Curriculum
Catherine McAuley Catholic College ensures its students comprehensively meet mandatory NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements. Additionally, the College also provides students with individual choice, particularly in Bathu Endeavour House (Stage 5), which is outlined in more detail in the myARC section of the website. We believe it is essential to support student passions, interests and strengths and the curriculum provides an excellent opportunity to do this.
Learning Program
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Stage 4 – Wati Discovery House |
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Year 7 |
Year 8 |
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English Mathematics Science Religious Studies History/Geography PDHPE Design & Technology Languages Visual Arts OR Music (TBC) ** Year 7 students will also meet once per fortnight with their Learning Advisor to work on their Digital Portfolio and Individual Learning Plan. |
English Mathematics Science Religious Studies History/Geography PDHPE Design & Technology Visual Arts OR Music (TBC) ** ** In addition to meeting fortnightly with their Learning Advisor, Year 8 students will also engage in a Design Thinking program throughout the year.
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Stage 5 – Watha Endeavour House |
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Years 9 & 10 |
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English Mathematics Science Religious Studies History/Geography PDHPE ** In addition to Years 9 & 10 students being offered traditional NESA developed electives & VET courses, they also have the choice of bespoke College developed courses and online learning opportunities. These courses are co-constructed at the College to meet learner needs and interests. To learn more about these opportunities, access the Core + section of the website. |
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In 2022 Catherine McAuley Catholic College will begin implementing the new Religious Education curriculum from Year 9 onwards. This represents an exciting new approach to the process of teaching Religion in our diocese; some of the changes are summarised in the diagram to the right.