Gleeson College Curriculum Guide 2026 - Senior Years | 27 Year 10 Subjects JAPANESE (CONTINUERS) LEARNING AREA: Languages LENGTH: Full Year LEADS TO: Stage 1 Japanese (Continuers) PREREQUISITES: C or higher in Year 9 Japanese LEARNING SUMMARY: Students develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Japanese, engaging in tasks that require fluency, accuracy, and regular interaction with others to share ideas, opinions, and experiences. Through a range of prescribed and suggested subtopics such as family, school, future work, festivals, and travel, students explore the complexities of contemporary Japanese society. They examine the contrast between tradition and modernity, deepening their cultural understanding alongside language development. It is expected that students will be fluent in Hiragana and Katakana before beginning this subject. Two semesters of Year 10 Japanese are required for entry into Stage 1 Japanese in 2027. Students wishing to study Japanese and Music should discuss this choice with the Music and Performance Learning Area Leader or Languages and Cultural Programs Learning Area Leader. ASSESSMENT: Interaction (20%) Text Production (20%) Text Analysis (20%) Investigation (40%) Welcome Learning at Gleeson College Gleeson Staff Contacts Senior Learning Pathways Year 10 Overview Subjects Year 11 Overview Subjects Year 12 Overview Subjects STAGE 1 JAPANESE (CONTINUERS) LEARNING AREA: Languages LENGTH: Full Year LEADS TO: Stage 1 Japanese (Continuers) SACE: Stage 1, 20 credits PREREQUISITES: B- or higher in Year 9 Japanese LEARNING SUMMARY: Students develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Japanese, engaging in tasks that require fluency, accuracy, and regular interaction with others to share ideas, opinions, and experiences. Through a range of prescribed and suggested subtopics such as family, school, future work, festivals, and travel, students explore the complexities of contemporary Japanese society. They examine the contrast between tradition and modernity, deepening their cultural understanding alongside language development. It is expected that students will be fluent in Hiragana and Katakana before beginning this subject. Two semesters of Stage 1 Japanese are required for entry into Stage 2 Japanese. Students wishing to study Japanese and Music should discuss this choice with the Music and Performance Learning Area Leader or Languages and Cultural Programs Learning Area Leader. ASSESSMENT: Interaction (20%) Text Production (20%) Text Analysis (20%) Investigation (40%) LEARNING SUMMARY: Students develop skills in algebraic representation and manipulation, including solving simultaneous equations and multi-step equations. They learn to describe and represent linear and non- linear relationships, including exponentials and quadratics. Students explore Pythagoras’ Theorem and trigonometry in depth, develop formal proofs in the context of geometry, and use sophisticated statistical processes and technology to understand real-world phenomena. Students who have demonstrated confidence in using algebraic reasoning and are highly motivated are likely to be successful in this subject. ASSESSMENT: Tests (60%) Investigations (30%) Examination (10%) MATHEMATICAL METHODS LEARNING AREA: Mathematics LENGTH: Full Year LEADS TO: Stage 1 Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics PREREQUISTIES: B- or higher in Year 9 Mathematics