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– students also complete an“in-house” Maths programand take part in a one dayper week work placementprogram– range of VET modules arealso being incorporated intostudiesJoint initiative between CorioCommunity College andGordon TAFECorio Community College(CCC)Note: Talks have just begun todevelop this projectStudents can choose to join theprogram or be encouraged toattend the programJointprogram between CCC andGordon TAFE. CCC has signedan extended campusarrangement with GordonAt present the issue of links hasnot yet been addressed but willoccur. Briefing of youthsupport agencies in Geelonghas been arranged– literacy and numeracy focus– Certificate Level 1– some VETIS practicalmodules– some VCE subjects orcombination of the above– small group work– self-paced supervisedlearning– practical training– traditional VCE delivery– mentor support program– joint program across twosectors– meets the needs of thelocal youth in area– students can achievenationally accredited VET/VCE modules75Kensington Community HighSchool (KCHS)Stuart AndrewsPrincipal9376 1953Funding sourceStandard DOE funding forstaffSupport from the Extra Edgeproject and DOXAFoundationYoung people referred byguidance officers, studentwelfare coordinators, youthworkers, and government andcharitable organisationsTeam consists of teachers inKey Worker roles, StudentWelfare Coordinator, GuidanceOfficer, the Welfare andDiscipline Sub-committee andvarious support workers fromoutside agenciesKCHS works closely and hasdeveloped strong links withgovernment and charitableorganisations– each student belongs to oneof three core groups.Students are placed inworkshop groupings basedaround junior, middle andsenior programs– each group has a permanentteam of staff working withthem– Staff members maintain anactive Pastoral role basedon a “Key Worker” modeland are assigned studentson this basis– KCHS works closely withgovernment and charitableorganisations to ensure abroad range of supportfacilities for students andparents