Introducing the K-Team
Shepparton High School currently has around
60 Koorie students enrolled in years 7 through to year 12.
As part of Shepparton High School 's ongoing commitment to the success of Koorie students;
K-Team focus on academic support, pathways mentoring, attendance, cultural programs as well as providing general support to students and their families.
Cheryl's strengths are in maths, science,
vocational education and training as well as pathways mentoring.
Helena 's specialises in English and literacy support and is currently in charge of the school's literacy support program. Helena also has a great deal of experience in the TAFE sector centring on adult education as well as apprenticeship training. Rod comes to the school as a talented artist and musician who has strong links with the Koorie community in Echuca through youth outreach work.
Homework Support Centre
The homework support centre operates each Monday after-school for Koorie students. The centre offers a nutritious afternoon tea and a chance to socialise before getting down to study. The centre is staffed by the K-Team as well as other specialist teachers as required. Students are able to access school resources including computers to help them with their studies.
Kalori
The K-Team currently publishes a fortnightly newsletter called Kalori (meaning message stick). It aims to provide Koorie students and their families with information about what is happening at school and also showcases individual Koorie student achievements. In the near future the publication of Kalori will be taken over by senior Koorie students who will develop new artwork for the newsletter as well as writing stories and making other contributions.
