Senior Secondary
Faith Christian School of Distance Education provides senior secondary courses that prepare students for tertiary study, employment, and life opportunities. Our school subjects have met and continue to meet Queensland requirements of the Senior Learning System.
Years 10, 11 & 12
Faith senior students have the option of choosing General Subjects, Applied Subjects, Vocational courses and other QCE-recognised studies. This allows for a mixed course, giving choice and diversity for the range of prerequisites required in tertiary study.
QCAA Courses
Whether Year 11 & 12 students want to choose an ATAR pathway or gain a QCE, Faith offers accredited courses taught through a Christian worldview.
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VET Courses
Faith is an accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and we are qualified to offer the following Faith-created courses.
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Year 10 Courses
Faith students in Year 10 take 3 Core subjects, plus 2-3 electives of their choice. VET courses are also available from Year 10.
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QCIA Pathways
Senior students with a disability can engage in individual programs through Faith to earn a Queensland Certificate of Individual Education (QCIA).
Vocational Guidance
As your Future Pathways Officer, my job is to assist Year 10-12 Students with creating personalised learning pathways.
Senior Secondary Teachers
Douglas Stuart-Adams
Deputy Principal Senior School
Jenny McFall
PA to Deputy Principal Senior School
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Joel Chandler
Future Pathways and Wellbeing Coordinator
Louisa Lowe
Senior Essential Maths Teacher
Jenny Thornton
Head of Science 10-12; Senior Biology & Year 12 Pastoral Care Teacher
Adam Doyle
Head of Maths 7 – 12; Senior Maths & Year 11 Pastoral Care Teacher
Bibi Thomas
Senior Science & Year 11 Pastoral Care Teacher
Kylie Taylor
Senior Essential English Teacher
Rachael Adamson
Head of HASS 10 – 12; Senior Ancient History & Year 10 Pastoral Care Teacher
Odette Watson
Year 10 Maths and Pastoral Care Teacher
Kristoff Todd
Senior Physics and Maths Teacher; Year 12 Pastoral Care Teacher
Julian Fanning
Head of English 10 – 12; Senior English & Year 12 Pastoral Care Teacher
Mark Eisenmenger
Head of Technologies P – 10, Secondary Technologies Teacher
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Stacey Hodge
Senior Psychology and Year 11 Pastoral Care Teacher
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Kathryn Hale
Year 11 & 12 English Teacher; Year 12 Pastoral Care Teacher
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Peter Langshaw
Senior Mathematical Methods Specialist and Year 10 Mathematics Teacher
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Rishi Gowreah
Year 7-10 HPE Teacher
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Raymond Te Amo
Year 10 English & Pastoral Care Teacher
FAQs
Can Senior students complete a Traineeship/Apprenticeship through Faith?
Students can complete a traineeship/apprenticeship while completing Year 10-12. Faith’s Future Pathways Officer will be able to assist regarding process available to attain a traineeship/apprenticeship.
Can students complete a traineeship/apprenticeship in addition to study?
Students can complete a traineeship/apprenticeship while completing Year 10-12. Faith’s Future Pathways Officer can assist you with the process for attaining a traineeship/apprenticeship.
What is the cutoff date for enrolments for Years 11 and 12?
Enrolment time has some flexibility. You are best to contact the Future Pathways Officer and talk through your student’s current situation as many options are available. Note that ATAR pathways are a bit more rigid.
Can students do courses offered by external organisations as well?
Yes, Faith students can do courses through organisations such as TAFE. TAFE offers courses that students can do while at school. This is known as ‘Tafe at School’ Program.
How many lessons do Year 11 and 12 students have? Are they all online? How many courses per year? How many to graduate?
This varies from subjects to subject. Generally there are main lesson/s, recorded for later reference and group tutorials for extra help as needed. Most lessons are live online. Some subjects have workshop days (such as Biology, where the practical components are completed). Students at Faith are required to complete a SETP (Senior Education and Training Plan) with the Future Pathways Officer, study at least 4 courses and aim to achieve a QCE with at least 20 credit points by the end of Year 12. Graduation is available to any student who completes their study regardless of achieving a QCE or ATAR.
Do Year 12 students have a graduation event?
We hold a Graduation Ceremony and Formal at the end of each year for our Year 12 students. Graduation is held in Brisbane and is an amazing chance for students to be recognised for their achievements throughout their time at school.