Our commitment to enhance academic excellence is
supported by a well structured timetable, vibrant curriculum and innovative
teaching methods delivered by highly motivated staff. The ongoing implementation
of the State Government's outcome based Curriculum Framework has required
staff to re-examine the way they teach and assess. They have embraced
and risen to the challenges presented by this initiative.
The academic curriculum is organised into seven main
subject areas. Each subject area engages students in stimulating learning
experiences, within and beyond the College campus. The quality of our
teaching, emphasis given to extension work for literacy and numeracy alongside
the energy devoted to our Talented and Gifted Programme are a clear demonstration
of the measures being taken to help all our students realise their true
potential.
Many Lumen Christi students achieve academic success
and move on to complete their education at TAFE or university. Others
choose alternative routes to employment. Recognition of the diverse needs
amongst students has led to the development of a highly successful VET
programme at Lumen Christi. Providing Nationally Accredited qualifications
and valuable work experience the VET programme often gives a student the
edge over others when applying for jobs, apprenticeships or courses at
TAFE and University.
In August 2008 the College received approval to extend enrolment patterns to accept Year 7 students into the College from 2010. Much planning and preparation is in process to ensure the necessary facilities, staff and curriculum requirements are in place for this new era in the life of the College. These are being developed in line with State and Commonwealth requirements and the support of the Catholic Education Office of WA.
Courses Offered
The Lumen Christi timetable is structured to allow
all Year 8 students to have six periods of English, Maths, Science, Society
& Environment plus Health and Physical Education. Alongside this students
have four periods of Religious Education, two periods of either Japanese or
Italian, two periods of computing for one semester plus a selection of electives:
Food Creation, Music, Textile Crafts, Metalwork, Woodwork, Drama and Art
for two periods.
During the year students are streamed in Maths and
English. Around ten additional electives are added for Year 9 students.
Those accepted for the specialist music course are required to complete
a session before school in addition to the two class periods each week.
In Years 11 & 12 Vocational Education programmes,
including structured workplace learning opportunities, are offered alongside
a wide range of subjects for Tertiary entrance.
Reporting: The introduction of the Curriculum Framework introduces levels instead of grades to report student progress in Years 8-10. The levels identify student achievement against a set of performance indicators. The reporting systems have been revised in the light of these changes.
The subjects taught in each learning area are outlined
below and Learning Area Coordinator identified. Not all subjects listed
are available to each year group. For more detailed information on each
Learning Area follow the subject links. Learning coordinators can be contacted
using the email link next to their name.
English Learning Area Coordinator (Acting): Tim Redden
Courses offered by the English department: English, English Literature, Courses of Study (1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) Click here for more details.
Health and Physical Education Learning Area Coordinator: Karen Stone Courses Offered in Year 11 Physical Education Studies 1A, 1B and 2A, 2B. In Year 12 1C, 1D and 3A, 3B. In Years 9 and 10 a number of specialist options, including cricket, netball, soccer and Outdoor Education are also available. Click here for more details.
Languages Other Than English - LOTE Learning Area Coordinator: Masahiko Sumura
Courses offered by this department: Italian and Japanese. Click here for more details.
Mathematics Learning Area Coordinator: Marie Noble
The following courses are offered: Mathematics, Mathematics Enrichment, Mathematics Course of Study (Yr 11/12) and Mathematics Specialist Course of Study (Yr 11/12). Click here for more details.
Religious Education Learning Area Coordinator: Beverley Egan
This Learning Area assumes responsibility for Religious Education, Community Service and Liturgy throughout the school. All students in Years 8 to 10 study the Catholic religious tradition under the umbrella of the Curriculum Frameworks document. In 2009, Years 11 and 12 will undertake the new Religion & Life course of study. Click here for more details.
Science Learning Area Coordinator (Acting): Lea-Anne Gaffney
Years 8, 9 & 10 students follow General Science course
Years 11 and 12 courses: Biological Sciences 2A/2B; Chemistry 2A/2B; Earth and Environmental Sciences 1A/1B; Human Biological Sciences 2A/2B; Integrated Sciences 1A/1B; Physics 2A/2B. Click here for more details.
Society and the Environment Learning Area Coordinator (Acting): Tara Holmes
Year 8 - 10: Society & Environment
Year 11: Economics courses 2A& 2B, Geography courses 2A & 2B, History courses 1A & 1B plus 2A & 2B.
Years 12: Economics, Geography, History and Law. Click here for more details.
The Arts Learning Area Coordinator: Sonja Walton
This area includes Art, Dance, Drama and Music. Art: Art and Art & Design Dance: Dance and Dance Studies Drama: Drama and Drama studies Music: Class Music, Music, Music in Society Click here for more details.
Technology & Enterprise Learning Area Coordinator (Acting): Louise Branson
This Learning Area assumes responsibility for Manual Arts, Home Economics, Business and Enterprise Technology, Information Technology: Manual Arts: Technical Drawing, Metalwork, Materials Design, Metal, Woodwork, Materials Design Wood, Certificate III Drafting. Home Economics: Food Creation, Textile Crafts, Early Childhood Studies, Food Production. Business and Enterprise Technology: Business Application and Keyboarding, Accounting,& Finance, Business Management and Enterprise. Information Technology: IT, Multi Media, Applied Information Technology, Computer Science, Certificate I in Information Technology. Click here for more details.
Vocational and Careers Education Coordinator: Katherine Voola
Lumen Christi College offers a range of Career Guidance services to our students in order to aid them in making informed decisions about their futures. This includes one-on-one counseling sessions and our computer-assisted JIIG-CAL program which aids students in identifying possible career areas of interest. As well as these personalized services, Lumen Christi also runs information evenings for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 and their parents in order to provide the most up-to-date information on post-secondary destinations as well as to advise on subject selections for Upper School. Click here for more details on Careers Education. Click here for more details on Careers Guidance.
VET and Instep Coordinator: Freda Goudie
The VET programmes provide valuable learning opportunities and alternative
pathways to employment other than via TEE courses and university. INSTEP
offers motivated Year 11 and 12 students realistic learning experience
in workplace settings. Click here for more details.
Learning Support Programme Coordinator: Rory McNally
Lumen Christi College has a wide and varied support programme which aims
to cater for the needs of all students: the brightest, those struggling
and the majority who fall in between. Our learning support programme is
highly successful and well respected by the Education Department. Click here for more details.
