Student engagement is an integral part of supporting the wellbeing, development and learning of students at Mill Park Secondary College.
In addition to a range of targeted programs and wellbeing focused events, time is created in our timetable to support students with social, emotional, and personal growth.
In Years 7 to 9, students participate in Engage lessons twice a week that focus on establishing strong routines, building positive relationships, setting personal goals, and developing resilience. Year 7 students are given additional transition support through the Explore program which allows them to find their place within Mill Park Secondary College and explore their personal interests through Clubs.
In Years 10 to 12, students have a weekly Connect session where they set goals, develop skills for study and life, and receive mentoring from their peers and teacher.
Students are also supported by Student Engagement Leaders at each year level. These coordinators develop strong relationships with students of their cohort and promote student welfare through supporting positive peer relationships and promoting students to demonstrate the College values of Respect, Responsibility, Achievement and Enjoyment.
To support a positive transition to secondary school at Years 7 to 9, a Programs, Learning and Events coordinator arranges incursions, excursions, events, and camps to enrich student experiences, while Engagement Mentors assist students to navigate issues, and become confident, independent learners.