Why we finish earlier on Mondays? 

It is important to note that no curriculum time is lost with the 1.20pm finish time on a Monday.  This time was created through the removal a repeat/additional period in the timetable on a Wednesday which arose when weekly school sport was not available on the Gold Coast as schools moved to a cluster model. Parent, student and staff consultation occurred when this change was proposed in 2021. 

This change has enabled students to: 

• Study independently either at home or at school in our library precinct; 
• Access tutors to assist with their school work in our library precinct; 
• Catch up on lesson content that they have missed whilst on vocational placements or other extra-curricular activities; 
• Complete their vocational placements; Undertake part-time work, sports training or other commitments. 
• Improve attendance on both Mondays and Wednesdays. 

This change has enabled staff to: 

• Work collaboratively to improve curriculum and unit planning; 
• Analyse student data and better cater for individuals. 

Although there is no expectation that students attend on a Monday afternoon, should they want to or need to both supervision and tutors are provided.