Year 11 2026 Subject Selection Information Evening (Tuesday 10 June, 6pm)

The Subject Selection Information Evening for Year Eleven students 2026 will be held on Tuesday evening, 10 June at 6.00pm, in the Carroll College Hall. Attendance at this evening is compulsory as it will be the best opportunity for you and your child to hear about the specific requirements for Stage Six and the Higher School Certificate.

The night will consist of a presentation by members of the school Leadership Team on the process for selecting subjects and demands of Stage Six study, followed by input from leaders of each Key Learning Area and course teachers about their subjects, with an opportunity for parents and students to ask questions about each subject. The evening will also include information about the requirements for the HSC and ATAR. This is a valuable night for you to access information needed for your child to make an informed choice.

Students, Parents and Carers will be emailed the 2026 Stage Six Course Information Booklet prior to the information evening. All parents and carers are advised to read the booklet carefully as it contains comprehensive course descriptions and detailed explanations of the College and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements for your child’s “Pattern of Study” in the Preliminary Year. Please find below the key dates and actions required for the 2026 Year 11 Subject Selection Process. All this information will be unpacked and discussed at the Subject Selection evening on Tuesday 10 June starting promptly at 6.00pm.

Key Dates for Year 11 2026 Parents and Students

Students will select their subjects online and will be emailed an access code as per the key dates above. When completing the web preferences of subjects, students will need to take into consideration the following:

· Their interests – what they enjoy learning

· Recommendation from Key Learning Area and Learning Advisors

· Information from the Subject Selection evening

· Their academic ability, based upon their performance in previous years

· Future career pathways

Finally, please take the time to work slowly through the information and resources pertaining to the subject selection process. If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at the College. I am looking forward to continuing work in partnership with you and your child during the subject selection process.

Year 9/10 2026 Subject Selection Information Evening (Monday 16 June, 6pm)

The Subject Selection Information Evening for Year Nine and Ten students 2026 will be held on Monday evening, 16 June at 6.00pm, in the Carroll College Hall. Attendance at this evening is compulsory as it will be the best opportunity for you and your child to hear about the specific requirements for Stage Five (Years Nine and Ten) and the Record of School Achievement (RoSA).

The night will consist of a presentation by members of the school Leadership Team on the process for selecting subjects and demands of Stage Five study, followed by time for you to meet with KLA staff to answer any questions you may have about particular subjects and what they involve.

Next year, Year 9/10 students (2026) will be required to study TWO elective subjects. As each of the elective courses will be studied over one or two years, students will be able to develop extensive knowledge and skills in their chosen areas of study and while not essential, the electives they study will provide a solid foundation for similar courses in the senior school. Electives give students an opportunity to study a subject they really enjoy and want to pursue. This is also a good lead-up to choosing subjects for the Higher School Certificate at the end of Year 10.

This year students will continue to select their subjects online. They will be emailed a link and an access code by Tuesday 17 June to enable them to complete this process. All subject choices need to be finalised on Web Preferences by Friday Week 9 (27 June).

When considering subject choices:

· Students should select courses that they are interested in.

· Select courses that they believe they could be good at

Although not essential, they may also wish to:

· Select courses that they can further pursue in Senior school.

It is important that they:

· Do not select courses only because their friends have chosen it.

· Do not choose courses because they think they know who will teach that course.

Important considerations when selecting Elective Courses:

· That all courses initially offered, may not run in 2026 if student numbers are not sufficient

Overall Subject Selection Process for Students and Parents

The following process will allow information to be gained from several sources and ensures that many aspects are considered before students make their final selection.

· Reading appropriate material: The Stage Five Information Booklet will be provided on our Assessment @ Carroll website over the next week. Other information can be sourced through the NESA website http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/home

· Asking questions: To those who know your child’s strengths and weaknesses including Teachers and Leaders of Key Learning Areas

· Attending the information night on Monday, 16 June (6pm)

· Making TWO elective choices in preferential order. Choices are due to be completed online by Week 9 Friday (27 June)

· The Assistant Principal (Curriculum, Learning and Innovation) will follow up with students who may be required to reselect if students are not successful in getting their preferred choices. Students will be informed of their final choice by Week 3, Term 3.

I look forward to meeting you and ensuring your child is given every opportunity to excel.

Yours sincerely

Mr Andrew Kenneally
Assistant Principal Curriculum, Learning and Innovation