Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) is the study of human behaviour and interaction in social, cultural, environmental, economic and political contexts. Humanities and Social Sciences has an historical and contemporary focus, from personal to global contexts, and considers opportunities and challenges for the future delivered by highly qualified teaching staff.

In the Western Australian Curriculum, the Humanities and Social Sciences Learning Area comprises four subjects: Civics and Citizenship, Economics and Business, Geography and History. By studying Humanities and Social Sciences, students will develop the ability to question, think critically, make decisions based on evidence, devise proposals for actions, and communicate effectively. Ethical dimensions to topics are utilised to encourage values development in our students.

Thinking about, reflecting on, and responding to issues requires an understanding of the key historical, geographical, political, legal, economic, business and societal factors involved, and how these different factors interrelate.

The Humanities and Social Sciences subjects provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to develop a broad understanding of the world in which we live and how people can participate as active and informed citizens in the 21st century.

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