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Schools and Community  DEAN'S COMMENT
The Cathedral Education Centre is the first of its kind in Australia. Established in August 2001, it makes available to schools and the wider community the resources of the Cathedral, supporting educational pursuits from Kindergarten to Year 12 and beyond. Through skilful creative use of the Cathedral’s natural resources – artistic, musical, architectural, and historical – a wide range of practical and experiential modules, tailored to various year groups and community groups, enriching the school curriculum and enhancing the wider community awareness of the purpose and role of the Cathedral in the city of Perth. From mathematics to history, from science to music, from art to architecture, the possibilities provided by the Cathedral are endless, and are constantly being taken up by the Education Centre in original and imaginative ways. Cathedrals, traditionally, have been an intrinsic part of city and community life and, throughout the ages, have contributed much to society. Education has been one of these important areas, and I am confident that what has been developed at St George’s Cathedral provides a valuable extension of a tradition which can be traced as far back as the mediaeval period. I hope that you, too, will be excited and stimulated by the programmes which the Education Centre has to offer and will incorporate them into the life of your school and community. The Very Reverend Dr. John Shepherd Dean of Perth --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 DIRECTOR'S COMMENT
The Cathedral Education Centre at St George’s Cathedral focuses on general education, within a Christian setting, across the widest possible range of ages, backgrounds, education systems and learning areas. Within this context, the Cathedral has the scope to support teaching and learning across a broad range including Art, Music, Dance, Drama, History, Studies of Society and Environment, English, Literature, Mathematics, Science, Religious Education, Architecture and Social and Community Awareness programmes. Modules of Study and Guidelines for Teachers have been created and developed by highly competent, imaginative and innovative practising teachers and specialists. It is the policy of the Cathedral to encourage and remunerate creative teachers who are willing and competent to develop and trial new modules. In this way, the scope of the modules outlined in the Prospectus is constantly growing. Within its scope, the Cathedral Education Centre also provides adult education forums, seminars and lectures on a wide range of social and theological issues. Musical performances, recitals, dramatic productions, art exhibitions are part of the annual programme of activities of the Centre. In addition, the Cathedral Education Centre offers a consulting, planning and management service to schools and dioceses, including in-service courses for teachers. A Membership Scheme is also available with considerable benefits to schools and parish groups. I am confident that the services offered by the Centre will enhance student learning and I welcome enquiries and suggestions from interested teachers across all systems. Richard Flanigan Director, Cathedral Education Centre --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SCHOOLS' PROGRAMMES
Working with schools and other organizations modules of study both experiential and intellectual are devised by experienced teachers so that a visit to the cathedral is able to complement and enrich the day to day instruction programmes of these groups. Forty two modules are described in this site and a range of teacher and student comments are included. These modules are designed to act as 'triggers' for the creative use of the Cathedral. They can be requested as a 'package' where the format suits the classroom work of the teacher or they can be modified and a different approach taken in collaboration with the Director. 2008 Prospectus.pdf
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why an Education Centre at the Cathedral? Since its consecration by Bishop Parry on November 15, 1888, St George’s Cathedral has been not only the central organisational structure supporting the Anglican Diocese of Perth but also the venue for the majority of State ceremonial occasions over the past 112 years. Steeped in the richness of the Anglican tradition, the Cathedral offers a quality of music, art, liturgy and worship unsurpassed within Australia. Contained within its walls and archives is a vast repository of the history of Western Australia from the early days of the Swan River Colony to the present day. The buildings themselves stand as a beautiful reminder of the architectural and building skills of past generations. Above all, the Cathedral stands as a permanent reminder of God’s presence, reaching out to all people regardless of their religious persuasions and affiliations. Time spent in the Cathedral is richly rewarding to all of the senses and can be a powerful inspiration to a deeper appreciation of ourselves and our ‘journey’ through life. Within this context, St George’s Cathedral, by opening its doors, to the community at large, through the Education Resource Centre will: - Make the Cathedral more accessible to students of all ages, backgrounds and experience, teachers and the wider community
- Provide support for teaching and learning across all educational sectors
- Stimulate intellectual investigation and debate appropriate to age, experience and background
- Bring students within the Anglican Schools System, Universities and Theological Institutions into contact with the Cathedral
- Develop a sense of identity with the Cathedral
- Raise awareness in the community as ‘belonging’ to the people of Perth – Culturally, Historically, Socially, Ceremonially
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