Educating for the future

The learning journey at Parramatta Marist honours the developmental stages in a student’s life. Based on leading educational research and the best of today’s technologies, we prepare students for the future by teaching them how to think critically and creatively, how to communicate effectively and how to lead and work both independently and collaboratively.

Educating for the future

Students experimenting in the science lab at Parramatta Marist High School Westmead

Religious Education

As a Roman Catholic school we also have a strong religious dimension that runs through all the KLAs and is also formally recognised as the KLA of Religious Education.

Parramatta Marist students take part in formal Religious Education every day, based on the new Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese curriculum, Encountering Jesus. This curriculum invites all students to consider how the teachings of Jesus Christ can apply to their lives.

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Religious Education

Students in prayer in the chapel at Parramatta Marist High School Westmead

Parramatta Marist follows the curriculum approved by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) covering all key learning areas. We also have a range of elective courses to suit students at all ability levels.

Subject selections

  • Years 7-8
  • Years 9-10
  • Year 11
  • Year 12

During their first two years at high school, students study:

English
Mathematics
STEM
Science
History
Religious Education
Geography
Spanish
Technology
Visual Arts
Music
PDHPE

Years 9 and 10 students study a core range of subjects:

English
Mathematics
Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship
Information Software and Technology
PDHPE
Religious Education
Science

Students choose electives from the subject list below:

Building and Construction
Commerce
Creative Arts
Elective History
Industrial Technology Timber
iSTEM
Music
PASS
Sports Science
Visual Arts

Year 11 students can study a broad range of subjects:

English (Compulsory)

(Advanced, Standard, Extension 1, Studies)

Mathematics
(Standard 1, Maths in Trade, Standard 2, Advanced, and Extension 1)
Ancient History
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Design and Technology
Earth and Environmental Science
Economics
Industrial Technology – Timber
Investigating Science
Legal Studies
Marist Missions
Modern History
Music
PDHPE
Physics
Software Engineering
Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation
Studies of Religion
Visual Arts

Year 12 students can study the following subjects:

English

(Studies, Standard, Advanced, Ext 1 and 2)

Mathematics
(Standard 1, Maths in Trade, Standard 2, Advanced, Ext 1 and Ext 2)
Studies of Religion
(1 Unit)
Marist Missions
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Earth and Environmental Science
PDHPE
Investigating Science
History
(Modern, Ancient, Extension)
Business Studies
Economics
Legal Studies
Software Design and Development
Industrial Technology – Timber
Visual Arts
Music
School of Now

The innovative Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese School of Now program offers a unique learning experience for Year 11 and 12 students in a contemporary hybrid setting. This modern-day approach provides senior students with access to a greater range of extension courses and specialised electives that may not be offered at our school, helping them to achieve their personal career and study goals. The blended learning format using both virtual and face-to-face teaching methods optimises students’ learning experience with support from expert HSC teachers with specialist knowledge.

Vocational Education (VET)

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese is a leading provider of Vocational Education and Training (VET) opportunities. Our school offers multiple VET subjects for students to develop their hands-on skills, industry knowledge and real-world experience by learning from professionals in the field. Theoretical knowledge is translated to practical ability in VET, building a sense of identity and purpose through relevant, engaging education.

We offer an outstanding academic experience that is engaging and relevant

Contact Parramatta Marist to learn more about our innovative learning community.

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