College Update Edition 1 Dear St Paul’s Catholic College Community, The past few weeks have continued to be extremely busy with all of our students heavily engaged in their learning and extra-curricular opportunities within our College. Our staff have been implementing our new student behaviour management and academic support procedures, including our new Journey To Excellence (student goal setting) initiative. As a result, we have seen an overall improvement in student behaviour, and commitment and dedication to their learning. We have recently conducted our Leaders of Student Wellbeing annual conference and it made improvements to our current Courage Wellbeing Programs and Scope and Sequences for 2025. We are excited to announce a significant development at St Paul’s Catholic College; the expansion of co-education across our entire Senior College starting next year. Initially, we planned to open Year 11 to female enrolments, but due to interest from families and the wider community, we have decided to extend coeducation to include Years 10, 11, and 12 for 2025. This expansion is a key component of our new senior program, which features a dedicated senior school uniform and a wide range of subject offerings designed to support the diverse academic and personal growth of our students. As we prepare for this exciting transition, we are actively upgrading our facilities to better support the independent learning and group study needs of our students. Enhancements to our learning spaces will create an environment that fosters academic excellence and collaboration. Additionally, new Year 10 students enrolling in 2025 will have the unique opportunity to participate in our HSC acceleration program. This program is designed to challenge students and provide them with a head start on their HSC journey, setting them up for success in their final years of schooling. Our current Year 12 students have completed their Trial HSC Examination Program. Our dedicated staff are eager to review their assessments and provide valuable feedback as they prepare for their upcoming external HSC examinations. Looking ahead, we are preparing for our Year 7 Transition program. This program will welcome our parent community and the students who will begin their educational journey at St Paul’s in 2025. This program marks the start of an exciting new chapter in our co-educational environment. This expansion marks a new era for St Paul’s College, underscoring our commitment to providing a dynamic, inclusive, and forwardthinking educational experience for all our students. We are excited about the positive impact this will have on our school community and the opportunities it will bring.
Mark Robinson Mark Robinson Head of College