Social Science

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Social Science is a dynamic department with a strong tradition of academic excellence; committed to helping students to learn, understand and apply knowledge and skills. We recognise that students live in a world characterised by rapid change; we challenge students to respond to the unpredictable and unexpected. Future success depends on knowing how to adapt, to apply and to understand what is needed to solve problems. With this in mind, we prepare students to be participative leaders and effective, responsible citizens.
The Social Science faculty has a strong connections with the broader community, which allows us to draw on greater community expertise to broaden our student's educational experiences. We enhance learning by providing substantial extra-curricula activities that provide students with the opportunity to integrate real world applications and values with theoretical knowledge.
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Social Science at Merewether High School

What we offer

Our Staff

Social Science

Head Teacher: Rachael Tonks

  • J. Bailey
  • G. Bennett
  • J. Caddy
  • K. Daly
  • P. Horrell (HT Administration)
  • C. Rees
Our Courses

STAGE 4: Y7 and Y8

  • Geography
  • Commerce ELECTIVE
  • Oceanography ELECTIVE

STAGE 5: Y9 and Y10

  • Geography
  • Commerce ELECTIVE
  • Geography ELECTIVE

STAGE 6: Y11 and Y12

  • Business Studies
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • Legal Studies
Our Opportunities and Programs
  • Y7 Geography field work
  • Y8 Commerce Market Stalls
  • Oceanography field work
  • Y9 Business Expo stalls
  • Y10 Geography fieldwork
  • Y11 Geography fieldwork Blue Mountains
  • Y11 Business case study local business
  • Y11 Y12 Economics RBA events
  • Y11 Y12 Legal Studies guest speakers
  • Y12 Geography fieldwork Melbourne
  • Y12 Geo. & Business fieldwork Tamburlaine
  • Y12 Business case studies IKEA & McDonalds
  • Y10 Geography field work
  • ASX Sharemarket Game
  • Australian Geography competition
  • Plan Your Own Enterprise competition
  • Mock Trial
  • Enviro Group
Our Outstanding Student Achievements
  • 1st in Course HSC Legal Studies 2015 Imogen Lewis
  • Plan Your Own Enterprise Competition NSW Winner 2020 Jade Hunter
  • Plan Your Own Enterprise Competition NSW Finalist 2020 William Lucas
Our Alumni
  • Ben Homer Commentator for Fox Sports
  • Imogen Lewis Lawyer
  • Jade Hunter PWCS Business scholarship
  • William Lucas studying Business at UoN
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Commerce stalls
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Geography fieldwork
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Student innovation
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Student philanthropy
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