Senior School (Yrs 7-12).

Masada College Senior School is dedicated to nurturing critical thinking and reflection, laying the foundation for an educational journey that extends beyond academics for students in Years 7–12. Our collaborative approach, involving parents and teachers, ensures that every student has the support they need to achieve their personal best and thrive in diverse career paths.

We guide students in exploring future pathways, helping them make important decisions about their education and life. With the guidance of our dedicated teaching staff and our careers counsellor, students are empowered to make informed choices that lead not only to academic achievement but also to personal growth and fulfillment.

At Masada College, we value kindness and aim to support each student as an individual, fostering a deep sense of Tikkun Olam (healing the planet). By integrating these timeless principles with modern educational practices, we strive to develop students who excel academically and grow morally and ethically. Leadership training and opportunities are available at every stage of a student’s journey, shaping them into the outstanding leaders of tomorrow.

We believe that education is about more than just acquiring knowledge. It is about equipping students with the essential skills they need to thrive in life. Emerging from the College’s Cultures of Thinking educational method, the Masadian Portrait is our practical framework for ensuring that
students develop the skills necessary for success from early childhood through their schooling years and into adulthood.

We focus on six key attributes that are explicitly taught and nurtured:

• Communicative – the ability to express ideas clearly and confidently.
• Ethical and Inclusive – acting with integrity, respect, and an awareness of others.
• Critical Thinking and Creativity – solving problems, thinking independently, and innovating.
• Collaborative – working effectively with others to achieve shared goals.
• Independent – developing self-discipline, responsibility, and resilience.
• Digital and Numerical – navigating technology and understanding data in a modern world.

These attributes are embedded in all our teaching, programming, and planning. Learning at Masada is intentionally designed so that students develop these attributes not as separate skills but through the process of engaging with content. A learning project may require students to work together, refining their ability to collaborate. Many subjects incorporate ethical dilemmas in their work, that encourage students to think critically about real-world issues. Assessments often allow for creative use of technology, ensuring students build digital fluency while demonstrating their knowledge in innovative ways.