Gleeson College Curriculum Guide 2026 - Senior Years | 43 Year 11 Subjects Welcome Learning at Gleeson College Gleeson Staff Contacts Senior Learning Pathways Year 10 Overview Subjects Year 11 Overview Subjects Year 12 Overview Subjects LEARNING SUMMARY: Students develop fluency and accuracy in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Italian by engaging in purposeful communication and moving between Italian and English. They participate in conversations, share opinions, and exchange ideas in culturally appropriate ways. Students explore contemporary issues in Italian society, considering the contrast between tradition and modernity. They examine aspects of identity, health, leisure, education, and aspirations, and investigate how Italian-speaking communities are responding to change in areas such as work, technology, and globalisation. Through this study, students deepen their understanding of Italian culture, language, and lived experience. This is a full-year subject. ASSESSMENT: Folio (40%) In-depth Study (30%) Examination (30%), consisting of: Oral Examination (9%) Written Examination (21%) STAGE 2 ITALIAN (CONTINUERS) LEARNING AREA: Languages LENGTH: Full Year SACE: Stage 1, 20 credits PREREQUISITES: B- or higher in Stage 1 Italian LEADS TO: Stage 2 Italian (Continuers) STAGE 1 JAPANESE (CONTINUERS) LEARNING AREA: Languages LENGTH: Full Year SACE: Stage 1, 20 credits PREREQUISITES: B- or higher in Year 10 Japanese LEADS TO: Stage 2 Japanese (Continuers) 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. ASSESSMENT: Interaction (20%) Text Production (20%) Text Analysis (20%) Investigation (40%) STAGE 2 JAPANESE (CONTINUERS) LEARNING AREA: Languages LENGTH: Full Year SACE: Stage 1, 20 credits PREREQUISITES: B- or higher in Stage 1 Japanese LEARNING SUMMARY: Students develop fluency and accuracy in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Japanese by engaging in purposeful communication and moving between Japanese and English. They participate in conversations, share opinions, and exchange ideas in culturally appropriate ways. Students explore contemporary issues in Japanese society, considering the contrast between tradition and modernity. They examine aspects of identity, daily life, leisure, and education, and investigate how Japanese- speaking communities are responding to change in areas such as work, technology, and globalisation. Through this study, students deepen their understanding of Japanese culture, language, and lived experience. ASSESSMENT: Folio (40%) In-depth Study (30%) Examination (30%), consisting of: Oral Examination (9%) Written Examination (21%)