HASS

Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) is the study of human behaviour and interaction in social, cultural, environmental, economic and political contexts. HASS has a historical and contemporary focus, from personal to global contexts, and considers opportunities and challenges for the future. By studying HASS, students will develop the ability to question, think critically, make decisions based on evidence, devise proposals for actions, and communicate effectively.

Lower School

HASS is compulsory for all students from Years 7-10.  We aim to develop students’ ability to question, think critically, make decisions based on evidence, devise proposals for actions, and communicate effectively.

The WA Curriculum focuses on:

1. Knowledge and understanding
   1. Places and our connections to them
   2. Personal histories
   3.  Community histories
2. Humanities and Social Sciences skills
   1. Place, space and interconnection
   2. Data and information
   3. Chronology
   4. Historical sources as evidence
   5. Continuity and change
   6. Historical significance

Upper School

In Senior School, students can choose to further their HASS education with a range of ATAR and General subjects.

The ATAR students can choose between:

1. Economics
2. Geography
3. Modern History
4. Politics and Law
5. Psychology

General students can choose between:

1. Career and Enterprise
2. Psychology

We encourage you to read our Senior Directory with specific information on each subject course.