Get ready for senior learning

Jesmond Senior Campus has a wide range of opportunities to offer all students, and choosing subjects, pathways, support programs and extra-curricular activities are all an important part of senior schooling.

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Subject Selection Guide

To assist students make the most appropriate individual choices for this important stage in their learning, we have designed a subject selection guide. This is part of our comprehensive transition program to support Year 10 students move into our senior learning environment at Jesmond. Download our Subject Selection Guide.

Further information on VET courses is available here.

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Orientation Booklet

Find out more about getting ready for Jesmond Senior Campus. Download our Orientation Booklet.

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OUR PATHWAYS

Learn more about Pathway options from the information below:

ASPIRE (ATAR):

For students who are aiming for a high ATAR to access their preferred University course. It includes a range of enrichment and extension opportunities, and is aimed at HPGE and highly motivated students.

UNIVERSITY (ATAR):

For students aiming for University entry via an ATAR, this pathway will provide a pattern of study that will meet NESA's ATAR requirements.

HSC (ATAR or Non-ATAR):

For students who are still exploring their education and career options, this pathway offers a flexible approach to attaining the HSC.

IBL (Non-ATAR):

This Industry-Based Learning pathway is for students attending school while undertaking an apprenticeship or traineeship. It's ideal for students who are looking to enter the workforce with both the HSC and vocational qualifications.

FAST TRACK (Non-ATAR):

For students who are preparing to enter the workforce and want to attain a Record of School Achievement (or ROSA as opposed to the HSC). It is designed as a fast track for students to reach their employment goals.

IGNITE ENGLISH (ATAR or Non-ATAR):

For students who are at the beginning or emerging stage of their English-learning journey. This pathway provides intensive support to assist EAL/D students reach their learning goals.

2026 KEY EVENT DATES FOR TRANSITION

TERM(20%)
WEEK/DATE(20%)
EVENT(60%)
Term 2
Week 4 (13 May)
Callaghan Careers Day, an Expo with industry partners, local organisations, TAFE NSW and Universities at Jesmond Senior Campus for Years 10 to 12
Term 2
Week 8 (10 June)
Subject Expo Evening for Year 10 students and their families
Term 3
Week 3
Special Education students attend orientation sessions at Jesmond
Term 3
Week 4
Taster Lessons at Jesmond Senior Campus
Term 3
Week 5
Subject Selection interviews for 2027 Year 11
Term 3
Week 7, 8, 9
Special Education students attend Jesmond classrooms on selected days
Term 4
Week 1-3
Individual Learning and Support meetings available at Jesmond Senior Campus
Term 4
Week 2, 3, 4
Special Education students attend Jesmond classrooms on selected days
Term 4
Week 7
Orientation and Wellbeing Week at Jesmond Senior Campus for all Year 10

SCHOOL PERMISSION FORMS

A number of forms must be completed to transition to Jesmond Senior Campus.

Parents/carers and students must review and complete these forms:

Online Permission Forms

BYOD Student Agreement

Mobile Phone Policy

Student Agreement for Events

Attendance Procedure