Thanksgiving Night 2008
Principal's Address
Head of Senior Schooling Address
Address by the Chair of the College Board, Dr Howard Harris
Senior Schooling 2009 Curriculum Handbook
Please follow the link to the 2009 Curriculum Handbook.
SACE Fact Sheets are available by following the link.
High Achievement - Pedare Year 12 2007 SACE Results
Please follow the link, Year 12 2007 SACE Results, for more information.
James Fox, Year 12 2007, wins the Prime Minister's Award for Skills Excellence
The link, Prime Minister's Award, highlights his achievements and elite coaching opportunties.
Senior Schooling
Senior Schooling at Pedare has an extensive curriculum offering with strong student results well above national and state averages. Your child will be encouraged and challenged in their learning as they progress towards further study and/or training.
Pedare is a vibrant, globally oriented professional learning community with a history of academic success and an outstanding Vocational Education and Training (VET) program.
Our unique state-of-the-art facilities provide opportunities, choices and excellence in a stimulating environment based on understanding and respect.
Students complete the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) during their Senior Schooling years at Pedare.
The senior curriculum is designed to:
- provide the necessary curriculum pattern for students to qualify for the SACE
- continue developing students intellectually, physically, socially and spiritually
- provide necessary general background skills and knowledge for students to play an active and responsible role in society
- prepare students for life beyond school
Subject Counselling
Pedare is committed to caring for our students and we will do our utmost to provide information, guidance and counselling to assist students in this transition.
Year 10
All Year 10 students study the following compulsory subjects:
English, Mathematics, Science, Christian Life and Career Education.
Students also study three elective subjects in each semester.
Elective subject choices include:
- Drama
- Music
- Visual Art
- Chinese
- German
- Australian Studies
- Geography
- History - Australian History and/or 20th Century World History
- Personal Development Studies
- Health & Physical Education
- SHAPE (Sport Health & Physical Education)
- Design & Technology – Electronics, Materials Metal, Materials Wood, Mechanisms & Control Technology
- Home Economics - Care for Kids, Fashion & Clothing, Food & Lifestyle
- Information Processing
- Information Technology
Years 11 & 12
Students have a much greater opportunity to specialise as they qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
SACE Stage 1
The Stage 1 subjects offered at Pedare are listed below.
Group 1 |
Group 2 |
Ancient Studies |
Accounting |
SACE Stage 2
The Stage 2 subjects offered at Pedare are listed below.
Stage 2 subjects are categorised as either:
HESS G (HESS General Subjects)
HESS R (HESS Restricted Subjects)
Group 1 |
Group 2 |
Art Practical (HESS R)
|
Accounting Studies (HESS G)
|
Cross Campus Study
The unique Shared Facilities complex provides the opportunity for our students to study subjects Cross Campus, at Gleeson College or Golden Grove High School enabling subject choices beyond most schools. This is available to study a subject that Pedare does not offer, or to free up other subject choices.
Vocational Education & Training (VET)
VET is the study of nationally accredited training modules/competencies that allow successful students advanced standing in further vocational study. Students achieve dual accreditation in the SACE and VET sector.
Industry based Training Packages provide a nationally recognised qualification which is part of the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF).
Internal VET Courses
Some Senior Schooling subjects have VET competencies embedded within the curriculum to allow students to receive dual accreditation.
External VET Courses
Most VET is studied externally with a Registered Training Organization (RTO) at either TAFE SA or through a private provider. Students have the opportunity to study in many different areas, learning from industry experts and using current industry specific equipment, thus preparing them for a smooth transition into the world of work.
Christian Life
The Christian Life program is undertaken by all students at Pedare from Reception to Year 
12. It underpins the Christian ethos of the College, and is taught by staff so as to foster in every student a desire to serve God and other people, whilst developing a lasting set of Christian virtues.
Successful study of Christian Life in Years 11 and 12 will qualify students for additional units towards their SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education).
Such topics as the following are addressed: Introducing Jesus, Introducing the Old and New Testaments, Comparing Christianity with Other Religions, Adolescent Growth and Relationships, The Gospel of Luke, Acts of the Apostles, Heroes, Christian Lifestyle Issues and Questions, Christian reading.
The College promotes an ethical position where a Christian view of life is integrated naturally throughout the curriculum, routines and practices of the College.