An athletic dream and academic success should never have to be compromised.

The Seton Catholic College Sports Excellence Programme has been implemented to support talented sportspersons at school who are competing and training for elite sports outside of the College.  Seton has recognised that life is about balance and we see the need to support students who compete at these elite levels; so that they have every opportunity to attain both their sporting and academic goals.

Students who qualify for the programme are provided with, but not limited to, the following:

  • A flexible learning environment

  • A personal College mentor who is available to work with the athlete to develop time management skills, study routines, wellbeing support, school/life balance, holistic guidance

  • Negotiable Seton Catholic College training commitments to allow students to still represent Seton while training for their chosen sport externally

  • Priority timetabling and subject selections where possible

  • Academic and Pastoral ‘focussed monitoring’

  • Early entry confirmation to Year 7 (primary school behaviour pre-requisites do apply)

  • Access to the College’s fitness and breakfast clubs

College Mentors

  • Dean of Student Services – access to Pastoral needs. Provides both support and a voice for the students and their families. Initial meeting and explanation of the programme goals and opportunities.

  • Dean of Pedagogy – academic guidance, counselling and communication with Faculty areas. One on one guidance with Year 11 and 12 subject selection.

  • Well-being Coordinator – Access to Mental health support, social, lifestyle balances and advice.

Selection Criteria

The selection criteria for entry into Seton College’s Sports Excellence Programme is designed to identify students that are both talented in sport and committed to the academic demands of high school. Programme numbers are capped to ensure a personalised programme offering one to one mentoring can be achieved.

The success of an application is dependent on:

  • Level of representation, time commitment and potential in a nominated sports

  • Evidence of commitment and effort toward academic areas and chosen sport

  • Positive role model with regards to behaviour and attitude

  • Excellent attendance records

Application Process

1.     Please complete the ‘Seton Catholic College Sports Excellent Programme’ application form below.

2.     Successful applicants will be advised by email and an initial meeting set up with the Dean of Student Services at the beginning of the school year. In this meeting support strategies and potential concessions will be discussed. The meeting may take place initially with the student only, but will involve parents/carers for those with large external commitments.

3.     For those students entering/ applying for Year 7, an application form can be submitted with your son/daughters College application form. For all other enquiries please contact the College by emailing admin@seton.wa.edu.au