Curriculum (cont.) Apprenticeships - Tallebudgera The Principal and Head of Department Home Economics participated in negotiations with Tallebudgera Beach Outdoor Education School in term 1 2009. This employer provides health and recreation camps for primary and secondary schools and sporting associations. The aim of these discussions was to provide a program of work experience for Year 10 hospitality students; potentially leading to school-based apprenticeship opportunities in their commercial kitchen. Four students with very good kitchen skills and aspirations of becoming chefs, were selected for trial work experience. All students were commended on their performance at the trial’s conclusion. In Term 2 2009 Matthew Power and Lenni Thompson accepted their offer of school-based apprenticeships in Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery).
Accelerated Pathways All students have specific learning needs. A range of accelerated learning options are available through our Gifted and Talented Program. Additionally, students have access to specific acceleration programs in English, Mathematics, Arts, Sport and Technology. Many students with a strong academic focus, add Year 11 subjects into their course of study in Year 10, and when in Year 12 have the option of enrolling in the authority subjects of Extension English and/or Extension Music. Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 also have access to Work Experience, entering Trade and Certificate courses, or becoming School-based Apprentices and Trainees.