Seton Catholic College Annual Review 2022

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School Improvement Plan | Catholic Identity | 2022 Focus Area: Witness College Retreat Program In 2021 one of the central improvement goals for Catholic Identity at Seton Catholic College was a renewal of the College Retreat Program. The goal was for each year group from Years 7 – 12 to focus on a distinct theme. This theme would be reflected in the Retreat Program, the Christian Service-Learning Program, and Pastoral Care focus of each year group. In 2022 the College Retreat Program was further developed based on the feedback from staff and students in 2021.

The Year 12 Retreat was redeveloped due to COVID-19 restrictions, and the overnight stays were omitted. The retreat centred on the theme of "The Road Ahead," providing a platform for students to contemplate their connections with peers, family, and God, while being guided by Seton staff.

The Year 11 Retreat focused on the theme of Servant Leadership with students completing a two-day retreat facilitated

by Youth Ministry Team and Teamworks. Year 10 students completed a retreat on the theme of 'Vocation and Life Choices' facilitated by Youth Ministry Team. The Year 8 Retreat focused on the theme of Stewardship of Creation. This two-day retreat involved one day of Christian Service Learning at Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre and a day learning about 'Harmony with Creation and Stewardship' run by Seton staff. Year 7 and 9 students completed retreat days facilitated by Enlighten Education and Goodfellas. These Retreat Programs helped students to develop peer relationships, build self-confidence and examine negative stereotypes of boys and girls and explore how these stereotypes can be harmful.

In 2023 the Retreat Program will continue to be developed with the inclusion of year group Mass and more opportunities for students to celebrate sacraments of reconciliation and eucharist.

Christian Service Learning Program In 2021 the Christian Service Learning Program at Seton Catholic College was expanded to include middle school year groups, Year 7 and 8. In 2022 the program was further developed to offer more opportunities for students and for senior students to begin the Christian Service Learning Program in Year 10 with the intention of students finishing their service learning earlier. In 2022 the senior Christian Service Learning program was modified to include a reflection essay to allow students to reflect more comprehensively on the service they have completed and how completing the service made them feel. In 2022 all Year 12 students completed Christian Service Learning hours and Year 12 students in total completed 6632 hours. In 2022 there was an increase in students earning Ministry Badges at both levels. At the end of 2022 it was decided that a Christian Service Learning Coordinator would be appointed to help further grow this area.

Focus Area: Call to Faith – Themes and Beliefs The Story of Elizabeth Seton In recent years a central goal for Catholic Identity at Seton Catholic College was to promote the story of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Over the last few years there has been a significant increase in the visibility, awareness and understanding of the story of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton amongst staff and students. In 2022 this work of the promotion of the College Patron was continued. Seton Catholic College has recently renamed its buildings after Bayley, Carrol, Fillicchi, Saint Peter, and Emmitsburg, all of which are connected to the College Patron, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. In addition, the College's administration building has been renamed the "Mother Seton Centre," while the main street running through the centre of the College has been named "Paca Street" in honour of Elizabeth Seton. To further commemorate Elizabeth Seton, a statue of her has been erected at the entrance of the Mother Seton Centre. These changes aim to create a stronger connection between the physical layout of the College and the life story of Elizabeth Seton, thus providing a more meaningful experience for the College's staff and students.

In the department of Religion and Life students learn about the life of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Year 7 and 12.

Students are taught her life story and why she is a significant person in the Catholic Church. The annual Seton Day Mass has been developed to highlight and celebrate the life and works of Saint Elizabeth Seton.

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Year 12 'Walk the Distance' 2022 Colour Run

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As a part of the School Improvement Plan for 2023 and beyond it was highlighted that there needed to be more iconography and visual representations of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton around the College.

Promotion of College Core Values, Motto & Vision The Seton Catholic College motto is 'Seek Christ' and it is through the daily relationships and community that this motto is brought alive. Every interaction is important as we live the College RISE values. Through Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence we seek to foster the growth and development of each person, young and adult, through a wholistic approach and understanding of curriculum.

Faith Development for Staff & Students It is vital for the College to provide opportunities for staff and students to grow and develop their faith. Staff cannot fully evangelise when they have not been given opportunities to learn and explore their faith.

Each year the College provides various avenues for staff to grow in their personal faith. It is important to offer different opportunities for development as every faith journey is unique.

In 2022 the Faith, Story and Witness Program was further developed with the aim of educating and supporting staff on their faith journey. Each year a Ministry Professional Development Day will be organised to help staff fulfil the requirements of accreditation renewal and to support staff to grow and develop their faith. Every second year the Ministry Professional Development Day will include Staff completing Christian Service Learning in the community.

In 2022 Seton Catholic College offered a training program for staff, students and parents to become Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion. This included four workshops ran after school with the support of the Parish Priest, College Principal and Campus Minister. The Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion were commissioned at the Seton Day Mass and blessed by the Parish priest.

Focus Area: Call to Grow in Discipleship – Life in Christ, Sacraments & Christian Prayer Staff Engagement in Prayer Held at the beginning of each week, Staff Prayer offers a chance to come together as a staff community to share in prayer. Staff prayer is be led each week by a different Staff group, Department or House. Staff are encouraged to take ownership of staff prayer by creating insightful and engaging prayers to meet staff where they are on their unique faith journey. Staff prayer takes place in De Vialar Chapel or in other areas of the school to promote unique and different experiences of prayer. In 2022 it was decided that Staff Prayer would be streamed via Teams for any staff member unable to make it to De Vialar Chapel.

Student Engagement in Prayer The weekly Friday Shared Prayer, led by students and PCG teachers, has been in place at Seton Catholic College since 2020. Shared prayer highlights important events in the College calendar and the liturgical calendar of the Church. Each Pastoral Care room has a sacred space within the room which is the focal point for shared prayer and liturgical celebrations.

Weekly Community Mass In 2022 the celebration of Mass at Seton Catholic College was redeveloped. Rather than Mass being celebrated by two Pastoral Care Groups each week it was changed to celebrating Thursday Mass in House Groups. This allowed for important festivals and dates of the liturgical calendar to be highlighted separately from House Mass and worked to promote House identity and elevate House Mass to a central House event each term.

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School Improvement Plan | Community | 2022 Inclusion Inclusion is a key value of Seton Catholic College's Pastoral Community, and it is connected to the College's RISE values.

In 2022, Seton initiated the 'Inclusive Uniform Procedure' project, which involved working parties consisting of staff, students and parents. This project aimed to make small changes that could make a big difference in promoting inclusion. As a result, Seton now offers a short and pant option for all students and has established a consistent hair standard. These changes have significantly contributed to fostering a more inclusive school community.

Team Seton Team Seton is an initiative that promotes the acceptance of all individuals, regardless of their label. It emphasises that all individuals are made in God's image and should be treated with dignity and respect. The Team Seton standards have been successfully implemented among the Year 7 and 8 students, as well as the Year 12 students. This initiative has positively impacted the College's culture and has created a sense of community among its students, teacher and families.

Team Seton has made significant progress in promoting inclusion, fostering a sense of community, promoting life balance and wellbeing and living out the RISE values in 2022. The College's 'Inclusive Uniform Procedure', Team Seton initiative, Life Balance and Wellbeing Programs and emphasis on the RISE values have all contributed to creating a positive school culture. Seton continues to strive towards excellence in both academics and pastoral care while keeping students at the centre of all decisions made.

Child Safety Report for Seton Catholic College Pastoral Community Seton Catholic College Pastoral Community places the safety of its students as its highest priority. The College believes that the voice of the child should be heard in all its undertakings and has implemented various measures to ensure that the students feel safe and secure while they are on College premises.

Seton uses Microsoft Forms as a tool to receive regular feedback from its students. This tool has allowed for a prominent student voice, which helps the school better understand the needs of its students. A Wellbeing Survey conducted using Microsoft Forms highlighted that students, on the whole, feel safe and feel a sense of belonging at Seton. The feedback received from this survey has been instrumental in shaping the College's procedures to ensure the continued safety of its students.

The 2022 Head Boy and Girl Survey provided student feedback which was then addressed at a Leadership and Executive level. For example, the feedback received in the last survey highlighted the need for an upgrade to the Canteen and bathroom facilities. These upgrades are currently well underway or complete. The College believes that by listening to the voice of its students, it can create a safer and more welcoming environment for them.

Seton also upgraded its 'Seton Concerns Tile' on its student Seqta platform. This tile allows students to report any concerns they may have regarding their safety or wellbeing. The school believes that this tool has empowered students to voice their concerns and has allowed the College to address these concerns in a timely and effective manner.

Peer Support Program & Leadership Programs Our thriving Peer Support Program and Leadership Programs continued in 2022 and offered students a chance to lead and induct other students at the College. These programs provide a platform for students to develop valuable leadership skills. We believe by empowering our students to support each other, it will create a safer and more supportive environment for all students.

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Assistant Head of House & Assistant Head of Learning Area Positions Seton Catholic College Pastoral Community has created Assistant Head of House and Assistant Head of Learning Area positions to provide additional support to its students and staff. These positions were created in 2021 and 2022 respectively and are designed to develop aspiring staff. The College believes that by providing these positions, it can ensure that its students and staff have the tools in place that they need to thrive.

Christian Service Learning Coordinator Position The year 2022 has witnessed the inception and subsequent interview process for a Christian Service Learning Coordinator, who is set to begin their role in 2023. This position is designed to ensure that the spiritual needs of its students and staff are met. The College believes that by creating this position, it can provide additional support to its students and provide real practical Christian Service Learning opportunities.

Set for Seton, Set for Life Program Seton Catholic College Pastoral Community's Set for Seton Set for Life Program is designed to provide Year 6 students with up to eight opportunities to be involved at Seton before the commencement of Year 7. This ensures that new students are well-prepared for their transition to Year 7. Student Leaders and staff are recognised for the many afternoons dedicated to this program.

Transforming Lives Seton Catholic College recognises Indigenous people as the custodians of the land and is committed to providing educational opportunities to Indigenous children to enable them to reach their full potential with a strong sense of identity and agency. The College demonstrates respect for Indigenous culture and traditions and is committed to promoting reconciliation.

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Seton celebrated NAIDOC Week and Reconciliation Day in 2022. These events were a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Indigenous culture and traditions and promote reconciliation. Seton's Indigenous Liaison Officer, Erin Tapp, works hard to regularly promote understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their cultures.

Seton has continued to adopt Indigenous names around the College and is in the process of inviting local elders and families to name the new College Café.

The Wandju Tours were also real success in 2022, and Seton has seen an increase in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student enrolments and interest at the College.

The Executive Team is currently discussing a Set for Life Indigenous Trainee opportunity for a departing Year 12 student. This opportunity will provide an Indigenous student with the skills and experience they need to pursue their chosen career path.

Focus: Partnering with Parents & Caregivers Team Seton Family Agreement As part of the Set for Seton program, Seton has continued the Team Seton Family Agreement. This agreement is a partnership between the College and families and outlines the commitments that both parties will make to support the education and wellbeing of students. By working together, the school and families can ensure that students are well supported and can reach their full potential.

Year 6 ,7 ,10, 11 and 12 Parent Information Evenings were held with wonderful attendance from the community. We believe that these events are an important opportunity for families to learn about the College and its programs and to ask any questions they may have.

Seton also runs primary school seminars (Support Your Child Evenings) at local Catholic feeder schools. These seminars provide age-appropriate information to parents about how they can support their child's education and wellbeing.

Seton's P&F and College School Advisory Council were again actively involved in supporting students, staff and families of the College. These groups provide an important opportunity for families to provide feedback to the College and to be involved in many aspects of College life.

Seton remains a wonderful school with a thriving and supportive community.

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School Improvement Plan | Education | 2022 Improve students’ response results in writing with a focus on short answer & open-ended responses.

Learning area improvement plans included a direct focus on addressing student knowledge and understanding of command terms.

Religious Education Learning Area improvement plans included explicit teaching and development of the ‘Seton Skills’ including critical thinking. This work allows students to pose questions, identify and clarify ideas and organise and process content information and skills required to respond with purpose and clarity to questions.​ Learning area improvement plan in Mathematics involved rewriting rich tasks in lower school to include written responses as evidence of thinking along with calculations.

Improvement plan in HASS included a focus on targeted strategies to improve writing which included a focus on good answer guides, explicit teaching of how to address source analysis and other assessment types.

Data from individual learning areas showed student improvement in responses to written tasks.

Revise Online, Atomi and Education Perfect access to improve students approach to practice and assist them in developing good responses.

100% of Year 12 students achieved the College based requirements for WACE graduation.

98.5% of Year 12 students passed the OLNA literacy component, 100% passed the OLNA numeracy component.

Learning Area Improvement Plans included a direct focus on addressing student knowledge and understanding of command terms.

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Look at valid ways to engage students for sustained success, with a specific focus on the education and achievement of boys.

Design Hub teaching space opened with new digital design courses in Year 8 and 9 with planning for Year 10 in 2023. Hub included new laser cutter used for a range of projects within the course and for other cross curricular projects.

OneNote used across all classes in Year 7 and 8 and across some entire Learning areas from Year 7 to 12. This platform allows for digital creation and stylus use which is proven to increase students’ engagement.

Year 10 Project Based Learning ran the ‘Just Start It’ Program designed to bring the culture of start-up business into the school. A Seton team successfully made it to, and presented, at the State final.

In Years 9 and 10 increased offerings of the ‘Try and Trade’ program and careers tasters where introduced.

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Embed Seton Vision for Learning & Seton Staff Each Learning Area developed their improvement plans within the Seton Vision for Learning document.

Work on the core value of excellence led to a focus on student awareness of progress via feedback.

New models of feedback developed in learning areas with data from staff and students showing an increase in understanding leading to better results.

Learning Area improvement plans included the implementation of the ‘Seton Skills’.

Seton Staff attributes used in staff review process.

Elements of the ‘Seton Staff’ implemented in teams through sharing of best practice, responsibility, and initiative.

OneNote key teacher model in science improved teacher wellbeing and provided more time to create rich lesson experiences for students.

Core value of Inclusion developed via learning support program including student and staff use of accessibility tools on the Microsoft platform.

Secondary School Outcomes

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School Improvement Plan | Stewardship | 2022 Staff Wellbeing The Seton Wellbeing Program aligns with CEWA Strategic Wellbeing Framework and encourages staff to put wellbeing at the forefront of their daily work practices. Having gathered feedback about staff wellbeing and the workplace demands that most adversely affect wellbeing, several strategies were put in place to assist staff to manage their daily workflows.

Marking and feedback were identified as key contributors to workload. Staff were encouraged to redesign their assessment schedules to reduce the number of assessments in each course. Feedback mechanisms were also redesigned to allow for more efficient and effective delivery of feedback.

Through Professional Learning days, expert guest speakers presented on developing heathy wellbeing habits, gave examples of practical strategies that staff can utilise, and staff were invited to experience a number of these in practical sessions.

Work was undertaken to share amongst all teaching staff, the experiences of a group of innovative teachers who were effectively collaborating via OneNote for the development of Teaching and Learning Programs. This process using OneNote was demonstrated to have improved teacher workloads as its ability for easy collaboration and resource sharing meant teaching and learning was overseen by a key teacher and shared amongst teaching teams. Individuals still had the ability to modify programs and lessons to suit their classes and students.

Formal and structured Professional Development for Non-Teaching Staff was implemented by the College providing an opportunity for personal growth and development. Both sessions were conducted by Elevate Wellbeing. This will be extended in 2023 through specialised and focused training programs for Education Support Teaching Assistants.

The College restructured the ICT Team to reflect best practices in ICT at the College. With the appointment of a new ICT Manager in 2022, a mix of external contract technical advice and inhouse support staff provided the best means of service delivery for students and staff.

Year 8 Leeuwin Adventure

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The College maintained its program of internal classroom refurbishment and relocated the Uniform Shop to the front of the College recreating it in a contemporary retail format.

The College also made the decision to significantly improve the medium for delivery of food to students by replacing the Canteen with a modern Café, with menus sourced nationally and prepared by our own in-house chef. The focus on a sustainable and education focused menu has been well received.

During 2022 the College received feedback from students and parents regarding the change rooms and toilet facilities. As a result, the College is embarking on a two-year refurbishment program starting from the end of Term 2, 2023.

The addition and inclusion of sustainable rubbish bins with separate containers for co-mingled, general and FOGO waste has increased student awareness of environmental concerns and has reduced the level of general waste.

Finance, Infrastructure & Compliance We endeavour to ensure our College is appropriately resourced, financially sustainable, accessible and affordable, especially for the marginalised and disadvantaged.

Our fees are set as the second lowest priced Catholic Secondary School in the Metropolitan Area. We also provide for Health Care Card discounts for approximately 20% of our families and discretionary discounts for other families on a need's basis. Current enrolments are nearing capacity and future enrolment growth is the strongest it has been for some time.

Work has already commenced on determining the timeframe and priorities for our next CDP, which will focus on replacement of the Technology wing with state-of-the-art facilities. At this stage we are aiming to commence consultation with students, staff, and other stakeholders at the start of 2024.

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Financial & Infrastructure Report 2022 The areas of expenditure and income for Seton Catholic College are presented below:

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School Advisory Council Chair's Report 2022 It is my honour to share the Seton Catholic College School Advisory Council Annual Report for 2022. Our Council has been led by the wonderful Mrs Deb Barbas this year as our Chairperson. Deb has guided the Seton School Advisory Council with such competence, grace and a terrific sense of humour. On behalf of our Principal Chris Wallace, Seton staff, students, parents and School Advisory Council Members we acknowledge her time, work and commitment.

We thank her sincerely for her 6 years of service, which include a year as a member, 2 years as secretary and 3 years as Chair.

Our 2022 Council members included: Chairperson: Deputy Chairperson: Treasurer: Secretary: CSPWA Representative: Members:

Ex Officio Members:

Deb Barbas Kristy Polimeno Daniel Papaphotis James Punch Mike Waine Meredith Drynan Alex Foster Nikki Harney Chris Wallace – Principal Peter Farer-Smith - Director of Finance and Operations Fr. Paul Raj – Zone of Priest Representative

We welcomed our new Seton Principal, Chris Wallace, this year. Chris has already made such a positive impact at Seton. He began the year prioritising meetings with students to ensure he was authentically listening to the Seton student voice. Chris often speaks about the importance of student voice, as well as staff voice and parent voice, as he pursues a Christ centred, child focussed quality education at Seton. It has been a privilege to sit on the Council and witness his community approach to our school, where every stakeholder is valued.

This has been a year where we have all had to be agile as COVID-19 became a reality for us in WA. While this has been challenging, it has also demonstrated the strong faith filled community we have at Seton as students, staff and families remained connected to each other and still flourished through flexible learning possibilities and creative opportunities for interaction. As a School Advisory Council, we were also affected, starting the year meeting via TEAMs, with many of our meetings becoming a hybrid model of members meeting at Seton and online concurrently.

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The School Advisory Council transitioned this year from a Board to a Council operating with the new Terms of Reference and is accountable to Catholic Education WA Ltd. All new members completed a training session provided by CEWA which covered the Terms of Reference, the four pillars of Quality Catholic Education including Catholic Identity, Education, Community and Stewardship, CEWA Ltd. Policy Suite, Executive Directives, Delegations of Authority and the role of a Council member in providing support and endorsement to the Principal and Executive Team.

We meet 6 times a year as an Advisory Council on a Tuesday evening. The agenda is presented as a series of reports. Chris Wallace presents his report on the four pillars of Quality Catholic Education.

These pillars link to the school’s strategic plan, vision for learning and the school improvement plan. There are many initiatives and celebrations we can acknowledge as a college this year within the pillars.

Catholic Identity: This year Seton had a focus on staff formation with the completion of the evangelisation plan. Many staff have trained as Extra Ordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist this year, under the guidance of Father Paul. Student retreats, Seton Day and online Mass and prayer celebrations were highlights in this area.

Education: Seton’s School Improvement Plan (SIP) has met so many goals in 2022. The rollout of the Vision for Learning and the alignment to the college acronym of RISE continues to showcase the academic rigour and excellence in the area of Education. Staff provided an excellent pastoral and comprehensive online program for those students learning from home during the COVID peak. Some other foci in this area include the College’s Sporting events and student achievements, the Future Qualified Pathway, Frangelico Arts awards, Performing Arts events and student achievements, and NAIDOC week.

Community: Seton’s COVID response this year has been exceptional. The clarity, timing and amount of information from a parent perspective was sincerely appreciated. Community highlights were the introduction of the Walyalup Catholic School Network with 7 neighbouring Catholic primary schools, culminating in more schools having the opportunity to attend Seton Experience Day and the development of a network that has increased connection opportunities across schools.

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The P & F has done a wonderful job in providing opportunities for connecting as a community even amid the challenges of COVID. The Mother’s Day bags were so well received, and another highlight was the Father’s Day Breakfast. Our community also had so many opportunities to attend many events during the school year including Legally Blonde, the Dance Showcase and the Annual Music Concert as well as many others.

Stewardship: The College has had a focus in their school improvement plan on the implementation of the CEWA Strategic Wellbeing Framework. This year has also seen planning improvements for the Uniform Shop and Cafeteria for 2023. The introduction of a Kaartidjin Leader has increased Aboriginal connection with the inclusion of this student leader in the Student Council. The College received an Architectural Design Award for the Mother Seton Centre. Seton's budget, enrolments and financial forecasts are reported on by Peter Farrer-Smith, Director of Finance and Operations. Seton has become a school of choice for many in the area with enrolments increasing. Funding implications from State government grants continue in 2023; however, the College is in a stable position financially due to comprehensive management and considered planning to strike a balance between the needs of the College while still being an affordable option for Seton families.

We would like to acknowledge the work of the Seton P & F for ensuring community events and connections were still able to take place in a year affected by COVID-19.

A sincere thank you to Kymberly Florenca for her diligent coordination of agendas, minutes and everything else.

Special thanks is also extended to the Seton staff and Executive Team. Seton is a College where the staff efforts, time and dedication are so evident. Care for every single student is at the core of this dedication, of which we are truly grateful.

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School Performance Information 2022 Contextual Information Seton Catholic College is a Catholic co-educational College located in Samson which is fifteen kilometres from the Perth CBD and five kilometres from the heart of Fremantle.

Seton Catholic College was established in January 1990 as a secondary school of the Archdiocese of Perth. It is a Catholic College founded on the traditions and experience of the two pre-existing schools from which it was developed – St Brendan’s College, established in 1964 by the Society of African Missions, and De Vialar College, established by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition in 1968 from their previously existing St Joseph’s School in Fremantle, established in 1855.

St Elizabeth Ann Seton whom the College is named after was the first American to be canonised in 1975 by Pope John Paul VI. St Elizabeth Seton was a wife, mother, convert, educator, religious foundress, widow and saint who lived in America in the 19th Century. Her legacy lives on through the work of the Sisters of Charity of St Joseph in their work supporting children, families and the elderly through the provision of education and health care services. Mother Seton started the first free school, St Joseph's in Emmitsburg USA in 1810.

The College is known for its high-quality pastoral care which permeates all aspects of school life. Its importance is based on the belief that we are all made in God’s likeness and, therefore, each one of us is valued and deeply respected. We believe both students and staff will give their best when they feel part of a positive community where there is respect for each other.

Each student at Seton belongs to one of six Houses, each run by a Head of House who keeps a close eye on the academic progress and general welfare of each of their students. A program for new students ensures that they feel welcome, make new friends and are comfortable with College structures and programs. We see and believe that every interaction matters in developing and maintaining a flourishing Catholic school.

The College currently caters for 1060 students from Year 7 to 12 and offers the full range of academic and vocational subjects that parents and students have come to expect. We are proud to promote and acknowledge students for their dedication and commitment to their studies whilst academically gifted students are exposed to a variety of learning experiences that are designed to present them with new challenges.

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Year 8 Retreat 2022

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Teacher Qualifications 2022

Workforce Composition 2022

Student Attendance 2022

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Parent, Teacher & Student Satisfaction 2022 Seton Catholic College is a diverse, inclusive and thriving community which encourages a ‘voice’ and input from parents, teachers and staff. We realise it takes a village to raise a child and use our Team Seton Philosophy to provide an opportunity for everyone to be onboard. There are a number of opportunities throughout the year for our whole community to express their opinions and reflect on the experiences they have had at the College.

Regular surveys involving students, parent / student/ teacher information evenings, School Advisory Council meetings, P&F meetings, Staff meetings, Weekly Staff Prayer and Briefings, direct contact with the College through the Principal, Deputy Principals or members of staff, as well as communication via SEQTA are some avenues this occurs.

Parents Parents are the primary educators of their children, and they are supported with the holistic education and faith formation that a Catholic school provides. Our families play an extremely important role in the life of our College and to the education of their children at Seton. The College’s ‘Team Seton’ initiative was developed to highlight the importance of all members of our community in shaping this holistic development of a student. When children see their parents and teachers sharing common beliefs, attitudes, values, and goals, they feel more secure and demonstrate a greater willingness to learn and grow.

On the whole parent satisfaction with the College is high, as indicated by the level of parent involvement in extra-curricular activities and Parent/Teacher/Student Information Evenings. Anecdotal information around parent perception is also received when a sibling is enrolled at the College and the increased enrolment applications Seton is receiving.

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The feedback received from parents reinforces the excellent educational experience students receive at Seton Catholic College.

The 2022 School Climate Survey highlighted 85.33% of parents would strongly recommend Seton Catholic College to others while only 2.67% of families would not strongly recommend and 0% of parents strongly disagreed with the satisfaction section. This is an area to be celebrated. Survey results also indicated very high results for; Catholic Identity in practice, staff support, dealing with student behaviour, satisfaction of child’s progress, being a welcoming school, affirming diversity, communication and assessment and feedback. Overall satisfaction was 4.04/5.

Students Seton Catholic College is constantly evolving, and students have access to the latest up to date facilities, technologies and programs. The learning environment, learning programs and learning tools are constantly updated to help engage and stimulate the students. The Value Added section highlights the numerous cultural, leadership, spiritual and sporting opportunities offered at Seton. Our staff members are extremely supportive and encourage the students to achieve their potential through various educational and extra-curricular programs. The development of the Ngalla Maya Centre, the introduction of the Learning Hub and creation of a variety of lunchtime clubs has also added to the wellbeing of the student body, ensuring all students can feel connected to our community.

Student Wellbeing Surveys for Years 7 – 12, indicated that students enjoy the experience of school and feel safe at the College. Students feel they have a voice through the Student Leadership Program and comfortably use the SEQTA Direct Message system.

The recent school climate survey indicated students felt; A strong sense of peer connectedness A very high expectation of success College rules are clear and fair A high sense of connection to school and House.

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The survey also highlighted that risk taking behaviours were low across the student body. It is hoped that the College’s Wellbeing Program along with parent support has led to this positive feedback.

The College will continue to grow and learn and is always looking for better ways to support learning, affirm diversity and support students and families with age-appropriate issues.

Staff Seton Catholic College has an enthusiastic and diverse staff who go above and beyond for the students in our care. Our staff have access to, and are encouraged to attend, Professional Development to help them grow personally, faithfully and as educators. They are also vital members of our collaborative decision-making processes relating to education and their contributions are valued and respected by the College Executive.

We have staff who are cognisant of contemporary teaching pedagogy and are up to date with the Courses of Study for Senior Secondary Students and the development of the Western Australian Curriculum. They are provided with the resources and learning environments that are necessary for them to maintain a challenging classroom for students. Staff are encouraged to participate in Learning Area professional organisations, as well as Learning Area courses offered by Catholic Education Western Australia.

Our staff have the opportunity to provide feedback regarding their wellbeing in a staff surveys. Seton has a Staff Wellbeing Program, designed in conjunction with the University of Notre Dame Australia, which aligns with CEWA’s Staff Wellbeing Policy. We recognise that a staff with a high wellbeing will be benefit every child’s experience and education.

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Value Added 2022 As a Catholic school, Seton’s Religious Education Program is an integral component of the Year 7 – 12 curriculum and offers a wonderful opportunity to foster holistic growth in our students. Students will also participate in the celebration of the Eucharist regularly through the House system and College Masses.

At Seton we specialise in holistic education. Students will be encouraged to access the wide variety of activities and events on offer as we believe a well-rounded young person, who experiences more than just what they are comfortable doing, will develop into active and productive citizens once they complete their formal education.

To enable this there are several core components: Well-qualified end enthusiastic staff.

Learning Support, Education Support and Extension Programs.

A comprehensive Pastoral Care Program, incorporating assistance from Educational Psychologists.

An Extra-Curricular Program which extends students’ experience and understanding as education goes well beyond the school day and the traditional structures. This program includes:

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ACC Inclusive Carnival 2022

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Year 6 Welcome Day 2022

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Post School Destinations Seton has 59% of the graduating class of 2022 moving into the tertiary space post school. These students come via the ATAR pathway and via our Future Qualified pathway (Murdoch University Flexitrack High and Certificate IV). Twenty students completed the Murdoch Flexitrack High program, gaining entry to any 70 ATAR course at the University. 10% are going into TAFE courses and 20% into fulltime work.

In 2022 40% of our ATAR students received an early offer for university prior to the completion of Year 12. Of this group 35% received offers from Curtin University, 39% from Murdoch University, 12% from the University of Western Australia, 9% from Edith Cowan University and 5% from Notre Dame University. 90% of our ATAR students applied via TISC (Tertiary Institutions Service Centre) with 98% being awarded offers in the first round.

School Income Please refer to the Australian Curriculum and Reporting Authority website ‘My School’ using myschool.edu.au and search for Seton Catholic College Samson.

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SSWA Triathlon 2022

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