Thrive | Hammond Park Secondary College

Thrive Program

Thrive Philosophy

The college acknowledges students can achieve excellence through:
• developing their PERMAH principles
• a positive wellbeing
• active participation at each stage of the lesson
• appropriate curriculum
• constructive feedback
• family partnerships
• community engagement.
Supporting our vision to be innovative and do things differently, this program is designed to support students in achieving a WACE at the end of Year 12.
Connection between school, workplace and home are critical for some students to achieve success.

The Importance of the Thrive Program

Some students plateau in their achievement or disengage in mainstream.
Flexibility needed to meet individual needs.
Relationship focus with a smaller group of staff benefits some students in providing the personal attention needed.
May improve unresolved attendance or behaviour issues.
Individual positive choices lead to success and excellence, an alternative structure can support this.
Pathways from Year 10 to 12 courses is critical in supporting students with life after school.
Individual Pathway Planning and career exploration assist in goal setting and engagement.
The Thrive Program supports our Year 10 vision.

Thrive Program Overview

Thrive is a program that’s a privilege to be a part of.
Behaviour and engagement requirements to be accepted into the program.
Curriculum modified: modified to Thrive community.
Parent partnership
Opportunities include participation in The Duke of Ed, potential work experience and leadership activities to support student engagement, growth and development of workplace skills and community engagement.
Some students may be on SEN reporting (if needed).
Review and exit processes.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Activities 2024

Note: forms must be submitted to Administration no later than the close of business Friday 1 November 2024.