



In human society and its environment (HSIE), both subjects of history and geography are mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.
Students learn specific historical and geographical concepts and skills in history and geography. They also have an opportunity to learn more about people and the societies and environments in which they live through elective subjects in Years 7 to 10 (Stages 4 to 5).
A large number of individual subjects make up the key learning area of HSIE in which students:
In Year 11 and 12, students can choose from a range of HSIE courses. These include:
History is committed to the provision of quality teaching and interactive learning experiences which will enable students to become life long learners and critical thinkers with a developed historical consciousness. Catering for learners of the future we understand that the dynamics of educational change is cyclical and contextual and that our programs and curriculum delivery requires continuous innovation, evaluation and relevance to the modern world.
The Social Sciences Faculty is committed to opening the minds of its students to the world around them. The faculty offers courses across the school curriculum at Liverpool Girls' High School, introducing students to arts, humanities, civics and citizenship as well as social education. We believe our students will be the leaders of the future. This will be both challenging and exciting. Opportunities exist for all students to achieve their potential through a range of subjects and activities. Our subjects and courses are designed to encourage students to think about the world in new and different ways and enable them to develop and appreciation of the physical, social and cultural aspects of society.
Students undertaking courses in Social Sciences are provided with a range of opportunities to experience course content in the real world. Students are able to participate in field work activities, school excursions, academic competitions such as Mock Trial, world skills and the Australian geography competition.
The Social Sciences Faculty at Liverpool Girls High School is a vibrant faculty dedicated to providing a rich variety of quality teaching and learning practices across a range of subject areas. The faculty aims to:
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We would like to pay our respects and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and also pay respect to Elders both past and present.
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