Port School Inc

Overview

Port School Inc is a nonprofit organisation operating in Australia, specifically serving as an independent school. It is designed to cater to students from Years 8 to 12 who have struggled to find success in mainstream educational settings.

Purpose and Programs

The school focuses on providing a unique educational environment, offering small class sizes and hands-on vocational learning to engage at-risk students. The curriculum includes subjects like Maths, English, Health & Human Sciences, Visual Art, Workshop, Cooking, and Physical Education/Team Sport. Port School also emphasizes the development of functional literacy and numeracy skills.

In addition to its core educational programs, Port School provides various support services and training opportunities:

• Certificate II and III in General Education for Adults are delivered through Port Registered Training Organisation, along with other nationally recognised vocational qualifications.
• Port Mobile Classroom Program: This initiative takes the entire syllabus off-site, targeting students who do not thrive in traditional classroom settings.
• Port Outreach Program: Works with students unable to engage on campus, offering counselling and support in conjunction with the Student Support Services Team.
• Young Parent Centre and Port Early Learning Centre: Provides educational programs for young mothers and childcare services for their children ages 3 months to 5 years.

Focus on Disadvantaged Groups

Port School Inc places a particular emphasis on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and children at risk of educational disengagement. The organisation works to create successful futures for its students by providing pathways such as workplace learning and school-based traineeships.

Philanthropic Classification

Port School Inc is classified as a large charity according to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

[1] https://www.portschool.wa.edu.au [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/e14378db-39af-e811-a95e-000d3ad24c60 [3] https://www.portschool.wa.edu.au/port-school/ [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/e14378db-39af-e811-a95e-000d3ad24c60/documents/29af9767-2235-ef11-8e4e-00224894beb1 [5] https://www.ais.wa.edu.au/school/port-school