Senior School

A Christ-centred academic environment fostering excellence, future pathways, and spiritual growth as students are equipped for life beyond the College.

Senior School life is dynamic, engaging, and exciting, presenting students with new opportunities to learn and grow.

The Senior School curriculum builds upon the foundation laid by the Academic, Interest Subjects, and Elective programmes in Middle School. In Senior School, we refine these skills by providing students with diverse learning experiences and the support of enthusiastic Christian teachers who are there to listen, advise, and inspire.

Our students are encouraged to strive for educational excellence and to achieve their personal best.

They are well-prepared to attain the WACE Certificate and pursue pathways into university, TAFE, or the workforce. The College offers a broad selection of courses for students following the Tertiary (ATAR) Pathway, as well as a variety of General courses and certificates for those on the Vocational Pathway. Additionally, we provide a Future+ Pathway, where students study General subjects and attend TAFE or a private provider one day a week to complete a certificate of their choice from the VETDSS Course Guide. These options help students reach their personal goals and aspirations.

Our Senior School students benefit from the positive support of dedicated teachers and small class sizes. This structure allows for greater individual attention and better preparation for the demands of tertiary study or entering the workforce.

Students receive pastoral care and support from their Form Teachers throughout these critical final years. Every subject teacher offers tutoring, and in their final year, each student is mentored by a staff member who offers guidance, encouragement, and prayer, helping them achieve their full potential and successfully complete the WACE Certificate and their formal years of schooling.

Curriculum

The Senior School curriculum builds on the foundation laid by the Academic and Interest Subject programmes offered in Middle School. In Senior School we fine-tune those skills by offering students a wide range of learning experiences and the support of enthusiastic Christian teachers who are there to listen, advise and inspire.

The College provides a range of courses for those choosing the Tertiary (ATAR) Pathway and a variety of courses and certificates for those choosing the Vocational (General) Pathway, assisting students with the opportunity to achieve their personal goals and ambitions.

Core Subjects

The core subjects provide a strong foundation in essential skills, preparing students for more specialised study in Years 11 and 12:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Humanities & Social Sciences

Electives

In addition to the core curriculum, students can explore their interests and passions through a wide range of electives:

The Arts

  • Media
  • Visual Art
  • Drama
  • Dance
  • Music

Technologies

  • Applied Fashion
  • Design Technology: Wood
  • Food Technology
  • Information Technology

Students also participate in the Work Experience Programme, gaining exposure to real workplaces and exploring potential career paths.

Core Subjects

Students study English and Mathematics through courses aligned with their chosen ATAR, General, or Future+ Pathway, alongside College-developed subjects that support academic, social, and spiritual growth:

  • Biblical Studies
  • Sport & Recreation

English

  • English ATAR
  • English General

Mathematics

  • Mathematics Specialist ATAR
  • Mathematics Methods ATAR
  • Mathematics Applications ATAR
  • Mathematics Essentials General

Electives

In addition to the core curriculum and compulsory subjects, students engage with a variety of electives:

Science

  • Physics ATAR
  • Chemistry ATAR
  • Biology ATAR
  • Human Biology ATAR
  • Integrated Science General

Humanities & Social Sciences

  • Economics ATAR
  • Politics & Law ATAR
  • Ancient History General
  • Geography General

The Arts

  • Music Certificate II
  • Creative Industries Media Certificate II
  • Visual Arts ATAR
  • Visual Arts General
  • Drama General

Technologies

  • Applied Digital Technologies Certificate II
  • Permaculture Certificate II
  • Materials, Design & Technology: Textiles General
  • Materials, Design & Technology: Wood General
  • Children, Family & Community General
  • Food Technology General

Health & Physical Education

  • Physical Education Studies ATAR
  • Physical Education Studies General
  • Health Studies ATAR
  • Health Studies General
  • Psychology General

Careers

  • Career & Enterprise General
  • Workplace Learning Programme

Students are supported as they explore university, TAFE, or workplace pathways, with elective opportunities such as Workplace Learning providing valuable real-world experience. Providence students consistently achieve strong outcomes in tertiary study and career pathways.

Senior students are encouraged to participate in service and leadership opportunities within the College community.

These include mentoring younger students, leading worship, serving as Prefects or Committee Chairpersons, taking on roles as House or Vice House Captains, participating in the Sound Team, leading the Coffee Club, or contributing to the Student Council.

Senior students at Providence Christian College are supported by a close-knit, caring team of staff dedicated to helping them set and achieve their goals. This stage of their learning journey concludes with confidence, preparing them to become people of influence, equipped with a Christian worldview and the skills to succeed in life and in their calling.