In human society and its environment (HSIE), both subjects of history and geography are mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10. This provides a solid foundation for a the study of a range of subjects in this area in Years 11 and 12.
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.
At St Marys Senior High School traditional HSIE subjects are grouped into two faculty areas, Commercial Studies and HSIE. Both of these faculties have their own head teacher, reflecting the number of students who include these subjects in their studies.
In Year 11 and 12, students can choose from a range of HSIE courses. These include:
- Ancient History
- Business Studies
- Economics
- Geography
- History Extension
- Legal Studies
- Modern History
- Society and Culture
- Studies of Religion.
