Strong Foundations

Our Middle Years programs provide a solid foundation for future success by emphasizing literacy, numeracy and the use of information and communication technologies across all subjects in the curriculum.
Our Middle Years programs enable students to enjoy access to all key learning areas including LOTE (Language other than English) and are encouraged to undertake enrichment, extension and acceleration programs. Consolidation programs support individual needs. Goods study habits, regular homework and pride in achievement are encouraged, expected and rewarded.
Partnership and communication with parents is vital.

Year 7, A Confident Start

Year 7 students experience the personal care of an A-team (Advocate Team) teacher as their first level of support. Continuity of learning experiences and a smooth introduction to College life are markedly assisted by small teams of subject teachers and dedicated Year 7 Coordinators. Our specific Year 7 facilities include a Year 7 Centre, locker area and gardens.
We support your child with:
• Special transition program for our Year 7 students
• Links to Year 6 teachers
• Parent Information Evenings in Term 1
• Year 7 locker bays and courtyard area
• Year 7 sleep over and activity day early in Term 1
• Friendship days in Term 2
• Year Level and lunchtime activities in each term
• End of year camp
• A-team teachers, Year Level Coordinators and Welfare teams take a special interest and care of students
• Recognition of student achievement with awards, certificates and praise at assemblies. Further celebration of school service, sporting and academic excellence through visual displays and annual award ceremonies
• Students and families are supported by a firm, fair and consistent approach to uniform and discipline

Years 8 and 9, Challenge and Growth

Year 8 & 9 are marked by broadening choice and increased self reliance as students grow towards maturity and independence. At Year 9, students are also encouraged to make a commitment to service and leadership.
An active student’s leadership program includes school Captains, College Council, class, events and sports leaders.
The sense of self worth developed in these critical years equips young people with the confidence needed for the more self directed and adult learning environment of the Senior years.
The Wodonga Middle Years College provides:
• A curriculum specifically designed to cater for the needs of middle years’ students to enhance student engagement
• An emphasis on authentic learning that equips students for the Real World
• A unique recognition and achievement program (RAP), that acknowledges personal achievement within the College community
• A realistic approach that focuses on developing strong values and sound personal qualities. A diverse range of leadership opportunities for students at all year levels

We Care

We Care about each of our students. Relationships between students, teachers, families and the wider community is vital to the development of each individual, and is a primary focus of all members of our College community.
• Student welfare is very important and a range of support programs and professionals are available to support students and families
• We ensure specialized counsellors are available when appropriate
• Teams of Year Level Coordinators and selected A-team (Advocate team) teachers are available to assist students in their daily management
• Consistent consequences are applied to manage student discipline. The ‘No Blame Bullying’ approach is used to resolve student bullying and harassment issues that occur between students
• Student’s attendance is closely monitored

 

 

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