Student management

　　The school has a comprehensive Student Behaviour Management group of policies, and each Sub

　　School is supported by a Sub School Head. The Sub School Head and the Coordinators are critically

　　important in day-to-day student behaviour management. The Sub School Heads support the SRC and

　　Deputy Principal in the management of assemblies, and assist with subject counselling and class

　　allocations.

　　Students and staff observe the school's key values of Resilience, Optimism and Courage in the

　　context of Creating Bright Futures. All students know the school's classroom expectations supported

　　through a restorative approach when things go wrong.

　　A Detention System operates f where staff share the supervision. In addition there is a program of

　　Yard Duty primarily to manage yard behaviour and minor misdemeanours.

　　Student Government - SC

　　An active and high profile Student Council is elected each year. This group is represented on a

　　number of school committees, including the Governing Council, and conducts school assemblies. The

　　SC is active in providing additional facilities and amenities for students.

　　Meetings are run for the whole committee monthly and for the executive/ management group meets at

　　least fortnightly. A number of staff support their work directly. The presidents of the SC meet regularly

　　with the Principal to raise special issues and to seek information as to the schools day to day

　　organisation and running.

　　In addition, there is a Year 12 Consultative Committee that, amongst other responsibilities, oversees

　　the Year 12 Formal and the Year 12 windcheater. This group consults primarily with the Senior School

　　Sub School Head.

　　Special programs

　　The school offers a range of programs and initiatives for students with special needs and those who

　　show high intellectual potential:

　　A Gifted class in Years 8, 9 and 10 for students to study English, Mathematics, Science and Studies

　　of Society and Environment.

　　A Thinking Skills Continuum that explicitly teaches higher order Thinking Skills is embedded across

　　the curriculum.

　　An extensive and very successful Transition Program to support students in their first year at high

　　school developed in conjunction with partner primary schools.

　　A significant number of staff are now involved in VET and have TAFE accreditation.

　　A specialist Automotive Trade Training Centre.

　　A special interest Soccer Program.

　　An International Student Program.

　　3. KEY SCHOOL POLICIES

　　School Plans and Directions are derived from five major sources:

　　Continuing plans and directions set from last or previous years,

　　Staff consultation, as discussed at staff meetings,

　　Student consultation, through discussion with SC as well as dedicated surveys,

　　Parent consultation, via surveys, discussion with Governing Council, Newsletter feedback and

　　Initiatives and instructions from DECS.

　　The three key elements of our Site Learning Plan 2011-2013 rely on us:

　　Having high expectations for all learners

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　　Using a range of approaches to meet the needs of different learners

　　Interviewing & intervening early to support academic progress

　　Creating and maintaining partnerships between the staff and our families

　　The key priorities contained in our Learning Plan 2011 to 2013 are:

　　Embracing Learning Technologies

　　Quality Teaching

　　Student Empowerment