This is achieved by allowing every student the opportunity to visit the school at least twice before commencing as a student at the College in Year 7. During these visits the students will: tour the College, especially the Year 7 and communal areas, sample subjects they will experience as Emmanuel students and meet key personnel.
Another important aspect of transition is making contact with every student’s primary school teacher. The purpose of making contact is to obtain the necessary information so we can best support each student in their transition to secondary education. We ask the primary school for recommendations to carefully place students into a homeroom group with the aim of each child having a familiar face in their class.
Every student in Year 7 has a Homeroom teacher: a teacher who takes on a pastoral role, closely monitoring aspects of each student’s schooling including academic progress, social interactions and general wellbeing. Homeroom teachers will also teach their students at least one subject, allowing for a strong relationship to grow between the student and this key staff member in their transition journey. With the Year 7 Camp, Fit4Life Days and sporting events, Year 7 students soon feel fully connected to the Emmanuel College community.
During the year, families new to the Emmanuel community will experience the secondary school journey for the first time. To enhance the experience and to ensure you have access to accurate information when questions arise, we encourage to you to communicate directly with the school. A phone call to the College Office will ensure your question is directed to the person best equipped to respond and provide the most up to date information.
An Emmanuel College education has three distinct phases comprising the Junior School, 9@RICE and the Senior School.
Emmanuel recognises that all students can learn, and encourages them to extend themselves in all areas of school life. If a student achieves success, they are more likely to be fully active members of our community and be self-fulfilled.
Students who need help in an area of study may take units that allow extra time for consolidation at a less advanced level. Programs such as corrective reading and bridging mathematics cater for students who need extra assistance in these areas. Students are also offered assistance through after school programs.
At Emmanuel, 20% of our students receive additional support in their learning. These supports include:
