Teaching & Learning
We strive to deliver learning, teaching and wellbeing, as one which is innovative and creative, underpinned by contemporary and relevant pedagogy. Our teachers foster an authentic and purposeful student-centred learning environment where students develop a love of learning and flourish through a culture of high expectations.
Our students are empowered to learn and achieve through high-quality pedagogical practices, developing the creative and critical thinking skills required to engage in and make meaningful contributions to our world. We aim to give our students the very best opportunity to be successful lifelong learners and agents of change, in the process challenging and inspiring them to reach the plan God has for them.
As a Catholic College, set in a Benedictine tradition, we respond to the challenge to instil within the students, as modelled by St Benedict.
A graduate of St Benedict’s Catholic College will embody:
A Love of God
They will demonstrate this:
by being a steward of God’s creation, showing wisdom, humility and gratitude
through their spirituality, actions and words.
A Love of Neighbour
They will demonstrate this:
by being an active leader who applies fair judgement
through showing kindness, forgiveness and giving hope to others.
A Love of Learning
They will demonstrate this:
by applying self-regulation and perseverance to all tasks
through thinking creatively and critically with a sense of curiosity and an appreciation of teamwork.
A graduate will demonstrate an understanding of their own strengths and how these can help them to flourish in order to enrich their lives and the lives of others.
Our students model Benedictine values by:
demonstrating a spirit of perseverance and resilience
acting with respect towards themselves, others, our college and our world
listening and responding with the ’ear of their heart’
practising stewardship and conservation
displaying a spirit of hospitality and welcome
having ‘something to strive for and nothing to run from’
Positive Behaviours for Learning (PB4L) brings together the whole-school community to contribute to developing a positive, safe and supportive learning culture. We aim to improve social, emotional, behavioural and academic outcomes for our students.
Our students model Positive Behaviours for Learning by:
using their own strengths and encouraging others to use their strengths
understanding their strengths and weaknesses in order to support their learning and personal development
recognising and promoting the gifts and talents of others
believing they are capable of learning
listening to others and respecting their ideas
taking responsibility for their own learning
taking responsibility for their own decisions and actions
setting goals for improvement in their learning
being considerate of other students right to learn
wearing their uniform with pride
respecting the cultural, religious and socio-economic background of other students
using technology appropriately to enhance learning
working collaboratively with other students
All young Australians become confident and creative individuals, successful lifelong learners, and active and informed members of the community. (Alice Springs ‘Mparntwe’ Declaration)
Our students are lifelong learners who:
desire to pursue personal excellence and fulfilment
are reflective and share their gifts and talents in service of others
aim to find success in all things
celebrate the success of others
enjoy their learning
