03.04.25
In May 2025 samples of Year 6 and Year 10 students in schools in all Australian states and territories will participate in the NAP Information and Communication Technology Literacy (NAP–ICTL) sample assessment, one of a set of assessments within the National Assessment Program. The National Assessment Program is an ongoing program of assessments designed to measure progress towards the goals outlined in the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians, 2008. A number of students have been selected to participate in the NAP-ICTL assessment.
25.03.25
Flinders University Assessment Centre is a pathway program that allows the University to consider assessment methodologies for admission to higher education as an alternative to the ATAR. The program will take place at Whyalla High School on Friday 16 May where university staff will observe student interactions through a range of group and individual activities designed to allow students the opportunity to demonstrate the characteristics and aptitude for study at university. This program is aimed at Year 11 students who will complete their SACE and are interested in pursuing higher education at Flinders University. Successful students will receive a place on the Assessment Centre pathway in Year 11 allowing them to make subject choices in Year 12 that can stretch their abilities and focus on their passions, confident that they have already achieved an offer to university.
Caritas College has been allocated a limited number of places. Applications of interest are invited to determine those students best suited to the program.
25.03.25
Try-a-trade offers students the opportunity to participate in an industry program and gain experience, with hands-on practical activities. St Patrick’s Technical College are offering various try-a-trade sessions, delivered by industry specialists in their trade facilities these school holidays. If your young person is interested in exploring options in the following pathways, click on the letter below to find registration details.
05.03.25
To support students as they begin to make decisions regarding post school pathways and related subject selections for their senior years of schooling, all Year 10 students are invited to attend a Post School Pathways Excursion to Adelaide. The purpose of the excursion is to provide an opportunity to experience a wider range of options, through visits to both tertiary and vocational education campuses, as well as job and business sites. Students depart from Caritas by 7.30am and return on Friday at approx. 5.00pm.
05.02.25
The SA School Immunisation Program will be offered at Caritas College by Port Augusta Council Immunisation Program. There will be two visits, to be confirmed by the Port Augusta Council. These visits will be on 25th March Term 1 and 17th June Term 2.
All Year 7 students will be offered;
All Year 10 students will be offered;
All parents/ legal guardians are to complete, sign and return the consent cards, even if you do not consent for the student to be vaccinated at school by Tuesday March 4. Students aged 16 years and above can consent for themselves.
