Student Participation

A vigorous Student Representative Council (SRC) encourages students to be part of the school's decision making procedures and to develop leadership skills. Students also have two elected representatives on the School Council which provides advice t the Principal on school policies and procedures.

Classroom management meetings are held regularly and students learn how to run and organise meeting and committees.

Student run assemblies provide students with opportunities to work as teams and to build their confidence in communicating in English in front of a large audience.

"Students develop skills, understandings and attitudes for effective participation in society and education for life" (ECIS Statement)

	Student Voice
Building relationships among individuals, groups and Nations We have eleven different nationalities in our class. There are students from China, Bosnia, Serbia, Croatia, Romania, Indonesia, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Japan and Taiwan. Many of these countries have a history of war and distrust. You would never know this if you came to our class. We are all friends and we support each other. I wish the governments of the world could visit our school and see how well people from so many different countries can get on together. Essential learnings The main purpose for being at this school is to learn English so we can go to mainstream High School. This is such a friendly school – like a big family. We work hard but we also have a lot of fun & time to talk about why we are here and what out hopes for the future are. When we leave this school we feel stronger mentally and physically and are more confident about being successful. The knowledge base of our society is expanding rapidly. Six months ago I lived in a small village in Afghanistan. Most of the time I didn’t go to school (most students didn’t go to school). I didn’t know how to read or write. I had never seen a computer before I came to Australia. I am now learning how to use the computer and how to research information on the Internet. What is the School For? This school is more than just studying and learning the English language. It shows us the way to live in this new country. At school we meet different students from different countries and it teaches us more than just reading from books. "Students, staff and parents feel valued and supported" (ECIS statement)

Educational Activities

Excursions & Field Trips

Excursions are an integral part of the school's curriculum because they enable students to gain important information and link the English they are learning to real life situations. The students are given opportunities to explore and learn about the city of Adelaide and the surrounding area. Popular excursions are made to the Zoo, the South Australian Museum, Art Gallery, the Migration and Maritime Museums, the Town Hall, the Central Market, Glenelg, Cleland Park, Belair National Park, the Botanic Gardens, Tandanya. The school provides bus tickets for all students participating on excursions, but entry fees must be paid for by the students.

School Camps

Students can attend at least one school camp during their time at the school which is an important part of their studies.The current school camp is based at Victor Harbor and costs students approximately $50 to attend.

Swimming

A swimming and water safety programme is part of the Physical Education Program at Intermediate level. Where swimming lessons are organised as a class activity, all students are expected to attend. During winter time, swimming lessons will be conducted indoors.

Student Activities

Homework Centre

The Homework Centre operates in the Resource Centre twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays from 3.30pm – 4.30pm. Volunteers from STARRS (Survivors of torture and Trauma Support Agency), and the local community are available to assist students to complete their homework.

After School Sports Centre

The After School Sports Centre operates in the school gymnasium twice a week from 3.15 pm – 4.15pm. Monday sport is for girls and Thursday sport is for boys. Students are provided with opportunities to experience a range of sports. Staff are also able to facilitate and support the transition of students from our centre to join community clubs.

Active8
Active8 is a youth development program that enables students to develop a range of skills, including leadership skills, self-confidence and reliance. It is based on a partnership between our school, the Australian Refugee Association and the community agency Youth with a Mission. The program also enables youth to strengthen their involvement in the community.

Lunchtime activities
A range of lunchtime activities such as sporting competitions, Art club, Maths club, dance and music are offered on different days of the week.

Student Representative Council (SRC)
Purpose:
To encourage active student participation in decision making
To provide leadership training
To plan student activities including student assemblies
To respond to students’ needs
To meet regularly with the principal and have two elected representatives on governing council
To consult with the student body and report to their classes
To act as positive role models for their peers

Members: Elected class representatives, Assistant Principal, Student Counsellor/s, Coordinator.

Two students in each class are elected by the class each term to be the class representative on SRC. The Student Counsellor manages the process inviting students to a weekly meeting. Minutes of each meeting are published and shared with the class at their class meeting. The class may replace elected members who are not participating effectively or not representing their peers in a positive manner.

The SRC enables students to express concerns and decide upon appropriate action for the school and student issues. It is a forum for students to represent their peers and express their opinions on student matters.

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