Curriculum
The
college offers a comprehensive curriculum
from Years 7 to 12 which enables students
to proceed to work, tertiary study, TAFE
or other training courses. An increasing
number of students continue through to Year
12.
John Paul College
has had outstanding academic results at
VCE, ensuring the progress of students
into the tertiary courses of their choice
or into the workforce and/or traineeships.
While enrolment cannot of itself guarantee
success, the provision of a comprehensive
range of VCE studies and an experienced
and committed staff are significant factors
favouring good outcomes.
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Additional features of the
curriculum are programs which assist students with
special needs either in support or extra challenge.
The college also has a comprehensive career planning
and course selection program.General class sizes
for Years 7 to 10 total twenty nine students per class,
however a maximum of twenty-five students are enrolled
for practical classes. VCE class sizes average twenty-five
students.
Extra curricular activities
In
addition to the normal program of studies
offered through the timetable, ample opportunities
are offered for student involvement in debating,
public speaking, choir, interschool sport,
music tuition and work experience.
Music is offered
within the main curriculum and also as
instrumental tuition in a chosen instrument.
This program is very much geared to the
goal of confident public performance. |
A biennial major production
with a cast of between 100 and 200 students is
presented at the George Jenkins Theatre. Students from
the whole school are encouraged to audition for performances
in music, dance, drama and signing.
In addition
a large crew of students are invited to participate
in make-up, costumes and ushering, lighting,
sound, backstage and set production.
In addition to
the major school production, there are many other
extra-curricular events and activities including:
- Mini Drama productions
Music Concerts
- Presentation Ball School
Assemblies
- Southern Independent Schools
Valedictory Dinner
- Year 7 and 8 Discos Year
10 Formal
- Schools Constitutional
Convention National Youth Science Forum
- Tournament of Minds Energy
Breakthrough
- Debating Essay Competitions
All these factors have
combined to ensure that the College has consistently
enjoyed a fine reputation as a school whose students
are well qualified educationally and personally
to take their place in their parish, in the workforce,
in tertiary education and in the wider community.
Special Education
Over the years there has been
a perception among some families that John Paul College
is a school which emphasises academic success and
in which there is no place for students with special
educational needs. The provision of assistance to
all students and especially to those with special
needs, has been a priority at the College for a long
time. We are committed to the full integration of
students with special needs and also to providing
assistance to all our students through the Individual
Learning Centre. We are here to serve the educational
needs of all the children from the parishes, regardless
of their educational starting point.
Careers and Work Experience
The
College has developed an integrated Careers and Work
Experience program which supports and complements
the academic progress in the final three years of
school:
- Year 10 Careers education in the classroom
- Year 11/12 Work Experience
- Year 12 Tertiary Course Selection
Students have access
to a comprehensive collection of information and the
assistance of a full time Careers and Work Experience
Coordinator in subject selection and career preparation
at all levels. In addition to Careers and Work Experience,
students are also assisted by the VET Coordinator
in relation to work placement programs within the
Vocational Education and Training Certificate courses.
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