Academic Curriculum

Trinity Catholic College is a place of opportunity. We offer a broad range of courses and experiences, allowing every student to experience challenge, success and recognition. Our curriculum is student centred, dynamic, intellectually challenging and diverse in order to respond to student needs.

An extended learning program is offered for students with special talents, as well as specific support for those in need. General and Vocational Pathways are offered in Years 11 and 12, providing a wide range of subject choices. Students are prepared for Universities Admission Index (UAl), TAFE and other tertiary options, as well as for employment.

Programs in all courses aim to:

• foster the development of Catholic beliefs, values, practices and traditions
• provide experiences which develop Literacy and Numeracy skills
• provide opportunities for students to develop skills in using current technologies
• provide for individual student differences, so that all students experience success and achieve their full potential 
• conform to learning objectives, assessment strategies and outcomes as set out in the curriculum.

Years 7 and 8

Stage 4

All students in Years 7 and 8 study the following courses:

Years 9 and 10

Stage 5

All students in Years 9 and 10 study the following courses:

Students choose an additional 2 courses from the below:

Years 11 and 12

Stage 6

Courses which may be chosen are:

Board Developed Courses

Vocational Educational Training (VET) Courses

Board Endorsed Courses

*2 Units of an English course and 1 Unit of a Religion course are compulsory*

Diversity of Learners 

Our College provides for a wide variety of student learning needs. It has programs and procedures in place to identify and assist both gifted and talented students and students who have special needs. These provide students with the challenges and reassurances necessary to develop their individual capabilities and abilities to reach their full potential.

Specialist staff members are available to provide educational programs to meet the special needs of students in the following areas:

ESL Support:

English as a Second Language teachers assist students whose first language is not English.

Literacy and Numeracy Programs:

The College is committed to a systematic approach to teaching Literacy and Numeracy across all Key Learning Areas (KLAs). Literacy and Numeracy achievements are monitored and students' progress is tracked using a variety of means. These include school assessment, reporting and state wide testing. 

Gifted and Talented

Our College recognises its responsibility to offer gifted and talented students appropriate opportunities, stimulation and experiences necessary to develop their potential and satisfy their learning needs. Specific approaches for educating gifted and talented students are:

• variety of teaching strategies
• flexible progression
• enrichment and acceleration
• extension classes
• State and National Competitions
• co-curricular activities
• Principal's KLA Prizes.

Sensory Impairment Program

Students with hearing and vision impairments are assisted by qualified staff within the regular classroom program.

Special Education

College staff work with parents throughout students' schooling to develop a relevant curriculum and individual education plan for students with learning difficulties. The model for meeting these students' needs is a combination of curricular resourcing and modification and limited withdrawal from classes.

Vocational Guidance and Careers

Vocational guidance and careers counselling for career paths, workplace practices and further education are available to all students. Vocational Education courses are provided as part of the Senior Study program. Students have access to in-school part-time traineeships as well as TAFE/School Vocational Education subjects.

Further Information

For further information email the Curriculum Coordinator .

In a particular year, an individual course may not operate
if insufficient numbers of students choose to study the course.
Use the above information as a guide.