Allegra School - Allegra Students Step into the Workforce

Allegra Students Step into the Workforce

At Allegra School Coffs Harbour we understand a little extra support, flexible learning opportunities in small classes and an environment free from prejudice can make a significant impact to a student's confidence, wellbeing and overall school experience.Allegra is a safe learning space for students who find studying and socialising in mainstream schools challenging. We welcome young people struggling with anxiety, depression or trauma, with neurodiversity (on the spectrum) or learning difficulties, who have experienced bullying or who identify as part of the rainbow community.

We believe a small school, makes a big difference. Allegra offers small classes in an adult learning environment. We prioritise personal growth, respectful relationships and instilling a sense of belonging. Allegra offers an inclusive and flexible learning environment tailored to support students in Years 9 & 10. The subjects are the same, it's the delivery that is different. Our goal is to provide young people with the opportunity to realise their potential on both academic and personal levels.

We are not an easy alternative. We are an opportunity to reset, reinvent and refresh your academic and personal goals and provide a support network to assist you working towards those goals. Our students are carefully selected, those willing to commit to bettering themselves while being supportive of others are more likely to be enrolled.While Allegra has a range of support services to assist students with barriers to learning, we do not offer one-on-one behaviour intervention or high levels of behaviour modification.

As an independent school we are a member of the Association of Independent Schools of NSW and our aim is to offer all eligible young people the chance to grow and mature while undertaking their high school education in a safe and supportive environment. At Allegra we seek to include those young people whose lives may be complicated, challenging or require a particular understanding in order to achieve success.

Date:

August 24, 2024

Allegra Students Step into the Workforce

Year 9 and 10 Students Step into the Workforce

Last week, Year 9 and 10 students from Allegra School took a significant step towards their future careers by spending a week in various workplaces. This initiative aimed to give our students a hands-on experience in the world of work, allowing them to explore potential career paths and develop essential skills.

The feedback we received from employers has been overwhelmingly positive. Students participated in a diverse range of roles, including hairdressing, screenwriting, mechanics, retail sales, art gallery curation, upholstery, electrical work, wildlife park management, biodiversity conservation, preschool education, childcare, culinary arts, legal work, hospitality, tourism on a dive boat, and nursing home care. Each student represented Allegra School with pride and professionalism, demonstrating curiosity, dedication, and a willingness to learn.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the teachers who supported our students throughout this experience. Your efforts in contacting employers and visiting workplaces were crucial in making this week a success. Special thanks go to Reggie Frost, who went above and beyond by leveraging her contacts to secure valuable placements for our students.

Finally, a huge thank you to all our students for their enthusiasm and to the employers who opened their doors and shared their knowledge. We hope this experience has inspired our students to consider their future career aspirations.

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Thank You to Our Participating Businesses:

1 Hour Phone Repairs, 3 Bears Cottage, Alison Page Design Pty Ltd, Anchor's Wharf, and the Trees Photography, Baby Jane, Beatties Furniture, Bellbowrie Motors, Bellingen Family Medical Centre, Bellingen Gelato, Biodiversity Conservation Trust, Bonville Public School, Brayside Community Preschool, Brayside Community Preschool, Brown, Bunnings, Bunnings Coffs Harbour, Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary, Coffs Harbour Airport, Coffs Harbour Kitchens, Community OOSH, Connective Fitness, Dorrigo Preschool, Eungai Preschool, Faircloth & Reynolds, Faircloth and Reynolds, Freelance Flowers, Genesis Fitness, Goodstart Moonee Beach, Hairy Rumours, Hands and Hearts Early Learning, Hand and Body Concepts, Healthy Industries Pty Ltd, HWH Stables, IGA, Jay and the Trees Photography, Jetty Dive, K'Pane Artisan Bakery, Legacy Coffs, LifeHouse Care Op Shop, Macksville Public School, MaMaGoTo, MJB Field Service Pty Ltd, Midcoast Vets - Macksville Veterinary Clinic, Milestones, Milestones, Milestones Childcare Emerald Beach, NathanThomson, Nana Glen Pre School, Narranga Public School, Open Studio, Pacific Vet Care - Woolgoolga, PCYC Coffs Harbour, Rainbow Cottage, Rage Music, Robson & Oliver Solicitors, Sawtell Catholic Care, Sawtell Pacific Vet Care, Skate & Create, Speedy Lube Automotive, St Josephs, Studio 15, Swimcare Moonee, The Big Banana, The Book Warehouse, The Little Upholstery Shop, Toormina Community Preschool, Toormina Public School, Toyworld, Toyworld Coffs Harbour, William Bayldon Public School, Yarrilla Place, Yarilla Place Coffs Harbour Council.

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