Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE)

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:

research, gather and analyse information
question and make judgements
write for a variety of purposes.

STAGE 4

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.

STAGE 5

In Year 9-10, students have the opportunity to learn more about people and the societies and environments in which they live, by taking:

STAGE 6

We offer acceleration opportunities for students who are interested in Society and Culture, and Geography.

Geography (accelerated – students study the Year 11 course in Year 10, and the Year 12 course in Year 11)
Society and Culture (accelerated – students study the Year 11 course in Year 10, and the Year 12 course in Year 11)

In Year 11 and 12, students can choose from a range of HSIE courses. These include:

TEACHERS

Mr N. Pearse	Head Teacher HSIE
Ms S. Bysani	2IC HSIE
Mr D. Cusick
Ms E. Johnston
Ms F. Rahman
Ms J. Ruperto
Ms B. Starke
Mr M. Virata
Ms D. Vujovic
Ms A. White
Ms J. Wong

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