Range of Current Programmes • Description of Current Programmes
The Peer Mentoring Programme • Learning Assistance Programme (LAP)
Transition to Work Programme • Life Skills Programme
Numeracy Assistance Programme • Examination Assistance Programme

Introduction
The College operates a diverse range of learning support programmes in an attempt to address the specific needs of particular students and groups of students.
In this section provides a brief overview of the key programmes that operate under the auspices of the Learning Support Department.

Range of Current Programmes
St John Bosco College offers a diverse range of learning support services and programmes, including:

Description of Current Programmes
Detailed information is provided on the following four programs by following the links:

Special Education Programme
The Gifted and Talented Programme
Intensive Reading Programme
Year 10 Challenge Class

Information on Other Programs:
The Peer Mentoring Programme
The purpose of this programme is to offer Year 7 students, identified via ELLA, with additional assistance in regard to reading, writing and comprehension.
Year 11 students are trained as mentors and guide the Year 7 students through a specific programme designed to address their particular needs.

The Learning Assistance Programme (LAP)
The Learning Assistance Programme offers individual students to work one period per week with a community volunteer on a one-on-one basis. There is considerable flexibility as to how the time is utilised - sometimes it may include assistance with a particular piece of work, at other times it may involve playing a game, going for a walk or simply having a quiet chat.

Transition to Work Programme
The transition to work programme is co-ordinated by the Careers Advisor and is designed to facilitate the transition of targeted students from school into the workplace. Year 10 and Year 11 students are primarily involved. Assistance with the development of a Curriculum Vitae and interview skills is complemented by work placement opportunities.

Life Skills Programme
Targeted students in Years 7-12 may undertake a life skills programme in one or more subjects as part of their School Certificate and Higher School Certificate studies. The provision of this ammended programme can only occur under the instructions of the CEO Transition Officer.

Numeracy Assistance Programme
This programme focuses upon providing Year 7 students with additional assistance in mathematics. Additional after school classes are offered and students volunteer to participate.

Examination Assistance Programme
A number of special needs, special education and other students avail themselves of additional assistance during examinations. The additional assistance in the form of Special Provisions may include taking the examination in a different setting, having a reader or writer, and/or having additional time. Year 10 and Year 12 students who have special needs (learning, medical, physical) can apply to the Board of Studies for Special Provisions. Applications are processed by the Learning Support Coordinator and sent to the Board by early April.