COURSES

Courses

Secondary Junior Years 7 – 10

The first four years of secondary education available at Launceston Church Grammar School can be divided into 2 modules.

The Introductory Module - Grades 7 & 8

Academically and socially, students in the first two years are provided with a broad experience of education. The focus of the Grade 7 academic programme is on developing literacy, numeracy and ICT skills in addition to introducing students to a broad range of subjects in the fields of Science, Technology and the Performing Arts.  In Grade 8, students study the core subjects of Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Health and Physical Education, Languages and Christian Studies and, in addition, select six elective subjects from a wide array of options; each of which has the duration of one semester.

The Consolidating Module - Grades 9 & 10

In Grades 9 and 10, students continue to develop their skills in the key areas of literacy and numeracy while also specialising in subjects according to individual needs, strength and interests. The course consists of a common core plus up to eight half-year elective subjects. Subjects in the core are English, Mathematics, Science, History and Citizenship, Health and Physical Education and Christian Studies. Through core and elective subjects, students develop an increasing understanding  and awareness of their place in a changing world.  They develop practical abilities with which to approach their work and familiarity with the forms of assessment that will be critical in their secondary senior years.

Secondary Senior Years 11 - 12

The TCE Module

The final two years of secondary education lead to the award of the Qualification Certificate and the Tasmanian Certificate of Education which is recognised nationally and internationally for entry to University. 

In these final school years we prepare students for further study, work and their future. Students at this level can follow general or specialised courses. Provision is made for both academic and vocational pathways.

Students in Grades 11 and 12 will work towards the award of the Tasmanian Certificate of Education.

• Their subjects are organised in five lines and each line is allocated 12 lessons per cycle which are organised into 6 double lessons.
• Those students continuing on to tertiary education aim to achieve an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) Score.
• Others may choose a vocationally oriented programme gaining national industry certification and workplace experience.
• Students choose a programme of study which totals a minimum of 1200 hours over the two years; this is the equivalent of four pre-tertiary subjects in each year.

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Inter-school Links

• In order to expand subject offerings at this level, Launceston Grammar has an agreement with Scotch Oakburn College and St Patrick’s College whereby senior students are able to study various subjects off-campus.
• The timetables of the three schools are aligned to facilitate this arrangement.
• Students travel between schools in their breaks between lessons.
• This programme has been extremely successful since its inception in 1998.

Study Rooms

Grade 11 students who opt for a study line are directed to work in the A. L. Green Room within the Learning Hub, which is staffed continuously.

• Students have access to computers and the facilities of the Learning Hub, and they are able to get assistance with their work from time-to-time.

The Grade 12 students have a greater degree of freedom in the use of their study time.