Year 10 Program
We encourage students to make the most of their Year 10 Loreto education! The Year 10 Program includes a diverse academic program as well as a dedicated series of programs and events to enlighten and empower Loreto students for their future.
Year 10 Curriculum Handbook
Please view the Senior Pathways Information Book in conjunction with the Year 10 Subject Supplement for specific subject information and pathway options in Year 10 and beyond.
Opportunities in Year 10
The Year 10 Program includes a diverse academic program as well as a dedicated series of programs and events to enlighten and empower Loreto students for their future.
- Mission and Service - In Year 10 as educated people with privilege and faith, it is our responsibility to act in ways of loving and responsible service to others. Throughout the year, students will explore the contributions they can make to our College and the local community. They will learn that doing good for others has wellbeing benefits for the themselves too.
- Strive - The Strive program combines and further develops Physical Education, Health and Careers education into a weekly program to encourage students
to strive to be the best version of themselves. More information included later in this booklet. - Mary Ward Connect - The Mary Ward Connect program is unique to Loreto Schools and offers an exchange program that encourages girls to meet and make new friends, while learning about the history and culture of another Loreto school. The program connects Year 10 students from various Loreto schools around Australia.
- Year Level Committee - A committee of girls work together to plan Year 10 events and activities throughout the year and communicate with the Year Level Coordinator about year level matters and concerns.
- Science and Engineering Challenge - Coordinated challenges against other Ballarat schools, promoting teamwork, science and engineering knowledge and problem solving skills.
Careers in Year 10
Year 10 is an important time for students to explore and develop study habits and career pathways. Throughout Year 10 some of the important relevant information relating to careers includes:
- STRIVE – Futures Focus
The STRIVE Program includes a rotation called Futures Focus. This will include:
- Presentations from tertiary providers
- Resume construction
- Course research and selection
- Researching tertiary course entry requirements - Morrisby Profiling
Morrisby Profiling is a leading career-matching tool suited to ages 15 and upwards to discover strengths, ambitions and goals. The assessment software identifies a student’s strengths and builds a comprehensive personal profile, raising self-awareness. The aim is to help young people investigate the best routes to achieve their goals and encourage them to explore similar careers and courses including many they may never have considered. - Subject selections in Term 3
Students will be provided with a range of online and printed publications
and presentations to assist with Year 11 and Year 12 subject selection - Work Experience
Our Work Experience program encourages students to make the most of the opportunity to complete work experience to learn about work, study and career options.