Society and Environment    

Studies of the Society and Environment expand students' knowledge and understanding of their own society, other societies, local and global environments and of relationships between  communities and societies.

 Society and Environment is in effect a combination of the most relevant aspects of the more traditional History, Geography and Social Studies courses.

Students deal with significant matters such as values, social justice and what ecologically sustainable development. They are also actively involved in gaining knowledge and making decisions and choices.                                                                                                              Ramses II

This core subject covers year 8-10.                                               

In the Middle School:

In year 8 students study Ancient Societies, Mapping and the Physical World

In year 9 students study aspects of Medieval History, 19th Century Australian History and Geography of South Australia and Australia.

In year 10 in Society and Environments, students study 20th Century Australian History, Coastal Geography, Countries of the World Study, Legal Issues and Studies of Asia. They can also study 20th Century World History as well as Themes in Geography including Disasters, Endangered Species and Antarctica.

In the Senior School

Australian Studies is a compulsory semester subject in Stage 1 (year 11)

Also in Stage 1, students can choose to do Ancient and Modern History, Geography, Legal Studies, and Studies of Society.

In Stage 2, Legal Studies, and Studies of Society, and Geography are offered.

Students who enrol in Stage 1 and Stage 2 Legal Studies, also enrol in the VET subject Justice Studies at Adelaide TAFE

Students are encouraged to participate in competitions such as the popular Map Competition and the Australian Geography Competition, the History Challenge as well as the Mock Trial and Mock Parliament sessions