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Genazzano FCJ College, established in 1889, is an independent Catholic school owned by the Sisters, Faithful Companions of Jesus and conducted in collaboration with their lay colleagues. The philosophy of Genazzano is built on the Christian belief in the dignity and worth of each individual. The college provides a comprehensive academic curriculum aimed at developing the students’ total potential.
Facilities: Housed in both historic and modern buildings, the college facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a gymnasium, tennis and netball courts, a hockey field, and a 400m running track. Boarders are accommodated just a short distance from the college. The college offers an off-campus boarding facility in Camberwell to give girls an opportunity for an FCJ education at Genazzano. The committed staff members are very aware of their role in ensuring that the students receive practical and emotional support, and are learning to cope with the challenges of academic life as well as adolescence away from families.
Curriculum: VCE subjects include English, Literature, ESL, languages other than English (French, Italian and Japanese), Mathematics (Further, Methods, Specialist), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, Accounting, Economics, Legal Studies, Business Management, Food Technology, Psychology, Art, Visual Communication, Theatre Studies, Music (Performance and Styles), Information Processing and Management, Physical Education, Health and Human Development and University enhancement opportunities..
Sport: Tennis, softball, volleyball, netball, hockey, water polo, basketball, cross-country, athletics, swimming, rowing, skiing. Aerobics, fun running, aqua aerobics and badminton are among the leisure options.
Extracurricular activities: Leadership training and extension programs, debating, choir, orchestras (string, junior and symphony), big band, flute choir, language clubs, and drama. Camps are offered in Years 7, 9 and 11.
Student welfare programs: Pastoral care and community service programs lead to responsible citizenship and action for peace and justice. Teachers and co-ordinators visit the boarders out of school time and keep contact with them regarding their studies. On weekends, boarders play sport, visit friends or relatives approved by their parents, or go to films or public libraries. Girls attend weekly mass at the local parish church.
Reddam House is a fresh, new and dynamic approach to schooling. Reddam House prides itself on its policy of selecting outstanding educators in each subject area, and offers a specialised education for the stronger academic child. Reddam’s emphasis is on providing appropriate extension and enrichment for each student. Programs have been specifically structured to cater for the gifted and talented students.
Reddam House operates through its two campuses in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs — Bondi and Woollahra. The Woollahra Campus houses the primary (Kindergarten to Year 6) and Middle School (Years 7 to 9). The Bondi Campus houses the Senior School (Years 10 to 12), offering a focused environment for these critical years of Senior Certificate and Higher School Certificate.
Facilities: The ultra-modern school environment is designed to reflect the highest of modern living standards and includes Smart boards, high-tech computer labs and access to email and internet for all students.
Curriculum: The high school offers a comprehensive range of subjects and an extensive, rigorous HSC program. Dance has now been included as an HSC subject allowing Reddam to offer all creative and performing arts. Please contact the school directly for further information.
Sport: A comprehensive range of competitive and non-competitive sports are offered at Reddam. These include surfing, cricket, basketball, swimming, athletics, tennis, hockey and rugby.
Extracurricular activities: Reddam offers morning academies in a wide range of cultural and sporting activities including yoga, sailing, rock climbing, scuba diving, debating, drama, hip hop, photography and multimedia. The school has a proven record in a host of writing competitions that provide students with a real, authentic audience for their work. Students also take part in the student-operated radio station and the “Redcam” current affairs video broadcasting program.
Welfare and personal development: A tolerant, accepting and nurturing environment supports and develops Reddam students’ individuality. Students’ leadership qualities are developed through involvement in the school executive and judiciary in the senior school. A life skills program is offered in Years 7 to 10, covering topics such as study skills, communication and ethics.
St Mary MacKillop College, formerly MacKillop Catholic College, was founded in 1998 following the amalgamation of two schools. St Mary MacKillop College provides excellence in education for students from Years 7 to 12 over two campuses, Years 7 to 9 at the Wanniassa Campus and Years 10 to 12 at the Isabella Campus.
St Mary MacKillop College has united the best of the two former colleges to create a “Dynamic Welcoming Community Based on Gospel Values”. The Wanniassa Campus is situated at MacKinnon Street, Wanniassa. The Isabella Plains Campus is situated at Ellerston Avenue, Isabella Plains.
Facilities: Chapel, library, computer laboratories, media facilities, science laboratories, music, drama, refurbished art rooms, refurbished food technology and textiles areas, an industrial kitchen, a large gymnasium, industrial arts area, a theatrette that seats 300, basketball, netball and tennis courts, and an oval. A new trade training facility for vocational education exists on the Isabella Campus. A new library at Wanniassa will be built in 2011.
Electives: A Middle School approach has been adopted for the Wanniassa Campus with electives in Languages, Art, Music, Food Technology, Textiles and Design, Industrial Arts, Electronics, Technical Drawing, Typing Skills, Word Processing, Computer Programming, Computer Applications, Recreational Studies, Physical Education Extension courses and Theatre Arts. These electives are run in conjunction with the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Religious Education, Physical Education, and SOSE Extension courses make up the rest of the College’s curriculum.
Sport: Students participate in interschool competition in a variety of sports including netball, volleyball, various codes of football (including Australian Rules), swimming, cross-country, athletics, soccer and cricket.
Extracurricular activities: These include school choir, band, public speaking, sport, Mock Trials, debating, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, drama, charity and community service projects, and the college magazine. Considerable opportunities exist to foster student leadership.
Welfare and personal development: The College’s pastoral care policy is integrated throughout the curriculum and involves cross-age tutoring, access to a school counsellor, and pastoral care programs. Work experience is offered in Years 10 to 12 and a careers adviser is on staff.
Special features: A resource unit has been established on each campus to cater for the individual needs of the school population. Within a flexible framework, it aims to identify, assess and rectify learning concerns as well as provide extension units for the more able students.
St Francis Xavier’s College proudly structures itself within the Catholic tradition of education, and operates as a senior co-educational college enrolling more than 500 students in each of Years 11 and 12.
Electives: A wide range of subjects and courses is offered. The number of courses has risen dramatically as more and more students are selecting subjects that directly relate to the workplace.
Sport: The college enters all the major sporting competitions and carnivals at diocesan, state and national levels.
Extracurricular activities: Students take part in educational, social, cultural and physical activities. Many students participate in the college musical.
Special features: Families wishing to enrol students should know that the Catholic ethos is espoused and promoted, and successful applicants are to be actively engaged in all dimensions of the college program. Enrolments are taken in April.
Ladies’ College, founded in 1916, is a school of the Uniting Church. Enrolment is open to girls of all religions. Students are encouraged to be involved in a wide range of activities using the college’s first-class facilities. Set on 20 hectares of parkland in Sydney’s upper north shore, it offers convenient access to public transport.
Facilities: Three fields including a synthetic turf field, 11 netball and tennis courts, a music school, an indoor sports centre containing a gym, basketball courts, dance studio and lecture rooms, 12 fully-equipped science labs, a 220-seat lecture theatre, computer labs, an extensive library with audio-visual facilities, CD-ROM and computer links. A new state-of-the-art Senior School Centre dedicated to the unique developmental and educational requirements of students in Years 11 and 12 will open in 2011. Recent building developments include the technology and applied studies centre, a Preparatory School and the Conde library. A state-of-the-art performing arts centre, with seating capacity for 750 was opened in 2005. There are attractively refurbished boarding facilities incorporating IT access to each girl’s desk, a notebook computer program from Year 5, and extensive information technology resources throughout the college.
Courses Years 7 and 8: English, French, Financial Literacy (Year 8), Geography, German (Year 8), Japanese (Year 8), Latin (Year 8), History, Mathematics, Music, Music Elective (Year 8), PD/H/PE, Religious Education, Science, Technology, Visual Arts.
Courses Years 9 and 10: Agriculture, Classical Greek, Commerce, Drama, Dance (Year 10), English, Food Technology, French, Geography, German, History, Information and Software Technology (Year 10), Japanese, Latin, Marine & Aquaculture Technology (Year 10), Mathematics, Music Elective, PD/H/PE, Religious Education, Science, Religious Education, Textiles & Design, Visual Arts.
Courses Years 11 and 12: Agriculture, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Classical Greek Continuers, Classical Greek Extension (Year 12), Dance, Drama, Earth & Environmental Science, Economics, English Advanced, English Extension 1, English Extension 2, English Standard, English (ESL), Food Technology, French Continuers, French Extension, Geography, German Continuers, German Extension, History — Ancient, History — Modern, Hospitality, Italian Beginners, Japanese continuers, Japanese Extension (Year 12), Latin Continuers, Latin Extension (Year 12), Legal Studies, General Mathematics, Mathematics Extension 1 & 2, Music 1, Music, Music Extension, PD/H/PE, Physics, Religious Education, Senior Science, Studies of Religion 1, Textiles & Design, Visual Arts.
Sport: Athletics, badminton, basketball, biathlon, cricket, cross-country, diving, equestrian, fencing, football (soccer), futsal, golf, gymnastics, hockey, mountain biking, netball, rowing, sailing, snow sports, softball, surf lifesaving, swimming, tae kwon do, tennis, touch football, triathlon, volleyball, water polo.
Co-curricular activities: Artwear/jewellery, bands, ceramics, choral groups, dance, debating, digital artmaking/photoshop, drama club, dressmaking, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, FISH, fitness classes, higher lifesaving awards, instrumental ensembles, Mock Trial, Mooting, oil painting, orchestra, photography, speech and drama, sport, stagecraft and performance, Tournament of Minds, tours and exchange programs, yoga
Welfare and personal development: Pastoral care is an integral part of the policies and practices of the school, with two counsellors on staff. Careers guidance is offered for Years 7 to 12, while leadership training is provided in Year 10.
From the School: Pymble Ladies’ College is a leading private girls’ school offering more opportunities for girls and young women to excel. Pymble students enjoy a balanced educational experience featuring extensive curricular and co-curricular educational programs, advanced learning technology, outstanding facilities, and wide ranging choices in the performing arts, sporting and cultural arenas. The College motto of All’ Ultimo Lavoro (“Strive for the Highest”) inspires students and staff to go beyond and to be the best that they can be. Five core values — care, courage, integrity, respect and responsibility — encapsulate the spirit of the College and provide a strong foundation for dynamic learning.
Famous ex-students: Justice Elizabeth Evatt, Judge Judith Cohen, Mollie Dive, Professor Gillet, Dame Joan Hammond, Jacqui Mackenzie.
Wangee Park School is situated in Lakemba in grounds with beautiful gardens and trees, including an interactive sensory garden. Wangee Park School is a Department of Education and Training School for Specific Purposes.
Students have individualised education programs that provide for their personal education needs based on the Key Learning Areas. A very professional, innovative and motivated staff ensures that all students have a wide variety of exciting learning experiences, which support them in their achievement of their designated educational outcomes. There is an emphasis on the importance of developing sensory skills to assist with learning. A fully interactive sensory room supports students’ learning, as do general classroom activities.
The school therapy team is available on a consultancy basis. The school has a variety of learning environments for students such as classrooms, verandahs, a sensory room, a sensory garden, a playground, and gardens. Students are provided with appropriate equipment to support their individual needs such as standing frames, computers, communication aids, therapy equipment and general classroom equipment.
Senior students participate in programs, which support their transition to suitable placements when they leave school. Both junior and senior students are involved in community access programs. The school has easy access to local community facilities and enjoys much support from the local community.
Wangee Park School is a small school of 30 students. There is a ‘family’ feel to the school and parents are encouraged to visit classrooms and to be partners in the education of their children.
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