How it works
Catalyst provides a solid grounding in the
essentials of a good education while catering
to the individual needs and interests of every
student as they navigate their way through their
secondary schooling.
The three cornerstones of Catalyst are:
• Core Subjects
• Discovery Courses
• Action Projects
Catalyst has been structured around the
secondary schooling model, providing specialist
teachers in each learning area as well as a
student-centred approach to learning. Through
Catalyst, students have greater choice in the
direction of their learning within an academically
rich environment. In Years 7 and 8 every student
will study two semester-long Discovery Learning
courses of their own choice. Students in Year
9 will undertake four semester-long Discovery
Learning Courses. Each year, students also
participate in four Action Projects that are
incorporated into their core learning.
This personalised approach to learning is
designed to help lower secondary students
understand their strengths, interests and learning
preferences in a way that will complement their
future studies and choices.
Through Catalyst, students
have greater choice in the direction
of their learning within an
academically rich environment.
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