Our multi campus collegiate offers a myriad of opportunities and benefits for all our students.
From the Collegiate's inception in 1999 until 2020, students completed Years 7 to 10 at either Quakers Hill High School, Riverstone High School or Seven Hills High School, and then transitioned to Wyndham College to complete Years 11 & 12. This provided the widest possible curriculum offering for students in their senior years.
From 2021, an exciting new chapter commenced for Collegiate students. Year 10 students now have the choice to remain in their current school OR enrol at Wyndham College for Years 11 & 12. Students also have the opportunity to stay at their home school and access a course at one of the other Collegiate campuses. Students within the Nirimba Collegiate retain their access to the broadest range of Stage 6 Courses in NSW.
Why did the Nirimba Collegiate restructure?
The rapidly increasing population in the North West sector has brought with it the need to create many more additional senior school places.
Pathways for students
The Collegiate provides opportunities for students who demonstrate excellence in their learning to be accelerated through Stage 5, enabling them to commence their Stage 6 studies in Year 10. The benefit for these students is that they will have completed their HSC exam for one course by the end of Year 11, providing them with more time to devote to achieving the best results they can for the remainder of their HSC courses in Year 12.
Students in Year 11 are also provided with the opportunity to complete accelerated courses through Western Sydney University. This program allows students to complete a course at WSU while they continue to study for their HSC. Successful completion of the course provides advanced standing for students if they choose to continue their studies at WSU upon completion of their HSC.
Collegiate activities
Students benefit from the increased opportunities for participation in a range of activities as a result of being a member of the Collegiate. This includes Collegiate SRC Days, Collegiate Support Students Sports Gala Day, STEM Challenge Cup, Collegiate Science Challenge to mention just a few!
Collegiate SRC Days
Each of our Collegiate schools has an active SRC, providing opportunities for student leadership and collaboration. Each SRC works to make a difference in their school. In addition, as a member of the Nirimba Collegiate, the SRC have an opportunity to work together to plan, organise and run Collegiate SRC activities. The benefits to students include the opportunity to work closely with other student leaders, develop networking and communication skills, and the opportunity to work collaboratively to develop solutions and create opportunities.
Increased professional learning capabilities
Students benefit from staff working together across the Collegiate to take advantage of professional learning opportunities and the sharing of ideas and resources.
