Senior College
Seniors students at St Francis Xavier College are privileged to be able to learn in a safe and welcoming environment but with the many ‘rights’ there are ‘responsibilities’. Seniors are extended various privileges which increase over Years 11 and 12, but there is also an expectation that senior students are very much part of the school community and act role models to our younger students. Catholic education remains at the forefront of a senior student’s daily life at SFX. One practical application of this involves attendance at activities such as Pastoral Class, assemblies, liturgies and community days.
Students are encouraged to think carefully about the pathway that they would like to follow over Years 11 and 12. They receive course selection counseling prior to Year 11 and are able to make changes to their choices over the Senior years. Parents are involved in the initial course counseling and in any change requests. All students are valued and encouraged to keep their options open.
Students are offered a wide variety of opportunities, in and out of the classroom. The needs of Senior School students at SFX are supported through:
- Supervised study for Year 11 students.
- Additional staff in the Resource Centre.
- State of the art facilities including classrooms with data projectors linked to the Internet and IT rich break-out areas.
- One lesson per week ACT Scaling Test preparation for Year 12 students who intend sitting the AST.
- Increased leadership opportunities.
- A senior common room.
The highest standards of behaviour and example are expected from Senior students. Speech, dress and manners should reflect the College’s rules and values.
Conscientious application to their studies is expected from all students with parents advised of unsatisfactory attendance, progress or conduct.
Information for seniors
Senior handbook Everything you need to know about being a Senior at SFX
Senior courses All the courses offered for seniors in 2023
ACT college system How the ACT College education system works
Career advice Our Careers website will help make decisions about your future
Career quiz Find your work style and explore careers you might enjoy
VET handbook Information about Vocational Education and Training courses
ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies
Assessment calendars
Senior curriculum
Design and Technologies
Engineering Studies (T/A)
Design and Technologies (T/A)
Design and Textiles (T/A)
Timber Products (A)
Metal Products (A)
Food Studies (A)
Hospitality Studies (C)
Construction Pathways (C)
Digital Technology
Digital Technologies (T/A)
Robotics and Mechatronics (T/A)
Business Services (A/V)
English
English (T)
Literature (T)
Essential English (A)
Health and Physical Education
Physical Education Studies (A)
Exercise Science (T/A)
Outdoor and Environment (A)
Language
Continuing Japanese (T)
Continuing Italian (T)
Mathematics
Essential Mathematics (A)
Specialist Mathematics (T)
Specialist Methods (T)
Mathematics Methods (T)
Mathematical Applications (T)
Performing Arts
Dance (T/A)
Drama (T/A)
Music (T/A)
Live Production (C)
Religion
Religious Studies (T/A/M)
World Religions (T/A/M)
Science
Biology (T/A)
Chemistry (T)
Food Science and Nutrition (T)
Human Biology (T)
Psychology (T/A)
Physics (T)
Social Science
Business (T/A)
Geography (T/A)
Global Studies (T/A)
Legal Studies (T/A)
Modern History (T/A)
Visual Arts
Photography (T/A)
Media (T/A)
Visual Arts (T/A)
