In 2020, the College commenced a review of the Year 10 curriculum. The review sought to provide students with greater opportunities in student choice and voice in their academic, wellbeing and faith formation.
After a rigorous process, which included the consideration of the alignment with Year 9 as well as the transition in VCE with the option of a VCE Vocational Major, a new curriculum structure, programs and pedagogy will commence in 2023.
Below is a summary of the curriculum components and how they are intended to impact learning and wellbeing:
The Catalyst Enrichment Program will offer students the option to enrol in a special interest option such as STEM+ or ARTS+, alongside Sport/EISM, VET and Study. There will be selection criteria for entry into these programs. These additional options will be extended as the program develops over the coming years.
The Year 10 Seminar and Extended Pastoral Care programs will offer students workshops on resilience, careers and study skills for assessment tasks and exams.
The new curriculum is a firm step to address the gaps created ‘post-COVID’ in a holistic curriculum. It is also a more inclusive and broader curriculum which allows students to have more subject choices for pathways as well as cocurricular interests.
The future looks bright for MLMC senior years.
