School Programs

Upon enrolment at Port School, each student undertakes an ACER test that informs us of their literacy and numeracy skills.  ACER Compass testing is a computer-based assessment of core reading and numeracy skills, specifically designed for disengaged and educationally marginalised young people and adults. It is aligned to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), the common national reference point for describing performance in the core skill areas.

At Port School we are continually seeking ways to improve our programs. We identified that a key component, where we could add to the development of our younger students, would be to create a separate learning environment for our Year 8 and Year 9 students.

The Port School Mobile Classroom is an initiative that seeks to meaningfully engage some of the most marginalised and disengaged students at our school. The Mobile Classroom operates out of a bus and students’ entire syllabus takes place off-site, in and around Fremantle and Perth.

Port School’s Outreach Program aims to create a bridge that helps connect the students back into life and back into school and a learning environment. Our main focus is to support students academically, socially and emotionally through the Outreach Program. The role of the Outreach Team is wide and varied; we support students to access health and medical assistance when the parent is absent or unable to support their child.

As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Port School is a recognised training provider, registered with the Training Accreditation Council of Western Australia to deliver vocational education and training (VET) services. RTO’s are recognised providers of quality-assured and nationally recognised training and qualifications.

Vocational Education & Training (VET) engages students in industry-based training built on strategic partnerships between schools, Registered Training Organisations (RTO), business, industry and the wider community. VET at Port School is based on the completion of certificates delivered at school in partnership with RTO’s, as well as certificates delivered offsite through VETDSS.

Keys for Life is a comprehensive, national, award-winning, evidence-based, pre-driver program that assists parents, schools and agencies to educate young people about safer road use. It also provides licensing and graduation benefits. It can be implemented in schools with Year 10-12 students, and in agencies with young adults. The program is funded by the Road Safety Commission, administered by SDERA and delivered by registered Keys for Life facilitators.

Port Young Parent Centre (YPC) provides a holistic and cohesive environment where teenage mums are provided with parenting support and training to achieve educational outcomes. The YPC provides training in Certificates I, II and III of General Education for Adults, plus a variety of vocational courses including Community Services, Hospitality, Sport Coaching and Furniture Making.

Port Early Learning Centre (ELC) is located on the grounds of Port School campus, right next door to the Young Parent Centre. Port ELC is a fully licensed and assessed service, compliant to WA standards, providing quality care. Our experienced and trained staff care for children aged 6 weeks to 3 years of age.