Learning Support (G&T, ESL, Literacy & Numeracy, Special Needs)

The Learning Support department works with students who possess a variety of learning needs, including those with learning difficulties, gifted and talented students and students from non-English speaking backgrounds. A team of dedicated and professional teachers and teachers’ aides work with students to:

• Provide Literacy Intervention groups in Years 7, 8 and 9
• Provide regular in-class support
• Withdraw students to focus on classwork and assessment tasks
• Withdraw students for small group work in a particular subject
• Assist teachers to make adjustments to resources, classwork and assessments to suit the individual needs of all students
• Apply for and provide Special Provisions in Years 10, 11 and 12 for examinations
• Work towards a differentiated curriculum for all students (including enrichment and extension)

The College’s Gifted & Talented program consists of the InnovatED and InspirED modules designed to motivate and engage accelerated learners in Years 7 to 10. Eligible Year 8 and 9 students undertake individual learning InnovatED projects. Students are withdrawn from class to work with a mentor on projects designed to foster their analytical skills and independent learning. Students in Years 7 to 10 are offered a range of full day workshops through InspirED, designed to develop critical and creative problem solving skills. Workshops include:

• Sydney Writers’ Festival
• G&T Ethics Conference
• Robotics
• Forensic Science
• Science & Engineering Challenge
• da Vinci Decathlon

Academic Scholarships are also offered for students in Year 7.