of education have led you to this point, to a place in your school life where you can take advantage of the skills you have developed and the knowledge you have gathered to consider a vast range of possibilities for the senior years of secondary school.

Mr Senior Teacher

Leader of Learning Development

Subject Selection Timetable

Year 10 2022 into Year 11 2023

Year 10 Subject Offerings

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