Heathmont College - Prospectus 2019

6 — CONTENTS Learning - Knowledge Empowers You At Heathmont College, knowledge is KEY because it empowers students and facilitates their unique, holistic growth. Our students don’t just acquire knowledge for its own sake. There’s no power in that. Instead they grow through the application of knowledge by sourcing, sharing, testing, presenting, reorganising and putting it to work to engage meaningfully and solve real problems. When learning is transferred, we’ve achieved our primary purpose. Students are exposed to a breadth and depth of knowledge that allows them to: KNOW-WHAT engage with information and facts KNOW-HOW learn through experiences; accomplish outcomes, produce products KNOW-WHY gain deep understanding of complex cause and effect relationships; the wider context and vision KNOW-WHO communicate effectively and seek appropriate expert support KNOW-WHEN implement time management skills; CARE-WHY develop the will and motivation to succeed; become resourceful, independent learners who take responsibility for their own learning. CELEBRATING SUCCESS Acknowledging and rewarding progress and success in all its forms, during and following learning processes, is our forte. We love celebrating our students and do so often – in classrooms, on sporting fields, at concerts, in assemblies and at presentation evenings. DIGITAL LEARNING Digital literacy is critical to living and working effectively in the 21st century. We develop it in Heathmont students by ensuring ready access to a range of technologies. Students have their own notebook computers. We ensure technology enhances learning by teaching students to use the right tool for the task. STUDENT LEADERSHIP The development of personal leadership skills is vital for a student’s future success in life and so at Heathmont College, leadership is for all – not just a select few. Through a student voice focus, students are encouraged to have input into programs and decisions. All students have the opportunity to actively engage in student leadership through the Student Representative Council (SRC). The SRC comprises of Year 12 Captains, House, Music and Sports Captains. Students can also aspire to leadership in relation to the Ambassador Program, Peer Mentor Program, Sporting Program, World Challenge, The Alpine School and other college initiatives. Students appointed into leadership positions are inducted at a Leadership Inauguration Assembly early in Term 1 each year. The college community and local dignitaries are invited to attend. “Knowledge and know-how are the real sources of value and riches. You can learn anything you need to learn to achieve any goal you can set for yourself.” – Brian Tracy, Self-Development author