Senior School - Years 10, 11 and 12

'A time for New Horizons'

While continuing to provide a safe and happy environment which supports students' social and emotional growth, the emphasis in the Senior School at Tranby College is on preparing students for their entry into further study, work and life as responsible and contributing citizens. Our young adults have reached the final stage of their formal school education having successfully passed through the Junior and Middle school years.

We recognize that quality education consists of many elements including academic development, character development and values education, a program of physical fitness, activities to foster a sense of responsibility toward community, the formation of friendships including those across cultures, and a code of conduct which instils self-respect, self-discipline, and honesty. Underlying the total program is a recognition of individual differences.

YEAR 10

Year 10 is a transition year which aims to prepare students for pathways in Years 11 and 12 so much of the emphasis is on Career Education and subject selection.

On entering Year 10, students are placed in a Form Group which is House based. They will remain in this group throughout their senior years with their Tutor and Head of House. Their course consists of the four core subjects plus electives as well as classes in the Studies of Religion and Philosophy, Work Studies and Physical Education.

Two additional programs are undertaken by Year 10 students:

• Outward Bound is a 10 day challenge offering an expedition in the south of the state during November.
• Work Experience placements are undertaken by students during Term 4. This takes the learning experience out of the classroom and into the workplace.

All students are expected to participate in these two programs as well as undertaking Community Service activities.

Year 11

All students select six subjects to meet their needs, their abilities, their interests and their goals. Their program also includes the Studies of Religion and Philosophy.

During this year, students are offered the opportunity to investigate what it means to be a leader and to attend a leadership camp. The student leaders for Yr 12 are nominated during this process.

Year 12

Students in Year 12 usually continue their subjects from Year 11 but they have the opportunity to reassess their goals and pathways and make changes in consultation with their teachers, prior to commencing the year.

All Year 12 students are given the opportunity to develop their leadership skills within the House system as they become role models for younger students.