English

An understanding of the English language is central to how we communicate and is essential for intellectual, social and emotional development - and this is why English is a subject requirement for all HSC students.

The study of English develops skills to enable students to experiment with ideas and expression, to become active, independent, and lifelong learners, to work with each other and to reflect on their learning. It will also provide a foundation skill for all your other senior subjects.

Our English faculty are passionate about the importance of communication skills for everyone, regardless of their career choice and as a vital part of our everyday personal lives.

COURSES ON OFFER

• English Advanced
• English Standard
• English Studies
• English Extension 1
• English Extension 2
• English as an Alternative Language or Dialect

FACILITIES

Classes generally take place in B Block which is an open and flexible learning space with a breakout area which provides lots of space for collaborative learning.  Across the English Faculty book room and campus library, Jesmond has an extensive collection of novels, plays and poetry collections for students to access.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

If you are a keen English student, we provide the opportunity for any student to get involved in the Lions Youth of the Year competition, a Public Speaking competition.

Mathematics

By studying mathematics, students develop knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical concepts and their use within the classroom and beyond.

Mathematics is a vital foundation in the development of knowledge in many other areas of learning, particular in STEM. To attain mastery in many professions and careers, a strong background in mathematics is essential. From a societal perspective, having a good grasp of maths is also important for everyday living skills.

Choosing a mathematics subject provides students with a sound foundation for students’ future choices in tertiary education as well as everyday life.

COURSES ON OFFER

• Mathematics Advanced
• Mathematics Standard
• Mathematics Extension 1
• Mathematics Extension 2
• Mathematics in Trade
• Numeracy
• Information and Digital Technology

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Students at Callaghan College Jesmond Campus have the opportunity to participate in a range of Mathematics activities that extend their skills outside of the classroom. Our campus regularly hosts Regional HSC Study Days and has many excellent links to the University of Newcastle.

Science

Science courses at Jesmond offer students the chance to gain and apply knowledge, deepen their understanding and develop creative and critical thinking skills within an authentic context.

The courses are designed to prepare students for a future in STEM learning and work places.

Science students will undertake practical experiments to investigate a wide variety of topics, developing the skills to work independently and cooperatively in our laboratories.

Students also participate in a variety of scientific investigations designed to create meaningful links to the syllabus outcomes and their lives beyond the classroom.

COURSES ON OFFER

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Science Extension
• Earth and Environmental Science
• Investigating Science

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

There are a number of extra-curricular activities that provide opportunities for students to extend and integrate their knowledge.

These activities include:

• ExperimentFest at the University of Newcastle

• Visits to the Hunter Wetlands

• Museum of Human Disease Excursion

• ORICA Chemistry Excursion

• EES Nobby’s Beach Excursion

• Senior Study Days

• Holiday Tutorials

Human Society and Its Environment

Human society and its environment (HSIE) is the exploration of the world around us. The world we live in is a social, cultural and physical environment that is ever changing and evolving, from historical times to the present.

Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus HSIE Department offers a vast selection of subjects that bring our world history, geography, people, societies and culture to life.

Our staff’s vision is to open the eyes of our students to the world and its environs and equip them with the learning experiences, knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable them to participate more effectively and sensitively in our global community.

We take traditional learning and content and integrate them with these skills and strategies to build student capacity for lifelong learning and active citizenship. We examine our world in its physical and human dimensions through a choice of eleven subject studies.

COURSES ON OFFER

• Aboriginal Studies
• Ancient History
• Modern History
• Geography
• Economics
• Legal Studies
• Society and Culture
• Studies of Religion
• Business Studies
• Retail Services (VET)
• Business Services (VET)
• Work Studies General

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

There are a number of extra-curricular activities that provide opportunities for students to extend and integrate their knowledge, including:

• cultural visits and partnership with other schools
• mock trial
• business studies competitions
• retail showcase
• senior study days
• excursions
• parliament in schools.

Creative and Performing Arts

Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) aims to engage, inspire and enrich learners through exciting the imagination and encouraging every student to reach their creative and expressive potential. Through studying the arts, students can learn to explore and express themselves as they discover and interpret the world around them. The arts contribute to the development of confident and creative individuals with the capacity to think for themselves.

The CAPA faculty at Callaghan College Jesmond Campus ensures that all students are taught by professional, competent staff, who are experts in their field. Our aim is to provide dynamic learning experiences in a supportive and enjoyable environment. We value creativity and independent learning and this is reflected in flexible teaching programs designed to meet the needs of individual students. Our focus is on building foundational knowledge and skills that enhance employment opportunities and provide pathways to further study.

COURSES ON OFFER

• Dance
• Drama
• Music 1
• Music 2
• Music Industry (VET)
• Entertainment Industry (VET)
• Photography, Video and Digital Media
• Visual Arts
• Visual Design
• Life skills creative arts

FACILITIES

The new Callaghan College state of the art creative industries building includes:

• Black box theatre that doubles as a classroom
• Dance Studio
• Digital photography studio
• Drama theatre
• Full performance theatre
• Macintosh computer lab
• Music rehearsal room
• Soundproof rehearsal booths for solo and small group performers
• Outdoor creative learning space
• Professional sound and video recording facilities
• Sculpture room
• Visual design workshop

EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

The Creative and Performing Arts faculty provide extensive extracurricular programs including:

• Star Struck (dance, drama, music)
• Music Talent Development Program at Hunter TAFE
• Newcastle ‘Surfest’ digital media and photography team
• Gifted and Talented visual arts programs including ‘National Art School’
• Master Classes/Workshops with professional practicing artists across all subjects
• Hunter School Dance Festival
• Drama enrichment program
• Showcase evenings including the annual Callaghan Showcase, our creative exhibition and performance evening
• Various film festivals and photographic exhibitions
• Competitions e.g. Dungog Film Festival and Focus on Ability Film competition
• Entertainment Industry Work Placement with local production houses and performance spaces, including Civic Theatre

Industrial Arts

Industrial Arts courses provide students with an opportunity to develop a broad range of skills and knowledge related to the focus area of their chosen course.

Students will learn the importance of design, management and production through the development of their own practical projects.

Students will be provided the opportunity to learn new skills and knowledge that can be applied to practical tasks at school and into their working life. Students’ creativity and imagination is encouraged through the development of projects that highlight personal and cultural interests.

The Industrial Arts Faculty also support students completing VET courses at school, providing a strong learning focus to support work placement and training.

COURSES WE OFFER

• Construction Pathways VET
• Design and Technology
• Engineering Studies
• Furniture Making VET
• Industrial Technology
• Manufacturing and Engineering VET
• Work Studies – Horticulture
• Marine Studies

FACILITIES

• Computer rooms dedicated to Industrial Arts, providing immediate access to Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software including AutoCAD; Inventor; Revit; 3D Studio Max; Sketchup Pro
• 2 wood workshops fully equipped with tools and industry standard machinery
• A metal workshop fully equipped with tools and industry standard machinery
• Engineering Studies/Drawing room
• 2 Industrial Arts/Vet tutorial rooms
• Trade Training Centre fully equipped with tools and industry standard equipment
• Technology centre with access to a laser cutter and a CNC Router.

Home Economics

The Home Economics faculty is committed to providing students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in life after school. All courses are focused on hands on learning. Practical experience is at the core of our teaching programs.

All home economics staff have extensive industry knowledge and are able to provide support for students across a range of post school pathways. We work closely with our careers department to foster a strong relationship with both community and industry partners. This provides opportunities for employment and further education for all students after their time at Callaghan College Jesmond is complete.

COURSES ON OFFER

• Hospitality - cookery
• Hospitality food and beverage
• Food Technology
• Textiles and Design
• Exploring Early Childhood

FACILITIES

Students work in our modern kitchen facilities that mirror real world commercial kitchens, and our assessments involve catering for families and school functions.

We also have a full classroom of sewing machines and other equipment for our textiles and design students.

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

The Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) faculty has experienced staff with a wealth of knowledge in HSC marking and delivering statewide training programs for the Certificate II in sports coaching.

Our programs challenge students in thinking critically about key issues related to health and physical activity in order to make informed decisions that support and contribute to healthy, active lifestyles and communities.

COURSES ON OFFER

• Community and Family Studies
• Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
• Sport Coaching (VET)
• Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation

FACILITIES

• Indoor sports auditorium
• Gymnasium
• Sports fields
• Multiple fully covered outdoor courts

EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

• College competitive sports teams
• Individual representative sports opportunities
• University of Newcastle - The Forum
• Coaching and other official sporting opportunities with our other campuses and partner primary schools

Languages

Language study allows students to develop communication skills, learn about languages as systems and explore the relationship between language and culture.

Students engage with the linguistic and cultural diversity of societies and reflect on their understanding of social interactions.

Jesmond's language courses provide students with the opportunity to develop their linguistic and intercultural knowledge and understanding, and the speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to communicate in language.

COURSES ON OFFER

• French beginners
• German beginners
• Other Languages, including extended language through online learning options

EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

• Cultural Immersion Days
• Regional Study Days
• University of Newcastle Programs

Special Education

Jesmond's Special Education faculty enhances educational outcomes for students with an identified disability, learning difficulty, and/or medical condition that impact a student’s ability to access the full range of educational opportunities. The faculty supports students to achieve a Higher School Certificate (HSC) through regular, Life Skills and/or TVET/ SVET courses.

Courses may be studied in regular classes, discrete Life Skills classes, in a support unit, at TAFE or a combination thereof to suit the individual needs of each student.

LIFE SKILLS COURSES AVAILABLE

Life skills syllabuses are followed to help students achieve outcomes appropriate to their identified needs. Students accessing life skills courses can qualify for and achieve a HSC credential. There are no external HSC examinations for Stage 6 Life Skill courses and the courses do not contribute to an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

• English Life Skills

• Mathematics Life Skills

• Work and the Community Life Skills

• Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) Life Skills

• Community and Family Studies Life Skills

• Science Life Skills

  • Earth and Space Science Life Skills
  • Physical World Science Life Skills
  • Chemical World Science Life Skills
  • Living World Life Skills
  • Investigating Science Life Skills

• Creative Arts Life Skills

  • Dance Life Skills
  • Drama Life Skills
  • Music Life Skills
  • Visual Arts Life Skills

• Human Society and its Environment Life Skills

  • Aboriginal Studies Life Skills
  • Ancient History Life Skills
  • Business and Economics Life Skills
  • Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills
  • Geography Life Skills
  • Modern History Life Skills
  • Society and Culture Life Skills
  • Studies of Religion I and II Life Skills

• Technology Life Skills

  • Design and Technology Life Skills
  • Food Technology Life Skills
  • Industrial Technology Life Skills
  • Information Processes and Technology Life Skills
  • Textiles and Design Life Skills

LEARNING THROUGH PARTICIPATION

Students have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities throughout the year, including:

• work placements (external or in school)
• student produced newsletter
• Annual Combined Schools swimming and sport carnival
• events such as Surfest, snow trip, Jelly Bean Cup
• Jesmond's Student Representative Forum (SRF)

CELEBRATIONS

Celebrating student success and achievement are paramount to Jesmond Senior Campus.  Student achievement is recognised through:

• faculty awards
• Principal’s award
• Year 12 Life Skills Presentation and family dinner
• Annual Combined Schools Concert and Graduation.

TRANSITION TO POST SCHOOL PATHWAYS

Jesmond staff work with our students and the community to ensure students find a smooth transition to life after school. Some of our programs and affiliated partners include:

• disability expo-post school service providers

• Partnerships:

  • Castle Personnel
  • Smith Family (Polish, itrack, Camp Connect)

• ITP – ADHC Assessment

Vocational Education

Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus is one of the most experienced facilitators of School Based Traineeships and Apprenticeships in New South Wales.

A number of vocational education and training courses are available to study on campus, enabling students can remain in the school environment while undertaking trade and other technical skills qualifications.

COURSES ON OFFER

• Hospitality – Food and Beverage
• Hospitality – Kitchen Operations
• Manufacturing and Engineering
• Construction
• Furniture Making
• Information and Digital Technology
• Retail Services
• Business Services
• Music Industry
• Sport coaching