CURRICULUM GUIDE

Welcome

To Students and Parents
We are pleased to share with you the 2026 year 7 to year 12 curriculum guide, which has been developed to support students in selecting subjects that will help them achieve success both at school and in their lives beyond.

At Mount Barker High School, we are committed to providing an education that both supports and challenges students to pursue their dreams and aspirations. Our curriculum is aligned with state and national expectations, and we also offer a range of specific programs tailored to meet the unique needs of our school community.

In line with the Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration (2020), our aim is to promote excellence and equity, ensuring that all young Australians become confident and creative individuals, successful lifelong learners, and informed members of the community.

Subject selection at the secondary level plays a vital role in shaping students’ future pathways, including further study and employment. When choosing subjects, students are encouraged to consider options that:

• are challenging and allow them to work to their strengths;
• provide essential background knowledge for future goals;
• they enjoy and find engaging; and
• keep future options open.

We hope the information provided in the curriculum guide is helpful. We encourage students and families to make use of the school’s subject counselling and support services to assist in making informed decisions about future pathways.