PERSONALISED LEARNING

Personalised learning at Toogoolawa School means meeting each student where they are and guiding them forward with care, clarity and purpose. We understand that every boy brings his own story, strengths and challenges into the classroom. With a high-support model of one teacher and two support staff in each class, we create a safe and consistent environment where learning can be tailored, goals can be set, and the pace can be adjusted to suit each student’s needs. Our daily routines provide calm structure, while mindfulness practice helps boys begin each day grounded and focused. We aim to build confidence first, knowing that academic progress follows when a student feels safe, seen and capable.

 

Each student has an Individual Education Plan, developed in partnership with staff, families and the student himself. These plans identify learning goals, wellbeing priorities and strategies for engagement, ensuring support is targeted and consistent. Our team reviews progress regularly and adapts plans as students grow and change. This personalised, responsive approach means no one is left behind and each success is acknowledged and built upon.

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The curriculum is grounded in the Australian Curriculum but delivered flexibly, with a focus on hands-on and practical learning. Literacy and numeracy are woven into meaningful activities, projects and real-world tasks, often supported by targeted intervention programs designed to address gaps in learning and wellbeing. Many students arrive with disrupted educational journeys, and our job is to rebuild these foundations with patience and persistence. We place equal importance on teaching the skills of focus, self-regulation and resilience, helping students discover how to learn, not just what to learn. Signature programs such as Nature School further enrich this approach, offering outdoor experiences that build teamwork, curiosity and a sense of belonging.

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Personalised learning at Toogoolawa is not just about academic achievement—it is about creating a culture of encouragement and belief. Students are supported by adults who genuinely care and who celebrate growth in all its forms, from completing a task to managing emotions or showing kindness. Through consistent routines, mindful practice and engaging opportunities inside and outside the classroom, boys learn that effort matters, that mistakes are part of growth, and that they are capable of achieving more than they once believed possible.