• Year 9 continues to build on your child’s growing independence with a curriculum that deepens understanding and broadens perspective. Students explore literature, Asian history, world historyfrom 1750 to WW1, medical breakthroughs and disease, energy, periodic table, biomes, money, and civics—all guided by Charlotte Mason’s timeless approach.

    Aligned with the Australian, NSW, and WA curriculum frameworks, our course offers a literature-rich, integrated program that encourages critical thinking, narration, personal reflection, and academic growth. With structured lessons, living books, and opportunities for creative and independent work, students are supported as they transition into more mature and meaningful learning.

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      • Year 9A (Term 1 & 2) Summary

        Semester A Overview

        Semester A sets the tone for a vibrant and well-rounded year of knowledge-rich education. This first half of the course helps students build confidence in structured learning while engaging with the people, ideas, and events that have shaped our world.

        English

        Students journey through the Romantic and Victorian eras, exploring classic poetry, narrative writing, and literary analysis. They read Twelfth Night by Shakespeare, select a Dickens novel for study, and compose their own bush ballads inspired by Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson. Alongside this, they work through a book which equips them with strategies for contextual and challenging reading. A range of historical fiction and non-fiction “living books” also deepen their understanding of ideologies and the human experience under injustice.

        Science

        Science unfolds in two parts. Term One focuses on physics and energy, covering fuels, circuits, and the role of electricity in modern life. In Term Two, biology explores medical breakthroughs such as antiseptic technique, anaesthetics, and antibiotics, while also examining today’s challenges of lifestyle diseases.

        Geography

        The theme Our Food, Our Future introduces students to the world’s biomes and the importance of sustainable agriculture.

        History

        Term One begins with the story of British India, exploring the struggles of imperial rule and the path to independence, culminating in the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947. In Term Two, history takes us from the 1750s into the 19th century with Freedom and Chains. Students encounter the thinkers of the Enlightenment, the upheaval of the Napoleonic wars, the innovations and hardships of the Industrial Revolution, and the voyages of Captain Cook leading to the establishment of a penal colony in Australia.

        Arts

        The semester also includes art appreciation, with studies of key art movements from the 19th to 21st centuries in Australia and beyond, as well as opportunities for composer study.

        Habits of Learning

        Throughout the semester, narration, personal notebooking, and project work encourage both academic growth and creative expression. It’s a rich beginning to the year—one that fosters connection, curiosity, and confidence.

      • Year 9B (Term 3 & 4) Summary

        Semester B Overview

        Note: Semester B will not be available until January 2026.

        Semester B continues to deepen students’ understanding of the world as they turn to more recent history and contemporary issues.

        English

        Students complete two novel studies. The first features an Australian author, offering insight into a significant period of Australian and Indigenous history. In the second, they engage with speculative fiction, exploring dystopian ideas through classics such as 1984 by George Orwell. Alongside these studies, students select from a range of living books on the American Civil War, the Russian Revolution, and the First World War, broadening their perspective on global struggles and social change.

        Science

        Science again covers two strands. In chemistry, students expand their knowledge of the periodic table, organic chemistry, and how materials are formed. In Earth Science, The Climate Change Debate examines the science behind a changing climate, the differing views on its causes and consequences, and the responsibility of stewardship in caring for our world.

        Geography

        The focus shifts to migration and urbanisation. Students consider the causes and consequences of people moving to new places, comparing patterns of urban life in Australia and across the globe.

        History

        History traces the revolutions that reshaped nations, the rise of nationalism and socialism, and the fragile alliances that culminated in the First World War. Alongside these political shifts, students also meet reformers and missionaries whose convictions shaped societies in times of upheaval.

        Economics

        Students explore how money, trade, and economic systems have influenced both history and daily life.

        Civics

        Civics examines the Australian Constitution, including the process of passing a Bill in Parliament.

        Arts

        The semester includes art appreciation, with studies of key movements from the 19th to 21st centuries in Australia and beyond, along with opportunities for composer study.

        Habits of Learning

        Semester B provides a strong continuation of Year 9, combining academic rigour with living ideas that encourage reflection, creativity, and connection.