Shape Your Tomorrow! The Middle School is the start of the St Patrick's College adventure.

The Middle School encompasses Years 7 and 8 and is designed to bridge the gap between primary education and senior secondary schooling. We balance academic excellence with a deep focus on holistic development, to ensure our students emerge as resilient, respectful, and inquisitive individuals.


Academic Pathways

Core Curriculum
All students study Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Science, HaSS (Humanities and Social Sciences), and Health & Physical Education.
Core Curriculum
Elective Subjects
Students experience Techonology and the Arts by choosing from subjects that include Design or Digital Tech, Food Studies, Drama, Music, and Visual Art. Japanese is also offered at Years 7&8.
Elective Subjects
Enhanced Learning Fundamentals (ELF)
Enhanced Learning Fundamentals (ELF) is a data informed, targeted literacy and numeracy program for Years 7&8 designed to build upon current student knowledge and skills for better curriculum access.
ELF
MacqLit
An intervention program, run in small groups, assisting students to become independent readers.
MacqLit


Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

BeSPC Wellbeing Program
This program is unique to Years 7&8, addressing critical topics including personal development, resilience, mental health strategies, and digital safety to support students in navigating adolescence.
BeSPC Wellbeing Program
Pastoral Care
Vertical pastoral care in Tutor Groups includes students from Years 7-12, developing a strong sense of community and peer mentoring.
Pastoral Care
Reflection Days
Students take time out to focus on our College values of Endeavour and Excellence, and Individuality, andto contemplate each theme in the context of their own lives and the broader community.
Reflection Days
Support
Middle School students are supported by the Head of Middle School, Directors of Pastoral Care, House Heads, Tutor teachers and Student Wellbeing Support Services.
Support


Student Enrichment

Beyond the Classroom
Students participate in events and activities that develop resilience, offer experiential leadership, promote connection and enhance wellbeing.
Beyond the Classroom
Camps
Students participate in camps to build independence and social bonds with their Core group in Year 7, and their House group in Year 8.
Camps
Girls Night In, Boys Unite
Students connect with mentors, experience positive role modeling and extend their community connections.
Girls Night In, Boys Unite
Leadership
Year 7&8 Core Captains and the MS Leadership Collective have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, and provide a voice for Middle School students.
Leadership


Explore

Middle School Subject Guide

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