Senior School

At Korowal, we offer a broad selection of HSC subjects, including:

  • English: Standard, Advanced, Extension 1, Extension 2
  • Mathematics: Standard, Advanced, Extension 1, Extension 2
  • Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
  • HSIE: Business Studies, Society & Culture, Studies of Religion II, Modern History, Ancient History, History Extension
  • Creative Arts: Visual Arts, Music, Drama
  • Technology: Design & Technology, Industrial Technology & Multimedia
  • Supporting students’ success and alleviating the pressures of the HSC exams is a top priority for both students and parents. At Korowal School, we offer an HSC model that prioritizes student wellbeing by design, ensuring a balanced and effective approach to senior education.

Supporting students’ success and alleviating the pressures of the HSC exams is a top priority for both students and parents. At Korowal School, we offer an HSC model that prioritizes student wellbeing by design, ensuring a balanced and effective approach to senior education.

Stage 6: A Better Way to Study the HSC

In Years 11 and 12, Korowal students undertake the Higher School Certificate (HSC) program through our innovative compressed curriculum model. This approach provides deeper learning, increased focus, and reduced stress, making the HSC experience more manageable and rewarding.

Typically, HSC students take six subjects taught over two years with 120 hours of instruction each year. At Korowal, however, each HSC course is compressed into a single year, allowing students to receive 240 hours of instruction per subject within that year. This means students take only three subjects at a time, providing a more focused and engaged learning experience.

Students complete half of their HSC subjects in Year 11, with exams undertaken at the end of that year. The remaining subjects are studied and completed in Year 12. Due to our compressed and accelerated curriculum, Senior Secondary students must be enrolled by October in Year 10, with HSC classes beginning during Term 4.

Advantages of Our Senior School Approach

  • Manageable HSC Cycles: The HSC is completed in two manageable cycles, avoiding the stress of sitting for all exams at the end of Year 12.
  • Deeper Focus: Focusing on fewer subjects at a time supports better mental health and wellbeing, allowing students to engage more deeply with their studies.
  • Formative Assessment: Our model emphasizes continuous assessment, similar to university-level study, which provides ongoing feedback and reduces the pressure of final exams.
  • Wide Variety of Subjects: This approach allows us to offer a diverse range of subjects, catering to individual student interests and academic goals.

Subjects Offered

At Korowal, we offer a broad selection of HSC subjects, including:

  • English: Standard, Advanced, Extension 1, Extension 2
  • Mathematics: Standard, Advanced, Extension 1, Extension 2
  • Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
  • HSIE: Business Studies, Society & Culture, Studies of Religion II, Modern History, Ancient History, History Extension
  • Creative Arts: Visual Arts, Music, Drama
  • Technology: Design & Technology, Industrial Technology & Multimedia

In addition, students have access to Distance Education courses, such as Engineering, Earth and Environmental Science, Open High School courses for Languages, and VET options through external providers.

The Senior School Environment

Senior students at Korowal benefit from an environment tailored to their needs. They have unlimited access to the Senior Study Room and their own common room, fostering independence and a collegiate atmosphere. Students refer to teachers by their first names and do not wear a uniform, reflecting the mutual respect that characterizes relationships at Korowal.

Each Senior School student is paired with a supportive staff member who provides guidance on university applications and future career paths. This personalized support ensures that students are well-prepared for their next steps after high school.

Our approach allows teachers to dive deeper into the subjects that matter to each student, bringing focus to assessment tasks and projects. This creates a profound connection between the student and the subject matter, enabling them to explore their individual interests in greater depth.

At Korowal School, we understand that a well-rounded education is key to fostering a love of learning, which directly correlates to lifelong success. No matter what field our students pursue, we are proud to know they will be ready for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Register an expression of interest.