Senior School Curriculum

The Senior School curriculum allows for flexible learning options.

Prospective students are welcome to commence at Essington at one of the staged entry points throughout the entire school year.

We pride ourselves on supporting all learners through the challenges of Senior School and we understand there can be immense pressure on students to perform well academically. We believe all students should have the best chance at quality education so we provide multidisciplinary learning options. This approach builds on the strengths of the student and their learning style.

Some of our most rewarding achievements have been to take a struggling student on a journey where they develop self-confidence and self-discipline with underlying support for their wellbeing. With the journey resulting in the student being awarded their Northern Territory Certificate of Education & Training (NTCET) qualification. 

Core Curriculum and Specialist Subjects

The Essington School curriculum requires the study of English and Mathematics in Years 10 and 11. The study of these subjects is recommended in Year 12. Our students have the opportunity to select from the following subjects (subjects on offer may vary slightly depending on demand and teacher availability):

Creative Arts

Dance
Drama
Music
Visual Arts

Enterprise and Technology
Accounting
Business Innovation
Digital Communication Solutions
Digital Technology

English

English
English Literary Studies
Essential English

Health and Physical Education
Child Studies
Health and Wellbeing
Health and PE (Year 10)
Food & Hospitality
Outdoor Education
Physical Education

Humanities
Ancient Studies
Economics
Legal Studies
Media Studies
Modern History
Philosophy
Politics, Power & People
Society & Culture

Science
Biology
Chemistry
Nutrition
Physics
Psychology
World Science Studies

Languages

Indonesian
Nationally Assessed Languages

    Student Leadership in the Senior School

    Students at The Essington School are encouraged to adopt leadership positions. 

    These voluntary positions are an opportunity for our students to develop their self-confidence in public roles. Student leaders develop skills in organisation, management, mentoring and liaison. Through these leadership programs we have seen students become role models and mentors to other students in the Essington community.

    Our students show respect for each other's individuality, and throughout the application process for leadership positions the students show each other compassion, support and encouragement. The leadership opportunities available to students include:

    • School Captains and Vice Captains (Third Year)
    • Student Representative Council (SRC)
    • House Captains
    • The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award