The Y School - Inspiring Career Focused Learning
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We believe all young people are capable of success
The Y has a long history of supporting young people. Here in Australia the Y has been providing high-quality education for young people who are looking for alternative learning to mainstream schooling.
The Y WA recognises the importance of providing the right learning environment to improve the social, educational and employment outcomes for young people, in particular those who have experienced challenges effectively engaging in education or training.
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The Mirrabooka Campus
The first Y School in Western Australia is conveniently located in Mirrabooka, 12km north of Perth’s CBD.
The Y School was officially opened on February 23, 2022. The school is initially taking Year 10-11 students and then including Year 12 students in 2023, our small, independent school will accommodate up to 100 high school aged students who have previously experienced challenges engaging in education. Our highly experienced teachers and youth workers provide educational programs to promote continuous engagement and meet individual student learning needs and interests, whilst placing an equal emphasis on social and psychological development, to improve the educational and employment outcomes for our students.
We are a Curriculum and Re-engagement (CARE) school and are affiliated with the Association of Independent Schools WA (AISWA). The Y School provides a holistic education, recognising the uniqueness of every young person and working with each of our students to create a personal and sustainable pathway.
Our Vision
To improve the education and life opportunities of our students so they can reach their full potential.
School Culture
Our school is a community, built on trusting and reliable relationships. Our staff and students work together to create an environment that is nurturing and allows progress to take place. While we focus on preparing our young people to engage in their future, we also focus on enjoying the present.
We provide a safe environment where all young people keen to learn can enjoy a sense of belonging, regardless of their gender, sexuality, religion, or difference. We work in partnership with students to build their self-worth and resilience, teaching self-regulation and inspiring positive attitudes and behaviours towards themselves, their families, and the school community, to encourage their success so they can become happy, healthy adults and thriving members of our communities.
Learning
The Y school provides an Individual Learning Plan (IEP) for each student. This recognises the different skill levels of each student in each area of study. Learning is then scaffolded to provide each learner with an opportunity to progress. We meet each student where they are and assist them to develop new pathways. We promote a growth mindset and acknowledge progress in a positive and nurturing way.
Career Pathways
Every student who completes their schooling with us has the opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. We offer Certificates I, II and III in General Education for Adults (CGEA), as well as Vocational training opportunities through community partnerships, which lead to qualifications and employment in a variety of industries.
All our Year 10 students learn English, Mathematics, Health, Humanities and Social Sciences, Art, Science and Technology (STEM). Whilst our Year 11 and 12 students also study Health, PE, Protective Behaviours, Humanities, in addition to CGEA in literacy and numeracy, and additional electives. Our students participate in OLNA testing.
We focus our teaching on building literacy and numeracy skills, using evidence-based programs.
We also teach essential life skills, including interview techniques, punctuality, and appropriate workplace behaviour.
Additional Support
Alongside academic success, social and emotional development is a high priority at our school. To inspire learning and consistent engagement:
- Our teachers are trained in supporting trauma-affected young people
- We have youth workers in each classroom and case management support
- Our class sizes are no more than 20 students
- Our psychologist provides one on one support and counselling
- Wellbeing classes focus on managing mental health
How to Enrol
Students may be referred from their previous high school, Participation or Transition teams, from medical and mental health professionals, or self-refer via the enrolment form on our website, or contact us on (08) 6234 1173, or admin@yschools.wa.edu.au. Each application is reviewed by our School Principal and Youth Manager.
The Mirrabooka Campus is located at Unit 8, 1 Chesterfield Road, Mirrabooka.
Feedback and Complaints
The Y School welcomes feedback from members of the public as well as from our school community. Please email admin@yschools.wa.edu.au with any comments or concerns and we will respond within five days.
The Y School is proud to be an Act Belong Commit partner.