Dear Parent/Guardian, Thank you for your interest in a place for your child at Nagle Catholic College. Please find enclosed information about our College and an Application for Enrolment form. You may also wish to visit our website, www.ncc.wa.edu.au to enable you to learn more about the College. Should you wish to proceed with this Application, please complete the Application for Enrolment form and return it with the application fee payment of $55. Please include a photocopy of your child’s birth and baptism certificate, latest school report and NAPLAN report. Written confirmation acknowledging receipt of your application will be mailed to you. Our prime focus is to ensure that your child’s educational experience enables them to develop fully and empowers them to make a positive contribution to society. We hold strongly to the view that the success of every student is important. The College provides each child with an array of opportunities to assist them to create and refine a perspective of life, rich in personal values. The learning environment is designed to support a contemporary, flexible and dynamic approach to learning that promotes the entrepreneurial skills of collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem solving and leadership. There are many opportunities for your child to participate in a variety of spiritual, sporting, cultural, leadership and personal development programs. These experiences, combined with an outstanding academic curriculum make Nagle Catholic College an ideal school to assist your child to become the best they can be. If you would like further information in relation to your application for enrolment, please contact the Enrolments Officer, Miss Kelly Dobbin, by calling (08) 9920 0500 or emailing [email protected] Yours sincerely, Mr Rob Crothers Principal Sanford Street, Geraldton Western Australia 6530 Postal Address: PO Box 97, Geraldton Western Australia 6531 T (08) 9920 0500 F (08) 9920 0515 E: [email protected] www.ncc.wa.edu.au FOR OTHERS Nagle Catholic College is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school established in 1994 to serve the needs of families in the Mid-West region. The College is well regarded within the community and this is reflected in the current enrolment of over twelve hundred students from Years 7 to 12. History Boarding The College evolved following the amalgamation of Stella Our boarding students are accommodated at the Geraldton Maris Presentation College and St Patrick’s College in Residential College, which is a short 10-minute walk from Geraldton in 1994. Nagle acknowledges the faith beliefs the Nagle campus. Students are provided with a ‘home away and traditions of both schools and seeks to develop the from home’, modern facilities, healthy ‘home-cooked’ meals vision of their founders in a contemporary and modern and a safe, supervised and caring environment. In partnership Catholic setting. with the Residential College, Nagle has permanently secured 45 beds at the facility. Nano Nagle, from whom the College takes its name, founded the Presentation Sisters in Ireland in 1775. Their Our Year 7 Director - Students, Mr Rohan Fariss, is our work was to offer the girls the education, formation and Boarding Liaison Officer. In this role, Mr Fariss keeps in care which was at the time available only to those of the regular contact with our boarders and their families. Once higher reaches of society. Inspired by their work, Edmund per fortnight, staff enjoy a dinner with the boarders to offer Rice founded the Christian Brothers in 1808. From the support and counsel as required. start, the Presentation Sisters and the Christian Brothers worked closely together in the country of their foundation. College Faculty The College Faculty is led by The Principal - Mr Robert Crothers Vice Principal & Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning - Mrs Robyn Gummery Deputy Principal Faith and Life - Mr Daniel Bowen Deputy Principal Students - Mrs Susan Seaward College Chaplain - Father Tai The College crest is an ongoing reminder of both our ancestry and the continuing aspiration which embraces all who are connected with Nagle Catholic College. Pastoral Care Students have ready access to advice regarding elective Nagle’s holistic approach to education ensures that selection, work experience, career choices, pre-requisites particular attention is paid to the ongoing development of for courses in Year 11 and 12, access to TAFE, university young people. A variety of strategies ensure they remain entry and the world of work. happy and balanced in the way they view themselves The Aboriginal Liaison Officer takes particular interest and, the way they view others. In many cases, this focus is in the pastoral care of our Aboriginal students and their developed through an integrated approach with students families. on a daily basis in classes and other activities. On other occasions, specific activities and experiences are designed to meet the Pastoral needs of the students. Students are encouraged to live out the College motto, ‘For Others’. In Years 7 to 10, students participate in Christian Service Learning and our Year 11 students have the opportunity to volunteer abroad as part of our Christian Formation Program, ‘Endeavour’. Each student is assigned to a House within the College and is linked to a Home Room teacher whom she or he sees at the beginning of each day. A Director of Students takes primary responsibility for the social and academic needs of students in each year and they are often the first Learning Support point of contact with students and parents. The College provides within our educational setting, The College Chaplain provides staff and students with support for students with a range of disabilities and spiritual leadership. learning difficulties. Our resources include a specialised In addition, the College Counsellors are available to advise room, The Hub, within the College allowing for students students who are experiencing difficulties or concerns in in need of Learning Support to access the resource their academic, family or social life. according to their needs. Houses The six original College House names derive from the Bishops who served the people of the Geraldton Diocese. Two new Houses, commissioned in 2014, take their names from Stella Maris College and St Patrick’s College. The crests for the Houses are based on the symbols used on the Bishop’s crests and on traditional representations for Mary and for St Patrick. Curriculum Tutoring Nagle Catholic College provides a Christian education, Curriculum Departments within the College each offer founded in the teachings and traditions of the Catholic tutoring or additional support after school at no charge. Church. The formal curriculum and the less formal experiences of students at the College are designed to Instrumental Program address the academic, spiritual, social, cultural and physical The College offers students the opportunity to learn an needs of each student. instrument through our Instrumental Program. Lessons All students in the College are required to undertake are available for complete beginners through to the more courses in Religious Education and English. advanced students. Students are able to apply their skills in a variety of ensemble groups and the choir. YEARS 7 TO 10 Students in Years 7 to 10 undertake study in areas of Religious Education, English, Science, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education. Year 7 students will engage in a rotation of taster courses throughout the year. These are designed to give the student an experience in new learning areas. (photo) Year 8 students study a language and can select optional courses. Special Annual Events Students in Years 9 and 10 select optional courses from a wide range of offerings including Arts, English and St Patrick’s Day Games Languages, Health and Physical Education, Science and Each year the College holds games to commemorate Technologies. St Patrick’s College and the Irish heritage of our founding orders, the Presentation Sisters and the Christian Brothers. Students compete in a test of strength, endurance and strategy for their Houses. YEAR 11 AND 12 To meet the varied and individual needs of our students Rags to Riches the College offers a number of pathways that prepare students for university, for further tertiary education, The Rags to Riches event commenced in 2004 and for apprenticeships and for the world of work. The showcased a fashion parade of recycled clothed, in College offers a rich selection of ATAR and General order to raise money for charity. Over time the show courses, Certificate courses, online courses, school based has grown to include all disciplines of the Arts at Nagle. traineeships, the Pre-Apprenticeships in Schools (PAiS) Rags to Riches highlights the skill and creativity of Nagle’s program and opportunities to be involved in learning in Art students with fantastic Music, Dance and Drama the workplace. performances complementing the Wearable Art Fashion Parade. Each year a substantial donation is given to the All courses offered are accredited by the School local St Vincent De Paul Society. Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) and can lead to completion of the Western Australian Certificate of Education. The College seeks to address the needs of all its students in terms of possible course selections. Nagle Catholic College Head Boy & Head Girl In 2018, the College will be led by Head Boy Kurt Crudeli and Head Girl Caitlin Moulds. As College Captains, they will be positive role models for students by being active, present and enthusiastic about all aspects of student life. Throughout the year, Kurt and Caitlin will represent the College at functions, be involved in Student Leadership Council meetings, take responsibility for inducting the Year 7 students into the College and represent all students fairly and consistently. “I aim to provide an example for “The College has a diverse group of others to give everything a go and people who all have amazing and strive for success.