Wayi School has developed a program that ensures all learning areas are substantially addressed across the year levels and bands of schooling:
- All students have documented goals from the key learning areas English, Mathematics, The Arts, Health & Physical Education, Humanities, Science, Technologies, Critical & Creative Thinking, and Personal & Social Capabilities.
- Curriculum structure allows for the flexibility of extending the curriculum offerings up to Level 10, dependent upon specific student abilities.
- Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) is a ‘hands-on’ option for senior secondary students. It is a recognised senior secondary qualification that focuses on a ‘hands-on learning’ curriculum. VPC’s flexibility enables students to design a study program that suits their interests and learning needs.
Wayi School’s documented curriculum covers levels A – D and Foundation to Level 4. Students who present peak skills in one or more areas will be provided with goals and instruction that enables them to participate in curriculum offerings up to Level 10. The IEP structure provides for such students to access the curriculum at higher levels than are addressed by this document. Any extension of the Victorian Curriculum beyond Level 4 will be covered according to the skills of the student, and as such the higher levels of the continuum are not included in the whole curriculum plan.
Wayi School responds to a diverse cohort of students by tailoring the curriculum and personal goals to the specific abilities and needs of each individual and provide learning and teaching at each student’s point of need. Therapeutic interventions complement the curriculum program to ensure students achieve their potential for functional independence and gain maximum benefit from their educational program.
The opportunity for students to engage in their learning is maximised by the provision of comprehensive, practical and engaging programs. A holistic approach to individual student learning is underpinned by ongoing collaboration between students (where appropriate), parents/carers, teachers and therapists. Learning is assessed against progress on both summative and formative continua.
Wayi School assesses the individual needs of students through Student Support Groups in consultation with parents/carers, health and wellbeing staff and teachers. Student individual goals and required reasonable adjustments are documented within the student’s Individual Education Plan. Wayi School identifies senior secondary students who will engage in the VPC. The VPC provides a program that allows for flexibility and individualised focus, which will support the education needs of our students.
