Understand the world. Shape the future. Make your impact.
At Kelmscott Senior High School, our Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) program challenges students to explore the world around them – past, present, and future.
Through engaging and thought-provoking learning experiences, students develop a deep understanding of human society, culture, and global systems, preparing them to become informed, active citizens in an ever-changing world.
Why Choose HASS at Kelmscott SHS?
HASS equips students with the knowledge and skills to think critically, ask important questions, and understand complex global issues.
Through our program, students:
- Develop critical and analytical thinking skills
- Explore real-world issues and global challenges
- Build cultural awareness and ethical understanding
- Learn to research, evaluate, and communicate ideas effectively
- Become informed and active citizens
Students gain the confidence to form and express their own perspectives while learning to respectfully consider the views of others.
What Students Will Explore
Our HASS program covers a rich and diverse range of subjects, including:
- History
- Geography
- Economics
- Business and Civics & Citizenship
- Political and Legal Studies
- Global Studies
- Careers education
- Criminal Investigation
Students investigate key concepts such as:
- Human impact on the environment and sustainability
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures
- Australia’s place in the Asia-Pacific region and the world
- Political systems and civic participation
- Global economies and financial systems
- Historical events and their influence on the modern world
Real-World Skills and Learning
HASS at Kelmscott is about more than content – it’s about developing skills for life.
Students learn to:
- Conduct research and analyse information
- Evaluate different perspectives and sources
- Engage in ethical reasoning and debate
- Apply knowledge to real-world situations
- Develop social awareness and civic responsibility
These skills prepare students for a wide range of future careers and pathways.
Pathways for the Future
Years 11 – 12 ATAR Courses
Students aiming for university pathways can choose from:
- History
- Geography
- Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Politics and Legal Studies
General Pathways
Students pursuing practical and workplace-focused pathways can study:
- Ancient and Modern History
- Business, Management and Enterprise
- Careers and Employability Skills
Think critically. Understand globally. Act responsibly.
At Kelmscott SHS, HASS empowers students to understand the world and their place in it.
