Special Programs

Individual Support Program (ISP)

The individual support program (ISP) is a learning program designed to support students with identified learning needs. The subjects offered within the program are determined by the needs of the current students and is coordinated by the campus Inclusion Support team.

These subjects are studied as an alternative to another subject in consultation with the Inclusion Support Team leadership of the College. Subjects that may be on offer include:

ISP – Literacy Skills (Years 8 and 9)
ISP – Literacy Program (Years 8 and 9)
ISP – Life Skills (Years 8 and 9)
ISP – Adjusted Humanities (Years 8 and 9)
ISP – Brick Social Skills Therapy (Years 8 and 9)
ISP – Program Support (Years 7, 8 and 9)
ISP – Numeracy (through the mathematics program)

Hands on Learning

‘Hands on Learning’ is a program run at both Berwick and Officer Campuses aimed at engaging students at school to help them discover their talents and experience success. This supportive program sees students grow in confidence and increase their sense of connection to school.

Students who participate in the program are released from their normal learning program for 1 day a week. Students are recommended for participation by Heads of House and must go through an application and interview process to be included in the program.

For more information, please contact:

Berwick – Dennis Krinas dkrinas@sfx.vic.edu.au
Officer – Michael Palmer mpalmer@sfx.vic.edu.au

To learn more about the philosophy of Hands on Learning visit their website https://handsonlearning.org.au/