Learning Areas > Humanities

The Humanities Learning Area is a dynamic, vibrant and co-operative venture between staff and students. It encompasses a broad range of subjects that are of great interest and relevance to students, while equipping them with the skills required to understand and confidently address today's changing society. 

We offer a wide range of subjects, including IB Geography, History and Philosophy and opportunities for university extension studies. VCE classes are offered in Geography, Australian and Global Politics, Ancient and Modern History and Philosophy. 

Humanities subjects are an excellent preparation for life and employment. They encourage skills such as analytical thinking, defining cause and effect, reasoning, conceptualisation, intellectual and emotional empathy, general literacy, research and evaluation of information, and importantly, communication of ideas and writing skills. They promote tolerance of diverse visions of life through the study and discussion of societies, issues and values. 

Our teachers are a mix of experienced teachers and recently qualified teachers, all with strong credentials. Many hold postgraduate qualifications in their subject areas. Many contribute to the writing of Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority courses and to the development of assessment processes. They make presentations at subject association conferences and are active in the History Teachers Association of Victoria (HTAV), Social Education Victoria (SEV) and the International Baccalaureate History Teachers' Network. Several staff also examine or prepare examinations for the International Baccalaureate and/or the VCAA. 

As part of our commitment to the achievement of academic excellence and an enjoyment of Humanities studies, our courses blend traditional and recent teaching strategies and resources.