By connecting to the real world of students’ lives, authentic learning enables students to become lifelong learners who contribute to society and the wider world as active and discerning citizens. Authentic learning is central to our work as Catholic educators because it promotes the continual growth and wellbeing of the whole person — spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically.
At St Joseph’s, our learning approach is based upon striving for academic excellence in a pastoral climate, our strong sense of community and building trusting relationships.
We pride ourselves on delivering highly engaging, challenging and authentic learning opportunities to all students in an environment that is based on trust and respect, where we learn from our mistakes and celebrate our successes. We encourage our students to be active participants in their learning by collaboratively setting learning goals, providing opportunities for student choice, engaging in independent needs-based learning, self reflection and self-assessment.
Having a strong sense of community is something that St Joseph’s prides itself on. There are many opportunities provided for the school community to gather together and these allow the students, teachers, parents and wider community to experience the essence of our motto. Relationships based on trust are highly evident and there is a strong connection across the school both among the students and the parents.