Senior secondary

​​​​​​Senior secondary includes students in years 10 through to 12. While Dysart High is a small school, it offers a diverse range of subjects, supplemented by additional courses offered through Brisbane School of Distance Education, TAFE and other learning institutions. All lessons are 70 minutes in duration.

Year 10

All year 10 students study a core curriculum, which is then enhanced through the delivery of some core certificate courses.

Core studies studied for the full year:

• English - 3 lessons per week

• Science - 3 lessons per week

• Mathematics - 3 lessons per week

Students can choose two of the following elective subjects:

• Visual Art - 2 lessons per week

• Drama - 2 lessons per week

• Information Communication and Technology (ICT) - 2 lessons per week

• Information Technology and Design (ITD - wood and metal work) - 2 lessons per week

• Certificate II in Engineering ( introduced in 2020) - 2 lessons per week

Each of the following subjects will be studied for a semester:

• Health and physical education (HPE) - 3 lessons per week

• Civics and Citizenship - 3 lessons per week

• Geography - 3 lessons per week

• History - 3 lessons per week

A wellbeing program is also delivered 1 lessons per week focusing on:

• Respect, responsibility and resilience

• Self esteem

• Team building

• Career development

• Personal health and responsibility

Year 11/12

All year 11 and 12 students study a core curriculum, which is then enhanced through the delivery of certificate courses.

All students must study:

• English - General English or English Essentials - 3 lessons per week

• General Mathematics, Maths Essential or Math Methods - 3 lessons per week

Additional General Subjects offered include:

• Biology

• Business communication & technology (BCT)

• Legal studies

Additional Applied Subjects offered include:

• Social and Community Studies

• Media Arts in Practice

• Visual Arts in Practice

• Industrial Technology Skills

Additional VET subjects offered include:

• Certificate II in Hospitality

• Certificate II in Business

• Certificate II in Sports and Recreation

• Certificate II in Engineering (mining focus)

• Certificate I in Information, Digital Media and Technology

Students can also study a range of other subjects and certificate courses through Brisbane School of Distance Education or an external provider for example: Chemistry, Physics, Ancient and Modern History or other Certifide courses