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Hello, and thanks for helping us out by doing this survey, it is really most appreciated. Before getting started, so you can get to know us a little bit, you may want to check out our
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1. How did you hear about the Saint Theodore of Canterbury project?
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2. How would you best describe yourself?
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A parent or guardian with children below compulsory school age
A parent or guardian with children at compulsory school age (Pre-Primary and up)
An educator interested in teaching at a classical Catholic school
An interested member of the community
3. In which postcode do you currently reside?
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4. How many children under the age of six do you have, and/or are expecting?
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5. What age(s) is/are your child(ren) currently?
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Boy Less than 12 months
Girl Less than 12 months
Boy aged 1
Girl aged 1
Boy aged 2
Girl aged 2
Boy aged 3
Girl aged 3
Boy aged 4
Girl aged 4
Boy aged 5
Girl aged 5
Boy aged 6
Girl aged 6
Still expecting
6. Are you familiar with classical or liberal arts education?
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Have never heard of it before
The Western Australian Curriculum will be tailored at Saint Theodore of Canterbury to emphasise the Classics with its own set of subject-specific textbooks.
7. How desirable do you feel it is to have your child taught classical languages (Latin & Ancient Greek) and other classical subjects?
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Extremely desirable
Very desirable
Somewhat desirable
Not so desirable
I don't want my child(ren) studying them
A classical education builds its foundations on the best that Western civilisation has to offer. It uses the great works of literature primarily to help pupils build and deepen their imaginations and the content of their mental experience within the broader framework of questions and issues with which previous ages have had to wrestle and to solve.
8. Would you be happy to see your child(ren) spending the time studying the great classic works of literature, or would you prefer a more contemporary-literature focussed offering?
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I would prefer they the study mostly the great classics of literature.
I would prefer they prioritise the study the great classics of literature, with some study of the best of contemporary literature.
I would prefer that they study some of the great classics of literature, but prioritise contemporary literature.
I would prefer them only study everyday contemporary literature, I have no interest in them studying the classics.
We believe that it is important to train pupils in the performing and visual arts so that they can be wonderful creators of culture in the future. Do you think it desirable for your child to pursue the great traditions and training in the more classical Performing Arts (Classical Music, Classical Dance, and Classical Drama) in their formative years to foster and develop their abilities to express themselves and to develop their creativity?
9. Would you support the training of your child(ren) in the classical aspects of the Performing Arts?
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Extremely desirable and would highly support
Very desirable and would support
Somewhat desirable and would mostly support
Not so desirable and would be unlikely to support
Not at all desirable and would not support
Any other comments you would like to make:
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During music classes, great emphasis will be placed on singing and instrumental ensembles.
10. Would you support your child undertake instrumental music lessons during school hours?
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Definitely would
Probably would
Probably would not
Definitely would not
All classes and activities will aim at helping our students become articulate, well-rounded and expressive individuals, whose souls are nourished, and who will be ready to find creative solutions and approaches as they participate in the ever-changing contemporary world.
11. How important to you is the provision of co-curricular activities and sports within your child's education?
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Not at all important
Our aim is to begin and end the day with prayer. In the Ordinariate tradition this is in the form of Mattins and Evensong. These take roughly 25-35 minutes and contain daily scripture readings, psalms and prayers. Their classic shape assist memorisation and act as the best instruction in a 'slow drip-feed' of holy scripture and in the Church's teachings. From Grade 4 (ages 9 and up), all students would be expected to attend them. Before then, they would be optional.
You would be welcome to join your children for Mattins and Evensong, and for Holy Mass which would take place a little later in the day.
From Pre-Primary to Year 3, the day would begin at 8:20am and finish at 3:40pm.
From Year 4 and up, the day would begin earlier at 7:50am and finish at 4:40pm.
12. Would you be willing, therefore, to support these extended hours of school time?
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I would support the extended hours (8:20 to 3:40 from Prep to Year 3 and 7:50am to 4:40pm from Year 5) and be happy to participate, if I am available, in activities and/or attend services
I would support the extended hours (8:20 to 3:40 from Prep to Year 3 and 7:50am to 4:40pm from Year 5) and be happy to drop of my children on the way to work, though I am unlikely to be able to attend Services or volunteer for activities.
I am unsure about having any extended school hours
I would not support any extended school hours, but would want to limit the day between 9:00 and 3:00pm.
In the high school years, we would intend to offer optional Saturday morning sports and activities. This would begin with Mattins, followed by activities, include Morning Tea, more activities and would conclude with Mass. Saturday morning school would allow for extra activities, sports and fellowship opportunities, particularly with the participation of parents. Would you see this as desirable for your children?
13. Would you see optional Saturday morning activities as desirable option in the high school years?
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Very desirable, I would support Saturday morning school activities from Year 7 and up
Somewhat desirable, I might be inclined support Saturday morning school activities from Year 7 and up
Not so desirable, I would not be happy to support Saturday morning school activities from Year 7 and up
Not at all desirable, I would refuse to support Saturday morning school activities from Year 7 and up
14. How important for you is having an authentic Catholic education for your children?
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Extremely important
Very important
Somewhat important
Not so important
I am not interested in my children receiving a Catholic education
The Catholic Church teaches that Parents are the primary educators of their children.
15. How much do you want to be directly involved in the educational process with your children at Saint Theo's?
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I would like to be involved a great deal at Saint Theo's
I would like to be involved for a considerable amount though I have limited time
I would like to be involved a moderate amount of the time
I would like to be involved little
I do not wish to be involved at Saint Theo's at all as a parent
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Prospective Parents Survey
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