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Our Curriculum

Millicent High School is organised into three learning phases: Years 7–8, Years 9–10, and Years 11–12, allowing for a clear progression of learning, wellbeing, and pathway development.

Years 7– 8 (Middle School)
Years 7 and 8 operate under a middle school model, designed to support student transition, engagement, and wellbeing. Students are taught by a small, consistent team of teachers, strengthening relationships and continuity of learning.
  • One teacher delivers Integrated Studies (I.S.), which includes English, Humanities, and Cultural Studies

  • A second teacher delivers Mathematics and Science

  • Students participate in a weekly wellbeing program focused on personal growth, self-development, and positive relationships

  • Health and Physical Education is delivered across the year

  • A term-based rotation of Technology Studies and the Arts (Visual Art and Drama) is offered, with Japanese delivered as a year-long subject.

Students in Years 7 and 8 may also choose an elective Learning Expedition aligned with a personal interest or participate in School Band.
Years 9 –10 (Pre-Senior School)
In Years 9 and 10, students begin to experience increased choice and pathway exploration.
  • Students complete a future-focused learning program or may elect to participate in the AFL or Netball Academy

  • All students undertake a semester of Workplace Practices and Exploring Identities and Futures in preparing for work experience.

  • Elective options expand, allowing students to explore interests and strengths while preparing for senior schooling inclusive of vocational and technical college pathways.
Years 11–12 (Senior School)
From Year 11 onwards, students engage in a broad, flexible, and rigorous Senior School curriculum aligned to SACE requirements and a wide range of post-school pathways.
Students can select from an extensive variety of SACE-accredited subjects, allowing them to tailor their learning to personal interests, strengths, and future goals. Subject choices support pathways to:
  • University study, including subjects contributing to the calculation of an ATAR

  • Vocational pathways, through a range of accredited VET courses

  • Technical and trade pathways, including partnerships with external training providers and technical colleges

  • Employment and further training, both locally and beyond

Students are supported to make informed subject selections that align with their chosen pathway, whether that be academic, vocational, or a combination of both.
For a comprehensive and up-to-date list of Senior School subject offerings and course descriptions, families are encouraged to refer to the Course Information Booklet, which is updated annually in Term 3.

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Ballarat High School is accredited under the Department of Education and Training’s CRICOS registration (00861K). For further information refer to www.study.vic.gov.au