Educational Support
At Christian Brothers College, our commitment to education is embedded in fostering independent thinking and equipping students with diverse strategies to comprehend and engage with information.
We value the dignity of every student and take pride in understanding each individual’s unique story as both a person and a learner. Our learning environments are designed to be welcoming, supportive and adaptable, promoting interactive, engaging and positive approaches to education.
Learning at CBC is guided by a robust framework that includes the Australian Curriculum (ACARA), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), CESA ’s Live, Lead, and Learn Framework, and the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). Across the Junior and Senior Campuses, these frameworks shape a cohesive and enriching educational experience for our boys. For Senior Years students, we also offer a large suite of Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways to prepare them for diverse career opportunities.
Recognising the diversity of needs and personalities in every classroom, we provide multiple layers of support to ensure each student has the opportunity to excel in their own unique way.
At the Junior Campus, all students are assessed annually for literacy, reading, and mathematical understanding to ensure that education addresses the needs of each child as an individual.
Testing in core learning areas of Reading (PAT-R) and Mathematics (PAT-M) enables educators to identify those who require additional support and those who excel. Students with gaps in literacy are supported through MultiLit small group intervention programs to ensure our boys develop the necessary Literacy skills needed in their later schooling years. Those students who like to be challenged are encouraged to participate in our Gifted and Talented program.
Gifted and Talented students in Years 7, 8, and 9 experience a modified timetable whereby they are provided with an extended and broadened version of the curriculum taught by either the Gifted and Talented coordinator or Senior teachers.
Through this program, students are invited to participate in a wide range of state and national competitions in Mathematics, Sciences, and Technologies.
Students identified as Gifted and Talented in Year 10 experience a modified timetable whereby they are provided with an extended and broadened version of the curriculum taught by the Gifted and Talented coordinator.
Students identified as Gifted and Talented in Years 11 and 12 receive timetabled mentoring by a high-achieving University student to consolidate knowledge and understanding while also preparing them for their examinations.
Senior Study Group sessions are held in the Centre of Innovation and Learning on select evenings, the free Senior Study Group sessions are available for Year 11s and 12s to consolidate their learning.
After School Hours Study Group sessions are free and held after school in the Senior Campus library from Monday through Thursday each week. Students can access tutoring support from University students and teachers to complete school work. At the Junior Camps, Homework Club is offered once a week for Year 6 students. Students can access these sessions which are facilitated by Year 6 teachers.
The College employs a range of Educational Support Officers who are arranged by teachers to support students of all levels with their learning. Teachers request in-class support depending on the nature of the task or when noticing trends in their learners to provide targeted support or extension.