The first stage of learning at Hampton Park Secondary College is called ‘Explore’.
The Explore Program has been designed to encourage all Year 7 students to do exactly as the name suggests, ‘explore’ the full range of subjects on offer from the eight key learning areas.
Students will study core subjects and six Taster Electives of their choice. We recognise that all students are unique and different, with individual interests, and as such, we want to empower students with the opportunity to individualise their educational program.
Students are encouraged to think carefully about which Taster Electives they choose and should think about their goals for the future, their strengths, aptitudes and interests and seek advice from their Grade 6 teacher and parent/carer. If a student is uncertain about their pathway and learning direction, we encourage students to select Tasters from all learning areas, enabling the opportunity to experience and enjoy a broad range of learning.
The Explore Course Structure is divided into two main areas: Core Subjects and Student Choice Taster Electives.
Core Subjects
- English/EAL (2 Semesters)
- Maths (2 Semesters)
- Health/Physical Education (2 Semesters)
- Humanities (2 Semesters)
- Science (1 Semester)
- Literacy Intervention (2 Semesters) for students needing additional support, undertaken in place of Humanities
Student Choice Tasters
- 6 Tasters (electives), each lasting 1 Term
- Options are available from the areas of Arts,Humanities, Languages, Science, STEAM, Technology
