Education in Catholic schools focuses on the development of the whole human person: intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and of course, spiritually. The distinctive religious dimension of the Catholic school is manifest in many ways, one of which is the school’s Religious Education program. This is an integral part of the school’s curriculum and takes a […]
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The QCE Phase (Year 10 – Year 12)
The QCE Phase of Learning, comprising of Years 10-12, marks the final step towards the completion of secondary schooling. During this time, students are exerting greater independence over their learning choices, and exploring those subjects that they enjoy, are good at, and provide stable foundations for future pathways. Students at MacKillop Catholic College are afforded […]
Years 7 – 9
The transition from childhood to young adulthood presents many challenges, not only physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well. During this period of early adolescence, the obvious physical change is accompanied by mental development, which allows teenagers to learn, interact socially, and react to – and think about – situations with an emerging maturity, and […]
Junior Years (Year 3 – Year 6)
The Junior Years phase of learning recognises and nurtures students’ abilities to work towards expanding their field of individual potential – spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and physically. The child at this stage of development is undergoing a period of transition. They seek greater independence as they try to ‘branch out’, yet require structure and modelling […]
Early Years (Prep – Year 2)
The Early Years phase of schooling is designed for children typically aged 4-7 years which ordinarily equates to Prep – Year 2. Within the Early Years phase, teachers provide scaffolding and support to students as they begin to grow in independence, work towards learning goals and develop collaborate and cooperative learning skills. During the early […]
Phases of Learning
MacKillop Catholic College will be organised into four phases that cater for the learning needs of students across the Prep Year to Year 12 spectrum. These areas of the school incorporate: Early Years (Prep – Year 2) Junior Years (Year 3 – Year 6) Middle Years (Year 7 – Year 9) Senior Years (Year 10 […]
The shape of the Australian Curriculum
The Australian Curriculum sets out what all young Australians are to be taught, and the expected quality of that learning as they progress through schooling. At the same time, it provides flexibility for teachers and schools to build on student learning and interest. Every ten years, contemporary views on educational needs for the future are […]
Curriculum
“21st century education integrates technologies, engaging students in ways not previously possible, creating new learning and teaching possibilities, enhancing achievement and extending interactions with local and global communities.” (Contemporary Learning, Learning in an Online World MCEETYA 2005) Learning and Teaching – is the core activity of our school. Quality learning and teaching in Catholic schools […]
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