We are thrilled to announce a new and improved daily structure for the Concordia Campus (Years 7-12), designed to enhance student learning, streamline our schedule and support the holistic development of every learner.

Here’s what’s new:

Reduced Cognitive Load for Students
To promote balanced learning, the new structure provides a consistent schedule, with regular days and bell times. By maintaining the same routine every day, students can focus better on their studies, reducing mental fatigue caused by changing schedules. Each day will commence at 8.30am and finish at 3.20pm.

Friday Assemblies Focused on College Initiatives
On Fridays, we will have scheduled time for Chapel, Assemblies or House meetings. Twice each term, this time will be used for whole-school ELC-12 College initiatives, bringing our school community together. The regularity of these sessions means we won’t need to shorten lessons for ad hoc events, protecting valuable learning time.

Movement Breaks Integrated into the Day
Research shows that incorporating physical activity into the school day has numerous benefits, including increased focus, improved memory and greater efficiency in learning. In our new schedule, we’ve added movement breaks that give students time to recharge, develop social skills and return to class with renewed energy. These breaks will enhance both academic behaviour and achievement. There are two 20-minute morning breaks and a 40-minute lunchtime break.

Middle School Trimester System Removed
To allow for deeper learning and engagement, we are changing the trimester rotation system for Arts and Design subjects in Years 7 and 8 to semester rotations. Students will still study the same subjects, but now have more time to explore subjects in greater depth, fostering a more comprehensive understanding of their studies.

Personalised Pathways for Senior Students (Years 10-12)
Our new alignment for Years 10-12 creates more flexibility for personalised learning pathways. Year 10 students will have the opportunity to start studying Stage 1 subjects, while Year 11 students have the option to begin Stage 2 subjects. This alignment allows for tailored academic experiences, supporting each student's unique strengths and future goals.

We are confident that these changes will create a more consistent, engaging and effective learning environment for all our students. We look forward to the positive impact this new structure will have on the academic success and wellbeing of our school community.

If you have any questions or would like further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Penny McKenzie
Principal - Concordia Campus

Mat Disher
Director of Learning and Wellbeing ELC-12