Learning at Trinity
A Student Perspective
No matter what Year, subject or teacher, every student at Trinity Catholic College can expect:
- to undertake a range of activities and experiences designed to help you learn the important knowledge and skills, such as critical thinking, that are essential not just for a subject but for a future beyond school.
- to learn in a supportive environment where errors are seen as opportunities, and your teachers know you as an individual, have high expectations and encourage you to achieve your personal best.
- to build your confidence as a learner and, armed with a range of strategies, prepare you for a life of continuous learning.
- to develop a better understanding of our world and be able to communicate your ideas in written and spoken words, images and multimedia.
- Our curriculum prioritises four key elements that drive student success and holistic development: evidence-based best practice; the importance of building relationships; fostering students’ self-efficacy; and cultivating strong literacy and numeracy skills.
Patterns of Study
Our curriculum offers a broad range of courses that cater to diverse learning needs and where all students will be challenged to achieve their potential.
The mandatory courses of English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education, are taught throughout Year 7 to Year 10.
Stage 4 - Year 7
All mandatory courses plus:
- Religious Studies
- Music
- A language other than English (such as French or Italian)
- Technology and Applied Studies
Stage 4 - Year 8
All mandatory courses plus:
- Religious Studies
- Visual Art and
- Technology and Applied Studies
Stage 5 Year 9 and Year 10
In Year 8, students select courses to study once they begin Year 9 the following year. Elective courses are designed to run over 2 years to enable students to delve more deeply into the related knowledge and skills.
All mandatory courses plus:
- Religious Studies
2 elective courses selected from the following list:
- Aboriginal Studies
- Business Studies Pathway
- Child Studies
- Commerce
- Design and Technology
- Drama
- Food Technology
- Industrial Technology – Timber & Metal
- International Studies
- iSTEM
- Languages
- Marine and Aquatic Technology
- Music
- Physical Activity & Sports Science
- Photography and Digital Media
- Psychology
- Textiles Technology
- Visual Art
- Visual Design
The courses above are offered to students as they begin Stage 5. However, a course needs sufficient numbers of students to select it in order for a class to be timetabled.
Stage 6 Year 11 and Year 12
Senior students can select from a wide range of 2 Unit courses across all Key Learning Areas as well as Extension courses, Vocational courses and Board Endorsed courses catering to the diverse learning needs of our students.
Stage 6 Course Handbooks are provided to students in Year 10 to assist them with course selection
High Potential and Gifted Education
High Potential and Gifted Education at Trinity Catholic College reflects a commitment to nurturing the intellectual, creative, and academic growth of gifted and high-potential students within our school community.
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Learning Support
The Learning Support Team provides support and programs for students with disabilities. Key support features include The Learning Hub, Teacher Case Managers, In-Class Support, Curriculum Support Program and more.
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English as an Additional Language/Dialect
English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) students come from a diverse range of backgrounds and English language learning experiences.
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Library
Our Library is an award-winning, contemporary learning facility, staffed by a qualified Teacher Librarian and support staff.
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Sport
There are 3 components of Sport at Trinity Catholic College: Friday School Sport, School Carnivals & Representative Sport
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Beyond the Classroom
Encompassing a diverse range of extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities for students to develop and showcase
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Assessment
Assessment is an integral part of learning: it provides students, parents and teachers with information on student progress.
To some, assessment means nothing more than tests and exams. While these can form an important component of any assessment process, they do not accurately represent the purpose or varied tools used in assessment at Trinity.
Teachers and, with some guidance, students use assessment to gauge how well they understand the course content. Because there is no point waiting until the very end of a unit to test student understanding, assessment is a regular feature in every classroom. Teachers use a range of strategies such as quizzes, discussions and observations, to gauge the level of student understanding. These regular checks, along with the results of any formal assessment tasks, are used to determine end of semester grades for reports.
At the beginning of each year, students receive a Curriculum Handbook that contains assessment rules and procedures for the different Year groups, as well as details of all formal tasks.
Curriculum Handbooks are published on Compass and contain more details about assessment.
Reports
Reports are provided to parents at the end of both Semesters.
School reports record and comment on a student’s performance in a single semester. Results are recorded as a grade.
In addition to the Semester reports, teachers prepare Progress Reports on each student at the end of Term 1. These offer parents a snapshot of attitude and application and are based on observations of a student’s organisation, completion of classwork and effort.
A Progress report is offered to enable teachers to commend hard-working students and to identify any issues that need addressing.
Careers
Our Careers Team aims to provide students with information, guidance and experiences to help them explore their education and career options in preparation for life beyond school.
Belinda Wallace, the College Careers Adviser, offers personalised support to students and parents and welcomes appointments for career guidance and the exploration of potential pathways.
