When I Grow Up

In When I Grow Up, you will learn about one of the oldest types of stories: the Coming-of-Age story. From sickness and heartbreak to family and friendships, you will explore how growing is not easy for anyone.

English – Year 7

Our students create a range of imaginative, informative and persuasive types of texts, for example narratives, procedures, performances, reports and discussions, and are beginning to create literary analyses and transformations of texts.

Avengers Assemble

In this course you will explore the world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe by examining narrative schemas, character archetypes, intertextuality and links to mythology.

The Gender Agenda

What does it mean to be a woman today? What is it to be a man? What expectations does society place upon us and how are we “supposed” to fit traditional gender stereotypes? Where have these stereotypes even come from? And who defined male and female social norms in the first place?

The Sportswriter

In this course you will read about player stats and research and craft profiles about your favourite sports stars. You will also learn about how different media organisations choose to represent sport stars and how misrepresentation of a player’s life can lead to controversy.