Inclusion Programs
Referring Behaviour
For students to be referred to this program they must engage in one, or multiple, of the following behaviour/s:
Outcomes
The goal for the students during this program is to:
Literacy Intervention Program
Overview
The purpose of the Ballarat High School Literacy Intervention Program is to build confidence in our students’ literacy skills. The Literacy Intervention Program aims to cater to the individual learning needs of students who are in need of support to grow their literacy skills. This is achieved through small focus groups, where students will complete a range of curriculum and skills-based activities that help improve their reading, writing, and speaking & listening skills, and further engage them with their learning.
Referring Behaviour
- PAT Reading Data is below Year 4
- Need to grow their literacy skills
Outcomes
- build confidence in our students’ literacy skills
- build skills to help improve their reading, writing, and speaking & listening skills
- further engage them with their learning
Numeracy Intervention Program
Overview
Referring Behaviour
- PAT Numeracy Data is below Year 4
- Need to grow their numeracy skills
Outcomes
- build student number skills
- build capacity for real-life numeracy applications
- improve their basic Number skills
- develop their number flexibility
- further engage them with their Numeracy learning
GRIT / Recranked
Growth Resilience Initiative Teamwork
Overview
Referring Behaviour
- Students who would benefit from a positive role model
- Students who are interested in ‘hands-on’ learning and could use a break from the classroom
- Students who are struggling to make connections
Outcomes
- develop their communication skills with both adults and their peers in a positive manner,
- develop strategies for problem-solving both in and outside of school,
- work in a supported hands-on environment, and,
- achieve success in completing a physical task.
Connect
Overview
Referring Behaviour
- Poor social skills, possibly due to disengagement or ASD
- Trouble making connections with peers
- Would benefit from life skills
Outcomes
- increase and practice their social and life skills in a small group space with the support of Inclusion Support Staff
Personal Training
Overview
Referring Behaviour
- A student who may need to ‘let off steam’ in a controlled environment
- Trouble making connections with an interest in sport/exercise
- Students with physical disabilities that would benefit from strength and conditioning
Outcomes
- empower students with confidence by allowing them to see what they can achieve,
- allow students to create connections between students, and,
- give a healthy break from a classroom environment that allows students to re-set.
Gymnastics & Fitness
Overview
Referring Behaviour
- Would benefit from engaging in activities with a physical outlet
- Assistance with setting and achieving goals based on their progress for Rock-climbing, Gymnastics, and Parkour sessions
- Developing their personal and team-work skills
Outcomes
- build confidence, coordination, creativity, and self-discipline,
- learn necessary progressions to develop basic gymnastics skills, and,
- develop social and communication skills through team-building exercises.
RISE
Overview
The RISE program is an interactive program blending social emotional learning (SEL) and sport. It offers students the skillset and toolkit to manage stress & emotions from classroom to court. This ultimately further extends into life in a confident, empowering, and resilient way.
The Revved-Up SEL module focuses on self-reflection and behavioural change. It’s designed to encourage students to be mindful of how they think, feel, and act when they get angry, how they can cool down in challenging situations, and if faced with a situation they can’t avoid, how to ensure them and their friends remain safe without intentionally escalating the matter.
Referring Behaviour
- various negative Compass chronicles
- becomes heightened when something does not go their way, and cannot self-regulate
- has been linked in with Student Services
Outcomes
- improves ability to regulate emotions and manage stress,
- their skills to connect and communicate effectively to strengthen relationships, and,
- their self-awareness of emotions and decision making.
Art in Therapy
Overview
Referring Behaviour
- Engaged with student services
- Struggles with emotional regulation
- Struggles with social connections
Outcomes
- Provide a safe space for students to connect with others and explore their creativity through art
- Assist in emotional regulation
- Creating positive social connections
Creative Regulation
Overview
Referring Behaviour
- Students who need a safe and quiet space
- Students with minimal social skills and/or regulation skills
- Students who have an interest in art or have a creative style
Outcomes
- build their capacity to engage in social interactions
- regulate emotions, and
- build meaningful connections with their peers
Music Regulation
Overview
We are offering the opportunity to participate in small instrumental music classes. This can help with building music skills for students who find participating in the loud music environment challenging. We will be able to provide specialised instruction and support in areas such as guitar/bass, keyboard/piano, drums, singing and even music technology/songwriting. All equipment will be provided. No experience is necessary.
Referring Behaviour
- Have an interest in music/learning an instrument
- Students who need a small learning space
- Students who may find a normal music classroom overwhelming or may experience sensory issues
Outcomes
- Provide a safe space for students to connect with others and explore their creativity through music
- An opportunity to regulate and relieve stress
- Provides students a sense of achievement
- Increases social skills