• Year 10 into Year 11 Course Selection Information
  • VCE
    • English
      • English
      • English as an Additional Language
      • Literature
    • Mathematics
      • General Mathematics
      • Mathematical Methods
      • Specialist Mathematics
    • Humanities
      • Accounting
      • Australian and Global Politics
      • Business Management
      • Legal Studies
      • Economics
      • History
    • Science
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Environmental Science
      • Physics
      • Psychology
    • Health and Physical Education
      • Health & Human Development
      • Physical Education
    • LOTE
      • French
      • Japanese
    • The Arts
      • Art Creative Practice
      • Visual Communication
      • Media
      • Theatre Studies
      • Dance
      • Music Investigation
      • Music Performance
    • Technology
      • Applied Computing
      • Systems Engineering
      • Product Design & Technology
  • IB Diploma Programme
    • Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature
    • Group 2: Language Aquisition
    • Group 3: Individuals and Societies
    • Group 4: Experimental Sciences
    • Group 5: Mathematics
    • Group 6: The Arts
  • The Vertical Curriculum
    • Computing
    • Dance
    • Design Technology
    • Drama
    • English
    • EAL
    • French
    • Food Technology
    • Health & Physical Education
    • Humanities
    • Inter-disciplinary Units
    • Japanese
    • Mathematics
    • Media
    • Music
    • Science
    • Systems Engineering
    • Visual Arts
    • Visual Communication
  • Vocational Education and Training (VET)
  • 2023, Semester 2 Course Selection

Welcome to New Students for 2023

Home Welcome to New Students for 2023

Welcome to New Students for 2023

For new students starting at the College in 2023, welcome! The information on this page will guide you through the subject selection process in preparation for the New Parent Conferences with Heads of House.

The College’s Vertical Curriculum offers a flexible, student-centred approach to learning. Students are able to choose their own course based on the carefully designed, future-focused units of study, across each of the key learning areas. The following presentation is designed to guide you through your first subject selection process.

Click on the image to watch the video

Watch the “Welcome to Kardinia – Information for New Students” presentation.

This presentation goes through:

  • What the Vertical Curriculum is;
  • How it works;
  • The benefits of the Vertical Curriculum; and
  • Getting started in the Vertical Curriculum.

Download The Semester 1, 2023 Curriculum Map

Click on the image to download the Curriculum Map

The Curriculum Map indicates the units on offer for Semester 1, 2023.

You need to select a total of 10 preferences.

  • Preference 1: select an English unit;
  • Preference 2: select a Maths unit;
  • Preference 3: select a Language (French or Japanese); and
  • For Preferences 4 to 10, select from the Health & PE, Technology, Arts, Humanities and Science units on offer.

Of the 10 preferences that have been submitted, we will give priority to your top 7 preferences. However, you could be enrolled in any of your 10 preferences, so please choose carefully.

Please use the code and name for each unit to read more about it on the Bridges website.

Search Bridges by Unit Code


Book a New Parent Conference

Book Your New Parent Conference

Part of your introduction to the Senior School is an opportunity to meet with your child’s Head of House.

Please ensure you book a New Parent Conference with your child’s Head of House. This conference will be an opportunity to discuss Semester 1, 2023 unit selections as well as raise any other information relevant to your child.

Key Details:

  • Dates: Monday, 29 and Tuesday, 30 August 2022
  • Location: Katsumata Centre @ Kardinia International College


Steps to Take After the New Parent Conference

Student Wellbeing Management and Services

Please take the opportunity to review this important document.

Download Policy Here …


Bus Travel

Optional. If you wish to register your child for bus travel for 2023, please review the routes available on our website noting route and stop number and submit your application online.

Bus Route Information

Bus Travel Application Form


Booklists

Many of our resources are online. Books that need to be purchased are dependent on the units of study and can be sourced through the local branch of ‘Campion’ in Geelong.

To be published in October 2023


Uniform

Information on uniform and sport uniform requirements, as well as where to purchase are available through the link. You have been provided with a price list and fitting appointment time for Bellarine Uniforms.

Uniform Guide

Uniform Policy


Instrumental Music

Optional If your child is interested in learning to play a musical instrument, or would like to continue learning through our program, please complete the Instrumental Music Application Form and email or forward to music@kardinia.vic.edu.au

Senior Instrumental Music Enrolment Form


Orientation Program

Orientation Day will take place on Wednesday, 16 November 2023. All new students are to wear casual clothes and meet in the Katsumata Centre at 9.00am, and be collected at 2.00pm. Lunch and materials provided.

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