The McAuley Champagnat Programme focuses on the holistic development of the students in an effort to gain the maximum education, well-being and training outcomes. We tailor educational programmes to meet the individual needs of each student. To do this, we draw on a range of Victorian and National programmes including:

• The Victorian Curriculum
• Certificate I Employment Pathways
• Certificate II in Hair (Certificate II in Salon Assistant)
• Short courses including Barista, First Aid and Construction Induction Training (white card)

We also run an elective programme with a range of options available to the students including:

• Art and craft
• Automotive
• Service to the community
• Cooking
• Cultural Connections
• Engineering
• Farming and Horticulture
• Outdoor/Physical Education
• Photography
• Robotics
• Science
• Taekwondo
• Woodwork

To support the students in their learning and to maximise their learning outcomes we also provide:

Personalised Learning Plans

• A Personalised Learning Plan (PLP) is developed for each student and is a core component of the students' success and educational achievement. Students and families work with staff to develop the PLP's which include:

Student Support

• Each student is allocated a learning support officer who is their “go-to person”.  The learning support officer offers daily one-on-one support to students for all welfare, emotional and physical needs.
• Students at risk receive intensive case management.
• We provide healthy home-cooked meals and snacks to meet nutritional needs including breakfast, morning tea and lunch each day.
• Regular health sessions and dental and medical checks are run during the school year to promote well-being.

Small Team Learning Environment

• To help meet student's individual learning needs, students are placed in small teams of ten to fifteen under the leadership of a teacher, learning support officer and an educational aide.
• Individual behaviour management plans are developed for each student.
• Teams implement strategies in their classrooms to combat issues such as depression, self-harm, anger, abuse, drug and alcohol use etc.  With a focus on developing life skills to equip students with the necessary social and interpersonal skills.

Opportunities for Family Involvement and Support

• Families, guardians and/or carers are involved in decision making, planning for students and celebrating success.
• Staff communicate weekly with family units to promote the best possible outcomes for students.
• Student Welfare and Discipline meetings are held with students and parents/guardians when required to discuss behavioural issues that are preventing the student from achieving educational success, suitable consequences and ways forward are also determined.