Middle Years (9-10)

Students in Years 9-10 continue their learning journey at the McAuley Campus in Camperdown. All Year 9’s and 10’s have access to the Middle School Pathways program that aims to provide students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to make informed choices about pathways to work and further education.

Subject Selection & Pathways Booklet 2025

Middle School Pathways

Middle School Pathways implies tailoring learning programs to suit students’ interests. Middle School Pathways facilitates:

• The development of knowledge and employability skills that help prepare students for work and for participation in a broader society – family, community and life-long learning.

• The development of knowledge and skills that assists students to make informed vocational choices and facilitate pathways to further learning and employment.

Year 9 Core Subjects

• Religious Education

• M.E.R.C.Y. (Pastoral Care)

• English

• Humanities

• Mathematics

• Science

• Health & PE

Year 9 Electives Offered in 2024

SUBJECT DOMAIN	ELECTIVES
ENGLISH	Create and Communicate
LANGUAGES	French
STEAM	STEAM (Science, Technologies, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)
HEALTH & PE	Athletic Football Codes Project Santiago – Introduction into Leadership
TECHNOLOGY	Agricultural Studies Product Design – Food Product Design – Textiles Product Design – Wood
THE ARTS	Photomedia Performing Arts Art & Design
HUMANITIES	Investigating Australia

Year 10 Core Subjects

• Religious Education

• M.E.R.C.Y. (Pastoral Care)

• English

• Humanities

• Mathematics

• Science

• Health & PE

Year 10 Programs

• Careers

• Work Experience

Year 10 Electives Offered in 2024

Students can choose up to 4 of the following units.

SUBJECT DOMAIN	ELECTIVES
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION	Social Engagement & Responsibility
ENGLISH	English Enrichment
HUMANITIES	We Come from a Land Down Under $20 Boss You Be the Judge
SCIENCES	Paddock to Plate
STEAM	STEAM (Science, Technologies, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)
HEALTH & PE	Energy for Exercise Good Food, Great Health! Health Insights People and the Environment Project Santiago – Venture Academy
TECHNOLOGY	Ag in Focus Design Technology – Design & Fashion Design Technology – Wood, Metal & Plastics
THE ARTS	Photomedia Art & Design

VCE/VET Options

Mercy Regional College supports students who wish to accelerate their learning by studying VCE or VET programs in Year 10. Students and parents are invited to talk with our Senior Pathways Leader and Careers Coordinator to look at what options best suit their individual needs. The offer is made to students in Year 9 during the subject selection process.

"At Mercy Regional College we hold the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility of our school community. We strive to create a culturally safe environment for all students, staff, and community members. We recognise that everyone has unique cultural backgrounds and experiences that should be respected and celebrated. We are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive space where individuals feel valued, heard, and supported."

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