Subjects
Our Middle School subjects provide our students with a rich blend of core disciplines and elective pathways across Years 7 to 10.
Subjects
Year 7
Core
- English or English as an Additional Language
- Mathematics
- Science
- Geography
- History
- Design & Technology
- Digital Technology
- Economics & Business
- Music
- Drama
- Visual Art
- Physical Education
- Health Education
- Outdoor Education
Option
Choice of TWO of the following for semester study:
- French
- German
- Kaurna
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
Special Interest Program
- French Language & Literature (Semi-Immersion, full year only)
Year 8
Core
- English or English as an Additional Language
- Mathematics
- Science
- Geography
- History
- Physical Education
- Health Education
- Outdoor Education
Languages
Choice of ONE of the following for full year study:
- French
- German
- Kaurna
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
Arts / Technology
Choice of TWO of the following for semester study:
- Dance
- Design & Technology
- Digital Technology
- Drama
- Music
- Visual Art
Option
Choice of ONE of the following for full year study:
- Dance Studies
- Design & Technology Studies
- Digital Technology Studies
- Drama Studies
- French
- German
- Kaurna
- Mandarin Chinese
- Music Studies
- Spanish
- Visual Art Studies
Note
Within their overall choices, students must include at least one semester of an Arts and one semester of a Technology subject.
Special Interest Program
- French Language & Literature (Semi-Immersion, full year only)
Year 9
Core
- English or English as an Additional Language
- Mathematics
- Science
- Civics & Citizenship
- Economics & Business
- Geography
- History
- Physical Education
- Health Education
- Outdoor Education
Options
Choice of subjects for two full year equivalent study. Selection must include TWO from Languages, Arts and Technology learning areas (two languages may be chosen).
Languages
These are offered as full year subjects only:
- French
- German
- Kaurna
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
Arts
These are offered as full year or combined semester subjects:
- Contemporary Music A, B
- Dance A, B
- Drama Studies A, B
- Music Studies A, B
- Visual Art Studies A, B
Technology
These are offered as semester combinations:
- Design & Technology Studies
- Design Solutions: Metal
- Design Solutions: Timber
- Digital Technology Studies
- Digital Design
- Programming & Robotics
Health and PE
Semester option only:
- Sports Exercise Science
Special Interest Program
- Athlete Development Program
(semester option only)
Year 10
Core
- English or English as an Additional Language
- Mathematics
- Mathematics 10 A
- Mathematics 10
- Essential Mathematics
- Mathematical Methods (SACE Stage 1)
- Science or Science Studies
- History
- Physical Education
- Health Education
- Outdoor Education
- Exploring Identities and Futures (SACE Stage 1)
Options
Choice of TWO of the following for full year study, or equivalent in semester courses:
- Commerce A, B
- Contemporary Music
- Dance A, B (SACE Stage 1)
- Design & Technology
- Design Engineering
- Design Solutions: Metal
- Design Solutions: Timber
- Digital Technology
- Game Development
- Graphics & Architecture
- Drama Studies A, B
- Film Studies A, B
- French
- Geography A, B
- German
- Kaurna
- Mandarin Chinese
- Music Studies
- Psychology A, B
- Spanish
- Sports Exercise Science A, B
- Visual Art Studies A, B
- World History A, B
Note
Students cannot choose Sports Exercise Science and the Athlete Development Program.
Special Interest Programs
- Athlete Development Program (full year option)
- STEM Innovations (semester option only)
Our Vision
Free to be ourselves and find our place as we shape a hopeful future.
Pembroke’s story began in 1974 when two single-sex schools united behind the power of co-education.
Our unique learning and caring culture fosters equality of opportunity for all, making us stronger together.