Curriculum & Pastoral Care
For administrative and pastoral purposes, Hutchins is divided into four Mini Schools:
- ELC (Early Learning Centre) is for boys aged from 3 to 8 years: Kindergarten, Prep, Year 1, Year 2
- Junior School is for boys aged 8 to 12: Year 3 - Year 6
- Middle School is for boys aged 12 to 14: Year 7 - Year 8
- Senior School is for boys aged 14 to 18: Year 9 - Year 12
The following details are indicative of the curriculum at Hutchins. Minor changes may occur from time to time.
Kindergarten - Year 6
Core Subjects
- Art
- Chinese (Year 6)
- Design & Technology (Year 6)
- Drama (Year 6)
- English
- French (K - 5)
- Library / ICT
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical Education
- Religious and Values Education (RAVE)
- Studies of Society and the Environment (SOSE)
- Science
Year 7
Core Subjects
- Art
- Chinese
- Design & Technology
- Drama
- English
- English as a Second Language
- French
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical Education
- Religious Studies
- Science
- Step Up
- Studies of Society and the Environment (SOSE)
Year 8
Core Subjects
- English
- Geography - Linking Latitudes
- History - The Sword and the Simitar
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages (Chinese or French or English as a Second Language)
- Physical Education
- Resilience & Coping
- Science
- Would You Believe!
Electives
- Architectural Housing Design
- Beyond Belief
- CAD-CAM8
- Ceramics
- Challenge Plus
- Challenge Up
- Computer Graphics & Design
- Creative Design and Architecture
- Design in Wood
- Drama Production
- Ensemble Music 1
- Ensemble Music 2
- Global Environments
- Making Drama 1
- Making Drama 2
- Mask, Mime & Comedy
- Music
- Music Advanced
- Painting & Drawing
- Robotics
- Science Extension
- Sculpture
- Slot Car Design
- Soar with the Birds
Year 9
Challenges
- Central Australia Challenge
- Global Challenge
- Island Challenge
- Port Davey Challenge
Core Subjects
- Australian Studies
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- The Project
- Wellbeing
Electives
- Athlete Performance
- Business Alive
- Chinese
- Designer Maker
- Drama Technique
- English as a Second Language
- French
- Game Making
- Music
- Power Up
- Visual Art and Media
Year 10
Core Subjects
- English
- History
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Religious Studies
- Science
Electives
- Audio Design Foundation
- Business Studies Foundation
- Chinese
- Computing
- Dance
- Design and Production (Metal)
- Design and Production (Wood)
- Design Graphics
- Drama
- English as a Second Language
- French
- Geography (World and the Environment)
- Introduction to Sociology and Psychology
- Mathematics Methods Foundation
- Marine Studies
- Media Production Foundation
- Moving On
- Outdoor Education
- Philosophy
- Robotics
- Sport Science
- Studies in Music
- Visual Art
- Work Readiness
Year 11 & Year 12
Year 11/12 VET Studies
- Certificate I in Construction
- Certificate I in Hospitality
- Certificate II in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations)
- VET Cooking
TQA Pre-Tertiary Subjects
- Accounting
- Ancient Civilisations
- Art Production
- Art Studio Practice
- Audio Design
- Australia in Asia and the Pacific
- Australian Studies
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Chinese (Background Speakers)
- Computer Graphics & Design
- Computer Science
- Dance Choreography and Performance
- Drama
- Economics
- English as a Second Language
- English Communications
- English Studies
- English Writing
- Environmental Science
- Food and Nutrition
- Foundation Practical Study (Conservatorium of Music)
- French
- Geography
- German
- Health Studies
- Housing and Design
- Information Systems and Technology
- Japanese
- Korean (Background Speakers)
- Latin*
- Legal Studies
- Manufacturing Studies
- Mathematics Applied
- Mathematics Methods
- Mathematics Specialised
- Media Production
- Modern World History
- Music
- Outdoor Leadership
- Physcial Sciences
- Physics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Spanish*
- Sport Science
- Student Directed Inquiry
- Studies in Religion
- Technical Graphics
- Theatre Performance
- Vietnamese*
*Students wishing to study these languages need to speak to the Director of Teaching & Learning
Non Pre-Tertiary Subjects
- Applied Science
- Art Production Foundation
- Arts Performance
- Athlete Development Introduction
- Athlete Development Extended
- Audio Design Foundation
- Audio Design for Special Events
- Business Studies Foundation
- Chinese
- Community Service Learning
- Computer Graphics & Design
- Computing
- Dance
- Design and Production (Metal)
- Design and Production (Wood)
- Drama Foundation
- Drama Technical Production
- English Applied
- English as a Second Language
- English Foundation
- Ensemble Experience
- Essential Skills Numeracy
- Food and Cooking Essentials
- French
- History and Ideas
- Introduction to Sociology and Psychology
- Life Science
- Making Moral Decisions
- Mathematics Applied Foundation
- Mathematics Methods Foundation
- Media Production Foundation
- Outdoor Education
- Philosophy
- Physical Recreation
- Responsible Service of Alcohol
- Science of the Physical World
- Senior First Aid
- Studies in Music
- Study Support
- Technical Graphics Foundation
- Work Readiness
- World and the Environment
