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Our Senior School on Girton Campus is a young adult pre-university environment for Year 11 and 12 students to develop as independent learners and active citizens through extensive preparation for life beyond school.

The culture is collaborative, with staff and students working together towards achieving specific academic and personal goals.

Students access services, harness resources and take part in programs specifically designed to meet the needs of emerging adults. They are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and development, to pursue individual excellence and to develop as a whole person.

Senior students can select from two study pathways: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) or the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

As the majority of our students will ultimately enrol in university, some seize the opportunity to complete one of more semesters of university studies while at school. Students may also prepare for the workforce or for studies in technical and further education via Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses offered alongside or embedded in SACE subjects. Course selection and career planning are a key focus in our Senior School where students are supported by our new career education program, Future Pathways.

Wellbeing and pastoral care are fundamental to Senior School at 91社区. The individual learning and care of each student is overseen through the Home Group system. These are the pastoral care units, comprised of approximately 18 Year 11 and 12 students, which are led by one or two Home Group Teachers. Ideally, students stay in this group for the full two years of Senior School. The mixed year level composition promotes the development of students in a more mature environment where collaboration, shared experiences and peer modelling form strong supports for the academic life of the School. The Home Group Teacher is the vital link between home and school as the primary contact for the students in their group. Year Level Coordinators and Heads of House offer another layer of care, guidance and knowledge in relation to each student.

To support wellbeing, all students undertake a carefully crafted Social, Emotional and Personal Development (SEPD) course. In Year 11, this runs for the full year in addressing contemporary issues around maintaining physical health, managing wellbeing, seeking support, and appreciating respectful and fulfilling relationships. In Year 12, the SEPD program runs for the first semester, building capacity as students begin the transition out of schooling by exploring their rights and responsibilities as young citizens, financial literacy and maintaining healthy relationships.

While not compulsory, the majority of students in the Senior School take part in the breadth of co-curricular activities on offer at 91社区, reflecting the spirited culture of this thriving learning environment.

Leadership opportunities are plentiful in Senior School, in particular through our Student Staff Executive (SSE) which is comprised of the School鈥檚 Captains and Vice Captains, Boarding Captains, Music Captains, Sports Captains and other passionate student leaders. As well as supporting with events such as the Senior School Formal, the SSE provides student voice and action on school matters and more global concerns such as the environment and social justice, empowering and preparing our students to be change agents for a more hopeful future.