Silkwood School

Personalised Learning Plans (PLP) for each student; A dedicated Advisor (Teacher) for each student, who supports them through a two year learning cycle; A unique program with a variety of learning styles designed to develop the capabilities needed for success in the 21st-century; Life preparation through real-world learning opportunities, connections and mentors; Small classes, called Advisories, with a maximum of 18 students; Student-led assessment and exhibitions; A unique High School assessment process called a 'Graduation Portfolio'; Personalised pathways to tertiary study or post-school life. Silkwood Year 7 High School Classroom " Silkwood High School " Silkwood Primary School Tree Planting " Silkwood Primary School Classroom " We focus on student self-management through: A partnership approach with the family, student and their Advisor (Teacher); Developing a student's awareness of themselves, others and our world; Ensuring students feel connected to and responsible for their learning plan; Demonstrated progress relating to their learning goals; Supporting the student to find the best way to achieve their learning goals; Developing meaningful pathways to future work. Whilst we do have lovely facilities, located in a wonderful Hinterland setting, this is not where we focus our attentions. Silkwood invests in keeping the student to teacher ratio low, we avoid learning that has no clear purpose to the student and we value real-world learning. This means Silkwood does not look or feel like other schools. You will not see...