Curriculum
The primary goal of Mater Maria as an educational institution is the commitment to delivering a Catholic education that promotes student learning and personal development.
Catholic values, centred upon the life of Jesus Christ are embraced in all that we do – in the curriculum we offer, in the relationships that exist, in the teaching and management strategies that are created and in our vision that all children might reach their potential and achieve success.
Guiding Principles
Mater Maria Catholic College strives :
- To contribute to and assist the total development of each student : religious, intellectual, social, emotional, aesthetic and physical.
- To educate students in the Catholic faith, which animates this College and to invite them to journey together with shared aspirations towards a life centred on Christian values.
- To focus on attainable and challenging goals and affirmation of achievement.
- To offer students opportunities to achieve their potential, across a wide range of personal endeavours.
- To encourage students to achieve their potential with pride and dignity and for each to share the gifts that brings.
- To develop each student’s ability to engage in clear thinking, discerning judgement and responsible decision-making for the common good.
- To cultivate the skills necessary for finding personal meaning and leading a productive life as a member of a community within the bigger community of humankind.
- To enhance each student’s capacity to think and experience creatively and intuitively.
- To promote a commitment to justice, peace, reconciliation and the development of self and others.
- To encourage understanding and appreciation of different creeds and culture.
- To promote a deep sense of appreciation of and responsibility for the natural environment, a sacred gift of creation upon which all people depend for life and inspiration.
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Stage 4 Curriculum
General Information In Years 7 and 8 there are five roll classes based on the House system which underpins our Pastoral Care. The students are re-grouped into teaching classes according to individual ...
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Stage 4 Study Lines
Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6 Line 7 Line 8 Line 9 Line 10 (Year 8 only) Religious Education English Mathematics Science World History (Year 7) World Geography (Year 8) Visual Arts...
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Stage 5 Curriculum
General Information All students enrolled in the junior school engage in studies leading to the award of the School Certificate. The regulations, procedures, examinations and course of study are...
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Year 9 Study Lines (2009)
Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6 Line 7 Line 8 Religious Education English Mathematics 5.1 Mathematics 5.2 Mathematics 5.3 Science Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship...
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Year 10 Study Lines (2009)
Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6 Line 7 Line 8 Religious Education English Mathematics 5.1 Mathematics 5.2 Mathematics 5.3 Science Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship...
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Stage 6 Curriculum
General Information The Higher School Certificate recognises thirteen years of schooling. In the interests of greater career choices and increased opportunities at university and TAFE, it offers a...
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Year 11 Study Lines (2009)
Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6## 2 unit 2 unit 2 unit 2 unit 2 unit 1 or 2 unit English Advanced English Standard Mathematics – 2 unit Mathematics General Business Studies Hospitality ...
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Year 12 Study Lines (2009)
Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6## 2 unit 2 unit 2 unit 2 unit 2 unit 1 or 2 unit English Advanced English Standard Mathematics – 2 unit Mathematics General Industrial Technology -...
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Information Centre
The Information Centre is an integral part of the teaching and learning environment of the College. It supports and extends both the curriculum and the recreational and social interests of both...
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Special Needs
At Mater Maria Catholic College we believe that: Every child has the right to be educated to their maximum potential through an educational and pastoral program best suited to their needs and in the...