Maroochydore State High School also has strong links with universities, registered training organisations, TAFE and other mentoring identities to enhance student learning, promote well-being and maximise positive personal pathways for students. Community partnerships can take many forms to support children’s learning and development. They are strategically established to address student needs and operate by providing access to experiences, support, mentors and other physical resources to enhance student engagement.
What is the role of the community?
Sustainable relationships with the local community, including child and health services, community organisations, education and training providers, local businesses and industry may be used to leverage experiences, support, intellectual and physical resources not available within the school to improve students’ learning and wellbeing outcomes.
Benefits of community partnerships
- Connect people within the school community.
- Promote shared learning goals and collaboration.
- Increase learning opportunities for students.
- Support personalised student learning journeys.
- Create an inclusive learning community.
- Encourage shared responsibility.
Community partners may include child and health services, community organisations, sporting clubs, education and training providers, government organisations, local businesses and industry. Through these partnerships, schools may increase their ability to offer a range of experiences, real-life learning opportunities, support and resources that are not available within the school to improve students’ learning and wellbeing outcomes. Community partnerships can open pathways to better health and wellbeing for students and their families, assist in providing access to support services, and improve students’ future employment prospects and further education opportunities. * (Advancing partnerships, Parent and Community Engagement Framework)