SECONDARY

Our School offers a rich secondary educational program within the context of a Christian environment which is based on respect for the self, others and the environment while nurturing each individual’s personal relationship with God.

An education at St Joseph's School will equip your child to be a life-long learner, able to meet future challenges with increased confidence. Through a strong pastoral care program, we endeavour to provide a learning environment in which the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs of each child are met.

In Years 7 to 10 we offer a range of learning experiences aimed at providing a strong foundation for future years. Students are enrolled in Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Studies, Science and Physical Education and Health. Opportunities exist for study in a variety of courses such as Outdoor Education, Food, Wood, Construction and Italian.

In the Senior school (Years 10 to 12) students have access to a number of pathways involving ATAR, General and VET courses. These include:

  • University
  • A vocational educational pathway (CRTAFE)
  • Workplace Learning Program
  • ViSN – eLearning experience

We encourage our students to value the many opportunities that are offered to them at St Joseph’s School, not only in their academic studies but the vast range of co-curricular activities. The da Vinci Program and Drama pursuits, in addition to our MaJEC program, sporting and cultural programs, enable our students to experience success with all of their talents.

St Joseph’s School has a close relationship with the Northam Residential College so that our Boarding students experience close communication between school, boarding school and home.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Students in PP – Yr 12 are required to complete Christian service activities within the community for hours of 10 activities for the younger children an up to 20hrs for the Yr 11 – 12s. The Yr 11 & 12s will be required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of service and must comply with the SCSA guidelines. In Year 11, the students will be provided with a compulsory, one day opportunity during school time to fulfil 6 hours of MaJEC.

The School Curriculum and Standards Authority will report the number of community service hours that a student has completed over Years 10 – 12 on a student’s Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement.

Community service provides opportunities for young people to develop the values, skills and understandings needed to contribute to civic wellbeing. It will enable students to address many of the general capabilities described in the WA Curriculum.

2024 Year 11 & 12 Guides

Courses Offered

These courses are subject to change from year to year.

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

Year 10

Options Offered 

Options Offered 

Options Offered

Options Offered

Design & Technology 

Design & Technology 

Design & Technology

Design & Technology

Drama

Drama

Drama

Drama

Food Science & Technology 

Food Science & Technology 

Food Science & Technology

Food Science & Technology

Italian 

Italian 

Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education

Visual Art

Visual Art

Visual Art

Visual Art

Year 11

Year 12

ATAR

General

ATAR

General

Religion and Life 

Religion and Life 

Religion and Life

Religion and Life 

English

English

English

English

Mathematics Applications

Mathematics Essentials 

Mathematics Applications

Mathematics Essentials

Mathematics Methods

Mathematics Foundation

Mathematics Methods

Mathematics Foundation

Biology (ViSN)

Integrated Science

Biology

Integrated Science

Human Biology

Outdoor Education

Chemistry

Drama

Chemistry

Physical Education Studies

Human Biology

Outdoor Education

Physics

Drama

Physics

Physical Education Studies  

Psychology

Children, Family and the Community

Geography

Health Studies

Physical Education Studies 

Food Science & Technology

Psychology

Food Science & Technology 

Materials Design and Technology 

ViSN / VET Courses

Health Studies

ViSN / VET Courses