Literacy Program

A literacy support program has been developed over recent years. It concentrates on year 7 and 8. If parental permission is granted students participate in the program for three periods per week in year 7, two periods a week in year 8 and one or two periods a week in years 9 and 10. Students are withdrawn from their regular classes to attend the literacy support program or are supported in their class room by the aide.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program

The school has an ESL program for about 25 students, with some 4 to 6 at each year level. Students qualify for ESL if they have migrated from a non-English speaking country no more than seven years ago. The ESL students’ countries of origin are varied. Several teachers at the school are qualified to teach ESL. ESL students in years 7 to 9 have their separate ESL classes when other students are taking their LOTE subject, and are also in the regular year level English classes. ESL students in years 10 to 12 have their own ESL English classes.

Integration Program

The College has a integration program for students with disabilities and impairments. There are 19 students in the program, supported by a full-time integration coordinator and several integration aides.

Numeracy

The school provides access to Mathletics free of charge to all students both at school and at home. This is a world renowned program which will assist all students to improve their numeracy skills. Goto www.mathletics.com and enter your child’s password.