The engagement between ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Sydney and Matraville Sports High School helps prepare young teachers for their careers shaping future generations of students.
In 2015, a unique educational initiative was established between the School of Education and Matraville Sports High School (MSHS). The partnership sees ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ academics and students work with the MSHS community to deliver educational opportunities that address academic and social disadvantages – a first for high school-based university presence in Australia.Â
While the partnership places student experience and community at its core, enriching teacher education and enhancing teacher capacity and professional development are also among its aims. Up to 70 ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ pre-service teachers are based at the school throughout the year as classroom assistants and practicum students, helping to lead in-school and afterschool enrichment programs, including drama, music, science and gifted education.Â
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