Kincumba Learning Community
Our local management group (LMG) of schools, including Kincumber High School and its partner primary schools of Kincumber, Avoca Beach, Copacabana and Pretty Beach, has been a key strategy in delivering a number of initiatives.
As the Kincumba Learning Community we have developed a public education profile and promotion program, a comprehensive and highly effective Year 6 to Year 7 transition program, a successful Aboriginal education program and a comprehensive professional learning program for teaching staff across all five schools.
KLC Brochure (pdf 3128 KB)
1. Transition Year 6 to Year 7
Our well-established transition programs mean that students enter new environments settled, confident and ready to learn. There are numerous joint partner primary school/high school activities including assembly performances, positive relationships camp and gifted and talented workshops in visual art and science. The positive results of this can be seen in how quickly and confidently students adjust to high school and get on with their learning.
2. Aboriginal Education
Indigenous students' backgrounds and cultural practices are respected and celebrated through programs promoting connectedness and inclusivity. Across the learning community a team has developed an Aboriginal Action Plan in partnership with the local Tjudibaring Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG). Included in this plan are stronger mentoring links from primary to high school, ongoing joint participation in the 5 Lands Walk and other reconciliation activities. Personalised Learning Plans to support our Aboriginal students from K to 12 continue to have a strong focus.
3. Anti-Bullying Plans
Building on the ‘bully proofing' activities of the Year 6 to 7 transition program, Kincumber High School's anti-bullying plan was reviewed and aligned with primary school plans. Students get a consistent message about prevention, reporting and consequences across the school community from Kindergarten to Year 12. Values education across all schools creates an atmosphere of mutual respect, acceptance, compassion, tolerance and the pursuit of excellence.
Kincumba Shines is a joint performance night held every two years. These highly successful evenings are held in education week and showcase dancers, presenters and singers from each school. The combined choir and signing choir is a particular highlight.