The 2001 priority is middle schooling. This is a student centred approach to learning where students and teachers work in teams. It features the use of cross-curricular projects, to demonstrate that subjects are not studied in isolation but flow across the learning areas, and the gradual introduction of portfolios and outcomes based assessment. There will be a strong focus on parental involvement and the formation of learning communities consisting of students, teachers and parents. The school operates under the direction of a number of senior staff.
Administrative staff hold weekly meetings to ensure that teaching programs are progressing smoothly.
Each student is placed in a Home Room and allocated a Home Room Teacher with responsibility for that group of students. Regular meetings are held with the entire staff for the purpose of discussing and formulating school policy and activities. At these meetings it is also usual to discuss information which concerns individual students that has come to light through year group meetings, home room contact or through interviews with Student Services and Administrative staff. Individual student problems are highlighted and a concerted effort is made to solve them. The Years 8 and 9 programs will incorporate Middle Schooling principles such as teams of teachers working together collaboratively to extend and support students learning.