Welcome to Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE) at Erskine Park High School! This faculty is one of the largest and most diverse in EPHS. These pages aim to provide students and parents with information regarding HSIE subjects at our school and beyond. The pages contain teaching programs, homework downloads, assessment schedules and links for the various HSIE courses taught at EPHS.
Faculty staff are happy to discuss issues or answer questions, all of which may be directed through the Head Teacher HSIE, Mr. G. Kelly, on 9834 3536.
Subject specific information may be found by clicking on the individual subject links.
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Mr G Kelly (Head Teacher) |
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Mr G Parker |
Ms M Hu |
Mr S Highton
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Ms Macinante |
Mr S Lester |
Ms K Goldsmith |
| Ms Sullivan |
Ms Chen |
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Overview
The key learning area of Human Society and Its Environment involves the study of people, cultures,
societies and environments in different places and at different times. Students develop knowledge and
understanding about diverse societies, local and global environments, and relationships between these
environments and societies.
The H.S.I.E. Faculty also embraces Languages Other Than English (L.O.T.E.). At Erskine Park High School, the central language studied is Chinese, taught by Ms. M. Hu.
Equipment
Students need to be prepared for every lesson at high school but in HSIE we have some extra equipment needed. In all years you need a ruler, an exercise book, pens, pencils and eraser. You will also need a storage device for saving computer based work. This may include a floppy disk, CD or a memory stick (smart drive).
Curriculum
The HSIE teaching programs at Erskine Park High School implement the NSW Board of Studies syllabi. Links to specific subject syllabi may be found on the individual subject pages.
Homework
Homework is a means of consolidation, extension or enrichment of the work that is studied in HSIE lessons. Homework is set regularly and is a compulsory part of a student's workload. Homework is followed up regularly, and students found to be neglecting to complete their homework will have a note sent home (N-award warning letter), informing their parents/carers of the situation, and encouraging completion of the work in question.
