Student Enrolment Brochure - Fitzroy Valley Girls Academy
Student Enrolment Brochure - Fitzroy Valley Girls Academy
Student Enrolment Brochure - Fitzroy Valley Girls Academy
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We believe<br />
in you!<br />
Ready for Work<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> provides Year 10 students with<br />
opportunities for Work Experience. In Year 11<br />
and 12 the focus is on Work Placements and<br />
Traineeships.<br />
Role Models and Mentors<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong><br />
The <strong>Fitzroy</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>Girls</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> is a unique program<br />
developed specifically for girls aged 12-17 years.<br />
The program focuses on mentoring, sport, outside<br />
activities, workplace training, and leadership and<br />
teamwork opportunities.<br />
We provide:<br />
Mentoring and Personal Support to assist<br />
students through their educational experience and<br />
beyond graduation.<br />
Work Placement and Work Readiness that leads<br />
to traineeships and employment.<br />
Sports and Extra-Curricular Activities including<br />
regional and interstate basketball and netball<br />
competitions, fitness programs, cultural excursions,<br />
sporting carnivals and specialised coaching in a range<br />
of sports which act as motivation for girls to remain<br />
engaged in education and training.<br />
Leadership, Teamwork and Vision programs<br />
and camps to improve the girls sense of belonging,<br />
commitment, personal self esteem and self worth.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> has been established to ensure<br />
you have a rewarding educational experience<br />
which will help you to a successful career and<br />
future. <strong>Academy</strong> staff will help you achieve your<br />
educational, sporting , personal and career goals.<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> staff work with you as role models and<br />
mentors and provide support and encouragement.<br />
They can assist you in your school and personal<br />
life. More importantly, they will offer you a<br />
sympathetic and friendly ear. They are there to<br />
support and assist you to achieve an exciting<br />
future, so please use them at any time.<br />
Mentoring is a large part of the <strong>Academy</strong> program.<br />
Staff spend time developing relationships and<br />
career plans with all students at the <strong>Academy</strong>.<br />
Sports Program<br />
Sport and physical activity form a major part of the<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> during and after school.<br />
You have access to coaches and leading sporting role<br />
models who will help develop your game and skills<br />
development in your chosen sport.<br />
Activities include:<br />
• Individual sports coaching, training and skill<br />
development;<br />
• Participation in sport, physical activities and<br />
team games in local and regional areas as well<br />
as attending interstate competitions and sporting<br />
carnivals; and<br />
• Opportunities for participation in a Basketball Tour<br />
of the USA or in Australia.<br />
Focus on the goal