Wesley College has introduced a unique and innovative program into the Year 9 curriculum. The name of the program is ‘Katitjin’ which is a Nyoongar term that means ‘to listen and to learn’. The program takes learning beyond the classroom into a range of challenging and inspirational environments.
Katitjin has been developed as a response to a widely held belief that in boy’s education, Year 9 appears to be a time when boys are going through a number of changes which often lead to a lack of motivation and loss of enthusiasm for learning.
‘Many learning institutions develop programs within the curriculum to address these issues, yet Wesley College has chosen to offer an innovative program that will engage and motivate students in a far more meaningful manner. When students re-enter mainstream schooling at the end of the program they should have developed a greater range of skills, be more determined to take advantage of their opportunities and generally be more engaged in their learning,’ says Headmaster Mr David Gee.
This unique and innovative program aims to challenge and extend students and take them out of their comfort zones within a supportive environment. The program is designed to focus on a range of personal issues such as self awareness, identity, working in teams, leadership and engagement in learning. The program will also involve a remote module where boys will take their learning outdoors into new environments, such as Exmouth, Esperance and One Arm Point (a remote aboriginal community north of Broome).
To find out further information on the Katitjin Program, download the Katitjin brochure or contact the Enrolments Office on 08 9368 8005 or via email.