Learning and Teaching

We use a highly student-focused agenda to foster a culture of academic excellence, founded on the belief that every one of our students has the capacity to become a lifelong learner.

Our goal is that every student can achieve their academic potential. We offer a wide and varied curriculum that effectively allows the Chevalier student to build their own pathway. We are not an academically selective school, though we have students achieving at the very highest level.

We nurture the six attributes which form the definition of a learner, and guide our students to achieve their best, not only academically but also on their life journey.

1.Curious – always wondering how and why; want to get below the surface; ask questions.

2.Resilient – able to pick myself up and try again; be flexible in my thinking and my approach to learning.

3.Creative – able to use my imagination; approach problems from different perspectives.

4.Self-motivated – loving to do my best; setting goals and working towards them.

5.Courageous – not fearful of making mistakes; admit what I don’t know; take risks in learning; critically reflect.

6.Collaborative – know how to work with others; know how to listen and contribute productively to a team; value and recognise the input of others.

The breadth of our academic offering is extensive. We are fortunate to have state-ofthe-art facilities and a wealth of resources, and can therefore provide students with a uniquely balanced education which encompasses not just the core learning areas, but a much more diverse range of skills.

We focus on numerous areas to ensure the best outcomes for all students, including:

• Enrichment Programs

• Diverse Learning Programs

• Accelerated Learning Programs

Vet

Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses enable students to study courses that are relevant to industry needs and have clear links to postschool destinations. These courses allow students to gain both HSC qualifications, counting towards the ATAR and accreditation with industry and the workplace as part of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Vocational Education and Training courses currently being offered at the college include:

• Business Services – Certificate II in Business

• Cons truction – Certificate II in Construction Pathways

• Hospitality – Food and Beverage –Certificate II in Hospitality

• Hospitality – Kitchen Operations –

Certificate II in Kitchen Operations

• Primary Industries – Certificate II in Agriculture