Wodonga+Middle+Years+College

 **Wodonga Middle Years College was established in February 2006 as a College for Years 7 - 9. The College is located on two campuses (Felltimber and Huon). The consolidation of Years 7 - 9 students into WMYC has allowed the College to provide students with an educational experience that has been specifically designed to meet the diverse social, emotional and intellectual needs of the young adolescents in the Wodonga area. The 2009 student enrolment stands at 992. Student family occupation (SFO) is 0.50. Language Background Other than English (LBOTE) is 0.01.
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The goals within the College strategic plan all focus on improvement and opportunity for students as individuals. **  The College has worked closely with Middle Years experts, particularly during the review process, to devise a specific middle years approach to learning. A 'team' focus at each year level has been adopted. The teams approach improves data collection and analysis, curriculum development and building of student / teacher relationships. To maximise student learning outcomes at each year level and in all learning areas, staff are provided with weekly blocks of time for planning of curriculum as well as regular scheduled meeting for administration, direction and management.
 * **To improve student achievements for all students in Years 7 - 9 **
 * **To improve student connectedness to their peers, teachers and the College **
 * **To ensure that student transitions between 6 and 7 and year 9 and 10 are managed effectively for all students. **
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The emphasis on quality relationships is supported by the year level team and A - Team structures. Team members teach exclusively within one year level and therefore have the time and opportunities to build strong relationships with their students. Each year level class (A -Team) is allocated an advocate (A Team teacher). This structure provides students and families with a clear communication pathway.

An advocate role encompasses: Liaising with the team leaders and Assistant Principals on the specific circumstances for each student. Being perceptive to how students are travelling and seeking support when required Develop Individual Education Plans with each student to assist them with their studies. Keeping records on ID attend of student attendance and lateness. Ensuring all absence notes are collected and filed.

Restorative Practices was introduced in 2006 as the practice for restoring harm that occurs in the school community. All staff have attended professional development in this area. **