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

HPGE Opportunities

Follow this link to explore the full list of HPGE and enrichment opportunities our faculty has to offer. Filter the list via HSIE faculty in column D.

Activities

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

Staff Members & Email Links

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David Rees _{^{HEAD TEACHER}}

Mark Anderson 

Ben Carle

Natalie Hudson ^{_{SENIOR STUDENT ADVISOR}}

Michelle Lott

Brent Pollock

Jennine Taylor 

Caitlynne Vassella