Secondary Years

Our programs aim to engage, challenge and excite students within a familiar and safe environment. Whilst there remains an academic aspect within our teaching and learning programs, the curriculum focus is on the functional aspects of numeracy, literacy and communication as the students move through to their final year.

The core curriculum includes English – Reading and Viewing, Writing and Speaking and Listening,  Maths and Health and Physical Education and the Arts. Inquiry based learning will integrate learning content across disciplines to promote increased engagement in the curriculum, develop and challenge thinking skills. Personal and Interpersonal development is central to our teaching as we promote communication and positive social skills in order for students to self-manage, resolve problems, work with others, negotiate social networks and develop increased autonomy.

Learning will include hands on experiences, allowing students to make meaning from doing. Application of skills and knowledge through applied learning context within the school and local community will provide opportunities for students to increase independence, interdependence and pre-requisite skills and knowledge necessary to operate in the world.

Transition

As students near their final year of school at 18 years old, they commence the journey towards their post school lives. Students are encouraged to develop new skills that will increase their independence, improve social skills and allow them to manage their own behaviour. As students move through our school there is an increased emphasis on preparation for life after school.

Broadmeadows SDS supports all young adults and their families in accessing a post school placement that will assist them to continue to grow and develop. Our school provides support for students and parents in the transition from school to their chosen post school option.