Curriculum
The Primary School curriculum follows that imposed by the State Government, focussing on Numeracy and Literacy.
A special aspect of the Primary School is the Chapel Choir Program, where music education is the core focus. Students accepted into the program undertake rigorous musical training, which forms the backbone of their education. They receive special vocal and choral tuition and are all expected to learn a string instrument, piano, organ or harpsichord. The students in this program have their own classroom at the Mirrabooka campus, and are known as the MAG class (Multi-Age Group). The program runs from years 3-6, after which students are expected to remain with the choir, but not as the MAG choristers.
Music is a key element of life at JSRACS, and this is encouraged throughout the school. In the Primary School, all Year 2 students learn a string instrument as part of the 'Year 2 String Program' and all Year 5 students learn a concert band instrument as part of the 'Year 5 Band Program'.
Secondary School follows the WACE guidelines and subjects offered in these years reflect the Courses of Study for the WACE. Year 10 is viewed as a transition and preparation year between the middle and secondary schools. Students are streamed into Mathematics, English and Science courses, according to achievement from the years before (i.e. a student who has a high English score in year 9, will be placed in the English Course 1/Literature Course). Year 10 students can also study a range of elective subjects ranging from design and technology, LOTE courses, robotics, aeronautics, theatre arts, dance, ICT courses and music. In year 11, students select 6 subjects which become their TEE/WACE subjects. English/Literature is compulsory and Mathematics is strongly encouraged. Students can then pick their speciality subjects such as Chemistry, Aviation, Music, Drama, Dance, Physics, Outdoor Education, Media Studies, Human Biology, Italian, History, Economics, Geography, Small Business Management and Enterprise, Indonesian, Accounting, Physical Education Studies and many more. For those who are looking at TAFE options or apprenticeships, the CareerLink allows students to get first hand experience out in the workforce, and can even study off campus, at TAFEs around Western Australia.
All Year groups undertake compulsory Religious and Values Education/Religion and Life throughout their schooling at JSRACS.
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