Religious Education

This year has seen an embracing of a pedagogy of encounter by both staff and students at Years 7 to 10. This pedagogy is central to the renewed Religious Education curriculum which has been promoted by Catholic Education Melbourne and has the approval of Archbishop Comensoli. Our partnership with the Religious Education Domain of St Columba’s College has provided excellent shared learning as well as opportunities for staff to plan units of work which lead to rich learning. This takes different forms at each Year Level, such as ‘Francis: Rebel for Justice’ the Year 10 unit that links with the FIAT (Faith In Action Today) community service program. Religious Education needs to be holistic and provide opportunities to touch hearts – through reflective classroom activities, as well as making connections with the Year 12 Retreat, Year Level Faith Formation Days and College Masses. Whether in class discussion, prayer or in written responses, our young women continue to indicate their desire and need for meaning that comes from faith and spirituality. I am grateful to my colleagues as we accompany our young women on their faith journey.

Patrick Jurd DIRECTOR OF FAITH AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION