Welcome to Collingwood Alternative School (CAS)

Collingwood Alternative School is a small, safe and supportive environment that is tailored to meet the needs and interests of students.

Collingwood Alternative School believes that students have the right to learn, experience success, remain at school and enjoy their education.

Specifically we aim for students to:
• Gain a senior secondary qualification
• Develop skills and knowledge that prepares them for employment and training
• Build on their particular interests, set achievable goals and experience positive outcomes.

VCAL at CAS

Older students at Collingwood Alternative School participate in the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning which is an accredited senior school certificate.

They are assisted with developing their employability skills through a range of vocational, personal development and work related learning outcomes.

VET

Students completing VCAL may elect to enrol in Certificate 1 in Furnishings offered at Collingwood Alternative School or alternatively a Certificate 11 VET course offered through another educational provider. (There is a cost involved with VET courses)

Other Courses

Younger students at Collingwood Alternative School are provided with an integrated studies program which assists them with literacy, numeracy, general knowledge and social skills.

Facilities

Our up-to-date facilities at Collingwood Alternative School includes purpose built areas for:

• Design and Technology
• Art
• Film and Animation
• Music
• Food Technology
• Sport

Student Well-being

The Collingwood Alternative School program offers:
• Small class sizes
• Team teaching situations
• Student Welfare support
• Links with community/welfare programs
• Up to date information computer technology
• Camps, excursions and recreation programs
• Work experience programs and career guidance
• Breakfast and lunch programs

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