Senior School (Year 10 – 12)
At the start of Senior School our students step into a new learning adventure and bravely decide how best to use the gifts and talents that God has given them. Our graduates will have the opportunity to develop and equip their minds, cultivate a heart that serves others and apply their hands to building skills and capabilities according to their God-given gifts and interests. Our Senior School curriculum offers rigour, innovation and flexibility enabling our graduates to develop their full academic, personal, moral, and spiritual potential.
Study Your Way at Rivergum Christian College
We’re focused on making Senior School fit your child’s goals, interests, and learning needs. With a wide range of subjects for Years 11 and 12, we offer flexible pathways so they can study what matters most, no matter the class size.
Our curriculum gives students a solid foundation in core subjects and also lets them explore new opportunities, like vocational certificates and specialised courses. From Specialist Maths to Creative Arts, Car Mechanics to Certificate III courses, Rivergum is here to support a learning journey unique to your child.
Stage 1 and 2 Subjects Offered On-Campus
- Mathematics: Essential Maths, General Maths, Specialist Maths
- Science: Physics, Biology, Chemistry
- English: Essential English, General English
- Creative & Practical Studies: Creative Arts, Integrated Learning (Car Mechanics & Manual Driving), Workplace Practices
- Personal Development: Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF), Spiritualities and Meaning, Research Project
Vocational Education Options
We offer students the chance to gain industry-recognised qualifications alongside their school studies:
- Certificate III in Fitness (online via Active Learning)
- Certificate III in Christian Ministry (online via VETA Morphus)
- Certificate III in Agricultural Studies (online via Regional Skills Training)
- Developing a Business Mindset (online short course via Queensford College)
Customised Learning Pathways
In addition to our on-campus offerings, we provide access to a variety of Open Access subjects based on student interest. Previously offered options include Spanish, Psychology, Health & Wellbeing, and more.
Our commitment to individualised learning means that students aren’t limited by class sizes or schedules. We work closely with each student to ensure they have access to the subjects they’re passionate about, with pathways that support their ambitions.
What does this look like?
At this time in their lives, students have a great desire for identity and independence. Our Secondary students are provided with an educational setting that allows them to expand their personal and intellectual development as they progress towards SACE completion. We seek to ensure our graduates are inspired to explore their faith and spiritual values which will empower them in the years ahead to make ethical choices and meaningful differences as stewards of the world that God has created.
What is the SACE?
This helpful video from SACE will help explain the key features.
SACE
As a provider of secondary education, Rivergum Christian College students can attain their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). To complete their qualification, students need to attain 200 credits from their chosen subjects across Year 11 (SACE Stage 1) and Year 12 (SACE Stage 2). The SACE is designed to allow students to choose their subjects based on their interest, skills set and career goals. The foundation of the certificate is underpinned by student ability to attain competency across 7 key capabilities: Literacy, Numeracy, Information and communication technology capability, Creative and critical thinking, Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding, and Intercultural understanding.
VET Pathways
We offer students in Years 11 or 12 the opportunity to take part in regionally offered Vocational Education Training (VET) courses through Berri Tafe. VET enables students to acquire skills and knowledge for work through nationally recognised or accredited course and is delivered, assessed and certified by Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s). Undertaking VET may benefit students' exploration of career pathways in a diverse range of industries. *Fees for VET courses are additional to standard tuition.
View SubjectsOnline Learning
At Rivergum we provide opportunities for students to explore their secondary subject choices through online learning. Whether it is partnering with other CEN schools or using online learning providers, we assist students in completing their chosen education pathway. *Fees for online learning may be additional to standard tuition.
