2017 Upperschool Course Information

SENIOR SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
SSEP
We recognise that students return to Senior School for a variety of reasons and we have developed
this program in order to create educational opportunities that:
plan for Individual Educational Programs to cater for student academic need.
build Individual Pathway Plans to achieve career goals.
incorporate flexible options and opportunities to exit school.
THIS PROGRAM………………..
connects with the student‘s current level of achievement.
has flexibility to modify individual timetables.
offers a mix of negotiated educational opportunities. For example
o one day at SWIT, four days at school;
o one day at SWIT, one day work place, three days at school;
o one or more days per week Work Mentoring in the work place.
links learning to life skills.
is delivered by skilled and experienced teachers.
is carefully monitored to ensure the needs of each student continue to be met
throughout the year.
The students in the SSEP Program
follow the usual subject selection process in their transition from Year 10 to Year 11.
are part of a discrete group for English, Mathematics and Workplace Learning that could include:
‣ Units of Competency from approved training packages,
‣ Curriculum Council endorsed programs,
‣ excursions and visits to industry and commerce,
‣ work mentoring opportunities,
‣ development of work and employability skills.
select three other subjects of their choice. eg Catering, Building & Construction, Photography.
Participate in programs to enhance positive health and well-being.
Students are also involved in the WORK MENTORING PROGRAM.
This has been developed to assist students:
identify their career pathway.
recognise the relevance of their educational program to the work place.
build upon the skills required for successful future employment.
maintain a high level of motivation and commitment.
WORK MENTORING allows for flexibility to meet the needs of all concerned.
The schedule could be:
one day only: the student is placed with a work mentor for a brief introduction to the work
place.
regular placement: the student attends the same work place at regular intervals; weekly,
fortnightly…for a month, term or semester; gradually increasing their work place skills.
block placement: one week or two week time frame allowing for focus on the development of
skills as well as the experience of daily work requirements.
PLEASE NOTE: Students are INVITED to apply for the SSEP Program. If you would like to know more
please contact Kerry Hastie on 97570729
RESOURCES
Course Charge SSEP English $45.00, SSEP Maths $50.00, WPL $55.00
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