Elective Choices

2024 Elective Choices

Barker offers a wide choice of elective subjects for its students. 
Year 9 Electives

In Years 9 at Barker, all students are required to study certain disciplines considered to be essential for effective living in a modern society. The core subjects for Year 9 are English, Mathematics, Science, HSIE, Christian Studies and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE). In addition, three elective subjects must be chosen in Year 9.

Please select 'Introduction to Yr 9 Subjects' from the Year 9 dropdown menu below to read more.

Year 10 Electives

The Barker College Curriculum in Year 10 is designed to provide foundational experience in courses of study which develop a systematic and self-directed approach essential for academic success in Years 11 and 12, as well as establishing secure foundations in the knowledge, skills and understanding expected in the major subject areas offered in the Preliminary (Year 11) and HSC (Year 12) courses. Students cannot proceed to Preliminary Courses without having completed Stage 5 (Year 10) satisfactorily.

All Year 10 students at Barker are required to study English, Mathematics, Science, HSIE, Christian Studies and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. In addition, three elective subjects must be chosen in Year 10.

Please select 'Introduction to Yr 10 Subjects' from the Year 10 dropdown menu below to read more.

Accelerated HSC Business Studies

In 2024 there is an opportunity for Year 10 students to apply to undertake an Accelerated Business Studies course. This course is now available as one of the usual three Year 10 electives. READ MORE

Year 11 and 12 Electives

At Barker, the Preliminary courses in all subjects will have typically been completed in the first three terms of Year 11. The Higher School Certificate courses will commence in Term 4 of Year 11 and be completed by the end of Term 3 of Year 12.

Accelerated Studies of Religion 1 Course

In 2024 there is an opportunity for Year 11 students to apply to undertake an Accelerated Studies of Religion I course. This course can only be taken in conjunction with Mathematics Extension or English Extension. READ MORE

To read about the requirements for subject packages in Years 11 and 12, please select “Introduction to Yr 11 Subjects” from the Year 11 dropdown menu or “Subjects in the HSC” from the Year 12 dropdown menu.

Important Notes

In order to form an elective class, a minimum class size must be reached. Classes may not be formed if this number is not achieved and students will be contacted for a reserve choice.

Please select the Year in the dropdown menu for a list of available elective subjects for that year group.