In a recent news article published by the Advertiser Newspaper*, which outlined the fees for all Catholic Schools, it showed that Kildare College is the most affordable Catholic School in the city hub.
Kildare is committed to maintaining a fee structure that is competitive, while allowing students to experience a contemporary and innovative curriculum offerings. Conscious of the impact of COVID-19 and in the true Brigidine nature of the College, fees in 2022 were held at $5100 for Year 12 for the fourth year in a row; considerably lower than the neighbouring schools.
Our affordable fees have enabled Kildare’s masterplan to continue to evolve. The newest building on the Kildare landscape, a $6.4 million innovation hub called the “Tullow Centre” will be ready for full occupancy in Semester 2 of 2022. It will be a space that will inspire creativity, construction and innovation and gives students the opportunity to learn in an innovative, interactive learning environment reflective of society's modern, divergent, flexible, and dynamic thinking. This comes 3 years after the College spent $4.5 million on a performing arts and sports centre, namely the Brigidine Centre, and redesigned several of the other learning spaces.
Kildare’s pedagogy and teaching practices remain contemporary and innovative, ensuring the students are being taught the skills and knowledge they need for the jobs of the future. The inaugural Material Solutions (Woodwork) class was offered in 2021, opening another pathway into engineering for the students to pursue a STEM career if they choose, as well as breaking down the stereotype of a female learner. A SACE Merit Award was achieved by one student in the class, placing her in the top 1% of students in the State.
The 2021 SACE results are also testament to the high level education received at the College. It was reported that 91.3% of the grades of the Class of 2021 were in the A and B grade bands, well above the Catholic Schools average of 78.3%, and continuing an upward trend on previous years.
Catering for individual skills and talents will be a key focus area in 2022, with the introduction of a Specialist Dance Program for students entering Year 7. A revised Gifted Education program will also ensure students are accelerated, extended and enriched through their learning. Students in Year 9 also have the chance this year to explore the Arch D Radio and Podcasting course, a medium that will enhance skills and creative opportunities.
Located in Holden Hill, 7km from Adelaide’s CBD with view of the Adelaide foothills, Kildare College is an continues to be a fantastic educational choice for female secondary school students in Adelaide.
*https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/education-south-australia/the-schools-where-youll-pay-less-in-2022-catholic-education-south-australia-reveals-fee-freeze-falls/news-story/50480d4542c005fce9897fb9da113d66
