Teaching Model

Our ‘one teacher’ to ‘one class’ model allows our teachers to take on a true mentoring approach, where they walk alongside and support the individual journey of our students as they complete their senior secondary education.

This integrated learning experience enables time for a teacher to really understand the student as an individual and develop positive relationships with students and their families. In the classroom, this teacher-student relationship is based on a shared passion or interest. The teacher will communicate regularly with the student’s family and is the primary point of contact for student needs during their education at the College.

In collaboration with teachers and caregivers, our Student Support Team engages with students requiring additional support in and outside of the classroom. They provide a range of services including educational, wellbeing, cultural, and behavioural support.

The College works with our industry partners to deliver sporting programs to local primary schools and community groups. Students and staff will collaborate with relevant stakeholders to deliver high-quality and engaging sports sessions of these days.

Students will immerse themselves in promoting sport, fitness, and general health through the implementation of programs specifically tailored for a wide range of participants. This provides an opportunity for students to excel in multiple learning environments as they develop a greater understanding and appreciation of diversity.

Through our applied industry-based learning approach, students learn to collaborate and problem-solve in different and sometimes challenging environments whilst acquiring the skills to support future educational and employment pathways.

Our students get a head start in their careers through our structured work experience program. Students gain an in-depth understanding of the duties they might be expected to perform in the workplace, and they will acquire the knowledge and attributes that prospective employers expect in their employees.

This hands-on learning experience occurs one day per week throughout the academic year and can take place in an industry of choice. Through real-life learning with local businesses and industry partners, students have the opportunity to explore career pathways and acquire transferable skills in real workplace settings.

MyPLAN is a digital portfolio that supports students to track their individual goals, achievements, experiences, and growth during their time at the College.

Development and monitoring of each student's MyPLAN portfolio is supported by timetabled MyPLAN sessions in class and regular MyPLAN meetings between teachers, caregivers, and students.

Underpinning MyPLAN are the Transferable Work Skills and Personal Habits, which have been identified as important attributes to succeed at the College and beyond. Through our unique teaching, learning and industry experiences, students are equipped with transferable skills that will help them enter the working world with confidence.