Secondary School

For Years 7 to 12

St Brigid’s College is dedicated to providing its students with an excellent education that prepares them for their future endeavours. The Secondary School curriculum has been specifically designed to provide opportunities for students to develop skills and attitudes that will allow them to make informed choices about their future. The College recognises that each student has unique needs, interests, and strengths, and thus offers a wide range of subjects to cater to their individual requirements.

Years 7 to 9

In Years 7 to 9, it is recognised that our young women face challenges associated with the transition as they move from being children to becoming young adults. At St Brigid’s, various middle schooling methodologies are adapted to ease this period of transition and to ensure that St Brigid’s maximises the learning opportunities for all students.

The Western Australian Curriculum is the mandated curriculum for the planning, assessment and reporting of student progress. We challenge our girls to reach their potential, serve the wider community and understand that education is an instigator of change.

Co-Curricular 

Year 7-9s have a large selection of Co-curricular activities to participate in before, during and after school. Click here for a full list of available activities.

For further information please contact our Head of Secondary Ms Fiona Hepi on 9290 4200.

Years 10 to 12

Students are provided with the necessary skills to meet the challenges of the 21st century with faith and hope. At St Brigid’s, we recognise the challenges associated with the transition that young people experience as they move from being children to becoming adults. Students are encouraged to develop new skills in time management and independent learning, as the academic rigour of their courses increases.

Students are encouraged to pursue personal excellence in a nurturing environment that focuses on the development of the whole person. Interpersonal and self-management skills, which are a vital part of becoming independent and responsible life-long learners, are at the heart of the Secondary School philosophy.

St Brigid’s College challenges young women to take on a responsible role in the wider local, national and international communities and to be proactive members of our society. There are many opportunities for leadership and service provided. All students are encouraged to develop their personal qualities and strengths by participating in programmes, and in the exceptional range of co-curricular sporting and cultural opportunities offered.

Learning at St Brigid’s College

Broadly, there are four options for course selections that are available to students:

  • ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) courses
  • General courses
  • Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificates
  • Endorsed programmes It is also possible to ‘mix and match’ these options to provide yourself with the best platform to meet the requirements to attain the Western Australian Certificate of Education (W.A.C.E.) and prepare yourself for life beyond school
ATAR Courses
General Courses
Endorsed Units

College Awards

The aim of the College Awards is to recognise students’ exemplary contributions, endeavours and/or high achievements in school life or while representing St Brigid’s College. Prizes are awarded for success or outstanding endeavour in a range of areas such as service, leadership and performance. Special awards recognise the achievements of Year 12 students.

Awards from Pre-Primary to Year 12
Year 10 Awards
Year 11 Awards
Year 12 Awards
St Brigid's Medal
Dux and Proxime Accessit in ATAR & General Studies
Certificate of Merit, Badge, Colours and Honours

Pastoral Care

Wellbeing encompasses a student’s physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. A sense of wellbeing is essential to a student’s learning and development and critical to academic success.

There is a strong link between student learning and wellbeing and the College aims to authentically integrate wellbeing and each student’s academic program. We strive for a school-wide approach to each student’s education where value is placed upon the growth and development of the spiritual, emotional, social, physical, and academic domains. Experiencing positive relationships, gaining autonomy, and creating a sense of purpose are all important components of wellbeing.

At St Brigid’s College, we strive to instil in students a sense of self-belief in times of success and, more importantly, in times of failure. St Brigid’s students are encouraged to embrace a journey of growth in all aspects of their development.

The Pastoral Care Programmes aims to encourage:

  • care and concern for the wellbeing of others: their rights, belongings, feelings, and opinions.
  • personal responsibility and self-discipline for learning and conduct
  • an inclusive environment that demonstrates respect for diversity and richness of backgrounds, cultures, and abilities
  • a willingness to contribute positively to the College community and beyond through actively contributing to service that is guided by our Mercy values.
  • increasing independence as the students move through the Secondary School

The Pastoral Care Programmes for each year group is specifically designed to meet the needs of students within that cohort. All programmes are evidence-based, and research informed. Programs are revised at the end of each year to address the changing needs of students.

Year 7 Pastoral Care Programme
Year 8 Pastoral Care Programme
Year 9 Pastoral Care Programme
Year 10 Pastoral Care Programme
Year 11 Pastoral Care Programme
Year 12 Pastoral Care Programme

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