Gleeson College Curriculum Guide 2026 - Senior Years | 20 Year 10 Subjects Welcome Learning at Gleeson College Gleeson Staff Contacts Senior Learning Pathways Year 10 Overview Subjects Year 11 Overview Subjects Year 12 Overview Subjects ESSENTIAL ENGLISH: VOCATIONAL STUDIES LEARNING AREA: English LENGTH: Semester 2 SACE: Stage 1, 10 credits LEADS TO: Stage 1 Essential English LEARNING SUMMARY: Students develop the literacy skills required to succeed in the workplace and as an active community member. Texts and tasks focus on authentic communication in relevant contexts, such as the workplace. This subject caters for students who intend to pursue vocational training or an apprenticeship, and who enjoy English when they can make choices about what they study and relate their learning to their career goals or aspirations. To achieve their SACE, students must achieve a C- or higher in at least two semesters of SACE English subjects. Students may choose to study Essential English: Vocational Studies instead of English B or Essential English B. Entry into this subject requires a recommendation from the Year 9 English teacher, and the House Leader. ASSESSMENT: Responding to Texts (40%) Creating Texts (60%) ESSENTIAL MATHEMATICS: NUMERACY LEARNING AREA: Mathematics LENGTH: Full Year SACE: Stage 1, 10 credits LEADS TO: Stage 1 Essential Mathematics LEARNING SUMMARY: Students build confidence in using mathematics for everyday and workplace contexts by developing core numeracy and problem-solving skills. They apply mathematical thinking to real-world situations such as managing finances, interpreting data, and working with time, ratio, and percentages. Students develop confidence with number skills in a variety of contexts, explore the mathematics associated with earning income and managing spending through budgeting, and the impact of bias and sampling in statistical calculations. Across the year, students complete three major topics, which may be adjusted to suit the needs of the class and to support deeper understanding. To achieve their SACE, students must achieve a C- or higher in at least one semester of a Mathematics subject. Entry into this subject is by invitation only. ASSESSMENT: Skills and Application Tasks (66%) Mathematical Investigation (34%) LEARNING SUMMARY: Students explore their aspirations and investigate reliable career information to plan for future education, training, or employment. They set goals, identify strengths, and develop strategies to support their progress through school and beyond. As part of this process, students research career paths, consider available courses both within and outside of school, and explore opportunities that align with their interests. They build key capabilities such as literacy, numeracy, and ICT, develop skills for future employment, and reflect on their learning and personal development along the way. To achieve their SACE, students must achieve a C- or higher in Exploring Identities and Futures. ASSESSMENT: Exploring Me and Who I Want to Be (60%) Taking Action and Showcasing My Capabilities (40%) EXPLORING IDENTITIES & FUTURES LEARNING AREA: Interdisciplinary Studies LENGTH: Semester SACE: Stage 1, 10 credits LEADS TO: Stage 2 Activating Identities and Futures