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Languages Other
than English
COURSES OFFERED
Languages offered at Sydney Girls High School are Chinese
(Mandarin), French, Japanese and Latin. In
Year 7 students are required to study two languages for two
periods each per week. In Year 8 students are required to
study at least one language for four periods per week. Provision is made for
students to study a second language in Year 8 if they wish. In
Years 9 and 10 students may elect to study one or two
languages for four periods per week.
In the senior years French, Japanese, Chinese and
Latin are offered at 2 unit level. In Year 12 Extension Courses are available
for study.
Ancient Greek is offered as an extracurricular subject at
lunchtimes.
RESOURCES
A wide range of texts, magazines, tapes, videos and computer resources
are utilised.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Overseas Study Tours
Study tours to France, new Caledonia, Japan, Greece and Italy
are regularly organised.
Exchange Visits
Sydney Girls High School hosts students from Japan and France on a
regular basis
International Language Festival
Held every year to celebrate the cultural diversity of the school and the
languages students at S.G.H.S.
Competitions:
- International Latin Exam
- International Mythology Exam
- Australian Languages Certificates
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