Lalor North Secondary College has a unique learning program for Year 7 students so that they are able to achieve their best in a supportive and safe environment.
Prior to the year 7 induction program, a team of staff visit every student from every primary school to personally meet each student. The team meet the student and their teachers to gain greater insight into each students learning, engagement and wellbeing needs prior to their commencement. Students and their families are later invited to an induction and information program.
To provide a seamless flow from primary to secondary transition, the college has developed a space to help reduce the initial anxieties of transition from primary to secondary school. All core classrooms, lockers, Year 7 Home Group teachers and the Year 7 Engagement Leaders are located in this learning space. A peer mentor is also assigned to every student to increase their sense of belonging.
The Year 7 Curriculum is streamlined to give every student a balanced and exciting learning environment. Students study a core curriculum of English, Mathematics, Humanities, Science, Health & Physical Education and a Language of their choice or English as an Additional Language (EAL). Students also learn Wood Technology, Food Technology, Art, Dance, Music and Drama as part of a craft rotation. A wide range of learning opportunities are provided through activities, incursions, excursions, clubs and camp.
Accelerated learning programs and enhancement/intervention programs are available to all students.
