Learning
Why Choose St Peter’s?
Learning and belonging · Years 7–12
Your child’s strengths. Their next possibilities.
Choosing a secondary school means looking ahead. You want your child to feel they belong, be encouraged in their learning and discover opportunities that help them grow.
At St Peter’s Catholic College, relationships, learning and Catholic values come together to support that journey from the early years of secondary school to the decisions that shape life beyond it.
Known, supported and challenged
When teachers understand a student’s strengths, interests and challenges, they can help them take the next step in their learning.
Across Years 7–12, students build relationships with teachers who support their progress and encourage them to aim high. Partnerships with families help maintain that connection as students grow in confidence and independence.
High Potential and Gifted Education opportunities provide additional challenge, while personalised learning support helps students work towards their goals. Integrated Learning Projects give students opportunities to explore interests, collaborate and apply their learning.
A journey that grows with your child
Interests develop and goals change. Each stage of secondary school brings opportunities to learn more about what your child enjoys and where their strengths might lead.
Build foundations
A broad range of subjects introduces students to different ways of learning. These early years provide time to develop skills, form friendships and discover new interests.
Explore interests
Alongside core learning, elective subjects give students more choice. They can deepen existing interests, try something new and begin considering their senior years.
Shape a pathway
Students choose a direction that reflects their strengths and goals, with guidance to explore academic study, vocational learning and suitable pathways beyond school.
Different strengths. Meaningful pathways.
Success can take different forms. Some students enjoy academic study, others thrive through practical experiences, and many benefit from a combination of both.
At St Peter’s, students and families can explore senior learning options with the College team and consider how those choices connect with future study, training and employment.
Academic study
HSC subjects, including extension options, allow students to pursue academic interests and prepare for further study. Students considering university can explore a suitable pattern of study towards an ATAR.
VET Vocational learning
Vocational Education and Training connects learning with practical skills and workplace interests. School-based apprenticeships and traineeships may also offer opportunities to combine school, training and paid employment.
Horizons
A supported, practical pathway for suitable students in Years 11 and 12, combining everyday learning, workplace experiences and vocational study. Horizons is a non-HSC pathway and does not lead to an ATAR.
Room to discover what they love
Learning also happens when students perform, create, practise and work together. Opportunities across College life help young people explore their interests and recognise strengths they may not yet have discovered.
Creativity and expression
Dance, drama, music and visual arts give students ways to express ideas, develop technique and share their creativity. Practical projects encourage experimentation, collaboration and pride in what they create.
Sport and personal growth
School sport, representative opportunities and programs such as NRL RISE encourage students to develop skills, work towards goals and contribute to a team. The Liverpool FC International Academy partnership adds another opportunity to connect a sporting interest with personal development.
Faith lived through everyday actions
Our motto, Live the Faith, connects learning with how we treat others. Students are encouraged to show compassion, take responsibility and contribute to their community as they grow into young adults.
Discover the possibilities for your child
Visit St Peter’s, explore our learning spaces and talk with our team about your child’s interests and hopes for secondary school.
Explore our subjects
Browse the subject information below for each stage of learning and our vocational education options. Course availability may vary; our College team can help you understand the options for your child.
Stage 4 students have the opportunity to undertake study in the following areas:
– Religious Education
– Creative Arts (Music and Visual Arts)
– English
– HSIE (Geography Year 7/ History Year 8)
– Languages (Japanese or French in Year 8)
– Mathematics
– PDHPE
– Science
– Technology
– Sport
In Stage 5 the College offers a comprehensive selection of courses:
– Religious Education
– Australian History and Geography, Commerce
– English
– Mathematics
– PDHPE
– Science
– Sport
Students choose two (2) elective courses for the two years from the following options:
– Industrial Technology: Construction
– Industrial Technology: Timber
– Japanese
– Dance
– Drama
– Photographic & Digital Media
– Food Technology
– French
– Information & Software Technology
– Music
– Outdoor Adventure
– Physical Activity and Sports Studies
– Technology: Graphics
– Technology: Textiles
– Visual Arts
We offer exciting elective courses that allow our students to think outside the box. Please note that not all courses will run depending on availability of classes:
– Lights, Camera, Action
– Music: Performance, Production and Practice
– Disaster Detectives
– Futuready Entrepreneurs
– History Elective
– Once Upon A Crime
– Japanese – Culture, Craft and Cooking
– ISTEM
– Marine Ecosystems and Sustainability
Catholic Schools Broken Bay also offer Cross Campus Stage 5 courses:
– Applied Philosophy
– Japanese Cultural
– Ignite Gifted and Talented Mathematics
– Future Ready Entrepreneurship
In Stage 6 the College offers an extensive range of HSC courses including all extension courses at the highest level of study. The College also offers a large selection of Vocational Education courses for students who want additional workplace credentials. In Stage 6, English is the only compulsory subject for the Preliminary HSC Certificate and the HSC. The study of a Religious Education course is compulsory at St Peter’s as this is a Catholic school.
– Studies of Religion 1
– Studies of Religion 2
– Studies in Catholic Thought
– English Advanced
– English Standard
– English Studies
– English Extension 1
– Mathematics Advanced
– Mathematics Standard 2
– Numeracy CEC
– Mathematics Extension 1
Electives:
– Active Volunteering
– Ancient History
– Biology
– Business Services
– Business Studies
– Chemistry
– Community and Family Studies
– Construction Pathways
– Dance
– Design and Technology
– Drama
– Earth and Environmental Science
– Economics
– English Advanced
– English Extension 1
– English Standard
– English Studies
– Entertainment Industry
– Fitness
– Food Technology
– Geography
– Hospitality
– Industrial Technology – Graphics
– Industrial Technology – Timber
– Industry Based Learning
– Information and Digital Media Technology
– Information Processes & Technology
– Investigating Science
– Italian Beginners via CSBB
– Japanese Beginners via CSBB
– Japanese Continuers
– Legal Studies
– Marine Studies
– Numeracy CEC
– Mathematics Standard 2
– Mathematics Advanced
– Mathematics Extension 1
– Modern History
– Music 1
– PDHPE
– Physics
– Retail Services
– School Based Apprenticeships / Traineeships
– Society and Culture
– Software Design and Development
– Studies in Catholic Thought
– Studies of Religion I
– Studies of Religion II
– Textiles and Design
– Visual Arts
– Work Studies
Please note that not all subjects will be offered, depending on availability of classes.
At St Peter’s we offer ten VET Nationally recognised Certificate I, II or III courses which are delivered at our Campus and our Trade Training Centre:
- Active Volunteering
- Business Services
- Construction
- Entertainment
- Fitness
- Hospitality
- Information, Digital Media & Technology
- Metal & Engineering
- Retail Services
- School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeship combine with the above VET Courses.
The VET courses are delivered by experienced teachers who have extensive business and industry experience. They prepare our young people with valuable employability skills to be future-ready for the world of work.