Gleeson College Curriculum Guide 2026 - Senior Years | 22 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 FOOD & HOSPITALITY: INDUSTRY LEARNING AREA: Technologies LENGTH: Semester LEADS TO: Any Stage 1 Food & Hospitality subject LEARNING SUMMARY: Students respond to a variety of design briefs by creating practical food solutions and evaluating the outcomes of their decisions. They explore training and career options in the food and hospitality industry through exploring contemporary trends in food and hospitality, with a focus on seasonal ingredients and modern practices. Food safety and packaging is examined through activities such as designing appropriate packaging for items like sushi. Advancements in kitchen technologies are investigated through cooking tasks that show how technology has changed preparation methods. Café culture encourages students to experiment with menu design and recipe development. Dessert trends highlight the importance of seasonality, plating techniques, and nutritional considerations in modern food presentation. ASSESSMENT: Practical (75%) Group (25%) Investigation (25%) GENERAL MATHEMATICS LEARNING AREA: Mathematics LENGTH: Full Year LEADS TO: Stage 1 General Mathematics LEARNING SUMMARY: Students explore how mathematics can be applied to real-world contexts, building skills in interpreting and communicating mathematical ideas clearly and accurately. They investigate financial literacy, networks, and both linear and non-linear relationships. Topics also include measurement, geometry, Pythagoras’ Theorem, trigonometry, probability, and data analysis. Students develop skills in interpreting results within real-world contexts and justifying their reasoning. The course emphasises practical problem-solving, preparing students for further study in SACE Stage 1 and 2 General Mathematics. A solid understanding of foundational mathematical concepts is required, and the course is suited to students who have demonstrated competence in mathematics throughout their Middle Years. ASSESSMENT: Tests (60%) Investigations (30%) Examination (10%) LEARNING SUMMARY: Students examine the relationships between people, places, and environments through the study of both physical and human geography. They explore natural hazards and disasters, the formation and significance of Australian landforms, and the impacts of tourism on people and places. At the same time, students investigate key human geography issues such as population growth, urbanisation, and the challenges of water use, pollution, and land degradation. Global topics like climate change and globalisation are analysed to understand their far- reaching effects. Mapping and data interpretation are taught in conjunction with geographical case studies. ASSESSMENT: Infographic (20%) Multimodal Presentation (30%) Reports (50%) GEOGRAPHY LEARNING AREA: Humanities & Social Sciences LENGTH: Semester LEADS TO: Stage 1 Geography