Curriculum

Curriculum

Like all other high schools in South Australia, Goolwa Secondary College offers the full range of subjects within the Australian Curriculum for students in years 7 to 10; including English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education, the Arts, Design and Technology (including Digital Technologies) and Languages (Ngarrindjeri and Spanish).

Further to this, the College runs specialised workshops, called Studios across each term which allow students to engage in special interest topics. Studios focus on developing competencies within students such as character, citizenship, collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking.

Examples of recent Studios include:

  • Paddock to Plate
  • Photography
  • Lumination Lab (virtual and augmented reality / robotics / drones)
  • Outdoor Education
  • Netball
  • Me to Market
  • Orienteering
  • Toy Making using 3D printers

SACE and Higher Education Pathways

As the school grows – in line with the progressive enrolment strategy – the school will offer a range of SACE subjects, and higher education pathways. Please refer to the information under Senior Years.