Further details of enrolment eligibility are contained in the PATH Prospectus (PDF, 6.9MB). Families interested in enrolling their student/s are asked to apply using the Expression of Interest Form.

PATH enrolment process

Eligibility

Pine’s Agile Teaching Hub (PATH) caters for the flexible and nurturing education of students with diversity. Students wishing to enter PATH will:

• Be eligible for enrolment in Department of Education, Qld schools in Years 7 – 10.
• Provide evidence of diagnosis/medical condition e.g. mental health, disability in the form of a medical professional’s report/ letter at time of enrolment.
• Provide a medical professional’s certificate/recommendation of enrolment due to the stated condition, for a specified length of time.
• Have access to part-time or full-time placement once enrolment is accepted, dependant on recommendation from a medical professional.

All students will be enrolled at Pine Rivers SHS and access educational programming through PATH. Ongoing enrolments will require updated medical certificates every 12 months.

Enrolment timeline

Students wishing to enrol at PATH will be accepted throughout the school year.

Step 1: Expression of Interest paperwork is completed by families and forwarded to Pine Rivers SHS with diagnostic reports/letters from medical professionals. 

Step 2: Students and families are invited to attend an enrolment interview with PATH Deputy Principal to confirm enrolment eligibility and to discuss curriculum choices, programming, and attendance requirements. Final enrolment paperwork is completed and appointments for step 3 processes are made.

Step 3: In person or online appointments are made for uniform fittings, timetable finalisation and orientation with a case manager, and technology connection.

Curriculum

Students enrolled to study at PATH, will undertake studies from a range of subject and short course choices in a blend of the following areas, utilising curriculum and resources from ‘bksb’, ‘ASDAN’ and Pine Rivers SHS:

Core subjects (2) - bksb x 3 lessons each subject/week

Personal Development Programs (12) - ASDAN Short Courses x 3 lessons/week

These programs aim to develop student skills to assist them to move into work and the independent living phase of their lives in the future. Delivered through Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN) and certified at the three levels of Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards, students will engage with the below modules:

Elective subjects (31) - Australian Curriculum and ASDAN Short Courses x 2 - 4 lessons each/week

These programmes aim to develop student skills to assist them to move into work and the independent living phase of their lives in the future. Delivered through ASDAN and certified at the 3levels of Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards, students will engage with the below modules:

Social/Emotional Programs - SE (10) Pine Rivers SHS provided x 2 lessons/week

Additional information

• Minimum subject enrolment – 1 x core or elective subject in first semester.
• Student timetables will be designed with families to develop the student’s capacity to engage and consider goals to build competence in academic, vocational, or personal development areas.
• Students are encouraged to participate in Social/Emotional (SE) programs, Movement programs, and sessions assigned for therapy and meetings, at negotiated times.
  
• Enrolment in additional onsite subjects including VET Certificates is subject to Pine Rivers SHS class availability.
  

Teacher-led online and in-person classes will be available for core subjects, social/emotional programmes, and all onsite-based elective subjects/short courses.