ANNUAL REPORT
2022
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. SETON.WA.EDU.AU
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