Students will develop their understanding about the diversity of life as it has evolved, the structure and function of living things, and how they interact with their own and other species and their environments. They will apply their understanding of the interconnectedness of biological systems to evaluate the impact of human activity on the natural world. They will also inquire into and explain biological phenomena and draw evidence-based conclusions from their investigations into biology-related issues, developments, and innovations.  They will study cells and microorganisms, infectious disease, multicellular organisms, and biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics.

Students will develop the knowledge, skills, and understandings to engage in business contexts in the modern world. In a time where design-led companies outperform other companies, they are immersed in the process of finding and solving customer problems or needs through design thinking and using assumption-based planning tools. They will identify the customers who are at the centre of their innovation process and generate viable business products, services, and processes. They will pitch their innovative business solution to a panel, ready to answer their questions. 

Students will extend their understanding of how the physical world is chemically constructed, the interaction between human activities and the environment, and the use that human beings make of the planet’s resources. They will explore examples of how scientific understanding is dynamic and develops with new evidence, which may involve the application of new technologies. They will study materials and their atoms, combinations of atoms, molecules, mixtures and solutions, acids and bases, and redox reactions. 

Students will make significant progress in their communicative and intercultural skills. Increase their confidence in using Chinese authentically in a range of contexts, including video, email, interaction, written communication and creative expression. Students will extend themselves through investigative tasks, researching and expressing themselves about regions and topics of interest. The topics of traditional and modern Chinese culture, the Chinese speaking world, school and home environments, digital media, cuisine, etiquette and technology are studied primarily in the Chinese language.

In Stage 1 Chinese (continuers), students will make significant progress in their communicative and intercultural skills. They will increase their confidence in expressing themselves in Chinese through video, email, interaction and written communication. They will also extend themselves through investigative tasks, researching and discussing regions and topics of interest, as well as experience Chinese culture through movies, food and intercultural exchange. 

Students will investigate, design and create products that solve real-world problems within a variety of contexts. They will critically evaluate existing technologies and products, including the impact on societies. Through the investigation, development, planning and evaluating phases, they will apply skills, processes and techniques to develop innovative solutions to design problems of their choice. Digital or physical solutions could involve electronics, robotics, 3D printing prototypes, laser-cutting materials, 3D digital models, coding, VR and architectural design. 

Students will collaborate to establish a vision for a production company and create live and/or recorded drama. They will research contemporary and historical innovations in the arts and apply this knowledge to their own work. This course culminates in a public performance or screening. Students can elect to explore on or off-stage roles (including design), working with specialists from the industry to refine and develop their skills and ideas.  

Students will be challenged to explore the need to make choices due to our limited resources and unlimited wants, with an emphasis on current economic events as they unfold in real time. Each choice has intended and unintended consequences that must be considered. Students will also analyse the operation of governments and participants in markets to learn how they make these economic decisions. 

English as an Additional Language is designed for students for whom English is a second language or an additional language and who fulfil the eligibility criteria. Students will focus on the development of both written and oral communication skills with a focus on creative communication and comprehension of language, and the analysis and application of language features and conventions. 

Students will extend their mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem-solving in everyday and workplace settings. They will apply mathematics to diverse real-world contexts, including everyday calculations, financial management, business applications, measurement and geometry, and statistics. 

The Stage 1 French course takes students' communication skills and cultural understanding to the next level through the study of topics such as relationships, healthy lifestyle and Francophone cuisine, travel, the French-speaking world, and education systems in France. They will take part in research tasks, investigating Francophone regions with a focus on food, recipes, and developing a travel itinerary. They will develop confidence in using spoken and written French authentically in a range of contexts as they continue the exciting journey of becoming a bilingual/multilingual global citizen!  

Students will extend mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem-solving. A problem-based approach is integral to the development of mathematical models using the associated key ideas in the topics covered. These topics include a diverse range of applications of mathematics, including personal financial management, measurement and trigonometry, the statistical investigation process, modelling using linear and non-linear functions, and discrete modelling using networks and matrices. 

Students will explore, analyse and apply the concepts of place, space, environment, interconnection, sustainability, scale and change. Identification of patterns and trends that consider geographical relationships and interdependencies will be explored. This knowledge promotes a more sustainable way of life and an awareness of social and spatial inequalities. 

Students will be supported to build their own program of study, allowing them to pursue an area of interest not otherwise available through traditional subjects. They will design opportunities for practical learning, a connections task and a research investigation, all designed around their chosen learning focus and negotiated with them on commencement of the course. This course is tailored to individual interests and learning needs.

How do laws and legal systems create harmony within dynamic and evolving communities? Through inquiry, students will develop an understanding of law-making, law enforcement, and dispute resolution, as well as an appreciation of their role as a citizen in the Australian legal system. They will develop the skills to communicate their ideas and the confidence to make informed and effective decisions regarding legal issues. 

Students will build on mathematical knowledge, understanding, and skills developed in Year 10 Mathematics. They will develop an increasingly complex and sophisticated understanding of calculus, statistics, mathematical arguments and proofs, as well as developing and using mathematical models. 

Is history written only by the winners? Students will explore and debate this idea by considering some of the changes within the world since 1750. The long and short-term impacts on societies of events such as the abdication of the Tsar Nicolas II of Russia, the Cold War, the Cuban Missile crisis and the Troubles in Northern Ireland may be studied. How can the events of the past shape our understanding of the present and help to inform our future? 

The subject is divided into two components: Creative Works (performing, composing, arranging) and Music Literacy (applying musical techniques, studying various styles of music, responding to creative works and performance). Students will develop and extend their musical literacy and skills through understanding the structural and stylistic features and conventions of music, expressing their musical ideas, and reflecting on and critiquing their learning in music. Performances include solo and ensemble options.   

Students will study dietary, lifestyle and healthy eating patterns with specific focus on nutrients in food, how the body uses nutrients, and the relationship between diet, health, emerging trends and disease. They will investigate how the food and nutritional needs of different population demographics are affected by food availability, production development and ecological sustainability.  

The study of Stage 1 Outdoor Education will provide students with opportunities to experience personal growth and to develop social skills, self-confidence, and teamwork skills. Students will evaluate and reflect on their learning progression and skill development while working with others in groups. The learning experiences take place in a variety of locations, such as surfing on the Yorke Peninsula, orienteering in Kuitpo Forrest and rock climbing at Morialta Conservation Park.

Students will discover their physical capabilities and investigate the factors that influence and improve participation and performance outcomes in badminton and lawn bowls. Biomechanics, energy systems, and training principles will be applied to an individualised training program, whilst the factors that impact on equity in sport will be explored. 

The study of Physics uses qualitative and quantitative models, laws, and theories to better understand matter, forces, energy, and the interaction among them. Physics seeks to explain natural phenomena, from the subatomic world to the macrocosmos, and to make predictions about them. The models, laws, and theories in physics are based on evidence obtained from observations, measurements, and active experimentation over thousands of years. Studying this course will enable students to explain many everyday observations and help them better understand the world around them. They will study linear motion and forces, electric circuits, heat, energy and momentum, waves, nuclear models and radioactivity. 

Stage 1 Psychology aims to describe and explain both the universality of human experience and individual and cultural diversity. It also addresses the ways in which behaviour can be changed. Psychology focuses on evidence-based procedures that enables students to define the scope of their learning by identifying investigable questions, deconstructing and designing their research using scientific approaches, using data, and analysing and critiquing their findings. The issues that arise during investigations should be informed by the application of key scientific ideas, skills, concepts, and understanding. 

Students will apply inquiry-based approaches to design, plan and undertake investigations on a short term or more extended scale, responding to local or global situations. In both individual and group tasks, students will employ a scientific approach to collecting, representing, and analysing data using technological tools effectively. After critically evaluating procedures or models, they will communicate scientifically to draw evidence-based conclusions.

At Walford, students are encouraged to explore a range of opportunities and to immerse themselves in learning activities that support their development, engagement and passion for learning. For some students, this can include vocational education and training (VET). VET has direct links to industry, it is competency based and intended to make students ‘work ready’. Courses are available in all industry areas and have a variety of requirements and learning conditions that are course dependent. Further information can be obtained from the VET Coordinator.  

Students will visually experiment and respond to work of artists, documenting their ideas, exploring a range of media and techniques. They will experiment and respond to relevant themes and contexts on a chosen topic of interest. They will develop and apply skills in a broad range of media to produce resolved works of art. Examples of media could include painting, drawing, sculpture, casting, printmaking, ceramics, fashion, jewellery, digital art and photography. 

Students will develop and apply skills using various programs and media to produce resolved works of communication design, product design and/or visual design. They will visually experiment and respond to a design brief, document their ideas, and explore a range of designers and techniques. Examples of design topics include logo and branding design, pattern design, photography, illustration and packaging design. Works of design could involve drawing, painting, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, SketchUp, 3D printing, laser cutting and specialty printing.