Human Society and its Environment is the study of how humans interact with the world, how society operates and how it is changing. Through the study of HSIE, students develop the skills to prepare them to actively and responsibly participate as informed citizens in the contemporary world.
A large number of individual subjects make up the key learning area of HSIE in which students:
In human society and its environment (HSIE), History and Geography are mandatory from Year 7-10. Students learn specific historical and geographical concepts and skills in History and Geography in Years 7 and 8, and students study these two subjects through semesterisation. They study half a year of History, and half a year of Geography, or vice-versa.
In Year 9-10, students have the opportunity to learn more about people and the societies and environments in which they live, by taking:
We offer acceleration opportunities for students who are interested in Society and Culture, and Geography.
In Year 11 and 12, students can choose from a range of HSIE courses. These include:
Mr N. Pearse | Head Teacher HSIE |
Ms S. Bysani | 2IC HSIE |
Mr D. Cusick | |
Ms F. Rahman | |
Ms J. Ruperto | |
Ms B. Starke | |
Mr M. Virata | |
Ms D. Vujovic | |
Ms A. White |
address
54-72 Pennant Hills Road
Normanhurst NSW 2076
(Entrance from Fraser Road)
telephone 02 9489 1077
website https://normanhurstboys.nsw.edu.au
We would like to pay our respects and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and also pay respect to Elders both past and present.
Copyright for this website is owned by the State of New South Wales through the Department of Education. For more information go to http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/footer/copyright.