Catholic Regional College St Albans is a co-educational, Years 7-10 school in the north western suburbs of Melbourne. We celebrate and embrace the rich cultural and linguistic diversity of our local community, it is one of our strengths. At our school, families are welcomed into a Catholic faith community where respect, learning, support, understanding, justice and community are key values. Our students are encouraged to explore their faith, to care for others and their world, and to strive for their personal best. Students and staff work in modern facilities which support learning. We have excellent specialist areas in Technology (ICT, Food and Wood), the Arts, Science, Languages and Physical Education. There is good access to learning technologies throughout the school. A strong pastoral care program and small core classes (22 to 26 students) help to nurture positive relationships and to ensure that each student is known, valued and connected. There is strong transition support at all year levels. A rich and innovative curriculum focuses on literacy and numeracy, offers depth as well as breadth, and provides for individual pathways in Years 9 and 10. Learning support and a range of learning enrichment programs such as 'Tournament of Minds', Inter-school Debating and Maths Enhancement are offered from Years 7 - 10. The College aims to engage, support and challenge students, to make learning active, purposeful and real, and to connect students with the world beyond school. Art Costa's 'Habits of Minds' are introduced to students at Years 7 and 8 to encourage powerful thinking and to build the skills needed for independent and interdependent lifelong learning. At Year 9 students participate in the Trinity program for a full day once a fortnight. This program engages students in interdisciplinary learning experiences with a strong emphasis on Civics and Citizenship, as well as personal and social learning. An extensive co-curricular program is offered through the arts, sport, social justice and sustainability..