Learning Diversity

Our Learning Diversity Team provides assistance to students who learn differently.

This includes support for highly able students through the Altior Program and for students with literacy or numeracy difficulties through our Intervention English and Intervention Mathematics classes. In addition, we provide targeted assistance to students with disabilities, students with Refugee Status, students for whom English is an Additional Language (EAL), and Indigenous students.

The Altior Program is available to students who are academically strong, highly motivated, and have an excellent work ethic. Through the Altior Program, students are offered a challenging and accelerated program in core subject areas that enables them to work with like-minded students. Entry into the Altior Program is determined on the basis of students’ performance on the Altior Program Selection Test which is open to Grade 6 students who have been accepted into Parade College.

The Intervention Team includes EAL teachers, Special Education teachers, Teacher Aides, a Speech Pathologist and Psychologist, who provide specialist support. Intervention English classes are offered to eligible Year 7-9 students. Intervention Mathematics classes are available from Year 7-9 with Foundation Mathematics at Year 10 and 11; these classes are open to eligible students. In addition, QuickSmart Numeracy and Literacy, an Australian based intervention, is available to targeted Year 8 students. Our Learning Diversity Coordinators oversee support to students who receive additional funding from the Commonwealth Government. Regular Program Support Group Meetings are held involving all stakeholders, including students, who review the student’s educational program.

Students can be referred to Learning Diversity by House Leaders, Tutor Teachers, or Subject Teachers. Parents and Guardians are also very welcome to contact the Director of Learning Diversity with any concerns about their child’s progress.