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GUMALA MIRNUWARNI (Coming together to learn) EDUCATION PROJECT KARRATHA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

GUMALA MIRNUWARNI (Coming together to learn) EDUCATION PROJECT KARRATHA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. BEFORE THE PROJECT. Two Indigenous students graduated from Karratha SHS One Indigenous student had entered university through TER

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GUMALA MIRNUWARNI (Coming together to learn) EDUCATION PROJECT KARRATHA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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  1. GUMALA MIRNUWARNI(Coming together to learn)EDUCATION PROJECTKARRATHA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

  2. BEFORE THE PROJECT • Two Indigenous students graduated from Karratha SHS • One Indigenous student had entered university through TER • Employment of Indigenous people in apprenticeships and traineeships in private enterprise was negligible • State-wide only 4% of Indigenous students reached Year 12 and 0.8 % achieved a TER university entrance score.

  3. PARTNERSHIPS • A coalition of partners from the Aboriginal community, State and Federal governments, private enterprise, The Graham (Polly) Farmer Foundation and Karratha SHS was established. • A Steering Committee was established involving the coalition partners to oversee the project and provide strategic level management • The Graham (Polly) Farmer Foundation acts as Project facilitator/manager

  4. CLEAR AND SHARED VISION • Students aiming to achieve their potential • The fostering of high student self-esteem and motivation to succeed • The establishment of group goals and a culture centred on success • Mentoring programs and tutorial assistance • Cultural sensitivity • Ongoing monitoring and reporting of student performance

  5. THE PROJECT PROVIDES • Support at school • Enrichment Centre after school • Extra curricular activities

  6. STUDENTS Indigenous students who have shown ability in their primary schooling or demonstrated a potential to achieve within the education system.

  7. SELECTING STUDENTS A Selection process is based upon: • individual student application • agreed selection criteria and processes • signed compacts between students, family, project and the sponsors.

  8. TYPICAL STUDENTS TEE STUDENT • Studies 5 TEE subjects in years 11 & 12 • Extension program during years 8,9 &10 • Have set goals to enter university before year 11 started • High level of tutoring assistance required • Independent learners with good support at home.

  9. VET STUDENT During years 11 & 12 involved in: • School Based Traineeship, or • Workplace Learning. • Motivated to be work ready by the end of year 12. Sponsors assist in preparing students for applications, aptitude tests and interviews.

  10. PROJECT COORDINATOR • Runs the project on a day to day basis • Line managed by the School Principal • Facilitates on going IEP’s for every student • Tracks each students progress at school and supports students to improve attendance and academic achievement • Liaises with the student’s teachers and family • Organises extra curricular activities to meet the needs of all students

  11. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE • Consists of school based personnel • Assist the project coordinator to run the project • Meet twice a term or more regularly if necessary • Attend extra curricular activities • Provides support for and promotes the project at school

  12. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Activities to support students to meet their goals. • Career camps • University workshops & camps • Guest speakers • Cultural awareness • Leadership development days • Team building activities • Learning area focuses • Events to link all parties • Leeuwin II Adventures (sailing training ship)

  13. RESULTS Increased school attendance and retention rates

  14. RESULTS Improved academic performance

  15. RESULTS A higher rate of tertiary entrance Increased apprenticeships / traineeships

  16. Mark Whisson mark.whisson@det.wa.edu.au Jennifer McMahon jennifer.mcmahon@det.wa.edu.au

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