Academic Program
Core Subjects and Electives
NEGS offers a personalised academic program that encourages students to identify and develop their talents, both in and outside of the classroom.
In Stage 4 students will study:
- Christian Studies
- English
- Geography
- History
- Languages
- Mathematics
- Personal Development, Health & Physical Education
- Science
- Technology
- Visual Arts
- Music
All students will also be involved in a Choir and Band program.
In Stage 5 all students will study:
- Christian Studies
- English
- Geography
- History
- Mathematics
- Personal Development, Health & Physical Education
- Science
In addition Stage 5 students will have the opportunity to select subjects on their personal interests and abilities from:
- Agriculture
- Commerce
- Design & Technology
- Drama
- iStem
- Languages
- Music
- Physical Activity & Sport Science
- Talented Athlete Program
- Textiles & Design
- Visual Arts
We are able to provide desirable student to teacher ratios across our classes, which are taught by well-qualified teachers who have a genuine passion for learning. NEGS’ flexible approach to learning and a varied curriculum mean girls can choose up to three Additional Studies Units in Year 9 and there is flexibility for students to change these electives in Year 10, if they choose.
For students requiring some extra support one of their electives may be chosen as Learning Support where the students work with a specialised teacher. The Talented Athlete Program course allows those eligible students to develop skills in their selected sport and have specialised Strength and Conditioning training delivered within the curriculum. We are also able to offer time within the curriculum for students with particular skills and interests (by application) to pursue these as an extra-curricular subject.
Our Stage 6 offerings
In Stage 6 students will select all subjects for their study towards their HSC. NEGS offers a comprehensive range of subjects and also partners with other institutions for students interested in pursuing vocational education or requiring a subject to be completed via distance education.
- English (Standard, Advanced, Extension 1 & 2)
- Agriculture
- Ancient History
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Community & Family Studies
- Design & Technology
- Drama
- Earth & Environmental Science
- Economics
- Geography
- History Extension
- Languages
- Legal Studies
- Mathematics (Standard, Advanced, Extension 1 & 2)
- Modern History
- Music
- Physics
- Personal Development, Health & Physical Education
- Textiles & Design
- Visual Arts
The NEGS Senior School offers girls a comprehensive careers program, enhanced leadership opportunities, full membership to IGSSA for competitive sport, enrichment education events, opportunities to be part of the wider cultural life of Armidale and to utilise the University of New England’s extensive resources. We offer co-curricular activities in Livestock Management, Equestrian, Chaplaincy, Music, Drama, Sport, Rifle Shooting, Duke of Edinburgh program and Coding.
NEGS girls receive academic results that reflect a culture of pursuing personal excellence, they have outstanding achievements on the sports field and flourish in the arts, however, it is in the development of personal qualities where NEGS really stands out. NEGS girls are accomplished, assertive, kind, happy, vibrant young women ready to embrace the wider world and all it offers. NEGS girls are equipped for success beyond the school gates.
Most of all, NEGS girls are a part of a close-knit community where all the girls know one another and forge friendships that last a lifetime.
