INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the 2010 Senior Course Guide for St Edmund's College, Canberra. We are a Catholic school that lives the tradition of Blessed Edmund Rice where faith translates into action. Crucial are the relationships our students develop with each other, with their teachers and with the broader community. At St Edmund's we focus on students taking responsibility for both their actions and their learning. We encourage a spirit of inquiry among our 1200 children and the development of independent learning skills. In Years 11 and 12 we are part of sixteen other ACT colleges whose students are accredited by the Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) for the Year 12 Certificate. At St Edmund's we have developed two distinct pathways for senior students. The first route is for students seeking the ACT Year 12 certificate. Our other route is aimed at students who, in addition to the Year 12 certificate, are also seeking entry to tertiary level. Our lessons are now streamed to have like-minded students taught by teachers who create an atmosphere of seeking understanding. The courses available are explained in this booklet. The pastoral aim of the College is to develop young men who are just, honest and of service to others. As seniors, our students take on leadership roles within their house groups and are given a variety of opportunities to mentor younger students. The co-curricular program offers a large number of team and individual sports, as well as opportunities in performing arts and cultural activities. As we seek to stretch all of our kids and encourage the pursuit of excellence in all endeavors, our goal is to emphasize the importance of achieving one's personal best; of sects...... middle sheet ......and of Jesus Christ in the tradition of Edmund Rice and the Christian Brothers and living the values ​​of the Gospel;• is called to understand, live, promote and transmit the values ​​of Christianity in the authentic Catholic tradition; • education is a collaborative process, which recognizes the role of parents as the first educators of their children. OUR MISSION The mission of St Edmund's College is to: • provide a quality Christian education for children; • provide quality education in the faith; • teach, develop and be a living example of Christian values; • develop in our students the capacity to become men capable of making a positive difference in our world; • recognize and nurture the unique quality of all our students and staff and strive to create and maintain an environment that is caring, safe and rewarding.