Subjects Selection - Years 9 and 10

Students in Years 9 and 10 are able to select a multitude of subjects for their studies.

Year 8s entering into Year 9

Students will have choices in electives, however, they must have English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Health & PE as part of their compulsory subjects.

Students may be offered a place in Accelerated Mathematics in year 9. This enables students to study Mathematical Methods in year 10.

The list of elective subjects includes areas in:

• English

• Humanities

• Health and PE (Duke of Edinburgh)

• Languages

• Art

• Drama

• Music

• Digital Technologies

Students must also select one of the following Arts and Technologies subjects as part of their selection:

• Art & Design

• Media

• Drama

• Food Technology

• Music

• Product Design Technology - Wood

Year 9s entering into Year 10

Students must select one from each of the following compulsory areas:

• English: Mainstream or EAL (if eligible)

• Mathematics: Mainstream Mathematics or General Mathematics

• Science: Must have one of the science subjects selected for one semester

• Humanities: Must have one of the humanities subjects selected for one semester

Eligible students may be approved to study an Advanced Placement (VCE or VET) subject in year 10. For more information please see Year 9 Advanced Placements. 

For more information, please use the following to help your subject selection process:

• 2024 Subject Guide

• Brentwood Senior School Handbook

• Brentwood Cross-Year Level Flowchart (see below)