INNOVATION IN CURRICULUM

Enhancement Opportunities

Toorak College offers enhancement programs to students with advanced learning needs. These programs cater to intellectual interests and help students reach their full potential through advanced coursework, research projects, and specialised co-curricular activities. Toorak staff will be supported with best practice methodologies alongside increased training in areas of individual needs education. All students will enhance their knowledge and application of digital literacy skills.

In the pursuit of innovation in curriculum, Toorak College places an emphasis on redefining the principles of flexibility, continuity and enhancement within the realm of education. This pioneering approach acknowledges that the curriculum should not adhere to a one-size-fits-all model, but rather embrace a dynamic and personalised framework. This transformative vision empowers students to actively shape their educational journey, fostering a sense of ownership over their learning and future.

Informed by the latest insights from educational neuroscience and developmental psychology, our teaching methodology is centered around the belief that learning should be fuelled by curiosity and inquiry, complemented by the deliberate delivery of essential skills. With new developments in the tracking of student growth data and an increased focus on enhanced digital literacy, we will continue to equip our students with the tools they need to evolve into informed global citizens who harbour a genuine curiosity about the world.

The Importance Of Continuity

One of our strengths as a Kindergarten to Year 12 school is in enabling seamless transitions alongside foundations that are built upon year by year. This plan enhances continuity in each student’s journey by having one curriculum model and approach through ELC, Junior School and Senior School. Underpinned by inquiry models of thinking and strengthened through explicit skill development this strategic plan sees a focus on our own specialised curriculum model. This is further enhanced by a new whole school map of wellbeing initiatives and priorities that are experienced where most beneficial to an individual’s development.

Unified Student Data Integration

The implementation of the unified student data platform, Edapt, at Toorak College marks a significant leap forward in optimising the educational experience for both students and faculty. Edapt serves as a comprehensive solution that seamlessly integrates diverse student data, providing a centralised hub for information related to academic performance, co-curricular activities, and personal development. This streamlined approach enhances the efficiency of administrative processes, allowing educators at Toorak College to access real-time insights into student growth, identify areas for improvement, and tailor instructional strategies to individual needs.