BIRTH TO 3 YEARS
BAPTISM AND EARLY YEARS
A WELCOMING START
This journey begins from the earliest moments of life. Families are welcomed into the Catholic community and begin their educational journey.
• Playgroups
• Parish connection
• Family resources
AGES 3 TO 6 EARLY
LEARNING
FOUNDATIONS FOR FAITH & LEARNING
As children grow, so do their opportunities to explore and thrive.
• Play-based learning
• Preparation for school
PARENTS & CARERS AS CONTINUOUS EDUCATORS
MASS BAPTISM
• Early faith formation
• Eileen O’Connor
K TO YEAR 4 JUNIOR SCHOOL
DISCOVER AND WONDER
In the early primary years students build strong foundations and are nurtured and supported academically, socially and spiritually.
• Transition to Kindergarten
• RE & Curriculum based learning
• OSHC connected to learning
• Challenge thinking
• Community outreach
• Students imagine the future and explore work types
1 2 EILEEN O’CONNOR SCHOOL EARLY LEARNING 3 6 5 FAITH JOURNEY
PARENTS & CARERS AS CONTINUOUS EDUCATORS
YEAR 3 CONFIRMATION YEAR 4 RECONCILIATION AND HOLY COMMUNION
FAMILY JOURNEY
Our Baptism to Post School Family Journey supports the whole child and the whole family, every step of the way.
YOUTH MINISTRY
PARENTS & CARERS AS CONTINUOUS EDUCATORS
PARENTS & CARERS AS CONTINUOUS EDUCATORS
ALUMNI
POST SCHOOL
PURSUE AND FLOURISH
Our commitment doesn’t end at graduation, no matter what pathway is chosen; students do so with a life long connection to their Church, community, and to a values-based education.
• Community partnerships
• Alumni connection
• Mentoring current students
• Parish connection
YEARS 9 TO 12 SENIOR
SCHOOL
In senior years, we prepare students for life beyond school with academic and vocational pathways, careers support, and leadership development. Youth ministry and service-learning help young people integrate faith with action. PREPARE, APPLY AND TRANSITION
• Mentoring
• Work placement
• Microcredentials
• Leadership development
• Academic and VET pathways
YEARS 5 TO 8
MIDDLE SCHOOL
EXPLORE, REFLECT AND DEVELOP
These are years of growth, self-discovery and belonging. Students deepen their learning through enquiry, creativity and pastoral support.
• Youth group and retreats
• Students link learning and life
• Build key skills
• Reflect on how their gifts might serve others
• OSHC connected to learning
EILEEN O’CONNOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL TRANSITION YEAR 7
Support Classes run across our schools where the model of education supports student learning to transition from support classes to mainstream classes.
In middle school a transition to secondary is supported through orientation, taster days and belong days to ensure all our students thrive through the next phase.
