Middle Schooling
Recognising the middle school years as one of the most important steps in a young learning journey.
At The Younity School, we recognise the middle school years as one of the most important steps in a young person’s journey to meaningful, lifelong engagement with learning.
It’s a time when young people begin to experience agency, ownership and independence in their education; develop a sense of self and connection to the world; and begin to explore exciting possibilities for the future.
Middle schooling is an intentional approach to teaching and learning that is responsive and appropriate to the full range of needs, interests and achievements of middle years students in formal and informal schooling contexts. Informed by‘ Adolescents Success’ middle schooling has a clear philosophy relevant to the context of the need of the students and a range of practices to engage young adolescents in relevant, meaningful and challenging learning, along with organisational initiatives to facilitate their implementation, such as:
- higher order thinking strategies,
- integrated and disciplinary curriculum that are negotiated, relevant and challenging flexible student groupings,
- cooperative learning and collaborative teaching,
- small learning communities that provide students with sustained individual attention in a safe and healthy school environment,
- emphasis on strong teacher–student relationships through extended contact with a small number of teachers and a consistent student cohort,
- authentic and reflective assessment with high expectations,
- parental and community involvement in student learning.
Evidence-based approaches are adopted with clearly articulated outcomes, such as:
- developing current and lifelong learning attributes,
- enhancing academic outcomes,
- creating a love of learning.
Other interesting things
The Younity School Curriculum
We are an accredited independent special assistance school delivering the Australian Curriculum.
The curriculum at The Younity School is developed using the relevant Queensland and National requirements and incorporates opportunities to develop 21st Century Skills, Employability Skills and Global Citizenship.
The curriculum is designed and aligned to the Australian Curriculum. Students will be taught English and Mathematics suitable to their own educational needs. Students will also be taught Science, HPE, HASS, The Arts and Technologies.
The curriculum will support disengaged learners to be successful and support students in their own learning. The curriculum will be delivered by passionate teachers and assessment will be modified to suit the needs of each learner.
Uniforms
We think uniforms are great!
They help everything from creating s sense of belonging to the student group, to not having to decide what to wear when you get up in the morning. But we also know that variety is the spice of life!
At The Younity School students will be provided a two Younity School shirts and a hat that must be warn every day. The shirts will be available in a choice of colour and design so students can select their preference.
We also appreciate that some students will work better in sensory supported fabrics and designs, so we will support you to find sensory friendly alternatives if required (bamboo socks rock!)
Students must also wear closed shoes and appropriate-length black or blue trousers, shorts, or skirts.
We will also allow for some flexibility in individual styling of hair and jewellery.
School timetable
What will my day look like at The Younity School
School starts at 8.30am and finishes at 2.30pm.
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Our Learning Model
Creating trauma-informed strengths-based classrooms
At The Younity School, we aim to be a centre of excellence in special assistance education by delivering programs that support students to build their self-regulatory capacities, develop a sense of relatedness and belonging at school, and integrate wellbeing principles that nurture growth and identify strengths.
Drawing on evidence-based models, such as the Berry Street Education Model, restorative approaches and middle schooling, our classrooms nurture student wellbeing and enhance their willingness to engage at school, harnessing their strengths for effective learning and future pathways. Classes will be capped at 15 students per class in years 7-9. Years 5-6 to follow!
School Breakfast Program
Nutrition will be a priority at The Younity School
Breakfast is important! It gives students a kick-start in the morning, helping them to concentrate and connect to the day. To facilitate this, a free self-service breakfast bar will be available for students in the mornings.
We are also hoping to provide lunches, possibly for a small fee. More work is being done on this so stay tuned!
School Holiday Programs
Programs run by Younity's Youth Development team.
Our Easter School Holiday Program is here!!!!
Bookings are essential.
Phone 0408 005 638 to secure your place.
Transport
First you have to get here...
The Younity School is located1km from Burpengary Station. Alternately, the 664 bus travels past the school. Please check the bus timetable for specific times.
We will also have secure bike & scooter racks (and we might even be able to help you to get a bike through Younity's PUSH! Program!)
Outside school hour care
Stay tuned for more info on this.
Student Wellbeing and Engagegemnt
We support our students to be happy, healthy, successful and productive
Student wellbeing and their active engagement in their learning is our priority.
We will use a range of approaches to put each student's wellbeing at the forefront of their day, every day.
- A strengths based approach.
- Student involvement in goal setting and planning supports.
- Transition supports.
- Explicit teaching of Australian Curriculum personal and social capabilities to support independence, self-advocacy, and social awareness and social management.
- Monitoring and support for attendance and engagement.
- Campus wellbeing and behaviour support facilitators.
- Check ins and regulation supports.
- Regular review of personalised plans and progress.
Term Dates & Key Dates for 2024
Time to get your diary out
Term dates and key dates for 2024
Student Term Dates
Term 3: 08/07/2024 –13/09/2024 (10 weeks)
Term 4: 30/09/2024 – 30/11/2024 (9 weeks)
Public Holidays
EKKA Holiday: Monday 12th August
Kings Birthday: Monday 7thOctober
Pupil Free Days
Curriculum Planning: Friday 30th August
Digital Technology & Learning Tools
Leading learning in a digital world
The Younity School understands that we operate in a world that is turning truly digital, and that we have responsibility for giving our students, our teachers and those who support them the digital skills they need for today and in the future. All curriculum areas will include opportunities for improving digital literacy and efficiency of our students and our teams.
The Younity School will provide students with laptops and other ICT learning tools and materials to use in the classroom. We will also supply all stationary supplies.
Students are not to bring their own ICT equipment.
