The senior years

Students in the senior years are given a greater level of autonomy and responsibility than in the middle years.

They are also supported to develop the self-motivation and focus needed to achieve personal excellence.

Senior students at Tatachilla take full ownership of their academic and personal goals and are assisted to make confident subject decisions that align with their career aspirations.

The senior years reinforce students’ skills in lifelong learning and self-determination.

Additionally, opportunities to further develop critical thinking skills and inter-cultural understanding are generated through a wide range of immersive learning experiences, locally and internationally.

These include service trips to Cambodia, cultural tours of Japan and excursions to the Victorian Dance Festival in Melbourne. 

These experiences are complemented by hands-on work placements in various industry settings.

Our experienced teaching staff and course counsellors work one-on-one with senior students to ensure that they are informed about their post-school options and the requirements necessary to gain admittance to their preferred university or vocational pathway.

Support and advice is also offered to those wishing to explore alternative options in the short or long term, which may include (but are not limited to) joining the defence force or undertaking volunteer work or further study internationally.

At Tatachilla we understand that educational pathways need to be flexible and reflective of our students’ ambitions. As such, those senior students seeking an industry-based qualification can choose to undertake a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course or school-based apprenticeship (SBAT) while still at school as part of their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Numerous VET certificates are offered in a range of exciting areas such as animal studies, aviation, business, construction, electrotechnology, game design, photography and other emerging vocational fields.

Senior students at Tatachilla are encouraged to aim high, work hard, embrace new challenges and develop a strong ability to communicate effectively and inclusively across different cultural, social and linguistic groups.

They are supported to live a life rich in values and have the courage to pursue their dreams and the grace to make a difference.