Aspire is our specialised Year 7–9 program designed to help students discover what they love and who they want to become. In these middle years of schooling, young people are growing fast — socially, emotionally, and academically — so it’s important they have the chance to explore different interests while building strong learning habits. Aspire allows students to try a wide range of subjects in areas like the arts, technology, languages, and health, alongside their core studies. This helps them develop new skills, learn what excites them, and build confidence before choosing pathways in the senior years. With guidance from teachers and support from families, Aspire encourages students to be curious, have a go, and find the passion that will help shape their future.
The subjects offered in Year 7 are listed below. Clicking on the name will show the learning timeline for each subject, with information about the class.
Core Subjects
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Humanities (Geography, History, Civics & Economics)
- Health and Physical Education
- Literacy for learning
- Auslan
- “Aspire” – Personal Learning
Elective Subjects
- Music (semester elective)
- Art (semester elective)
- Industrial Design (semester elective)
- Food Technology (semester elective)
The subjects offered in Year 8 are listed below. Clicking on the name will show the learning timeline for each subject, with information about the class.
Core Subjects
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Humanities (Geography, History, Civics & Economics)
- Health and Physical Education
- Literacy for learning
- Auslan
- “Aspire” – Personal Learning
Elective Subjects
- Music (semester elective)
- Art (semester elective)
- Industrial Design (semester elective)
- Food Technology (semester elective)
- Digital Technology (semester elective)
- Textiles (semester elective)
The subjects offered in Year 9 are listed below. Clicking on the name will show the learning timeline for each subject, with information about the class.
Core Subjects
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Humanities
- Health and Physical Education
- “Aspire” – Personal Learning
Elective Subjects
- Music Performance
- Media Studies
- PE: Active Girls
- PE: AFL Academy
- PE: Team Sports
- Humanities: Humans vs Machines
- Humanities: Myths, Legends and Ancient Worlds
- Auslan
- Cyber Security and Networks
- Food Technology
- Industrial Design
Click here for Year 9 subject guide PDF document.
At Glenroy College, the Junior School reflects our vision “Aspiring Together” - a community where every student is known, supported and challenged to achieve their best.
We are committed to academic excellence and wellbeing. Through high expectations, purposeful learning and genuine care, students develop independence, resilience and the skills needed to succeed. Guided by our values of Achievement, Integrity, Respect and Teamwork, students learn to contribute positively to their school and broader community.