The Senior Years

Students in Years 11 and 12 (Stage 6) may select Board Developed Courses where students follow a syllabus set by New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) and undertake a Higher School Certificate (HSC) exam. They may also elect Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses which contribute to the units required for a HSC and also allows students to gain an industry-recognised qualification.

Stella offers a wide range of academic subjects and some VET courses designed to equip senior students with solid skills for tertiary study as well as empowering students to achieve a well-rounded education in the pursuit of employment or entrepreneurship.

Students learn in purpose-built and designed facilities including a working theatre, Dance and Drama studios, a commercial grade kitchen, Music ensemble and practice rooms, Art and Design workshops and a senior study hub.

The College has a reciprocal partnership with St Augustine's College, Brookvale, to deliver some subjects/courses (Entertainment, Hospitality and Construction) to maximise teacher expertise and provide broader learning opportunities.

Subjects Typically Offered in Stage 6

Subjects are offered according to sufficient student demand therefore not all subjects run every year.

English – Compulsory

• English Advanced
• English Standard
• English Extension 1
• English Extension 2 (studied in Year 12)
• English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D)
• English Studies

Mathematics

• Mathematics Standard 2
• Mathematics Advanced
• Mathematics Extension 1
• Mathematics Extension 2 (studied in Year 12)

Science

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Earth and Environmental Science
• Physics

Technology and Applied Science

• Engineering Studies (delivered in partnership with St Augustine's, Brookvale)
• Enterprise Computing
• Design and Technology
• Food Technology
• Industrial Technology – Multimedia Technologies
  
• Textiles and Design
  
• Software Engineering (Remote Learning)

Community and Family Studies

History

• Ancient History
• Modern History
• HSC History Extension

Human Society and its Environment

• Business Studies
• Economics
• Geography
• Legal Studies
• Society and Culture

Languages

• Japanese, French, Italian and Spanish Beginners
• Japanese, French, Italian and Spanish Continuers
• French, Italian and Spanish Extension
• Spanish
• Chinese and Literature
• Other Language Options

Performing Arts

• Dance
  
• Drama
• Music 1
• Music 2
• HSC Music Extension
  

Religion

• Preliminary Studies of Religion 1 (compulsory in Year 11)
• or Preliminary Studies of Religion 2
• HSC Studies of Religion 1
• HSC Studies of Religion 2
• Studies in Catholic Thought (Board Endorsed course; cannot contribute to the ATAR)

Visual Arts

Health and Movement Science

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

• Business Services - Certificate III Business (BSB30120)
• Construction Pathways (delivered in partnership with St Augustine's College, Brookvale)
• Hospitality - Certificate II Cookery (SIT20421)
• Entertainment - Certificate III Live Production and Technical Services (CUA30420)
  
• TAFE Delivered VET (TVET) courses