At Ayr High, History is offered to Year 9 and 10 students. Students have the opportunity to study a range of topics and develop relevant historical skills during the two year course.
| Year 9 | Year 10 |
| Investigating the Past | Colonial Wars |
|
Water, Endeavour and Prosperity |
Australia and World War One |
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Unforgettable - Australian History |
Australia and World War Two |
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Sport & Entertainment in the Ancient World Battle of the Sexes Crime and Punishment |
People, ideas & events which have changed the world Independent Study |
Excursions
Students have the opportunity to visit the Ayr Cemetery as part of the Local History unit. While there students walk around the cemetery and complete a work booklet to demonstrate their skills in collecting data in the field.
In Year 10, students visit the RAAF Museum, Jezzine Barracks Museum and the Townsville Museum and Historical Society. This will compliment their study of Australia's involvement in the two major conflicts of the twentieth century.
Competitions
Students in Year 10, who achieve well in this subject, have the opportunity to participate in the Young Diplomat Program run by JCU.
- This year, Anna Griffiths, Alyx Whitman, Jennifer and Rebecca Gublane, are involved and are currently researching and writing their speeches to be presented on Diplomat Day in August.
Students can also participate in the Crime Stoppers Youth Challenge competition. Last years Year 8 group came second in the state in their age category.
Danni Brush, Cassie Fletcher, Tamika Shand and newcomer Caitlin Anderson are currently researching this year's topic: Stop Youth Violence.
Three boys from Year 8, Jass Pitiris, Ben Xi and Scott Hamper have also entered.
