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College Prospectus Year 11 and 12 Independent Senior Secondary College
A message from
our Principal
SEDA College is an independent,
co-educational Year 11 to Year 12 school
which provides HSC programs in a
hands-on, industry-based environment.
SEDA College provides an We believe the key component The College has a strong
exciting and positive alternative of an engaging education is pastoral care model which is led
to traditional senior schooling, interest-based learning. The by our teachers. Our teachers
with an HSC course designed College promotes a model of are educators, mentors, career
to engage students with their learning that places students advisors, workplace supervisors
learning, and empower them and their life choices at the and frontline mental and
to achieve personal growth centre of everything we do. physical health advocates for
and success during and beyond our students.
school. The College’s aim is to At SEDA College hands-on
develop an engaging and caring learning happens both inside Our students, their families
learning environment which and outside of the classroom, and their teachers work
fosters the holistic growth of so that students have a deeper collaboratively to find
each young person, and provides connection to their education. productive ways to resolve the
pathways to lifelong learning. Students also undertake challenges that arise during the
industry placement and student’s time at school.
At SEDA College, students community work throughout
benefit from being exposed to their time at the College, to On behalf of the SEDA College
high standards and a range of develop their work readiness Council, and our teaching and
learning opportunities, allowing and community awareness. administrative staff, I welcome
them to reach their personal you to join us in 2022. We look
and career goals. It is our SEDA College promotes strong forward to working with you
intention to produce graduates relationships between students and watching our students
who are confident learners, care and staff. The ‘one teacher, one grow in confidence and skills
for and about others, and are class’ model allows the teacher over the final years of their
optimistic about their future. to really get to know students, secondary education.
Our hope is that they will be their personal circumstances
well-rounded individuals who and their career aspirations, and
want to make a difference on to help them develop confidence Kate O’Donnell
both the local and global stage. and lifelong learning skills. Principal
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Why choose
SEDA College
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SEDA College is an Independent Senior
High School where students complete
the Higher School Certificate (HSC)
program. We aim to bring out the best
in our students by taking a unique
approach to senior schooling.
SEDA Students experience a Our ‘one teacher, one class’
unique education experience approach allows our teachers
thanks to our relationship with to take on a true mentoring
some of NSW’s leading sporting role, where they get the time
organisations. You will be to know you and your individual
involved in industry experiences aspirations.
you will not find anywhere else.
Teachers take the time to
We develop the curriculum in support you as you learn
conjunction with our industry through your own experiences
partners so that you can develop and define your own journey.
the knowledge, skills and
attributes required of industry
professionals.
You will learn in real workplaces We know from our connection
and directly from industry to industry the key personal
experts. You’ll have the chance qualities and transferable skills
to get out of your comfort that employers are looking for.
zone, try new things and make We place as much importance
mistakes; this is where real on developing these skills as
learning takes place. academic progress. Through a
tailored, individual approach
We’ll equip you with transferable known as MyPlan, your teacher
skills that will help you to be will support you as you develop
successful outside of school. these skills.
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Sports Development Program
SEDA College partners with major sporting Students are provided with a range of peak
brands and organisations that facilitate real life experiences including:
industry experiences and student opportunities.
The program integrates HSC and Vocational › Match day assistance at game days and major
Education and Training (VET) where students are events
immersed in industry through unique inductions, › Delivery of community and holidays programs
community events and work placements. This
combination enables our students to acquire › Coaching and officiating at schools,
the skills to support future educational and competitions and community events
employment pathways.
› Event management at state tournaments
We are excited to offer the following programs: and competitions
› AFL NSW HSC Program › Opportunities to secure work placements
across a variety of departments within sports
› Cricket Australia HSC Program organisations including game development,
› Netball NSW HSC Program administration, events and fan development
› Parramatta Eels HSC Program
Year 11
› South Sydney Rabbitohs HSC Program › Preliminary HSC
› Sydney Kings Basketball HSC Program › VET Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
› Sydney FC HSC Program (partial)
› Western Sydney Wanderers HSC Program › VET Certificate II in Business (partial)
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Year 12 into the Year 12 HSC course. Applicants for Year
12 must start in term 4 of Year 11. We are not
› HSC able to accept students into the Year 12 course
› VET Certificate III in Sport and Recreation later than October of the year preceding Year 12
(full) graduation.
› VET Certificate II in Business (full)
Upon successful completion of the two years at Fees
SEDA College, students will achieve the following: The current College fee has been set at $6,100
› HSC per annum. This all-inclusive fee includes:
› Certificate III in Sport and Recreation › Full uniform on enrolment
› Certificate II in Business › Chromebook computer
› Sport specific coaching qualifications › Coaching qualifications
› Outdoor recreation experiences in canoeing, › Vocational Education qualifications
navigating and bushwalking › Industry experiences
› Advanced First Aid Certificate › First Aid Certificate
› Tuition costs
Eligibility
Please note: › Outdoor education costs
› Positions at SEDA College are limited › Small group support in Year 12
› Selection for the sport program is not based › Welfare support
on sport skill or ability › Inter-school sport competitions
Students must currently be completing Year 10 › Excursions
or equivalent to apply for Year 11 entry. Students
who have a non-traditional or different schooling Payment plans are available to all families.
history should contact our admissions staff to
Information on fee reductions is available in our Fee Policy and
determine their eligibility for the College. our Admissions Team can provide information on any available
Students must have completed Year 11 for entry scholarships.
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SEDA College operates across two campuses,
Glebe and Sydney Olympic Park. Students study at
the campus that aligns with their sporting partner.
Glebe
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54 Parramatta Road, Forest Lodge NSW, 2037
Cricket NSW/Australia Sydney FC
South Sydney Rabbitohs Sydney Swans
Our city campus is located opposite Sydney University on Parramatta Road in Forest Lodge.
Buses stop less than 100m from the front door and run directly from Central Station every 2
minutes in the morning. The campus features:
› Large open learning spaces and › Fully equipped gym
classrooms
› Walking distance to Victoria Park
› High speed internet
› Across the road from Sydney University
› Kitchen and sunny internal eating area sports grounds
2 Sydney Olympic Park
QuayCentre, Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park NSW, 2127
Netball NSW Sydney Kings
Parramatta Eels Western Sydney Wanderers
Our Olympic Park campus is located inside the QuayCentre and is directly adjacent to the
International Hockey Centre at Olympic Park. A short walk from Olympic Park station and
accessible by bus, the campus features:
› Large classrooms overlooking the › Bicycles for student use
hockey field
› Access to the ACPE university campus
› High speed internet basketball courts and learning spaces
› Kitchen › Access to Netball NSW courts
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The SEDA College
difference
The number one factor attributed to
positive student outcomes is the teacher.
Our ‘one teacher, one classroom’ model
enables our teachers to take on a true
mentoring approach.
Each core teacher is a Physical All staff are invested in
Education specialist who is unlocking each student’s
trained and qualified by SEDA potential as they guide them
to deliver other core subjects on a pathway to success. Our
including Sport and Recreation, teachers develop a professional
Work Studies and Business. relationship with their students,
They take the role of teacher, giving them the skills and
mentor, career advisor and guidance required to realise
workplace supervisor for the their full potential.
students in their class.
At the heart of the SEDA
Our staff are experts in their College Program is a
field, helping students to fundamental belief in the
develop their individual passions capacity of all students to learn
and achieve outstanding and grow and improve.
success.
Students graduate from SEDA
Our teachers also have a broad College as mature, resilient,
range of professional skills independent and capable young
and excellent theoretical and adults with the ability to both
practical grounding and work in lead and work within teams.
close collaboration with
industry experts delivering Our students are well placed
hands-on learning and to make informed choices
creating meaningful workplace about their next step towards
connections. employment or further study.
10 SEDA CollegeMyPLAN
MyPLAN is a digital portfolio
system to help students track
their goals, achievements,
experiences and growth while
they are at SEDA. Development
of the portfolio and the
associated work skills and
personal habits is supported
with regular class sessions and
twice yearly MyPLAN meetings
between parents, teachers and
students. Your first MyPLAN
meeting happens before the
start of classes for Year 11.
Five core skills that are
developed and tracked through
the MyPLAN process are:
› Problem Solving
› Personal Organisation
› Self-Awareness
› Communication
› Teamwork
11Student learning
SEDA College students engage in an interesting
and relevant curriculum that enhances learning
through its connection to sport and recreation,
work and life skills.
PDHPE Work placements undertaken Work Studies
over the two years at SEDA
All SEDA students study contribute to learning in this Studied in Year 12, this
Personal Development, Health area. Business Services also has course provides invaluable
and Physical Education in the option of sitting an external opportunities for students to
Years 11 and 12. Covering HSC exam in Year 12. develop their confidence and
health, performance, anatomy, skills related to professionalism,
physiology, nutrition and sports job application and interview
medicine, this is a crucial study Sport and Recreation technique. Aligned with our
area for students interested in MyPLAN process, students
their own development as an and Coaching work on attributes that will help
athlete and for anyone wanting Students qualify as grass roots them succeed in a competitive
to work in the health and coaches and referees in their job market.
sports industries. PDHPE has a own sport. They develop the
compulsory external HSC exam skills and attributes needed
at the end of Year 12. to teach sport to a wide SLR
variety of people and ages. Sports, Lifestyle and Recreation
They access industry experts is studied in Year 11. This course
English Studies and sport partners to gain an provides an opportunity for our
All students study English as understanding of coaching students to engage actively in
part of the HSC. As well as principles and developing and sport activities outside of the
having practical and interesting delivering sports coaching classroom every week.
topic choices, English Studies sessions.
also has the option of sitting an
Students complete the Sport Work Placement
external HSC exam in Year 12.
and Recreation Certificate III
Students may also apply to over 2 years. and MyPLAN
study Standard English if they Our students explore career
have shown high level results in Numeracy and pathways and a variety of work
Year 10. Standard English has a Mathematics settings to acquire valuable
compulsory external HSC exam and transferable work skills
at the end of Year 12. All students complete a stage 6 that employers value. Students
Numeracy course in Year 11 as have to complete placement
part of the process of ensuring opportunities with industry
Business Services they meet the Numeracy partners and build their
Studied as part of our Year 11 Minimum Standard required resumes, while also creating a
and 12 curriculum, Business to gain the HSC. Students are network of professionals in their
Services allows students to gain also eligible to enrol in Standard chosen industry.
the Certificate 2 in Business Mathematics 1, and study that
on graduation. This subject course in both Years 11 and 12.
provides many practical skills Standard Mathematics has a
for success in the workplace. compulsory external HSC exam
at the end of Year 12.
12 SEDA CollegeSample student timetable
Students attend SEDA five days a week, completing a timetable
that will look similar to the one shown below. Students complete
the classroom-based component of their qualifications up to three
days a week. The other two days of the week focus on practical,
and industry-based learning activities.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Work Numeracy/ Sport & Rec MyPLAN/
Session 1 PDHPE
Placement Maths Coaching Business
Work Sport & Rec
Session 2 PDHPE Business English
Placement Coaching
Work Sport & Rec Numeracy/
Session 3 English SLR
Placement Coaching Maths
Example 2022 Year 11 Timetable
13Develop your skills
for an exciting career
SEDA students develop transferable skills,
which lead to a variety of exciting career
options. Students who have graduated
from SEDA are studying and working
in a broad range of industries including:
› Strength and › Sport Management › Business
Conditioning
› Personal Training › Trade Apprenticeships
› Overseas College
Scholarships › Event Management › Defence Forces
› Game Development › Fan and Community › Policing
Development
› Sport and Exercise › Special Education
Science › Teaching
› Marketing and Media
› Sport Coaching › Childcare Services
“My greatest achievement at SEDA was coming first
in the state for Standard Maths. I believe the small
class size and ability to work one-to-one with my
teacher propelled me to succeed. Thanks to SEDA, I’m
now studying a double degree in Exercise and Sports
Science and Nutrition Science at Australian Catholic
University.”
Lilly Thomas
SEDA College Graduate 2020
14 SEDA College“SEDA College caters for both
academic and sporting students.
The teachers helped me achieve a
lot academically through one-on-one
learning. I found a real passion for the
mechanics of the body which led me
to pursue a Bachelor of Exercise and
Sports Science at the University of
Western Sydney.”
Isaac Papalii
SEDA College Graduate 2020
15The SEDA
College
experience
“Before coming to SEDA, I never
thought a school could provide
those sorts of opportunities.”
Hannah Massey
Casual Football Coach, Sydney FC
SEDA College Graduate 2020
16 SEDA CollegeAt SEDA College, students engage in key school
activities, as well as a variety of experiences and
events in conjunction with our Industry Partners.
Peak Experiences Student Experiences Wellbeing
› Coaching qualifications › Interschool sport leading to › International Women’s Day
CIS level Celebration
› Industry Partner induction
› SEDA Cup interstate › NAIDOC week events
› Game day experiences competition
› Whole school mental health
› Outdoor recreation skills › Graduation ceremonies program
› Work placement › Careers expo attendance › Active sports sessions in SLR
opportunities with partners
› Intercampus competition › Caring and supportive staff
› Year 12 formal
Events may change year to year.
17Enrolment Process
Apply online
1 Complete an online application form at
sedacollege.nsw.edu.au/apply
Attend an information session
2 Information sessions are a great way to learn more
about SEDA and hear from our Principal.
Attend an interview
3 Once you have applied our Admissions Team will contact
you to book an interview with our teaching staff.
If accepted
Pay the offer acceptance fee and
4 complete the admissions form
To secure a place, families pay a $200 offer acceptance fee
and complete an admissions form online.
The SEDA College admissions team is happy to discuss the admissions process with
you further. Please contact us on 9518 4888 or info@sedacollege.nsw.edu.au for more
information.
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apply with SEDA
College NSW.
“I had always shone on the netball court,
so studying at SEDA was the perfect fit.
Our Principal Kate and my teacher were
really supportive, which you don’t find
at other schools. But the thing I loved
most about SEDA was the freedom and
independence; you choose your path.”
Kaitlyn Sapienza
Metro Development Officer, Netball NSW
SEDA College Graduate 2019PO Box 529 Broadway, NSW 2007 E: info@sedacollege.nsw.edu.au P: 02 9518 4888 sedacollege.nsw.edu.au
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