Wadja Wadja High School challenges the way Indigenous students are taught and supported to reach their potential and prepare them for a fulfilling life.
The cornerstone of our teaching philosophy is that we must reinforce, support, and grow the Indigenous child’s connection to their culture in tandem with delivering an appropriate and comprehensive education.
Our curriculum is designed so that it is in harmony with the Australian Curriculum whilst at the same time placing this learning into a context that is culturally relevant. By using this approach our students will be able to follow a mainstream learning journey that leads to a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) with the possibility of tertiary study, either within the vocational or university sector whilst at the same time doing so within the relevant indigenous cultural context.
Another emphasis in our Senior school curriculum is School-based traineeships and apprenticeships. This enables students to be involved in paid work with on the job training leading to nationally recognised qualifications. Wadja Wadja is developing links with local industries in order to deliver these outcomes for our students.
JUNIOR SECONDARY CURRICULUM – YEARS 7,8,9
At Wadja Wadja High School, we prioritize literacy and numeracy across all subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, Health, and HASS.
Our curriculum offers specialized Science lessons that incorporate Indigenous perspectives, fostering a deeper connection to both local culture and the natural world.
We also provide students with interschool opportunities that help them build meaningful relationships with local communities. By integrating connections with external agencies, we broaden our students’ understanding of key learning outcomes while embracing cultural perspectives.
Our approach is creative and hands-on, ensuring students are engaged and inspired throughout their learning journey.
SENIOR SECONDARY – YEAR 10
In Year 10, students continue to engage in the key learning areas of the curriculum, as outlined in Junior Secondary. This year serves as an important preparation for Senior Secondary, where students begin to focus on more advanced learning. Additionally, Year 10 students will have the opportunity to participate in the Senior Secondary VET (Vocational Education and Training) program, gaining valuable skills and experience for their future pathways.
SENIOR SECONDARY VET PROGRAM – YEARS 11,12
Wadja Wadja High School has moved from the standard curriculum to a VET centered curriculum to better accommodate the learning style and the needs of the students and leads more readily to a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). This year the VET offerings include:
- FSK20119 – Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways commonly referred to as FSK.
- AVI30419 – Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot)
- 10939NAT – Certificate II in Self Awareness and Development
- HLT23221 Certificate II in Health Support Services, Deadly Start Program