Overview
The Curriculum reflects our Lasallian ethos and culture. It is designed to be engaging and challenging, include quality teaching and learning time and produce a well-rounded student working to his full capacity. The current curriculum aims to value the individual and acknowledge differences, encourage more variety in teaching and learning styles - including information and communication technology - and promote a culture of academic excellence. The De La Salle Curriculum is designed to instil in students a love of learning. The College aims for a commitment to lifelong learning from all staff and students in working together to create a true learning community.
In recent years the College has committed to an expansion of the use of information and communication technologies. The use of Learning Technologies is now an essential feature of all Key Learning Areas, routinely integrated into the curriculum.
De La Salle’s Curriculum reflects the Curriculum Standards Framework and The Victorian Certificate of Education. The College offers a comprehensive program drawn from the Key Learning Areas listed below. As a Catholic College De La Salle also provides a wide-ranging Religious Education program.
The 9 Key Learning Areas are:
Religious Education
English
Mathematics
Science
Studies of Society and Environment
Physical Education and Health
The Visual and Performing Arts
LOTE (Languages Other Than English)
Technology
A broad range of co-curricular activities is offered at each year level, including interschool and internal elective sport, Lasallian Leadership Courses, Drama Productions, Music performances, Technology design, Community Service, Outdoor Education, Rock Eisteddfod and Lasallian Service .