Educating for the future
The learning journey at Bede Polding honours the developmental stages in a student’s life. Based on leading educational research and the best of today’s technologies, we prepare students for the future by teaching them how to think critically and creatively, how to communicate effectively and how to lead and work both independently and collaboratively.
Educating for the future
At Bede Polding College every student is known and challenged to be and do their personal best.
Responding to the latest educational research and evidence, the college has made a significant investment in the development of staff in pedagogical approaches such as inquiry-based learning and project-based learning. This is supported through flexible learning spaces to support different learning styles and experiences.
We offer innovative and research-based intervention programs to support student learning in both literacy and numeracy. Our Learning Framework fosters connections between the college and real world contexts with a focus on promoting experienced, engaged and empowered learners firmly founded in our Gospel values.
Helping every learner to succeed
We support individual student learning growth by:
- fostering 21st century skills of collaboration and critical thinking
- engaging learners in a blended learning environment
- offering a curriculum rich in real world experience
- empowering learners to seek and apply feedback
- engaging in individual goal setting and reflective practice.
Helping every learner to succeed
Bede Polding follows the curriculum approved by the Education Standards Authority (NESA) covering all key learning areas. We also have a range of elective courses to suit students at all ability levels.
Subject Selections
There are many myths when it comes to subject selections so it is important that students choose subjects in which they have a genuine interest, ones that they feel they are good at, that fit with their learning styles, that prepare them for future study and work, and that align with career interests and keep career options open.
To help facilitate students in their decision-making Bede Holding College produces informative course selection handbooks. These provide parents and students with general information on the ROSA, HSC and ATAR as well as information on different courses offered and study requirements.
- YEARS 7-8
- YEARS 9-10
- YEARS 11-12
Students in Years 7-8 are required to complete courses in the following Key Learning Areas (KLAs):
Students in Years 9-10 are required to complete courses in the following Key Learning Areas (KLAs):
Two electives chosen from:
For students in Years 11-12 the following courses are offered:
Religious Education
As a Catholic school we also have a strong religious dimension that runs through all the KLAs and is also formally recognised as the KLA of Religious Education.
Bede Polding students take part in formal Religious Education every day, based on the new Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese curriculum, Encountering Jesus. This curriculum invites all students to consider how the teachings of Jesus Christ can apply to their lives.
Religious Education
Our curriculum is engaging and relevant
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