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Later Years (9-12)

Years 9 - 10

The focus in the later years is to improve learning in literacy, numeracy, technology and social competencies in a very functional context. Authentic learning experiences with a real life purpose are used to teach skills such as budgeting, travel training, timetabling, phone editequette, newspaper and internet reading. Learning is personalised so as to build confidence, self esteem and independence.  There is a focus on preparing students for work and planning for post school options.

Students are able to access “Work related Skills’ programs which teach them good work attitudes and skills, workplace communication and appropriate workplace behaviour.

‘Café 11’ gives students the opportunity to practise literacy and numeracy skills in a practical, daily living situation.

 

The student run Canteen program provides a real life experience which challenges students to use their literacy and numeracy skills and demonstrate positive work attitudes. 

 

Personal development programs focus on teaching appropriate behaviour at school and in the community, building positive relationships, drug education and sexual health.

 Consumer skills, Travel Education and Leisure and Recreation are programs which are available to students in Years 9/10.

The Advance Program is used to deliver many of these learning outcomes. This program ensures that students in Year 9/10 are given every opportunity to learn in a variety of settings and contexts to facilitate a transfer of learning from school to real life situations.

 

 

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is used to engage students and underpins all programs and learning. In Years 9/ 10 students are encouraged to utilise technology to record and present their work.  

 

 

 

Years 11 – 12

Students study either the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) or the Warringa Park Transition Program delivered in the Independent Living Centre

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)

The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) is offered in Years 11 and 12. VCAL is an accredited certificate and provides a ‘hands on’ applied learning option for students.  It gives students practical work related skills as well as the literacy, numeracy and personal skills needed for further training and employment. It is a senior secondary qualification which provides students with real life experiences and direct exposure to industry.

 There are four strands

• Personal Development
• Literacy and Numeracy
• Work Related Skills
• Industry Specific Skills

 

          

 

The program is delivered through RMIT, Holmesglen TAFE, CERES, Mambourin, Vinnies, Werribee Secondary College

Link: VCAL Newsletter

Transition Program

Warringa Park School Transition Program is delivered in the Independent Living Centre and is based on individual needs and high priorities for transition into adulthood. Functional literacy and numeracy skills are developed in domestic, vocational and community environments.

There are three focus areas

• Leisure and Recreation
• Independent Living
• Career Education