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College Prospectus Year 11 and 12 Independent Senior Secondary College EMPOWERING EDUCATION THROUGH SPORT
WELCOME TO SEDA 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 brings a new model The College Council chose the Our teachers are educators,
of learning to senior secondary SEDA Group model because of its mentors, career advisors, workplace
students in NSW. We provide an powerful core values and its success supervisors and frontline mental
exciting and positive alternative to in engaging students in education and physical health advocates for
traditional senior schooling, with in other parts of Australia. What our students.
an HSC course designed to engage makes for an engaging education?
students with their learning, and For us, the key component is The College has a strong pastoral
empower them to achieve personal interest-based learning. The College care model which is led by our
growth and success during and promotes a model of learning that teachers. Our students, their
beyond school. The College’s aim is places students and their life choices families and their teachers work
to develop an engaging and caring at the centre of everything we do. collaboratively to find productive
learning environment which fosters ways to resolve the challenges that
the holistic growth of each young SEDA College delivers the HSC arise during the student’s time at
person, and provides pathways to curriculum using an applied learning school. We use a restorative justice
lifelong learning. pedagogy, which means hands-on approach to challenging situations
learning happens both inside and work closely with students and
At SEDA College, students benefit and outside of the classroom. their families to provide support and
from being exposed to high Through this applied learning access to local services within their
standards and a range of learning model, students have a deeper neighbourhoods.
opportunities, allowing them to connection to their education.
reach their personal and career Students also undertake industry On behalf of the SEDA College
goals. It is our intention to produce placement and community work Council, and our teaching and
graduates who are confident throughout their time at the College, administrative staff, I welcome you
learners, care for and about others, to develop their work readiness and to join us in 2021. We look forward
and are optimistic about their community awareness. to working with you and watching
future. Our hope is that they will be our students grow in confidence
well-rounded individuals who want SEDA College promotes strong and skills over the final years of
to make a difference on both the relationships between students their secondary education.
local and global stage. To achieve and staff. The ‘one teacher, one
these aims, SEDA College has class model allows the teacher to
developed a partnership with SEDA really get to know students, their
Group to implement its educational personal circumstances and their
career aspirations, and to help them Kate O’Donnell
model, and to access industry Principal
partnerships with leading national develop confidence and lifelong
and state organisations. learning skills.
COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 3
WHO WE ARE
Why choose
SEDA College
4 SEDA College
SEDA College is an Independent Senior
High School and provider of the Higher
School Certificate (HSC) program.
We aim to bring out the best in our
students by focussing on key elements
that define our unique approach.
CONNECT TO INDIVIDUAL LEARNING
INDUSTRY APPROACH
SEDA Students experience a Our ‘one teacher, one class’
unique education pathway due approach allows our teachers to
to our relationship with some take on a true mentoring role, where
of Australia’s leading sporting they get the time to know you and
organisations. You will be involved your individual aspirations. They take
in industry experiences you will not the time to support you as you learn
find anywhere else. We develop through your own experiences and
the curriculum in conjunction define your own journey.
with our industry partners so that
you can develop the knowledge,
skills and attributes required of
industry professionals.
LEARN OUTSIDE DEVELOP YOUR
THE CLASSROOM CAREER PLAN
You will learn in real workplaces and We know from our connection to
directly from industry experts. You’ll industry the key personal qualities
have the chance to get out of your and transferable skills that employers
comfort zone and make mistakes, are looking for. We place as much
and this is where real learning importance on developing these skills
takes place. We’ll equip you with as academic progress. Through a
transferable skills that will help you tailored, individual approach known
to be successful outside of school. as MyPlan, your teacher will support
you as you develop these skills.
COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 5
SEDA COLLEGE YEARS 11
AND 12 PROGRAMS
Sports Development Program (SDP)
SEDA College partners with major sporting brands and Students are provided with a range of peak experiences
organisations that facilitate real life industry experiences including:
and student opportunities. The program integrates
HSC and Vocational Education and Training (VET) › Match day assistance at game days and major events
where students are immersed in industry through unique › Delivery of community and holidays programs
inductions, community events and work placements. This
combination enables our students to acquire the skills to › Coaching and officiating at schools, competitions,
support future educational and employment pathways. and community events
We are excited to offer the following programs: › Event management at state tournaments
and competitions
› AFL NSW HSC Program
› Opportunities to secure work placements across
› Cricket Australia HSC Program a variety of departments within sports organisations
› Netball NSW HSC Program including game development, administration,
events and fan development.
› Parramatta Eels HSC Program
› South Sydney Rabbitohs HSC Program Year 11
› Sydney FC HSC Program › Preliminary HSC
› Sydney Kings Basketball HSC Program › VET Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
› Western Sydney Wanderers HSC Program › VET Certificate II in Business Services
6 SEDA College
Year 12 Fees
› HSC The current College fee has been set at $5,700 per annum.
This all-inclusive fee includes:
› VET Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
› Full uniform
› VET Certificate II in Business Services Completion
› Chromebook computer
Upon successful completion of the two years at SEDA
College, students will achieve the following qualifications: › Coaching qualifications
› HSC › Vocational Education qualifications
› Certificate II in Sport and Recreation › Industry experiences
› Certificate III in Sport and Recreation › First Aid Certificate
› Certificate II in Business Services › Sports Medicine Level 1 Certificate
› Sport specific coaching qualifications › Tuition costs
› Outdoor recreation qualifications in canoeing, › Camp costs
navigating and bushwalking
› Small group support in Year 12
› Advanced First Aid Certificate
› Welfare support
Eligibility › Inter-school sport competitions
Please note: Payment plans are available.
› Positions at SEDA College are limited Applications for Scholarships and fee reduction can be made
by families who are offered a place at SEDA College.
› Selection for the sport program is not based
on sport skill or ability
Students must currently be completing Year 10
or equivalent to apply for Year 11 entry. Students who
have a non-traditional or different schooling history
should contact our admissions staff to determine
their eligibility for the College.
Students must have completed Year 11 for entry into
the Year 12 HSC course. Applicants for Year 12 must
start in term 4 of year 11. We are not able to accept
students into the Year 12 course later than October
of the year preceding year 12 graduation.
COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 7
CAMPUSES
SEDA College operates across two campuses,
Glebe and Sydney Olympic Park.
Glebe
1
2 Sydney Olympic Park
54 Parramatta Road, QuayCentre, Olympic Boulevard,
Forest Lodge NSW, 2037 Sydney Olympic Park NSW, 2127
Our city campus is located opposite Our Olympic Park campus is located
Sydney University on Parramatta inside the QuayCentre and is directly
Road in Forest Lodge. Buses stop adjacent to the International Hockey
less than 100m from the front Centre at Olympic Park. A short
door and run directly from Central walk from Olympic Park station
Station every 2 minutes in the and accessible by bus, the campus
morning. The campus features: features:
› Large open learning spaces › Large classrooms overlooking
and classrooms the Hockey field
› High speed internet › High speed internet
› Kitchen and sunny internal › Kitchen
eating area
› Bicycles for student use
› Weights and cardio room
› Access to the ACPE university
› Walking distance to Victoria Park campus basketball courts and
learning spaces
› Across the road from Sydney
University sports grounds › Access to Netball NSW courts
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COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 9
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
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 unlocking
Education specialist who is trained each student’s potential as they
and qualified by SEDA to deliver guide them on a pathway to success.
other core subjects such as Sport Our teachers develop a professional
and Recreation, Work Studies and relationship with their students,
Business. They take the role of giving them the skills and guidance
teacher, mentor, career advisor required to realise their full potential.
and workplace supervisor for
the students in their class. At the heart of the SEDA College
Program is a fundamental belief
Our staff are experts in their field, in the capacity of all students
helping students to develop their to learn and grow and improve.
individual passions and achieve
outstanding success. Students graduate from SEDA
College as mature, resilient,
Our teachers also have a broad independent and capable young
range of professional skills and adults with the ability to both
excellent theoretical and practical lead and work within teams.
grounding and work in close Our students are well placed
collaboration with industry to make informed choices
experts delivering hands-on about their next step towards
learning and creating meaningful employment or further study.
workplace connections.
10 SEDA CollegeMyPLAN
MyPLAN is a digital portfolio and
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 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
COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 11AREAS OF STUDY
Student 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 over Students are also eligible to enrol
the two years at SEDA contribute in Standard Mathematics 1, and
All SEDA students study Personal to learning in this area. Business study that course in both years 11
Development, Health and Physical Services also has the option of and 12. Standard Mathematics has
Education in Years 11 and 12. sitting an external HSC exam a compulsory external HSC exam
Covering health, performance, in Year 12. at the end of Year 12.
anatomy, physiology, nutrition and
sports medicine, this is a crucial
study area for students interested in Sport and Recreation Work Studies
their own development as an athlete
and for anyone wanting to work in
and Coaching Studied in Year 12, this course
Students qualify as grass roots provides invaluable opportunities
the health and sports industries.
coaches and referees in their for students to develop their
PDHPE has a compulsory external
own sport and in some cases, confidence and skills related to
HSC exam at the end of Year 12.
in 2 or 3 sports offered at SEDA. professionalism, job application and
They develop the skills and attributes interview technique. Aligned with
English Studies needed to teach sport to a wide our MyPLAN tracking, students work
variety of people and ages. They on attributes that will help them
All students study English as part succeed in a competitive job market.
of the HSC. As well as having access industry experts and sport
practical and interesting topic partners to gain an understanding
choices, English Studies also has the of coaching principles and Work Placement
option of sitting an external HSC developing and delivering sports
exam in Year 12. Students may also coaching sessions. and MyPLAN
apply to study Standard English in Our students explore career
Students complete the Sport and
cases if they have shown high level pathways and a variety of work
Recreation Certificate 2 in Year 11
results in Year 10. Standard English settings to acquire valuable and
and the Certificate 3 in year 12.
has a compulsory external HSC transferable work skills that
As part of this subject, students
exam at the end of Year 12. employers value. Students have
improve their leadership skills and
many opportunities to complete
put ideas into action organising
volunteering with industry partners
Business Services activities and events outside of
and build their resumes while
the classroom.
Studied as part of our Year 11 also creating a network of
and 12 curriculum, Business professionals in their chosen
Services allows students to gain Numeracy and industry. Work placement provides
the Certificate 2 in Business on students with a crucial hands-on
Mathematics learning experience in a variety
graduation. This subject provides
many practical skills for success All students complete a stage 6 of workplaces one day per week.
in the workplace. Numeracy course in Year 11 as part
of the process of ensuring they meet
the Numeracy Minimum Standard
required to gain the HSC.
12 SEDA CollegeSample student timetable
Students attend SEDA five days a week, completing a timetable that will
look similar to the one shown below. The timetable below is subject to
change. Up to three days a week, students complete the classroom-based
component of their qualifications. 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 Wellbeing/ Sport & Rec Numeracy/
Session 3 English
Placement Sport Coaching Maths
*Example 2020 Sports Development Program Timetable
COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 13GRADUATES
Develop 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 Conditioning › Event Management
› Overseas College › Fan and Community
Scholarships Development
› Game Development › Teaching
› Sport and Exercise Science › Childcare Services
› Sport Coaching › Business
› Sport Management › Trade Apprenticeships
› Fitness › Defence Forces
“One of the best things about SEDA is the work
placement. No other school I know of provides
students the opportunities to get involved in real-life
experience in the field of their choice. I was out of the
classroom trying new things, developing professional
skills, and gaining an understanding of what
I wanted to do at the completion of Year 12.
I am now studying a Bachelor of Primary Education
and employed in a school as a Support Officer.”
Bella Ciantar
SEDA College Alumni
14 SEDA College“SEDA College allowed me to grow
in confidence and provided me
with opportunities within the sport
industry. I am currently completing
an internship with Sydney FC whilst
studying a Sports Coaching degree,
majoring in Events Management.
My advice to future SEDA students
is to enjoy the opportunities SEDA
College has to offer you.”
Abbey Harrison
SEDA College Alumni
COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 15EXPERIENCES
The SEDA College
experience
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
› Sport Partner Inductions › Interschool Sport
› Game day and volunteer › SEDA Cup
experiences
› Mega Clinic
› Day 1 at the SCG
› Graduation
› NAIDOC week sports forum
› College Formal
› Outdoor recreation camp
Wellbeing
› International Women’s Day
› Wednesday Wellbeing sessions
› Whole school mental health
program
*These events may change year to year
COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 17HOW TO APPLY, ELIGIBILITY, NEXT STEPS
Enrolment Process
Apply online
1 Complete an online application form at
sedacollege.nsw.edu.au/application.
Attend an Information Session
2 The 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
Complete enrolment form
4 To secure a place which has been offered, families must
complete an enrolment form which will be sent via email.
Attend uniform fitting
5 Our uniform supplier will be in touch with you
to organise a uniform fitting at a suitable time.
Experience Orientation Day
6 We hold an Orientation Day, where students
meet their teachers and peers.
Start at SEDA College
7 Start SEDA in 2021 and beyond.
Engage, educate, empower.
The SEDA College admissions team is happy to discuss the admissions process with you further.
Please contact us on 9699 8968 or info@sedacollege.nsw.edu.au for more information.
18 SEDA CollegeScan this QR code to
apply with SEDA College.
“SEDA College empowered me to
step outside my comfort zone which
in turn helped me build my confidence.
I enjoyed all of the opportunities and
experiences that were available
to me during my time at SEDA.
Currently, I am volunteering at
a school working with children
with special needs whilst studying
a Bachelor of Physical Education.”
Tom Allen
SEDA College AlumniEMPOWERING EDUCATION
THROUGH SPORT
PO Box 529
Broadway, Glebe NSW 2007
E: info@sedacollege.nsw.edu.au
P: 02 9699 8968
sedacollege.nsw.edu.au
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