Aspirational Class Overview
In Years 7 and 8, Colo High School provides two types of learning contexts: Mixed Ability and Aspirational. This is to support all of our students to achieve their best despite what stage of their learning they are at.
Our Aspirational Class is designed for students who are highly motivated, academically aspiring and are proven independent learners. Students will be provided the same Stage 4 Curriculum as their peers, however they will be given the opportunity to engage with enrichment activities that broaden students' understanding.
Our Aspirational Class supports students with a learning environment that provides for increased creativity and problem solving. Placement in this class relies on a student's responses to an assessment, and their ongoing commitment to learning.
Assessment:
1. All students from our feeder schools will complete the Aspirational Class Assessment in class at their Primary School. The Transition Coordinator from Colo High School will visit Public School classrooms during Week 4 of Term 4 and will ensure all students are given the opportunity to display their creativity and problem-solving skills. The assessment will be paper based, and students will be given a set amount of time to respond to the questions. We are looking for a spark from our students; something that indicates they can think critically and have the desire to broaden their horizons. Once all feeder schools have been visited, the Transition Coordinator will ensure all other enrolled Year 7 students from other schools are given the opportunity to sit this assessment.
2. Students interested in the Aspirations class for will complete and return the Aspirations Class Self Nomination form. This form and all other necessary information regarding the process will be sent to parents and primary schools early in Term 4.
Selection:
A panel of Colo High School staff will convene in November and identify students who would suit the Aspirational learning context.
Families will be notified of the outcome of their application prior to the end of this school year.
Review:
Halfway through Term 1, teachers of these classes conduct a review; students are given a rating out of 5 for their Application & Effort, Behaviour, and Achievement. Based on this feedback, the Deputy Principal will liaise with parents if their child is struggling to meet expectations.
At the end of Term 1, this teacher rating process is conducted again, and changes are made to these classes based on the data gathered from this two-step review process.
Colo High School is dedicated to ensuring their students achieve individual success, whatever that may look like. If we can provide any further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out via phone or email.
Colo Scholarship
Each year Colo High School awards a scholarship to the top performing student from each of our local feeder schools, who will be continuing their (high school) education at Colo High School.
These scholarships seek to acknowledge these individuals as exemplary academic students who have understood and valued the benefits of a public education. We aim recognise their dedication to their studies and the academic success they have achieved.
These scholarships are proudly sponsored by Bendigo Bank North Richmond and the Colo High School P&C.
