
All schools in Western Australia are required to teach according to the
outcomes set out in the mandated “Curriculum Framework”. The
Curriculum Framework sets out a series of outcomes which describe the
knowledge, understandings, skills, values and attitudes that students
are expected to acquire through their schooling from K to 12. These outcomes
are divided into eight Learning Areas with thirteen overarching statements.
In keeping with the aims of the College, Religious Education is an integral
part of the curriculum and is studied by all students. Opportunities for
Mass, Paraliturgies and Retreats are incorporated into the Religious Education
programme at opportune times throughout the year. In WA Catholic schools,
Religious Education has been mandated by the Church as a 9th Learning
Area.
The curriculum is balanced to develop the spiritual, academic, cultural
and sporting potential of students. It also prepares them for living in
an increasingly technological and changing society.
The fundamental role of curriculum is to promote:
- a love of learning
- life long learning
- excellence in learning
Specific details regarding the curriculum from Year 8 to Year 12, together
with co-curricular opportunities, are provided in the individual Handbooks.
The College has a proud tradition in terms of students gaining their
preferences vis-à-vis post secondary destinations. The following
results show the pattern of destinations in comparison with Statewide
figures.
University 70% (State 39%)
TAFE 20% (State 36%)
Other 10% (State 25%)
Note: Other – includes employment, Traineeships, Apprenticeships,
repeating Year 12, unemployment, Independent Colleges.
Students aiming for TAFE or Other destinations are involved in the highly
successful CareerLink programme. Full details of this are found in the
CareerLink Handbook.
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