Our Middle and Senior phases of learning are delivered through a curriculum structure that minimises the number of subjects, and teachers, a student has every semester to a maximum of six (6).

A full list of subjects offered at Aspley SHS can be found in our comprehensive Subject Selection books at our Office or on our Website.

Middle Schooling

Middle School at Aspley SHS has been developed in accordance with best practice principles. The Middle School program focuses upon a smooth transition from Primary
school to Secondary school, the enhancement of literacy and numeracy skills and the pastoral care of students.

Integrated themes are a significant component of the Year 8 program. In AIMS (Applications in Mathematics and Science and HUMS (Humanities - English and Scocial Science) thematic studies are pursued through an integrated approach to enrich learning experiences for our students.

Key features of the Aspley SHS Middle School program include:

• Contact with a small group of teachers in order to facilitate stronger student/staff relationships
• Increased access to a range of extra curricular activities
• A Year 8 precinct
• Year 8 camp
• June/July vacation tour.

In summary, our curriculum structure for the Middle Phase of Learning is:

Year 8

Year 9

Students study six (6) subjects in Semester 2, leading into the Senior Phase.

Senior Schooling

Senior Schooling at Aspley SHS provides quality programs that prepare our students for either University or Vocational Education and Training.

Our tertiary-bound students must study at least five (5) Authority subjects and sit for the Queensland Core Skills Test (QCS) in order to qualify for an Overall Position (OP) to gain entry to their tertiary studies. To assist students for the QCS Test, Aspley SHS conducts an extensive preparation program throughout Years 11 and 12 that focuses on the strategies needed to maximise the performance of students on this test.

At the end of Year 11, students can apply for positions in our QUT START Program, where students study one University subject per Semester in Year 12 and if successful, gain automatic entry into an array of QUT courses. Information concerning our START program can be obtained through our Guidance Officer.

Aspley SHS provides many opportunities for our Vocational Education and Training (VET) students to gain the necessary qualifications for access to the workforce. Students have access to School-Based Traineeships and Apprenticeships, Structured Workplacement through our Work Education subject, TAFE courses and VET Certificate courses, both on and off campus. Information concerning our VET program can be obtained through our Senior Schooling Head of Department.

The Senior Phase of Learning covers Years 10, 11 and 12. Students study six (6) subjects and play Interschool Sport on a Wednesday afternoon.

In summary, our curriculum structure for the Senior Phase of Learning is: