The benefits
We believe that to improve academic outcomes,
students need to be engaged in their learning.
What makes Catalyst different to other junior
secondary programs?
Our teachers: Students benefit from specialised
teachers in each learning area. Our teachers
are passionate and highly skilled in their area of
expertise. They are devoted to building strong,
positive relationships to keep students engaged
and inspire in them a lifelong love of learning.
Active learning: Catalyst has a large practical
component. The concept of ‘learning by doing’
enables students to see relevance in their
learning and enhances the opportunity for
students to become proactive in their learning.
Personal excellence: We work closely with
each student to develop personalised learning
pathways that will ensure students can become
the best version of themselves. Our core learning
areas of English, Mathematics, Science and
Humanities and Social Sciences, are offered at
different ability levels to cater for the individual
learning needs of our students.
Choice: Students are given the opportunity
to study topics of particular importance and
relevance to them. This allows students to
discover their passions and interests early in their
schooling, and gain an understanding of what
they are good at.
Skills for learning and life: The Catalyst
Program provides instruction in skills
development and important course-specific
content. Students are equipped with the tools
they need to become proactive and confident
learners.
Rigour: As members of the Senior School,
students can expect to be challenged and will
benefit from an academically rich curriculum.
Future-focused: Our education philosophy is
firmly grounded in preparing students for life
beyond tomorrow.
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