Future Directions

For 2011 the College through the Board and Executive will continue to focus on the issues at the heart of Aboriginal education.

Increasing Mental Health and Wellbeing Capacity

The mental health and wellbeing of students lies at the heart of all future outcomes for students which includes their current educational outcomes. Next year an entire review of the mental health and wellbeing element of the College will be conducted, with the intention of substantially increasing both the level and depth of care provided to students.

Increasing Retention

Retention is an issue affecting all schools with an Aboriginal student body. It is planned to investigate the concept of a term break program for students who find it difficult to return home or difficult to return back to school.

Increase Education Outcomes

We believe that through increased mental health and well being of our students, educational outcomes will naturally increase. Developing and implementing strategies for all staff appropriate for traumatised adolescent girls will make the students more available to be taught.

Increase Classroom Space and Amenity

It is envisioned we will be successful in securing funding next year to replace older buildings and add additional classroom space. Current extensions and renovations of the boarding houses will also be completed.

Renew Computer System

Next year the College will settle the specification for an entirely new computer system.

Yarra Valley Polytechnic

Modules for the Rural Operations course to be offered at the College in 2012 will be developed, and infrastructure installed.

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