By
selecting this link you have opened a portal into a unique and vibrant
educational institution totally dedicated to the settlement and English
language development of recently arrived migrants from backgrounds where a
language other than English is spoken.
Whatever
the reasons for migration to Australia, as the children of business or skilled
migrants, of students or as accompanied or unaccompanied refugees, all Milpera
students will receive a high quality education designed to develop their
English language skills and equip them for further study. Students who are
very new to learning English learn basic interpersonal communication skills
through highly contextualized language learning experiences in and out of the
classroom. In the later phases of their time at Milpera our students develop
the more cognitive academic language proficiencies necessary for their next
phase of learning. Links are made to the Australian Curriculum subjects of
English, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science and Health and Physical
Education, forming the basis of the content based language learning that occurs
at this stage.
The
staff at Milpera are extremely dedicated and well qualified, with all English
teachers having formal qualifications in Teaching English as a Second or Other
Language (TESOL). Camps and excursions in and around Brisbane form an important
part of our settlement activities, building confidence and a sense of belonging
in Australia through shared activities. Many creative art activities form an
important part of our program, including art for relaxation, music and singing,
dance and circus activities.
Teachers
are supported by a range of support services including a Guidance Officer, Home
Liaison Teacher and art and music therapists based in the school’s unique HEAL
(Home of Expressive Arts and Learning) Centre. There is also extensive support
from multi-lingual teacher aides and office, grounds and cleaning staff.
At the heart of the school’s learning environment is an
attractive campus with excellent facilities, including well equipped
classrooms, shady recreation areas, state of the art science laboratories and a
modern E-Learning centre. Students are exposed to a wide range of learning
experiences that will prepare them well for life beyond Milpera. At Milpera
your child will develop their English language skills and sense of belonging in
their new country in an environment of kindness, care and high expectations for
academic success.