Corpus Christi Catholic High School, Oak Flats NSW

Corpus Christi Catholic High School [http://www.ccchs.woll.catholic.edu.au/index.html CCCHS] , first enrolled students in 2006, was opened & blessed in 2007 and currently serves in the Oak Flats community in NSW. The school is operated by the Wollongong Catholic Education Office in its service of the catholic diocese of Wollongong. [http://www.ceo.woll.catholic.edu.au/Corpus_Christi/CCCHS_Info_Package_020305.pdf CEO] [http://www.ceo.woll.catholic.edu.au/Corpus_Christi/ CEO CCCHS]

The school is registered by the NSW Board of Studies as a years 7 to 9 high school [http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/ebos/static/AccredSchoolsC.html NSW BOS] , the school will have a full cohort of students in 2011 with years 7-12.

The school is organised along four domains: Administration; Mission; Student Growth & learning and; Learning & Teaching.

Corpus Christi Catholic High School Industrial Road, Oak Flats, NSW 2529, Australia [phone] [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=corpus+christi+catholic+high+school&sll=-34.570242,150.818102&sspn=0.010513,0.019355&ie=UTF8&ll=-34.569076,150.818102&spn=0.010513,0.019355&z=16&iwloc=A&lci=lmc:wikipedia_en CCCHS]

1. LEARNING & TEACHING PRINCIPLES

Mission: "To develop in all learners a Eucharistic imagination with which to transform their world."

1. A focus on the whole person whose dignity is respected and affirmed.

2. The relational and transformational nature of learning grounded in quality relationships amongst all members of the school, parish and wider community and a reverence towards creation.

3. An active, inquiry approach to learning fostering enjoyment, engagement and responsibility as students develop the skills of independent, creative, critical and reflective learners.

4. A collaborative approach to learning where students appreciate the social dimension of human activity.

5. Learning environments which are challenging, supportive, hope-filled, futures centred and flexible and which engage students in tasks of significance and relevance to produce learning which has value beyond the school.

6. Value and support of individual differences and diversity.

7. Curriculum integration as the organising paradigm, based on syllabus outcomes, incorporating social and emotional learning.

8. Innovative pedagogical practices emerging from school based action research and from the wider educational community, which effectively integrate technology.

9. Open, flexible and adaptable work spaces and resources that support an integrated approach to learning and teaching.

10. Staff professionalism modelled on Jesus, the teacher and characterised by continuous collaborative learning, reflection, passion and personal growth.

[http://www.ccchs.woll.catholic.edu.au/learning_teaching/index.html CCCHS Learning & teaching Principles 2006]

2. Learning Circle Program

The Learning Circle is the small pastoral care unit within the school community. Each Learning Advisor (teacher) and their group of students meets each morning for 15 minutes and again for the last session of the day, Icle time. During this 45 minute session, students work independently on tasks with the Learning Advisors supporting students in their Learning Circle on an individual basis. At times, Learning Advisors may also offer intensive or tutorial sessions for students during iCLE time.

3. Technology & Integration

CCCHS has a 1to1 laptop program. All students and staff utilize their computers in a wireless environment and seamlessly integrate learning technology in a meaningful way. The technology enhances learning.

In the CLE Reconciliation students worked on videos integrating PDHPE and RE [http://incontrovertible.edublogs.org/ Reconciliation]

CCCHS has developed a full co-curricular program focussed on developing learning and skills of participants

1. Student Leadership

2. ANZAC Committee

3. Students for a Natural World

4. Reading and Writing club (RAW)

5. Science Club [http://www.uow.edu.au/science/regionalsciencefair/importantinfo/involved.html Regional Science Fair]

6. Chess club

4. Recognition

In 2007, CCCHS was named an Apple School of Excellence by Apple Australia.

Staff and students presented their innovative approach to integration at the 2007 ACEL conference held in Sydney in a session entitled "Digging Deeper: Designing a CLE" [http://www.acelconference2007.com/papers.php ACEL 2007]

In 2008, CCCHS principal & staff received an Innovative Education award from the Australian College of Educations [http://www.austcolled.com.au/index.php ACE]

5. Connected Learning Experiences

Students learn through an integrated approach to their studies. CLEs include

6. Funding, Design & Construction

The school was designed Glanville Architects and build by One Build, Wide Form [http://www.onebuild.com.au/Health_Education_Projects/corpus-christi-catholic-high-school.html One Build] [http://www.cgarch.com.au/oakflats.html Glanville] [http://www.wideform.com.au/page.php?id=1 Wide Form]

The school was funded by Federal, State and Catholic Authorities [http://www.northernleader.com.au/article/local_school_funding Northern Leader] [http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache:yO8HipD3X_EJ:www.investinginourschools.deewr.gov.au/documents/approved_approved_non_government_grants_2007/nsw_2007_approved_nongovernment_A_to_R_rtf.htm+Oak+Flats+Construction+of+two+multi+purpose+sporting+courts+which+will+include+basketball,+netball+and+volleyball.&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&client=safari NSW] [http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,21960315-5001021,00.html Commonwealth]

7. Notable Students

[http://www.catholicweekly.com.au/article.php?classID=3&subclassID=27&articleID=4768&class=Features&subclass=Sport Mikala Weir]