HSIE
(Human Society & Its Environment)

The HSIE (Human Society & Its Environment) key learning area focuses on studying human activity and the world in which we operate.

The HSIE faculty houses a range of "Humanities" subjects which begin at the Junior School level (ie. Years 7 - 10) with the essential, foundational subjects of :

• H.S.I.E. (which is a creative mixture of Geography & History)
• Commerce / Personal Finance and Legal Studies

These building block courses are then expanded in the Senior School (ie. Years 11 & 12) by offering students a range of interesting elective subjects.

Senior Electives

Business Studies
Retail
Economics

One of the reasons why students enjoy HSIE subjects at BHS is that excursions are an integral part of its content matter . Excursions range from short, one period excursions within the local area to longer term adventures much further afield.

The two biggest excursions in the HSIE Faculty are the annual Year 11 Geography trip to Jindabyne and the Society & Culture voyage to Vietnam.

Year 11 Geography trip is a fantastic, week-long adventure incorporating :

• Studies of the Snowy Mountains Scheme and pollution in the High Country
• 3 days Skiing / Snowboarding at either Thredbo or Perisher Valley
• Additional activities like Indoor Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Initiatives (group problem solving) and a Flying Fox / Ropes course.
  

The Society and Culture excursion to Vietnam is a fortnight venture into the Orient. This Christmas holiday trip introduces participants to life overseas and gives a real taste of Asian culture.