Students with a talent in a particular area of study have the opportunity to work at an elevated level within their classrooms at their own pace. Acceleration or advancement is not limited to subjects traditionally described as academic. If you wish to work at a higher level you can do this in any subject, whether it is in Science or working with wood or textiles in Design Technology or creating high-quality films in Media. Every student can choose to take their passion and learning to a higher level.
We believe it is important for students to grow within their social infrastructure rather than being isolated from their peers in separate acceleration streams. Acceleration within the classroom is not only a viable and successful option but an accurate reflection of the society we live in and the workplaces students will go into in their lives beyond school. When excellence is modelled peer-to-peer it can help to raise the achievements of all.
Along with extension within the classroom, there are many opportunities for students seeking enrichment challenges and initiatives ranging from coaching in public speaking to joining a team in designing and building a complex machine for a University of Melbourne Engineering competition or attending the Exploration Space to work on individual or group technology projects, or commencing university level Maths while studying in the senior school.
Co-curricular activities provide each student with additional opportunities to experience a year of growth every year through creatively exploring their interests with like-minded people.
Participation in co-curricular activities is an important part of any good educational program. Students who take part in activities and programs outside the boundaries of a typical classroom tend to have higher academic results and greater enjoyment of school life.
Emmanuel College provides an extensive range of ever-changing activities, events and clubs and projects with something to suit every interest, skill and ability.
There are many sports that you can participate in at Emmanuel, either as part of the PE curriculum or as co-curricular options. All of the activities and events in this area are too numerous to list, but the following is a sample:
Students of all year levels are given encouragement and opportunities to serve their local, national and international communities. The College has developed strong connections to local organisations including Mercy Place, Lyndoch and Vinnies along with the Ruben Centre in Nairobi, and the community of Atauro Island in Timor Leste. Helping others is a two-way learning experience. When students lend a hand they receive the gift of knowledge and understanding.
For those whose endeavours see them joining the student leadership team at Emmanuel, structured training training and creative exploration prepares them for their role as young leaders.
Emmanuel graduates are community-minded individuals who are ready to make positive contributions to their community. Our Inspiring Alumni program attests to the extraordinary impacts Emmanuel graduates are having locally and across the world.
The Emmanuel College Award is a merit-based system affirming students who strive to achieve personal excellence. The presentation of Merit Awards provides a regular opportunity to recognise a range of student endeavours and positive behaviours that we celebrate as a community. Students receive points for achievements in: Academic Achievement, Community Service and Social Justice, Leadership and Positive Role Modelling, the Arts and Cultural Experiences and Sports. The Award is a four-tiered system and, depending on the number of points achieved, students can be awarded the Year Level Merit Award (Red badge), The School Level Merit Award (Blue badge), the Principal Level Merit Award (Gold badge) or the Platinum Award.
