SECONDARY

Our School offers a rich secondary educational program within the context of a Christian environment which is based on respect for the self, others and the environment while nurturing each individual’s personal relationship with God.

An education at St Joseph's School will equip your child to be a life-long learner, able to meet future challenges with increased confidence. Through a strong pastoral care program, we endeavour to provide a learning environment in which the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs of each child are met.

In Years 7 to 10 we offer a range of learning experiences aimed at providing a strong foundation for future years. Students are enrolled in Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Studies, Science and Physical Education and Health. Opportunities exist for study in a variety of courses such as Outdoor Education, Food, Wood, Construction and Italian.

In the Senior school (Years 10 to 12) students have access to a number of pathways involving ATAR, General and VET courses. These include:

• University
• A vocational educational pathway (CRTAFE)
• Workplace Learning Program
• ViSN – eLearning experience

We encourage our students to value the many opportunities that are offered to them at St Joseph’s School, not only in their academic studies but the vast range of co-curricular activities. The da Vinci Program and Drama pursuits, in addition to our MaJEC program, sporting and cultural programs, enable our students to experience success with all of their talents.

St Joseph’s School has a close relationship with the Northam Residential College so that our Boarding students experience close communication between school, boarding school and home.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Students in PP – Yr 12 are required to complete Christian service activities within the community for hours of 10 activities for the younger children an up to 20hrs for the Yr 11 – 12s. The Yr 11 & 12s will be required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of service and must comply with the SCSA guidelines. In Year 11, the students will be provided with a compulsory, one day opportunity during school time to fulfil 6 hours of MaJEC.

The School Curriculum and Standards Authority will report the number of community service hours that a student has completed over Years 10 – 12 on a student’s Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement.

Community service provides opportunities for young people to develop the values, skills and understandings needed to contribute to civic wellbeing. It will enable students to address many of the general capabilities described in the WA Curriculum.

2024 Year 11 & 12 Guides

Courses Offered

These courses are subject to change from year to year.

Year 7		Year 8	Year 9	Year 10
Options Offered		Options Offered	Options Offered	Options Offered
Design & Technology		Design & Technology	Design & Technology	Design & Technology
Drama		Drama	Drama	Drama
Food Science & Technology		Food Science & Technology	Food Science & Technology	Food Science & Technology
Italian		Italian	Outdoor Education	Outdoor Education
Visual Art		Visual Art	Visual Art	Visual Art
Year 11			Year 12
ATAR	General		ATAR		General
Religion and Life	Religion and Life		Religion and Life		Religion and Life
English	English		English		English
Mathematics Applications	Mathematics Essentials		Mathematics Applications		Mathematics Essentials
Mathematics Methods	Mathematics Foundation		Mathematics Methods		Mathematics Foundation
Biology (ViSN)	Integrated Science		Biology		Integrated Science
Human Biology	Outdoor Education		Chemistry		Drama
Chemistry	Physical Education Studies		Human Biology		Outdoor Education
Physics	Drama		Physics		Physical Education Studies
Psychology	Children, Family and the Community		Geography		Health Studies
Physical Education Studies	Food Science & Technology		Psychology		Food Science & Technology
	Materials Design and Technology				ViSN / VET Courses
	Health Studies
	ViSN / VET Courses