Our Senior Sector

Senior Sector

The Senior School serves as a nurturing bridge between the Junior School and post-secondary education. Our aim is to provide a supportive environment where students undergo significant growth and transformation. It is a pivotal time where they transition into independent and responsible young men and women. Students are also given support as they go through this challenging period of growth and change. Through tailored educational programs and holistic support systems, we aim to empower students to navigate the complexities of adolescence with confidence and resilience. Our goal is to foster a culture of respect, independence, and success, ensuring that every student emerges from the Senior School equipped with the skills, values, and mindset needed to thrive in their future endeavours.

The Senior School Sector offers a comprehensive and balanced curriculum, prioritizing the joy of learning, the personal growth and development of students, and their evolving needs. It also lays a strong foundation for their future academic and career endeavours.

The Senior School Sector encompasses 5 Senior Years from Senior 1-Senior 5, catering to students aged 11-15. In Seniors 1 and 2, the curriculum provides a comprehensive educational programme that builds upon the groundwork established in the Junior School. Recognising the evolving needs of students during this stage, the Senior School is committed to supporting and fostering their physical and mental development through carefully chosen educational activities.

The core curriculum in Senior 1 and 2 comprises:

  • Art
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • Citizenship Studies
  • Maltese
  • Maltese for foreign learners
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Education
  • Personal and Social Development
  • Personal Skills Acquisition Programme
  • Performing Arts
  • Science
  • Religion/ Ethics

Students must also study one additional language in the Senior School. The languages offered are:

  • French
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Seniors 3, 4 and 5 forms the three-year learning programme for students intending to sit for their MATSEC Examinations (national examinations).

The core curriculum in Senior 3, 4 & 5 comprises:

  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • Information Technology
  • Maltese
  • Maltese for foreign learners
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Education
  • Personal and Social Development
  • Personal Skills Acquisition Programme
  • Religion/ Ethics

 

In Senior 2, students are given the option to choose 3 (one of which must be a science subject) from a selection of Option Subjects they wish to further their studies in. The School provides students with career guidance through a comprehensive PSCD programme. While we strive to accommodate all choices to the best of our ability, final decisions will be contingent upon the marks attained in the annual exams of Senior 2, as well as considerations such as timetabling and class size.

The option subjects offered are the following:

  • Accounts
  • Art
  • Vocational studies in Information Technology
  • Vocational studies in Hospitality
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Studies
  • Environmental Studies
  • Home Economics
  • Physics
  • PE Option

Students’ progress is meticulously assessed through formative and summative assessments, with continuous communication between parents and teachers. Students are motivated to reach their full potential and to embrace responsibilities that cultivate the virtues emblematic of the authentic St Catherine’s spirit. These virtues include self-discipline, sound moral values, empathy, respect for diversity, acceptance, leadership, and organizational skills.

Break Clubs

Besides the academic subjects, students have the opportunity during break to take part in a non-academic activity of their choice.

The list of past activities includes:

  • Chess Club
  • First Aid
  • Sport Tournaments
  • Robotics
  • DELF French
  • Crochet
  • Experimental Science
  • Eko-Skola
  • Student Council

Extra Curricular Activities

At our school, we believe in nurturing holistic development in every child, and our diverse range of activities and events reflects this commitment. From cross-curricular outings that extend learning beyond the classroom to enriching trips abroad, such as those to London and Sicily, our aim is to provide practical examples that enhance educational experiences. In the Senior School, live-ins and camping adventures foster teamwork and resilience, while our newest addition, GridKids, offers engaging challenges that promote problem-solving and creativity. Central to everything we do is our dedication to values education, instilled with a caring ethos that permeates each outing and activity. Every outing is meticulously planned to ensure that learning is not only meaningful but also enjoyable, fostering a love for exploration and discovery in every student.