Curriculum Overview
Woodville High School offers a world-class academic program designed to help every student to learn, achieve and thrive. With a broad range of subjects available to students, modern facilities, highly skilled teachers, many co-curricular opportunities and access to digital technology, every student has the opportunity to thrive.
Our Curriculum is designed to support successful learning in a safe, supportive environment.
We aim to nurture and empower students to develop their knowledge, skills, capabilities and dispositions through the curriculum and co-curricular opportunities. This will support students to be successful, active and informed citizens of their local and global community.
All courses from Year 7 to Year 10 provide a firm foundation for students entering into the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) in Year 11 and 12. During Year 7 and Year 8, students engage in a broad range of subjects, enabling them to develop an understanding of their skills and interests. As every student progresses through each year, they begin tailoring their subject selection based on their talents, interests and future career aspirations.
Luke Smith
Deputy Principal
Curriculum
Middle Years
Year 7
In Year 7, students are connected with students and staff via their House Group class. The students learn English/EALD, Mathematics, Science and Humanities (HASS) with their House Group class to help support positive working relationships with their peers and their teachers. Year 7 students trial all three languages that are offered at the school through Vietnamese, Indonesian and Aboriginal Studies before choosing which language to pursue at Year 8 for a full year. Students will study three terms of Health and Physical Education and rotate through four term subjects for The Arts, Technologies and STEM.
Year 8
The Year 8 program continues to provide a broad range of subjects including the full-year subjects of English/EALD, HASS, Science and Mathematics. Students engage in a full year of their chosen language, two terms of Health and Physical Education and multiple single term choice subjects for The Arts, Technologies and STEM. Students also engage in a Global Challenges experience, that they will complete at the end of the year through their Pastoral Care Program. Year 8 is an opportunity for students to consolidate their learning from Year 7 and to trial other subject options before making their subject selections for Year 9.
Year 9
At Year 9, the compulsory subjects include a full year of English, Science, Mathematics and Health & Physical Education as well as a compulsory semester of Home Economics, History and Technologies. Students are provided the choice of four semester elective subjects, which can be chosen from a combination of subjects from The Arts, Languages, Health and Physical Education, Technologies and/or HASS. At the end of Year 9, students engage with a Career Impact Week to support students to begin thinking about their future pathways and career options, preparing them for the senior years and the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
Senior Years
Year 10
Year 10 is the first year of the Senior Years at Our Woodville. Students continue their compulsory subjects of English, Science and Mathematics for a full year, in preparation for the SACE. Students also engage in a compulsory semester of Health, History, Physical Education and the Exploring Identities & Futures (EIF). The EIF helps students to plan for their future and assists them in choosing the subjects they will study in Year 11 and 12. The EIF is the first compulsory SACE subject that students must complete, with students gaining 10 SACE credits for successful completion. Year 10 students have a broader range of elective opportunities to provide multiple pathway opportunities at Year 11. These include subjects from the Arts, Health and Physical Education, HASS, Languages, Technologies, Cross-Disciplinary subjects and Advanced Mathematics. Year 10 students can also select our new Coffee Shop semester course where students can gain 10 SACE credits.
Year 11
Once students reach Year 11, the subjects offered are from the SACE curriculum. All Year 11 subjects are semester subjects and provide students with 10 SACE credits for every subject completed. Compulsory subjects in Year 11 include a full year of English, in which students must achieve a ‘C’ grade or higher for both semesters as part of the requirements of the SACE. Students are also required to complete a minimum of one semester of Mathematics at a ‘C’ grade or higher. Whilst students must complete a minimum of one semester of Mathematics to meet the SACE requirements, the school recommends students complete Mathematics for two semesters at Year 11. Activating Identities and Futures (AIF)) is also taught at Year 11, even though it is a Year 12 subject. The AIF is a compulsory component of the SACE that focuses on research skills in an area of interest to each student. The AIF is run over the course of the full year to provide students with the time to complete their projects to a high level. Year 11 students choose eight elective subjects to complete over the two semesters of Year 11. These subjects will provide the prior knowledge required to be successful if students continue a subject into Year 12.
Year 12
The Year 12 subjects are also from the SACE curriculum and tailored to allow students to choose the subjects that suit their interests, skills and career goals. While completing Year 12 and the SACE, students will gain or extend their knowledge and skills to help them in their future study and employment. In Year 12, students will earn the remainder of the 200 credits needed to achieve the SACE. Students are required to achieve a ‘C–‘ grade or higher in 60 credits of Year 12 subjects, or the Vocational Education and Training (VET) equivalent. In the final year of high school, most students reduce the number of their subjects to create a manageable schedule that provides the credits and prerequisites they need for their future. This information is an important part of the Course Counselling Process, and therefore, students and families should discuss with the teachers and course counsellors, which subjects are best for each individual. Families and students should consider subject selections that will enable students to follow their chosen future pathway, whether it is to university, TAFE, an apprenticeship, work or other desired pathways. If students are thinking about continuing to further study after Year 12, it is important for students and families to familiarise themselves with entry requirements for university and/or TAFE.
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Our Committees
At Woodville High School, we value the perspectives of all members of our community. Our school committees bring together students, staff, and families to collaborate on key aspects of school life. By including diverse voices in decision making, we ensure our school reflects the needs, aspirations, and values of everyone it serves. These committees play a vital role in shaping a positive, inclusive, and forward-thinking, future-focused learning environment. The list of current School Committees are as follows:
- SA Curriculum Implementation Committee
- Assessment Committee
- Reporting Committee
- Pedagogical Framework Committee
- Berry Street Steering Committee
Course Handbook
The 2026 Curriculum Handbook provides a significant opportunity to make personalised decisions that enable students to orientate their learning pathways to match their interests, strengths, and aspirations.
We look forward to working together with you over the coming years to optimise the learning potential and outcomes for your child, to ensure they can achieve their aspirations and let their light shine brightly now and in the future.
