Year 8 Curriculum Overview

Curriculum Overview

Year 8

In addition to the core subjects of English, Health, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religious Education, and Science, students undertake 8 elective subjects of their choice.

They are required to choose at least one from each of the following types:

  • Performing Art
  • Visual Art
  • Digital Technology
  • Design Technology
  • Italian 

The list below outlines the number of periods allocated to each subject per week throughout the academic year.

  • Religious Education (3)
  • English (4)
  • Mathematics (4)
  • Humanities (4)
  • Science (4)
  • Physical Education (2)
  • Italian (2)
  • Health (1)
  • Performance Arts Elective (1)
  • Visual Arts Elective (1)
  • Digital Technologies Elective (1)
  • Design & Technologies Elective (1)
  • Other Electives (2)

For more information on specific courses, parents are welcome to contact the relevant Head of Department or Subject Coordinator.