Senior School

In Year 10, students commence their three-year journey towards their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) accreditation. The College’s Personal Learning Program which comprises “real world” work experience and community service, personal development, learning styles and study skills promotes student understanding of life beyond school.

The seeds of intrinsic motivation are nurtured as students gain independence and are given the trust and respect to take responsibility for their learning.

All students in the Senior School have the opportunity to participate in our Plus One acceleration program. Scotch students hungry for extension and opportunity in their studies will find this program meets their needs. This extension enables students to gain insight into the language and structure of SACE courses and also provides study flexibility in Years 11 and 12.

In Year 11 students have extensive subject choices as they start to make selections for their pathways either to University, TAFE or the workforce. Formal examinations are held at the end of each semester in preparation for Year 12.

The demands of Year 11 are well understood by staff and it is at this year level that our students hone their executive functioning skills in particular communication, planning and prioritisation, organisation, memory, self-monitoring and analytical and creative thinking.

Year 12 students take further responsibility for their learning with scheduled study periods. Many students opt to take an additional subject to keep their options broad.

Using a strength based approach, we encourage students to challenge themselves in their studies and to pursue their areas of interest and our Careers team work closely with the graduating class as they prepare for the next step. We are aware that one of our key responsibilities is to create a successful transition from schooling into the next phase of their life and beyond.

A love of learning is only possible if emphasis is given to the importance of the journey and students can see beyond the end result. Scotchies graduate not only proud of who they are but also knowing they have the keys to future success in their possession.

Wellbeing

We believe that it is only when we are at our best, that we can help others to be theirs. Wellbeing is integral to our offering. It is an approach and an attitude that is embedded in the interactions in the classroom, the way students and staff greet each other in the yard and the opportunities for development provided throughout our co-curricular programs.

Our holistic focus on wellbeing ensures that preventative and positive psychological approaches are employed – permitting optimal psychological, physical, social and academic outcomes.

Our vision is to develop connected and engaged learners with the knowledge, passion and commitment to enhance their own and others’ lives. Targeted positive mental health programs in Years 10 to 12 ensure that strengths are acknowledged and that students develop the mindset and skills to enable success.

Our focus on the whole person has unique, tried and tested approaches to adolescent growth and development.