Years 7 - 9

Years 7 and 8

A successful transition to secondary school is integral to a young student’s future.

The curriculum in Year 7 at St Francis Catholic College is diverse and caters to student needs and interests, including those who need extra support and those who require extension.

Each House Mentor Group and core classroom is carefully constructed to promote positive relationships between new friends and old while ensuring that achieving excellence is always a priority.

We aim to engage all students in an innovative curriculum that nurtures their love of learning, develops their sense of self-worth and encourages aspiration and ambition.

They develop knowledge and skills that broaden their understanding and are supported through the use of digital technologies.

Core subjects include English, Mathematics, Religious Education, Humanities, Science, Health and Physical Education, Art, Product Design and Technology - Wood, Digital Technologies, Italian and Music.

Our Year 8 program continues to offer range and scope across all domains focusing on students further developing their confidence and enthusiasm as learners. The core subjects continue to build student skills and knowledge in an engaging and challenging academic environment.

Core subjects include English, Mathematics, Religious Education, Humanities, Science, Health and Physical Education, Italian, Visual Communication Design, Drama, Food Studies, Fibre (Textiles).

Learning continues with an emphasis on literacy and numeracy skills through targeted teaching approaches.