Senior School Teaching & Learning

We offer our senior students a wide range of subjects, providing the foundations for a full and productive life beyond school, whether they are going on to tertiary education, vocational courses, traineeships, apprenticeships or employment.

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Holistic Education
MyPoP Pathway
MyPoP Pathway Student Stories
Subject Options
Careers Education
Scholarships
Awards of Recognition

Holistic Education

We are committed to bringing the best out in every student and inspiring them to achieve excellence through honour—their personal best. We want our students to be lifelong learners who are creative, innovators, having a positive attitude to learning, and are committed to being global citizens. We value student wellbeing, and work to assist students to develop meaningful connections.

Pastoral Care is an important element of this holistic education, where we guide students through the challenges of early adolescence. We have a dedicated pastoral care program, covering content which is significant for each year level.

We are committed to our students becoming global citizens, driving us to explore service-learning opportunities as a means of encouraging our students to look outwardly. Service Learning is a method that combines learning in the classroom with meaningful community service. It provides valuable experiences in the development of the whole individual. Opportunities are created to make connections and develop partnerships, extend the boundaries of the classroom, foster civic responsibility and provide opportunities for student to develop their God-given talents so they may shape and enrich their world.

The College delivers a range of sporting programs. We believe that in a well-balanced curriculum all students need to be engaged in some physical activity.

My children have been very happy attending Prince of Peace for many years. The College has provided them with exceptional learning experiences, and the staff show a genuine care towards them. They have also benefited from their wonderful friendship groups. — Mrs H

Interhouse competitions take place throughout the year for cross country, swimming and athletics. Students can qualify to represent the College at district level and above.

MyPoP Pathway — Creating your own plan for Years 11 & 12

MyPoP Pathway is a personalised study program for students in Years 11 and 12 that is unique and individualised to each and every student at Prince of Peace. By placing the student at the centre of the discussion, we help them to create a study program that enables them to start studying for their dream career before they actually graduate.

The success of MyPoP Pathway lies in providing direction to the student by guiding them through the decision-making process so they can create a practical, personalised study plan.

STEP 1 – Year 10 Semester long Careers Education Course

Our students’ first step towards creating their own MyPoP Pathway occurs when they study their six month Year 10 Career Education Course. This course allows our students to explore their passions, interests, strengths and weaknesses, guiding them towards a specific career or a particular area of interest.

STEP 2 – Structuring their MyPoP Pathway Plan

Once students have identified their potential career, they create a pathway that will fulfil their goals by choosing specific avenues of study. For some, this will mean choosing subjects and courses that will contribute to an ATAR Score. For others it will mean sourcing programs that provide a foundation for an apprenticeship or traineeship, credits towards a TAFE program, or further study at private institution.

STEP 3 – Finalising Subject and Course options

Step Three is about choosing subjects that will create a foundation for future career study. Students can choose from:

Prince of Peace General and Extension Subjects
Prince of Peace Applied Subjects
Short Courses (held on and off campus)
University subjects offered through the Head Start Uni Program
Certificate and Diplomas (Vocational Education and Training Courses)
School based traineeships and apprenticeships

Which combination of subjects they choose is directly influenced by their chosen career’s study requirements.

Subject Options

Year 11

MyPoP Pathway Student Stories

Different Students. Different Stories.

MyPoP Pathway brings the different to life!

Through our MyPoP Pathway Program, students can start studying for their career before graduation. How they choose to do this depends upon their personal goals and what is required to achieve their dream. Whether they want to study a university course, undertake an apprenticeship, enrol in a Certificate Course, or work with an employer one day a week through a school-based traineeship… the possibilities are endless. At the core of each pathway is a student who is known, nurtured, challenged and encouraged.

When there are so many possibilities, it can be hard to imagine all the options and opportunities that lay ahead. So some of our students have started sharing their MyPoP Pathway to inspire younger students and show them how they can bring their passion to life.

Here are their stories below.

ABBY’S STORY — I want to be a GP

Current Year: Year 12, 2024 Graduate

Time at Prince of Peace: Year 2 – 12

How did you discover your passions at Prince of Peace?

I discovered my passion through the subjects I studied and the extracurricular activities I participated in. I found that there were a lot of subjects to choose from and the teachers were really experienced, kind and supportive. Plus we have lots of opportunities to participate in different things in addition to normal classes such as Chess, band and ensembles, esports, Fiction Addiction, and the Student Leadership Committee. We even have a Mario Kart tournament as a fun lunchtime activity.

What are your aspirations for when you graduate from Prince of Peace?

I have always wanted to be a GP or Paediatrician, and to develop the skills and knowledge to be purposeful and helpful to others. Having family members in the medical field has given me a sense of how rewarding yet challenging this vocation can be.

Did you get to experience any real world learning opportunities through your MyPop Pathway?

The teachers at school were always open to us trying different paths and activities to explore our passions, build our strengths and achieve our goals. For example, Prince of Peace enabled me to complete university courses while in Year 12 whilst still staying at school with my friends. This experience gave me a taste for university life/pressures and increased my confidence and ability to time manage in readiness for university. I have felt really supported throughout my time at POP, not only academically but also in my abilities to contribute to my community.

BIANCA’S STORY – I want to be a Physiotherapist

Current Year: Year 11, 2024 (graduating in 2025)

Time at Prince of Peace: Year 7 – present

How did you discover your passions at Prince of Peace?

I was interested in completing a Certificate III or IV whilst still at school, however, during one of my Career Counselling sessions, it was suggested that I could also explore the Head Start University Studies Program as a stepping stone into physiotherapy.

What are your aspirations for when you graduate from PoP?

I would like to be Physiotherapist which is why I chose the path of Exercise and Sports Science. So far this has been a great opportunity for me. I am currently considering studying Physiotherapy at The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) as their ATAR requirement may be lower than some Brisbane universities. 2025 is the first year UniSC is offering Physiotherapy so I will need to see how it transpires.

What inspired you in your My PoP Pathway?

Being able to complete a subject in the Headstart University Program has inspired me to follow my dream. By completing the course I will gain eight additional QCE points plus I have already made friendships with other students who will be heading to the same Uni course in the future. I feel by completing this course one subject at a time it has helped to ease the pressures we face when entering a university for the first time. The best part is that I have been able to stay at Prince of Peace and will be able to graduate in the Class of 2025 with my peers.

NICK’S STORY — I want to be a RAAF Pilot

Current Year: Year 11, 2024 (graduating in 2025)

Time at Prince of Peace: Year 3 – present

What inspired you in your My PoP Pathway?

I have always wanted to be a pilot in the Air Force. Whilst researching my passions in my Year 10 Career Education class, I discovered an opportunity where I could study Aviation whilst completing my schooling at Prince of Peace. I then enrolled in the Cert III in Aviation at Michelton Trade College, giving me the introduction and qualification I needed to start my aviation career now. This, coupled with being in Cadets for many years, has cemented my desire to have a career in aviation.

What are your aspirations after you graduate from Prince of Peace?

My goal is to attend ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy) and study the Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering.
To achieve this, I am studying my Certificate III in Aviation along with the following Prince of Peace subjects – General English, Maths Methods, Physics, Engineering and Music. Each week I have a spare lesson to catch up on my Cert III work within school time which is really helpful. I will always be grateful for the careers support I have received at school. It has definitely inspired me to aim high.

NED’S STORY – I want to complete a school-based traineeship

Current Year: Year 12, 2024 Graduate

Time at Prince of Peace: Year 7 – 12

How did you discover your passions at Prince of Peace?
In Year 10 I was talking to our Careers Counsellor about undertaking a traineeship in Years 11 & 12 which would let me work one day a week for an external host employer. However, she had a better idea – undertaking my traineeship at Prince of Peace. Because of this conversation, I then enrolled in the School-Based Traineeship with AFL SportsReady, and started working one day a week as a paid staff member, and studying at the College the remaining four days as a student. One of my favourite parts of the program was being able to coach some Year 11 & 12 students in a senior basketball competition.

What are your aspirations for when you graduate from PoP?
I recently applied for a role at a local school that is very similar to my current duties but on a larger scale. I am confident my traineeship will open many doors for me in the future.

What inspired you in your My PoP Pathway?
The staff have been wonderful in supporting my aspirations. Thanks to their belief in me and commitment to helping me follow my dreams, I have now completed a fully funded Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation, whilst also meeting all the QCE requirements to graduate with my friends in November 2024.

OSCAR’S STORY – I want to gain an apprenticeship

Current Year: Year 11, (graduating in 2025)

Time at Prince of Peace: Year 9 – present

What inspired you in your My PoP Pathway?
I was keen to gain a trade so upon advice from our Careers and VET Coordinator here at Prince of Peace, I decided to enrol in a School Based Apprenticeship which I could continue working in after graduation. I was interested in welding so as a part of this process, I found myself an employer who was willing to take me on in this capacity. I am now completing a Boiler Maker / Metal Fabrication Apprenticeship with S J Construction, and will complete my first year apprenticeship during Years 11 and 12. Every Wednesday I work onsite with them which has been a very positive hands-on learning experience. In addition to my other Prince of Peace subjects, I also attend TAFE during the holidays to study the theoretical components of the apprenticeship.

What are your aspirations after you graduate from PoP?

I will graduate in 2025 here at Prince of Peace and then head straight into a full-time 2nd year apprenticeship at the completion of Year 12.

Subject Options

Year 11

Careers Education

In today’s workplaces, careers are carefully planned and constructed, rather than simply chosen.

An important part of the Prince of Peace curriculum in Year 10 is Careers Development, where students can actively plan and map their options, as part of their completion of short course in Career Education.

Career Development takes a holistic approach to helping your child, by recognising that to be successful and happy they need to be proactive, enterprising career managers who take an interest in lifelong learning.

Career development and work education is about life, work and learning. The world of work is complex and constantly changing, and is shaped by many aspects of our culture, society and personal circumstances including:

personal interests, values and beliefs.
workplace systems and reforms
technological advances that link economies and workplaces around the world.
global market demands for productivity and sustainability
legal, financial and ethical considerations underpinning the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees

The SET Plan

The Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan is a key strategy to encourage students to complete Year 12. The plan encourages students to think about their futures, consider their abilities and investigate options for careers and further education. It leads students through decision-making processes to consider a range of possibilities, the suitability of these choices to their abilities, beliefs and aspirations, and the likelihood they are opting for a pathway which, in the long term, is going to be rewarding and sustainable.

The SET Plan is developed at the end of Year 10 between the student, parents/carers and the College, culminating in a meeting to confirm the pathway and choice of subjects for the final two years of study.

Scholarships

Selection Criteria

Our Academic Scholarships are awarded based on outstanding results achieved in scholarship testing, previous academic records and an interview with the Head of College or Head of Campus. Academic Scholarships are set for 2 years and typically awarded for Years 7, 9 and 11.

The Scholarship test for Academic Scholarships commencing in 2026 will be held on Saturday 15 March 2025. Registration for Scholarship Test closes on Friday 7 March 2025.

Student selection is based on external academic examination (administered by Edutest) results and, if shortlisted, a subsequent interview.

Please read the following important information prior to applying for an Academic Scholarship:

Step 1

The Examinations for Academic Scholarships for the 2026 school year will be held on the Middle and Senior Campus on Saturday, 15 March 2025.

The closing date for registration is Friday 7 March 2025 at 3:00pm (AEST)

The cost of the scholarship exam is $100 including GST. Payment must be made at the end of the registration process online. If payment is not made, your registration will not be valid.

Testing is open to all current and external students who will be in Years 7 to 12 in 2026

Alternate testing dates are not available and late applications will not be accepted after Friday 7 March 2025.

There are limited places available for the examination. Registration will close prior to the published date if places are filled.

The examination will consist of 4 x 30 multiple choice tests, and 1 x 15 minute creative writing test.

Further information will be sent to registered students in the week prior to the examination date.

Short-listed applicants who are invited for interview, will be notified of the date and time via email. Non-attendance at the interview will result in the application being voided.

Step 2

Register for the EduTest Scholarship Examination. You will need to create an parent account with EduTest if you have not previously done so (via the same link).

Click here to register with EduTest.

What conditions are placed on Scholarships?

Scholarship conditions will be outlined in the letter of offer for successful students. These conditions may including the following:

- Maintain a high academic level (GPA)
- Remain in good standing with the College in relation to:
  - - Effort
    - Behaviour
    - Attendance
    - Compliance with other College expectations
    - Participation fully in the co-curricular activities of the college in so far as their abilities allow
- Show support to the leadership role that is implicit for all scholarship holders. This includes being a positive role model for younger students, displaying leadership by encouraging and supporting other students and fostering team and College spirit.

Further Information

Awards of Recognition

The Prince of Peace awards procedure is designed to encourage every student to be the best he or she can possibly be. The award criteria provide an incentive for and recognition of student effort and achievement in academic, sporting, cultural and leadership arenas, and also in support of the ethos of the College.

Further information

Prince of Peace Lutheran College Awards Statement