SENIOR SCHOOL UPDATE How are our plans progressing? - 36 Laver Drive, Robina - June 2021
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SENIOR SCHOOL UPDATE Issue 2 | June 2021 How are our plans progressing? ROBINA EXCURSION 36 Laver Drive, Robina FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 10 Questions answered on pages 6 & 7
CONTENTS
2 The Plan – How are we progressing?
3 The Building
4 Student Excursion to Robina
6 Frequently Asked Questions
8 Transport Information
THE PLAN How are we progressing?
ACCREDITATION ARCHITECT STUDENT
APPLICATION DESIGN DRAFT TRANSITION
Our accreditation application We have received the first Read about our Year 9 – 11
been submitted for approval. architectural design draft for the excursions to visit the new
internal spaces, to be reviewed by Senior Campus on page 3.
our Strategic & Teaching Teams.
THE
BUILDING
On February 1st, Silkwood School took possession of the
PC Hub Building at 36 Laver Drive, Robina.
Silkwood secured a lease for the entire building at 36
Laver Drive until the end of 2021. As the site won't be
fully utilised until 2022, when the Senior Campus opens,
it was determined to be a more financially viable option
for the School to lease the building until this time. Upon
opening, the School will purchase the building, adding
the address to its property portfolio.
ROBINA EXCURSION
We were excited to familiarise ourselves with
our new neighbourhood.
On Thursday 10 June, our Year 9, 10 & 11 students enjoyed their first
excursion to see the new Senior Campus at Robina. We disembarked
from the Silkwood buses at the Robina train station and tested out
the walk from the station to the school. The students spent some
time exploring the school building and brainstorming ideas for
furniture, sports and games to play on their lunch breaks, uniform
and the proposed timetable.
We talked about the purpose of moving into this building: preparing
our senior students for the real world by bringing them closer to
mentors, employment opportunities, services, and further education
opportunities to extend their learning.
We also had a walking tour of the local gym and pool (EMF
Performance Centre), the library and community centre where we
can stage art exhibitions and performances, the Gold Coast Cricket
Centre and Bill Pippen Oval, and local shops and businesses. One of
our enterprising Year 10 students has already started talks with
Robina Library about volunteering opportunities!
04
Students completed a treasure hunt
It’s going to be hard challenge developed by our Real World
to go back to Learning Coordinator, Tai Hood, to help
Mount Nathan now. them find out about local businesses
opposite the school, in Arbour Ave. So many
of the business owners came out and said
hello and helped the students with their
questions.
There was excitement in the community as
members of the public waved at us and
complimented us on our students’ polite
behaviour. Our Advisors sampled the local
café, The Market Place, who are excited
about servicing the school through a lunch
order system.
The day culminated in a BBQ and games at
Jack Wilson Park, where the students
enjoyed the playground facilities. One of the
students was so excited about the new
school that he commented, “It’s going to be
hard to go back to Mount Nathan now!”.
We look forward to having some of our
students share their thoughts about the new
campus in Semester 2, 2021.
"We even found a resident Bush Turkey!"
OUR NEW
NEIGHBOURHOOD
05
Frequently
Asked Questions
1
WHY ARE WE MOVING OUR SENIOR STUDENTS TO A NEW
CAMPUS IN 2022?
To better support the Senior School Learning Program by providing easier access
to mentors, employment & further education opportunities, services, and sports
facilities to extend student learning.
2
WHY DID SILKWOOD CHOOSE THIS PARTICULAR BUILDING
FOR THE SENIOR CAMPUS?
After much consideration around the opportunities provided by central business
districts such as Southport and Robina, and further consideration for transport
options and educational zoning, Robina was by far the best location to provide
our students with a safe and connected community to best support their learning
goals. The PC Hub Building is well located, close to public transport, local
businesses, employment and further education opportunities.
3
HOW WILL SILKWOOD SCHOOL SUPPORT FAMILIES WITH
TRANSPORT CHALLENGES?
We understand the transport challenges faced by some of our families regarding
the location of the Senior Campus, and for some, the location will solve these
challenges. The School Team is researching public transport services to provide
as much information as possible for families before the 2022 school year. Please
refer to the back page of this document for more details on public transport
services. Rest assured, we are here to assist and provide support.
4
WILL THE STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO SPORTING FACILITIES &
HPE OPPORTUNITIES AT ROBINA?
Yes, they will. The campus is close to Cbus Super Stadium, Bill Pippen Cricket Oval
(home of the Gold Coast District Cricket Club), Bond Institute of Health & Sport,
as well as gyms, swim centres and much more. The School Team will spend time
over the latter half of 2021 exploring these facilities and creating relationships
with these providers to develop a plan to work together from next year.
5
WILL A NEW SCHOOL UNIFORM BE REQUIRED?
The current navy shirt will remain the main uniform item, paired with plain black or
navy bottoms. There will be a dress code and free choice of workplace-appropriate
dress while at school, with the uniform being required for school representational
activities only. However, some students may choose to wear uniforms at all times.
06
We have collated the most common questions being asked by
parents & carers, our School Team and the local community.
6
WILL THE CAMPUS HAVE A TUCKSHOP?
The School is currently in negotiations with a local cafe to provide a selection of
tuckshop options for students and Team Members to order. We will provide more
information on this later in 2021.
7
WILL THE STUDENTS BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE CAMPUS
DURING LUNCH BREAKS?
Consideration is being given to allow students to leave the school campus during
lunch breaks. It is important to provide our senior students the opportunity to
grow into their responsibilities as School Leaders by setting positive examples.
Clear expectations will be set to ensure students understand their responsibility
as they interact with members of our new community.
8
WILL THE CURRENT TEACHING TEAM BE MOVING TO ROBINA
WITH THE STUDENTS?
We will be announcing the Robina Teaching Team later in 2021, which will mostly
consist of current High School Advisors with, potentially, one to two new recruits
due to staff placements across both Middle School and Senior School.
9
WILL THE SENIOR STUDENTS CELEBRATE WITH CEREMONIES &
FESTIVALS?
Yes, they will. Moments that Matter is an important part of The Silkwood Way, and
it will be an important time in our senior students' lives. Senior students will be
invited back to our Mount Nathan Campus for many opportunities during the
school year, to celebrate transition ceremonies and festivals, and to reconnect with
the Primary and Middle School communities.
10
HOW WILL STUDENT & STAFF WELLBEING BE SUPPORTED AT
THE SENIOR CAMPUS?
Robina will have a dedicated Wellbeing Space, which will be looked after by one of
our current Wellbeing Advisors. Our learning support initiatives will remain the same
as is delivered at Mount Nathan, with a Learning Enrichment Advisor supporting
students alongside our Real World Learning Coordinator, Tai Hood. We will also have
quiet learning spaces and reading areas to support students.
07
TRANSPORT INFORMATION SILKWOOD SCHOOL BUS CONNECTIONS & PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPTIONS SILKWOOD NORTHWESTERN BUS This route services Maudsland-Oxenford-Monterey Keys, arriving at Helensvale Station by 7:47 am, connecting to the 8:07 am train, arriving at Robina Station at 8:18 am. SILKWOOD CENTRAL BUS This route services Gilston-Worongary-Mudgereeba-Robina in the morning, arriving at 7.45 am at Robina Town Centre. This bus commences at Nerang, McLaren Road at Beltana Way (St Brigid’s School) at 7:00 am, so those coming in from the Tamborine/Mount Nathan/Nerang area can board here for Robina. PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPTIONS Students can access public transport via the train – Gold Coast Line (servicing Brisbane, Beenleigh, Coomera, Helensvale, Nerang, and Robina) Depart Nerang – 8.12 am, Arrive Robina – 8:18 am Depart Robina – 3.13 pm, Arrive Nerang – 3.19 pm Additional public transport timetables can be viewed via the Moov It App or the link below: Journey planner | TransLink STUDENT SUPPORT During the first term of 2022, the Silkwood Team will be on duty to walk to and from Robina Station in the mornings and afternoons to support students as they settle into their new surroundings. PLEASE NOTE: PUBLIC TRANSPORT & SILKWOOD BUS TIMETABLES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 08
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