Senior School
Senior students at St Francis Xavier College are provided with a learning environment that is safe, supportive and welcoming to assist with the challenges of senior studies.
Years 11 and 12 are the culmination of 13 years of school and the completion of a comprehensive and individually designed senior package of study will have a significant impact on student choice for life beyond school.
At SFX, we cater for the many pathways students may choose in tertiary or vocational studies and have a wide suite of courses and packages available to meet the individual needs of students. There are also many formal leadership and community outreach opportunities available at the College—an important component of senior students building their resumes for future pathways.
Students are encouraged to think carefully about the pathway that they would like to follow over Years 11 and 12. They receive course selection counseling prior to Year 11 and are able to make changes to their choices over the Senior years. Parents are involved in the initial course counseling and in any change requests. All students are valued and encouraged to keep their options open.
Students are offered a wide variety of opportunities, in and out of the classroom. The needs of Senior students at SFX are supported through:
- supervised study for Year 11 students
- additional staff in the Resource Centre
- state of the art facilities including classrooms with data projectors linked to the Internet and IT rich break-out areas
- one lesson per week ACT Scaling Test preparation for Year 12 students who intend sitting the AST
- increased leadership opportunities
- a senior common room
The highest standards of behaviour and example are expected from Senior students. Speech, dress and manners should reflect the College’s rules and values.
Conscientious application to their studies is expected from all students with parents advised of unsatisfactory attendance, progress or conduct.
Information for seniors
Senior handbook Everything you need to know about being a Senior at SFX in 2024/25
Senior courses All the courses offered for seniors in 2024/25
ACT college system How the ACT College education system works
Career advice Our Careers website will help make decisions about your future
Career quiz Find your work style and explore careers you might enjoy
VET handbook Information about Vocational Education and Training courses
ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies
Senior curriculum
Design and Technology
Engineering Studies (T/A)
Design and Technologies (T/A)
Design and Textiles (T/A)
Timber Products (A)
Metal Products (A)
Food Studies (A/M)
Hospitality Studies (A/T/M/V)
Construction Pathways (A/M/V)
Digital Technology
Digital Technologies (T/A)
Robotics and Mechatronics (T/A)
Business Services (A/M/V)
English
English (T)
Literature (T)
Essential English (A)
Health and Physical Education
Physical Education Studies (A)
Exercise Science (T/A)
Outdoor and Environment (A)
Sports Development (T/A)
Humanities & Social Sciences
Accounting (T/A)
Business (T/A)
Geography (T/A)
Global Studies (T/A)
Legal Studies (T/A)
Modern History (T/A)
Sociology (T/A)
Language
Continuing Japanese (T)
Mathematics
Specialist Mathematics (T)
Specialist Methods (T)
Mathematics Methods (T)
Mathematical Applications (T)
Essential Mathematics (A)
Performing Arts
Dance (T/A)
Drama (T/A)
Music (T/A)
Live Production and Services (A/M/V)
Religion
Religious Studies (T/A/M)
Science
Biology (T/A)
Chemistry (T)
Food Science and Nutrition (T)
Human Biology (T)
Psychology (T/A)
Physics (T)
Earth and Environmental Science (T/A)
Visual Arts
Photography (T/A)
Media (T/A)
Visual Art (T/A)
