PROSPECTUS

EMMANUEL CATHOLIC COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 2018

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EDUCATING TOMORROW’S LEADERS, TODAY

CONTENTS Principal’s Welcome

1

Reach your potential

7

History

2

Culture

8

Mission & Values

3

Sports

10

Faith

4

House Factions

12

Academic Standards

6

Our Community

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PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME

EMMANUEL CATHOLIC COLLEGE Has grown from modest beginnings in the wetlands region of Beeliar to the thriving, well-established school community it is today. It has established a strong reputation for care and attention to excellence and continues to seek ways to further improve the vital work of educating our secondary students for life, their vocational path and the challenges of their future world.

Over 1000 students from Year 7 through to Year 12, Emmanuel continues to steadily expand and accommodate the growing demand for families in our surrounding parish of Mater Christi and the adjoining, rapidly developing suburban areas.

Our teaching and engagement with students continues to respond to the changes and emerging trends in curriculum and learning itself. In doing so we strive to set a culture of excellence and high standards as we work towards providing the best all round education and experience for our students.

Mr Di Gregorio Principal

Pastorally, Emmanuel has forged a strong reputation for providing support and care for those within our community. We constantly seek to instil and reinforce a strong sense of community through the College’s core values and a clear Christian vision that instils in students the importance of service to others and growing a capacity to make a positive contribution in life.

I hope it enriches your understanding of our wonderful school. We are certainly proud of Emmanuel Catholic College and look forward to it continuing to distinguish itself as the school of choice in this locality into the future. .

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HISTORY

IN THE BEGINING Emmanuel Catholic College originally began as Beeliar Catholic College and started limited operation in 1999 with a small group of foundation staff and its first Year 8 students. The first two major classroom blocks were constructed on our present site and Emmanuel Catholic College was officially opened. The College name, derived from the Hebrew word Emmanuel, means “God is with us.�

The natural beauty of the campus location is enhanced

by Lake Kogalup on its western boundary and the natural bushland of the Beeliar Regional Park on the southern boundary. Urban development continues to expand in the areas to the north and east with the most significant areas expanding along the southern corridor.

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The College Board together with the Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia and Edgar Idle Wade Architects, have continued to work together to see the development of the various building stages from the initial Stages One and Two, through to Stage Six, a comprehensive double storey block of classrooms, specialist Media labs and offices, and the new Performing Arts & Sports Centre which has now opened.

The associated infrastructure, extensive playing fields, parking areas, gardens and grounds have all developed and evolved into the wonderful, modern day campus that is Emmanuel today.

VALUES & VISION

VALUES

VISION

The authentic development of our holistic approach to education is paramount at Emmanuel. This is supported fundamentally by a tangible emphasis on pastoral care. In addition, positive reinforcement, public acknowledgement and the development of a tradition of pride in achievement are all part of developing and maintaining a positive learning culture and environment with an expectation of the highest standards.

The College’s Shared Vision statement was developed through extensive input and refinement from all of the community as part of the Teacher Designed School’s project. Encapsulating our mission and work in a clear summary.

Effective and open communication throughout all aspects of the College environment ensures that these expectations and the daily life of the College and its students, work smoothly. The development of the whole person through a rich learning journey, a supportive community and Jesus, as a model.

Emmanuel Catholic College’s CORE VALUES: We will: • Show respect, compassion and service to others • Strive for excellence • Be consistent and fair • Model Christ in our behaviour

Emmanuel Catholic College staff are committed to teaching to the highest standards possible, working collaboratively in association with their peers and with a genuine focus on building positive relationships and rapport with students. High expectations in relation to behaviour, attitude, quality of work and commitment, are part of the everyday interaction between all members of the College community.

There is an understanding that parents will support members of staff in maintaining consistency and uniformity of these accepted standards.

Staff at Emmanuel Catholic College, are seen as integral role models for our students in how they relate to all members of our community, in mentoring, in displaying respect, in compassion, in service to others and in demonstrating leadership.

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FAITH

PARISH Emmanuel Catholic College located within the Mater Christi Parish, Yangebup.

The Mater Christi Catholic Church and adjacent Mater Christi Primary School are found a short distance to the west of the College. The relative proximity of this centre of our Parish has helped to forge a strong connection with Emmanuel. Mater Christi Parish is a community which offers an environment in which people can encounter God through prayer and liturgy. The Parish reflects our spirit of community where the presence of Jesus in our lives is apparent through friendships which are inclusive of all.

The Catholic celebration of Eucharist is celebrated in the Chapel on Wednesday mornings at 8.15am. This is open to the whole college community, including the parish. The liturgy is prepared by members of different Form groups each week. On special occasions, such as the celebration of college feast day, Emmanuel Day, the whole school gathers for Mass.

In addition, the College attracts enrolling students from a significant number of other surrounding Catholic and non Catholic feeder Primary Schools.

These include Hammond Park Catholic Primary School, St. Jerome’s Catholic Primary School in Munster, St. Vincent’s Catholic Primary School in Kwinana, St. Emilie’s Catholic Primary School in Canning Vale and Xavier Catholic Primary School in Forrestdale.

Enrolment applications are also received from surrounding government primary schools such as Jandakot, Atwell, Harmony, Success, Beeliar and Aubin Grove.

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PASTORAL & CATHOLIC CARE

CHRISTIAN SERVICE LEARNING

Pastorally, Emmanuel has a very strong reputation for providing care and support for those within our College. We constantly seek to instil and reinforce a strong sense of community through the College’s core values and recognise the vital importance of building strong relationships within a caring and secure environment.

Year 7 to 9 students search within their own lives and community to complete Christian Service Hours. They look within their home, school, parish and community to assist those around them. Students are required to complete hours, therefore giving back to those around them.

Our strong pastoral care structure is characterised first and foremost by every staff member actively supporting the pastoral framework within our school and from it, a sense of security and belonging.

Our Year 10 and 11 Community Service Program, outreaches to nursing homes, schools catering for students with special needs, community groups catering for the needs of the disabled and organisations set up in the local parishes to provide help to the disabled, the sick and elderly. This challenges students to assist those outside their comfortable environment and gain a deeper understanding of social justice. Our Christian faith finds expression in many forms of service both within the school and in the community

Christian faith is a precious gift from God and we strive to nurture the faith of students and staff, serving those in need. Through Catholic schools, we seek to foster a Christian mentality in our society, and to encourage young people to contribute more broadly to the development of the kind of world envisaged by Christ. ,

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

98%

EMMANUEL’S

Secondary graduation for 2018, placed the College in the top 25 schools in the State for WACE achievement.

82%

ATAR STUDENTS

100%

Achieved a score making them eligible to entre a Public University.

In 2018 achieved a

CERTIFICATE IV

VET STUDENTS

Certificate 11, 111 or 1V.

EMMANUEL’S VET

Achievement placed the College equal first in the State!

SCSA AWARD 16 students gained a SCSA Award.

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TOP PERFORMING Schools in Design.

Students completing the Certificate were offered direct entry into university courses at Curtin, ECU & Murdoch.

IMPROVING ATAR Emmanuel Catholic College continues to work towards improving the ATAR results of all Year 12 students.

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REACH YOUR POTENTIAL

COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM Emmanuel Catholic College offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers nine learning areas including Religious Education which is an integral part of the curriculum and is studied by all students from Years 7 to 12. The curriculum is arranged with a philosophy of a ‘pyramid’ model to learning. Students in the younger years of schooling experience a broader curriculum which moves to a more specialised approach in the senior years.

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Essentially, the College aims to promote a love of learning where students strive for excellence in a contemporary learning environment.

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CULTURE

ARTS Visual and Performing Arts are catered for through a range of introductory opportunities in the lower years in Art, Dance, Drama, Media Studies, Music and individual music tuition.

Students enjoy opportunities to exhibit or perform in the Arts through various State level or National competitions and exhibitions. They perform for our parents and local community through our MMADD (Music, Media, Arts, Design and Dance) Awards Night, College Musical, the Catholic School Performing Arts Festival and Presentation Evening.

The Multi Media/Visual Arts Program at Emmanuel aims to provide students with versatile and comprehensive skills in the areas of Art, Media and Graphic Design.

Students are given the opportunity to learn how to create, design, represent, communicate and share their imagined and conceptual ideas, emotions, observations and experiences, as they discover and interpret the world. The facilities at Emmanuel available to the students includededicated Apple Mac labs and highly experienced staff who facilitate education in industry standard software Adobe Creative Suite – including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro. Our new state-of-the-art two level building housing the Visual and Digital Arts and English Learning Areas, due to be completed in 2018, will include a video control room and film studio with a green screen for editing.

Visual Arts incorporates the fields of two dimensional and three dimensional art and craft. Students create visual representations that communicate, challenge and express their own and others’ ideas, both as artists and audience members. They develop practical skills through exploring and expanding their understanding of their world.

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MUSIC The Music Program at Emmanuel Catholic College aims to provide students with the opportunity to develop their music skills through professional tuition and numerous performance opportunities.

Students individually and collaboratively engage with the elements and concepts of music, through composing, performing and responding to create, communicate and evaluate music ideas.

Music is exploring, performing, creating, listening and responding to sound and silence. In music, students engage with music from diverse cultures and places. Through this practice they construct and communicate ideas, meanings and values about their personal, social and cultural worlds. Like all art forms music has the capacity to engage, inspire and enrich all students, exciting the imagination and encouraging students to reach their creative and expressive potential.Music enables students to listen with intent, which underpins all music activities.

The Curriculum at Emmanuel is modern and industry relevant featuring programs that are substantially by far some of the best Western Australia and Australia has to offer our students. Students learn the language, skills, techniques and knowledge of music in increasing depth and complexity with ongoing and disciplined practice.

Students work with the elements and materials of music to develop musicianship, critical thinking and aesthetic understanding.

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SPORTS

EMMANUEL KINGS FOOTBALL ACADEMY The Australian Football Academy Program at Emmanuel Catholic College aims to provide students with the opportunity to develop their football skills, tactics and game play strategies. Similarly, the Program provides players with the opportunity to grow as students within the College community and as young men.

The Program is a stepping stone into potential future WAFL/AFL game participation.

There is also a required component that will take place

Students go through trials and a stringent selection process to be invited to participate in the Program, currently involving Years 8, 9 and 10. The Program is based around a Specialised Physical Education (SPE) class which requires a mixture of practical and theoretical units.

Players also have access to our brand new Sports and Performing Arts Centre of Excellence along with the conditioning weights room. This allows our players to access strength and conditioning programs that are designed to improve attributes related to football and aid in injury prevention.

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outside of school hours where students are expected to attend an hour session a week, either before or after school. Players within the Program are able to gain a Certificate I in Sport and Recreation and a Level One Coaching Accreditation with an Australian Football focus. This allows our students to gain an education within other football industries.

EMMANUEL ACES NETBALL ACADEMY The Emmanuel Aces Netball Academy Program aims to provide students with the opportunity to develop their Netball skills, tactics and game play strategies. 2017 is the second year for Emmanuel’s Netball Academy, wich is an elective for Year 8 and 9 students. Students go through trials with a stringent selection process to be invited to participate in the Netball Academy Program.

The Program is based around a (SPE) Specialised Physical Education elective class, where there are two nominated periods a week for the girls to do a mixture of practical and theoretical units.

There is also a required component that will take place outside of school hours where students are expected to attend an hour session once a week, either before or after school.

As part of the Course, the students will complete a Level 1 Coaching and Umpiring Accreditation. This enables students to assist in running clinics for nearby primary schools and junior netball clubs.

Here at Emmanuel, we are aiming to create a Netball Academy that matches the quality and reputation of our existing Emmanuel Kings Australian Football Academy. The Program is also in the process of finalising partnerships with local netball clubs in our surrounding areas.

Academy teaching staff frequently attend students’ community club, development or state netball games to observe their performance and provide adequate feedback. All staff are continually participating in Professional Development courses and looking at new ways in which they can improve their coaching.

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HOUSE FACTIONS

HOUSE PHILOSOPHY

FRANCIS

Emmanuel Catholic College has a structured House System with every student and staff member belonging to one of six Houses – MacKillop, Teresa, Francis, Frassati, More and Lisieux.

St. Francis of Assisi. Francis, the man of God, left his home behind, abandoned his inheritance and became poor and penniless, but the Lord raised him up. Although the image of the Qilin is bold and powerful, Chinese legend has it that the Qilin helps good people, especially those who aim to do good deeds and is a gentle creature.

The College Houses provide a competitive base for sporting activities such as Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country and ensures that every student belongs to a broader pastoral group with a Patron Saint and Charism that extends their connection to our Catholic ethos.

A House Shield is presented to the winning House each year at our Presentation Evening.

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FRASSATI Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Worked tirelessly in supporting the sick and the poor, in advocating the Church’s social teachings. He is quoted as saying“ To live without faith, without a patrimony to defend, without a steady struggle for truth, that is not living, but existing.

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Saint Therese of Lisieux. St Therese of Lisieux had trust and confidence in God. She is known as the ‘Little Flower’ because during the time she was a nun, she was offering to God what she called ‘flowers’ which were little kindnesses to others, little sacrifices, demonstrating her generosity.

Saint Thomas More. Saint Thomas More was a devoted defender of the Church. His lead his life looking after his family and standing up for what he believed. His unwavering devotion to God throughout his life is reflected in his final statement “The King’s good servant – but Gods first.”

MACKILLOP

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Saint Mary MacKillop. Mary MacKillop (the Australian people’s saint) had numerous fine and desirable qualities and characteristics; strong willed, determined, honest, generous, caring, very holy, courageous, and a person of integrity. Her patronage is Catholic Colleges.

Blessed Mother Teresa. Teresa was born in Albania and later became a Presentation Order Nun. She was teacher at a girl’s school in India and she became aware of the poverty in Calcutta. She then left the order and became the founder of Missionary of Charity sisters who devote their life to the poor.

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OUR COMMUNITY

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P&F ASSOCIATION

The integral link between parents and school is active at Emmanuel in various ways. Volunteers are an essential part of our College Community and is a great way to make lifelong friends and be part of our vibrant community. Parents are welcome to attend the monthly meetings of Emmanuel’s Parents and Friends’ Association and participate in the decision making process with regard to social events and fund raising activities.

Parents are welcome to attend the monthly meetings of Emmanuel’s Parents and Friends’ Association and participate in the decision making process with regard to the College’s P and F levy, fund raising activities and social events.

Meetings are held in the Boardroom, located to the right of the main administration, once a month as advertised in the College Newsletter or our Calendar.

The Emmanuel Catholic College School Board is a vital group made up to oversee planning for the present and future operation.

Our President Mrs Belinda Colpitts welcomes any correspondence for the Parents and Friends’ Association via a message left at College reception, or you can email PandF@emmanuel.wa.edu.au

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COLLEGE BOARD

ALUMNI

The Emmanuel Catholic College School Board is a vital group made up of parents and co-opted members. As in all Catholic schools it operates in accordance with the Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia and a Catholic School Board Constitution.

Past students, families and staff are an important part of the Emmanuel community. Being part of the Alumni means that you will maintain the connection you have with the College and your peers through College functions and class reunions.

The function of the School Board is to oversee and plan for the future development and operation of the College in conjunction with the Principal. This includes overseeing the management of finances, annual budgeting and capital development planning.

The proposed College Master Plan. The proposed English, Arts and Media building see the first level and the ground floor plans are available on the College website.

The College would love to hear from its past students.

Please remember to keep us informed about events in your life such as overseas or interstate travel, tertiary or TAFE graduation, job promotions or career changes, sporting accomplishments, weddings, births or any other exciting adventures you have undertaken since graduating from Emmanuel Catholic College. Stay Connected to enable us to share with our Alumni Community. Join now online on the College website.

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EMMANUEL CATHOLIC COLLEGE 122 Hammond Road, Success Western Australia 6164 Telephone: 08 9414 4000 Email: admin@emmanuel.wa.edu.au Website: emmanuel.wa.edu.au

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