The Learning Environment
Mt St Michael's College is committed to providing well resourced, technology enhanced, air-conditioned learning environments.
Our excellent technology resources comprise:
- Wireless connections to all learning areas with computers in all classrooms linked to the internet
- Full class size computer laboratories
- Mini pods, with approximately 15 computers, adjacent to classrooms
- Lap-top trolleys containing 16 computers in each for flexible usage
- Data projectors in every classroom (5 year roll out plan) with audio visual programs on demand.
- Student 1-to-1 take home tablet computer program
- Wireless connections to all learning areas
- Computers connected to data projectors in all classrooms
- Video on demand system available to all computers
- Extensive school intranet with online resources
Extending Students learning
We believe that all learners should be:
- Independent
- Reflective
- Challenged
- Resilient
- Collaborative
- Risk takers
- Higher Order Thinkers
- Effective Communicators
- Responsible
Students are offered extended opportunities to develop these attributes through participation in activities and competitions such as:
- Days of Excellence
- Opti Minds
- Future Problem Solving
- Qld Debating Union competition
- International Secondary Schools Digital Design Challenge
- Chefs of the Future
- National Competitions in all curriculum areas.
