ExCEL is an experiential program designed to foster independence, resilience and confidence in our Year 9 students. Students are given the opportunity to become self-directed learners while exploring diverse curriculum areas and educational pathways.

Independent travel is a core requirement of the ExCEL program. Last year's orientation program covered efficiently using public transport between campuses, safe travel practices, excursion protocols, and strategies for punctual arrival at both locations.

Our first eight-week Extended Learning Project (ELP1) is well underway with many students confidently traveling independently between campuses and into the community. Students have participated in numerous engaging activities, including tracking data using golf simulators, researching small businesses in Melbourne's CBD, reviewing the architecture of Melbourne's bridges, and experiencing our judicial system first-hand through a visit to the Melbourne Magistrates Court.

Extended Learning Project 2 (ELP2) will commence on Wednesday 22 April. In preparation for this, students will receive and email with details about their ELP2 class, including subject and room allocation before the end of term. Please note that ELP blocks and L4L classes will operate at both Bundoora and Preston campuses. Classes in 'R' and 'K' classrooms (e.g. R14) will take place at Preston. Students attending classes at their non-home campus must arrive by 8:40am and remain until 3:15pm. Students based at Bundoora are expected to attend Tutor Group as usual (unless otherwise directed by their teacher).