Endless Opportunities
Many of our students are willing and excited about learning things beyond the standard Australian Curriculum. Many of these areas are integrated into the curriculum, whereas others are facilitated by outside expertise. We suuport any of our students who wish to combine a more traditional academic load with a course that is accessed externally.
Distance Education
Not only does Toowoomba Anglican School offer a broad range of senior subjects, but there is facility for students to be able to complete subjects not offered within the timetable. For example, if a student was passionate about and wanted to study Philosophy and Reason as a subject, after consultation between the Head of Secondary Years, student and parents, the student may be enrolled via Distance Education. The School would be able to support the student via timetable allowances, resources and mentoring.
Diploma of Business
Students who wish to continue studying Business at the tertiary level may choose to undertake a Diploma of Business in Years 11 and 12. The Diploma of Business, which can be completed alongside other senior subjects. The training provider that our students undertake this course with has partnered up with University of Southern Queensland, Griffith University and South Cross University where students get direct entry to appropriate course in these universities.
Head Start Programs
Many universities offer a variety of first year subjects for students to undertake during Year 10, 11 and 12. Students undertake these courses with other first year University students, studying the same curriculum and assessed similarly. These units of study are then recognised as completed once students have begun your university course. These are free and are a good way to get a ‘head start’ on a degree.
Independent Research Project
Students undertaking IRP work independently on researching, exploring and conducting experiments. Skills in time management, organisation, goal setting, planning and researching will be developed.
Vocational Education and Training
Many students combine a more traditional academic load with a certificate course that is accessed externally. For example, a student may be interested in Law and Administration. They may choose to undertake English (the only prerequisite for Law) and other ATAR subjects whilst completing a Certificate III in Administration, with the practical component being undertaken at a law firm. For almost as many jobs that are in existence, there are courses that can be taken to further develop understanding. Some of the VET courses can start from Year 10.
Learning Enhancement
Every student has different needs. Some need to be challenged, others require some extra support.
All students have the right to be able to access the curriculum. This is where the Learning Support and Gifted and Talented Coordinators guide staff to provide appropriate challenge and support.