Human Society and its Environment

David Rees

HEAD TEACHER

Links

HSIE K-10 syllabus

HSC Aboriginal Studies

HSC Ancient History

HSC Business Studies

HSC Economics

HSC Geography

HSC History Extension

HSC Legal Studies

HSC Modern History

HSC Society and Culture

HSC Studies of Religion 1

HSC Studies of Religion 2

Faculty Goals

• citizenship: subjects are underpinned by the theme of developing active citizenship: inspiring students to become informed, to want make a difference and enabling them with the necessary skills
• knowledge of society, environment, sustainability and appropriate actions
• developing skills in research, critical thinking, effective communication, making informed decisions and taking appropriate actions
• inspiration for our students to become the best version of themselves, to be both interested and interesting, and to make a difference for the better

Subjects

Stage 4: Y7 & Y8

Geography

History

Stage 5: Y9 & Y10

Geography

History

Commerce

Commerce PBL

International Studies

International Studies PBL

Stage 6: Y11 & Y12

Aboriginal Studies

Ancient History

Modern History

History Extension

Business Studies

Economics

Geography

Legal Studies

Society and Culture

Studies of Religion

Activities

• Mock Trial
  
• Model United Nations
• $20 Boss
• Fieldwork
• Guest speakers

Staff Members & Email Links

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Mark Anderson 

Ben Carle

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Michelle Lott

Brent Pollock

Jennine Taylor 

Caitlynne Vassella