Meet the 2020 subschools
Subschools and the Connect program
Student engagement and positive relationships are an essential pre-condition to learning. The NHS Subschool structure and Connect program are designed to enhance student belonging, wellbeing and positive connections to the school. Our Heads of School (subschool leaders) oversee the social, emotional and academic progress of their students, supported by Year Level Program Leaders, Tutors and classroom teachers. In the coming weeks you should be hearing from your child's Tutor. They, and the smiling faces below, are your key contacts for 2020.
A rule of thumb: if you have a question, or something doesn't feel right, please get in touch!
Junior School
Head of School: Audra Keane ph: 9488 3307
Year 7 Program Leaders: Tess Legge and Josh Bartholomew ph: 9488 2343
Year 8 Program Leaders: Courtney Lever and Aurelie Charenton ph: 9488 2320
Subschool and administrative support: Xanthe Gunner
Wellbeing: Leanne Petroff, Patrick O'Gorman & team ph: 9488 2321
Year 7 Welcome to Northcote High School! The Year 7 team is excited to be working with our brand new students and families. As a team, we have the goal of ensuring a smooth transition for every one of our students. We are committed to helping the newest members of the Northcote High School community find their place in this wonderful school. Working alongside the Year 7 tutors, we will be creating a year level experience which focuses on building positive relationships and establishing routines and habits to ensure the best possible start to the high school journey.
Upcoming events:
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Year 8
We are looking forward to another exciting year with this cohort. In Year 8, our focus is on ‘Challenge’. We want our students to get outside their comfort zones and push themselves to achieve more than they did in Year 7. We are very excited to introduce a brand new camp for Year 8s this year. This journey based camp in Term 2 will focus on student initiative, resilience and team building. The course selection process later this year, will help students to reflect on their strengths and interests and give them the opportunity to design a program which suits their personal learning style. We are excited to work with the Year 8 tutors and student leaders to create a unique and rewarding year level experience in 2020.
Upcoming events:
- Year 8 Parent Connect: Monday 17 February, 5.30- 6.15pm
- Halls Outdoor Yr 8 Camp info session
- Project Rockit cyber student workshops: Wed 26 and Thurs 27 February
- - For students: Tuesday 25 February, Period 5
- - For parents: Tuesday 25 February, 6- 7pm
Middle School
Head of School: Zac Healey ph: 9488
Year 9 Program Leaders: Louise Tait and Josh Melican ph: 9488
Year 10 Program Leaders: Jo Foley and Luke Barrett ph: 9488
Subschool and administrative support: Xanthe Gunner
Wellbeing: Kat Brissett & team ph: 9488 2321
Greetings from the Middle School! My name is Zac Healey and I am the Head of the Year 9 & 10 Sub -school. The other members of this fantastic team are Luke Barrett and Joanne Foley who are the Program Leaders for Year 10, and Josh Melican and Louise Tait who are the Program Leaders for Year 9. The middle years focuses on the opportunities and challenges of living within diverse communities. A key aspect of the Year 9 & 10 experience is the Northcote Model, which allows students greater choice and agency over the direction of their learning. Our team aims to provide students with opportunities that push them beyond their current abilities and to explore new possibilities.
Students explore and challenge themselves in programs such as City School (Year 9) and Work Experience (Year 10) by providing opportunities for students, celebrating excellence and effort and developing student leadership.
The Unique Year Level experience for Year 9 is titled “Community” and there will be a number of great experiences for all students to increase their connections to both the school and wider community. A key aspect of the program is developing student awareness of the variety of cultures living in the broader Melbourne community, with a number of Intercultural Day excursions being held throughout the year.
Year 10 is about “Exploring”. Over the course of the year students will explore their academic opportunities both within and beyond high school, they will explore possible career paths and more importantly job market trends and what that means for their future. The key events to look out for this year are Careers day (Term 1), Work Experience (Term 2), The Northern Territory Camp and the Social Entrepreneurship program happening in Term 3.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at healey.zachary.z@edumail.vic.gov.au
Senior School
Head of School: Allira Scott ph: 9488 2388
Year 11 Program Leaders: David Norman and Jane Lange ph: 9488 2386
Year 12 Program Leaders: Cathy Lester and Adam Coxsell ph: 9488 2311
VCAL (curriculum coordination): Liz Brown ph: 9488 3320
Student Wellbeing: Alana Smith & team ph: 9488 2321
Careers Practitioner: Karen Burgess (Booma) ph: 9488 2301
The Senior Years are an exciting time for students and we are looking forward to being part of their journey. In their final years of secondary school, they explore pathways and passions, as students develop as mature learners ready to take their next steps in to the world. Our senior students are engaged in a wide range of studies in VCE, and VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) and also VET subjects (Vocational Education and Training)
This year we are excited to be working with a revamped Connect curriculum for 2020. We spent significant time getting feedback and input from students which has helped shape this year’s program.
We value high aspirations and high support for all students. We know that when students set themselves challenging goals, pursue their interest and strengths with vigour and consistency, great outcomes occur. We are passionate about working in partnership with students, teachers and families to allow students to strive and achieve their personal best Leadership and personal growth are also features of the Senior School Connect program.
Year 11
Learning intention: We aim to prepare students for their transition into the Senior Years and becoming young adults.
Essential Learning: Developing study skills and metacognition, celebrating achievements, exploring pathways and transitioning to young adults.
Outcome by the end of Year 11: Students will be positive, resilient and take ownership of their study habits. They will have built positive relationships with their peers and tutors and explored future pathways. Students will be equipped with skills to make positive decisions in their lives.
To kick off this Connect Program, this year is the first time we are holding a ‘Smashing VCE and VCAL’ day at ACU (Australian Catholic University).
To help support your child this year, we are holding a Parent Forum on Wednesday February 19 and further details will be coming soon.
Year 12
Learning intention: We aim to prepare students for their final year of school, assist them to choose their future pathway and prepare them for life beyond school.
Essential Learning: Key VCE/VCAL milestones, celebrating achievements, dedicated subject based study/support, researching and finalising future pathways.
Outcome by the end of Year 12: Students will have the information, tools and space to achieve to the best of their ability in their last year of school. Students will have thoroughly researched and planned their pathway post NHS.
The year got off to a great start with our Study Conference ‘Striving for Excellence’ at La Trobe University, where students were encouraged to discover what this year means to them personally and plan strategies with their Tutor to set goals for 2020.
The Year 12 Parent Meet and Greet is Thursday February 6 from 5.30pm in the Library Courtyard.