Category: News

At the end of July, Allegra students will embark on one of the most exciting experiences of the school year, our Sydney Excursion. Over three days, students will travel by overnight train, experience world class attractions including The Lion King, Taronga Zoo and the Sydney Aquarium, explore Circular Quay and Darling Harbour, and spend time…

As the end of term approaches, it can be tempting for students to begin winding down. Assessment tasks are nearing completion, holidays are on the horizon, and energy levels can start to dip. However, at Allegra School, we know that the final weeks of term are some of the most important weeks of the learning…

Throughout Semester One, a group of Allegra students participated in the Top Blokes Mentoring Program, an evidence based initiative designed to support young men in developing confidence, resilience, respectful relationships and positive life skills. Delivered in partnership with Benn, Allegra’s Wellbeing Teacher, Alex from BlueSky Community Services and supported by Allegra staff, the program provided…

For generations, education has largely followed a single model: students of the same age, learning the same content, in the same way, at the same pace. For some young people, that model works well. But for many others, it doesn’t. Across Australia, increasing numbers of families are asking important questions about whether traditional schooling environments…

Allegra School Principal Erin Caceda has been recognised at the National Education Summit Teacher Awards, receiving the Outstanding Leadership Award, a recognition that celebrates leadership, innovation and impact within Australian education. While the award acknowledges Erin’s leadership, it also represents something much bigger. It highlights the growing national conversation around the importance of inclusive, personalised…

At Allegra School, we recognise that supporting young people to navigate the online world safely and responsibly is an essential part of education today. Yesterday, students in Years 9 and 10 participated in engaging and thought provoking workshops facilitated by Katrina from the Digital Thumbprint team, exploring the challenges, opportunities, and responsibilities that come with…

At Allegra, we know that in a special assistance school setting, academic growth cannot be separated from wellbeing. Before learning can happen, students need to feel safe, connected, supported, and understood. Our Learning Support Team plays a vital role in creating that environment every single day. Creating Connection and Belonging The LSOs are involved in…

At Allegra School, we have always believed that culture is not something you claim, it is something you live. That is why we are incredibly proud to share that Allegra School is now officially Great Place to Work Certified™. This recognition is significant, not because of the title itself, but because of how it is…

Exploring how experience, reflection, and challenge shape young people’s understanding of leadership Opportunities for young people to step outside their everyday environment often become the moments where the most meaningful growth occurs. Not because of the location or the event itself, but because of the space it creates for reflection, challenge, and new perspectives. Recently,…