Learning
Why Choose St Peters’?
Strengthened by Belonging
At St Peter’s, strong academic results are supported by continuity. Students are known well by their teachers, and learning builds purposefully over time. Family and school relationships begin in the early secondary years and are strengthened as students progress into senior school. This continuity allows teachers to develop a deep understanding of each learner — their strengths, challenges and aspirations — supporting personalised learning, sustained growth and confident future pathways.
As part of a connected Catholic Schools Broken Bay precinct, St Peter’s continues the family journey that begins in primary school. Students do not start again — they move forward with confidence, supported by strong relationships, faith and learning that build year on year.
This is inspirational learning for aspirational learners — grounded in belonging, strengthened by continuity, and focused on who each student is becoming.
A Pathway for Every Future
At St Peter’s Catholic College, every student is supported to pursue a pathway that reflects their unique strengths, interests and aspirations. Whether students are seeking a traditional ATAR pathway, a flexible combination of HSC and vocational learning, or a highly personalised alternative through the Horizons program, they are empowered to learn in ways that are meaningful and relevant to their future. With one of the broadest ranges of VET opportunities in Catholic Schools Broken Bay, access to School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships, and personalised guidance throughout their senior years, students graduate with the confidence, skills and qualifications to thrive in university, further training or the workforce.
At St Peter’s, learning is personalised to help every student flourish. From High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) opportunities that extend and challenge learners, to our innovative Integrated Learning Projects (ILP) program that encourages students to explore their interests, develop future-focused skills and collaborate with others, we are committed to helping each student reach their potential. Through authentic projects, tailored learning opportunities and a strong focus on our guiding principles, students are empowered to pursue their passions, build confidence and grow as capable, engaged learners. Together with personalised support, enrichment opportunities and diverse senior pathways, our approach ensures every student is equipped to thrive and achieve success in ways that reflect their individual strengths, interests and aspirations.
Extensive Course Offerings
With over 60 courses offered at St Peter’s, across Stage 4-6, we provide our learners with a balanced and diversified experience with an emphasis on extending literacy and numeracy capabilities. Students complete a range of mandatory and elective courses designed to support and inspire learners of all abilities, including accelerated, extension, specialised and life skills programs as set out by NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) under the Key Learning Areas:
- Religious Education
- English
- Creative Arts
- Human Society and its Environment (HSIE)
- Languages
- Mathematics
- Science
- Technologies
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
- Vocational Education & Training (VET)
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.