Humanities Academy


Executive Teacher:  Leica Burt
EHL Staff: Linda Edstrom, Joanne Hann, Sam McDonough, Mitchell Scott, Tiana Liddell

This Academy adopts an approach which provides an understanding and awareness of the importance of social, environmental and commercial issues in a global context.

Legal Studies - The operation of the Australian legal system and human rights

History - Learn about important events and cultures that have shaped the world as we know it

Business Studies- Relevant skills useful to the small business environment, office management skills and processes

Business Services- Train students in the skills and competencies necessary to run an office

Psychology - The study of mental processes and behaviour

Sociology - An understanding of the social and cultural factors influencing individuals, groups and institutions in society

Social and Community work - Working with children, youth, disabled and aged

Global Studies -  Global Studies allows students to explore a range of issues - from politics to the environment to technology - from international perspectives

Introduction To This Academy

Courses taught in this academy focus on the way society operates. Students study: behaviour in terms of individual and group reaction; legal and community rights and responsibilities; and business and economic responses to varied stimuli. Vocational training is available in Business Administration and Social and Community Work.