Year 12 Curriculum
The only compulsory subjects for boys in Year 12 at Brighton Grammar School are English (or ESL – English as a second language) and Religious Education. Boys are expected to study an additional four subjects from the VCE Courses list.
VCE subjects include:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Business Management
- Legal Studies
- Latin
- French
- Japanese
- Chinese
- Art
- Visual Communication & Design
- Product Design and Technology (woodwork)
- English Literature
- Geography
- History (Revolutions)
- Global Politics
- Information Technology - Software Development
- Further Maths
- Mathematical Methods
- Specialist Mathematics
- Music Performance (solo)
- Drama
- Physical Education
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Psychology
VET courses undertaken by boys in recent years include:
- Cert II in Music industry skills
- Cert II in Building and Construction (carpentry)
- Cert II in Automotive Technology Studies
- Cert II in Hospitality Operations
- Cert II in Sport and Recreation
- Cert II in Multimedia
As well as these subjects boys in Year 12 engage in a range of associated learning experiences including:
- Compulsory interschool Saturday sports competition
- Duke of Edinburgh Awards
- St John Ambulance
- Cadets
- School drama productions
- Debating
- Public Speaking
- Chess
- Outdoor education
- Music – membership of choirs, bands and orchestras
- Community Service