Courses and Pathways

The curriculum of a Catholic school provides for the development of the whole student and so offers a variety of experiences, which will give the students a holistic education. St Francis’ School also offers a practical, relevant and motivational curriculum which promotes personal and academic skills. Literacy and Numeracy Testing is conducted at the start of each year and, where required, appropriate educational support is offered to students.

Individual Learning Plans are created in collaboration with each student to ensure the most appropriate learning strategies and pathways are pursued.

The Curriculum is taught in accordance with all Government, School Curriculum and Standards Authority and Catholic Education Western Australia guidelines.

Courses of Study and Certificate Courses (up to Certificate II) are offered in Years 11 and 12 to prepare students for their WACE (Western Australian Certificate of Education) and post-secondary options including:

University
Apprenticeships/Traineeships
TAFE
Employment

At St Francis’ School, we teach the Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum (KS: CPC). This is a comprehensive child safety framework linked to the West Australian curriculum and is a compulsory program for all CEWA schools from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12.

In Years Ten to Twelve there are four main areas of focus:

The Right to be Safe
Relationships
Recognising and Reporting Abuse
Protective Strategies

In each of the four areas of focus, there are several topics which have several descriptors that are required to be taught. These descriptors are integrated across all subject areas and presented in various forms at the discretion of the teaching staff in consultation with the Principal. This may include group discussion, Power Point presentation, slide show, role play, explicit teaching or handouts.

The education offered at St Francis’ School prepares each student to access further Education (University or TAFE) training and employment so that they can be productive citizens in their local community.

Motor Workshop

We have leased our Automotive workshop to the Motor Trade Association of WA. They are the largest provider of apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships in Light Auto in the State. In return, being a very respected RTO, MTA will offer full Certificate courses in Light Auto (up to Certificate II) to the students of St Francis’ School.

Assessment

At the start of their enrolment all students undertake pre/post, online ACER Compass testing in literacy and numeracy. This testing familiarises students with online learning and the results will assist in the creation of their Individual Learning Plans.

Students will participate in ongoing classroom assessments and practical Vocational Education and Training (VET) assessments. Testing and assessments are conducted in accordance with Western Australian Curriculum guidelines with student knowledge reviewed each term. We report on Learning Area subjects and courses at the end of each Semester.

On full enrolment into St Francis’ School, all students and parents/caregivers understand that the School Principles are essential for creating an effective learning environment. Parents/caregivers are expected to become partners in the education of the students. Working together will ensure the best possible outcomes for the students.

Please click on the year level below for more information about the subjects and courses available.