Western Alliance Year 7-10

The two Western Queensland Schools of Distance Education – Mount Isa and Longreach – provide quality education to students from Prep to Year 10 who are geographically isolated or choose distance education as a home schooling or flexible learning option. In 2012, the secondary departments of these schools combined resources to form an alliance, expanding the delivery of quality learning for secondary students. This collaboration is known as the Western Alliance (WA). While students belong to the Western Alliance, the school at which each student is enrolled is referred to as their base school. This dual enrolment fosters both a base school and shared secondary identity, supporting the academic, social and emotional growth of all students across the alliance.

By working together in innovative and creative ways, the Western Alliance provides its Year 7-10 students with a quality teaching and learning program that includes:
•    Increased direct teaching of curriculum through additional on-air time
•    Individualised support and tutorials
•    Home groups / Go2 groups (with a Go2 teacher)
•    A variety of elective subjects, including vocational training
•    Access to teachers with subject expertise
•    Engagement with peers through on-air lessons and face-to-face interactions during field services.

Alliance staff work diligently to ensure a seamless transition for all students, both into and beyond the Alliance. To support students in achieving their personal best, we focus on core areas of:
•    Quality teaching
•    Student wellbeing
•    Distinct identity
•    Community relationships
•    Leadership.

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