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Glendale Technology High School

Glendale Technology High School

Educate For Life

Telephone02 4954 9166

Emailglendale-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

AVID

AVID stands for Advancement via Individual Determination. It is a
programme with the mission to close the achievement and opportunity gaps by preparing students for postsecondary education, skills development and workreadiness so they can participate in a global community as productive citizens.

  • Students achieving average grades can apply for the AVID class in Year 7, with studies commencing in Year 8
  • AVID Strategies classes continue as an elective in Years 9 and 10
  • Students have a weekly tutorial session with Newcastle University student tutors
  • Students attend career and university based excursions to open their eyes to possibilities for their future
  • Career guest speakers are a feature of the programme
  • Students follow the mainstream curriculum with a focus on Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organisation and Reading