Spotlight on Secondary
Secondary Education is in a stage of significant educational reform and parents are choosing our College as the secondary school of choice for academic opportunity and pastoral excellence. The WA Curriculum Framework guides the curriculum and pedagogy delivered to all students from Years 8 to 10; our Christian values underpin the safe and nurturing pastoral environment.
Since 2009, all Year 11 students in Western Australia have been enrolled in new courses of study and/or endorsed programs. The Curriculum Council develops and accredits courses, establishes assessment policies, conducts examinations and certifies student achievement. The role of the College is to partner with our parents and students as we implement Curriculum Council directives. By Year 12, students continue to build on their previous learning areas and they look forward to many special Year 12 occasions.
The College takes seriously its responsibility to determine how all courses are delivered from Year 8 to Year 12. Academic selection, curriculum, exams and reports are led by the Dean of Curriculum, Mr Paul Baumgarten. The Heads of Learning Areas work with their specialist teachers to achieve the most successful outcomes for each student.
Pastoral Care is led by Mrs Linda Roney, the Dean of Students, who coordinates Student Services, the Heads of House and all issues related to student well-being. Her role is supported by the College Chaplain/Counsellor, Rev Stephen McKinnon, who guides the christian Living Program and the SURCH Student Fellowship.
As a Christian College, students are provided with a biblical foundation that will help them develop a Christian worldview as they move into adult education. Cultural and community centred programs enrich the distinctive senior secondary education that students receive at Ellenbrook Christian College.
Susan Turnbull
Deputy Principal (Secondary)