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EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING EXPERIENCE AND TEACHING Excellence in teaching and learning involves a multifaceted approach that emphasises academic rigour, personal development, and a supportive, inclusive environment, supported by state-of-the-art facilities, technology integration, and an expert staff of faculty and professionals.
1. STEM STEM learning equips girls with practical skills such as problem solving. Students use multidisciplinary knowledge to inform how they think as innovators, grappling with authentic issues through persistence, teamwork and creativity. We aim to encourage girls to think as innovators and solve real world challenges: from treating diseases to addressing our net-zero carbon journey for the environment. STEM education prepares girls for the rapidly evolving world where STEM skills are essential. We aim to… 1.1a Expand our STEM subject offerings in both Junior and Senior School 1.1b Enhance our robotics program with improved facilities and staff support 1.1c Provide STEM learning on a continuum from Kindergarten to Stage 6 1.1d Collaborate with other institutions
creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Additionally, the collaborative nature of the arts fosters teamwork, communication and leadership skills. We aim to… 1.2a Enhance music and drama programs with an annual artists-in-residence program 1.2b Create a biannual performing arts program 1.2c Develop a performing arts precinct with facilities which cater for dance, music and drama 1.2d Establish a community group for
that aligns with the priorities of the school plan 1.3c Refer to research when making key decisions across the school 1.3d Increase staff awareness on the
opportunities in action research projects.
4. Pre-K * With the government’s announcement of plans for all 4-year-old children to attend a year of preschool prior to their entry to primary school, it is important that we introduce a program to provide for the social and educational needs of our prospective St Catherine’s students. Pre-K students will have the opportunity to engage in our existing educational programs and facilities and be a great addition to our current Junior School. We aim to… 1.4a Create a play-based learning program that does not overlap our existing K-2 teaching and learning programs 1.4b Create a specialised area/facility to cater for the needs of 4-year-old children ie: purpose-built playgrounds, classrooms and bathrooms 1.4c Sustain robust enrolments moving from Pre-K to Kindergarten and beyond 1.4d Employ quality staff who have expertise in early learning and a passion for overseeing the growth and development of young minds.
Performing Arts to assist and support the performing arts program across the school.
3. Educational research Educational research ensures teachers are engaged in ongoing, targeted and significant discoveries that improve student learning and outcomes. By actively engaging with research, St Catherine’s can avoid ideology and, instead, focus on valid, objective and reliable measures of success. The role of research at St Catherine’s is to partner with external researchers and build the research capabilities of our staff.
on real world projects such as environmental innovations, AI exploration and future career opportunities.
2. Performing Arts At St Catherine’s, we recognise the performing arts provide invaluable experiences that enhance academic learning, support emotional wellbeing and prepare students for the complexities of the modern world. Research indicates that students involved in performing arts programs exhibit enhanced
We aim to… 1.3a Join research networks to
establish external connections 1.3b Present to staff on current research
* Dependent on government approval
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