Opportunities For Students
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Sector: Kinder to Year 2
Launching into Learning (LiL)
Launching into Learning (LiL) is a school based program for families with children from birth to 4 years of age. Our programs operate in a relaxed and supporting learning environment. Together there will be regular opportunities to meet and socialise with other children and adults, listen to stories, explore and learn new skills, play games, sing and dance with the support of the LiL teacher and the school. Siblings are most welcome.
Research shows that participation in Launching into Learning programs boosts children’s learning in the formal years.
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Kindergarten
In 2025 Lilydale District School will be offering Kindergarten 3 days per week. Kindergarten students will attend three full days on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Prep - Year 6
Prep students attend school fulltime from the beginning of the year. Prep to Year 2 classes are single year group classes. Classes in Years 3-6 are made up of composite groupings based on the educational needs of individual children.
Senior Sector: Years 7-10
Options
Students in Years 7-10 participate in a range of optional subjects, of their choosing from Food Studies, Digital Technologies, Drama, Music, Sport Science, Agriculture, Art, Applied Technology and Design, Maths and Science for College, Science and Technology etc.
Exams
All Year 9 and 10 students sit a series of exams in the final weeks of Term 4. This is used as an assessment tool, and also ensures students have practical experience of exam conditions before they face the “real thing” or during further education.
Senior Sector: Years 11-12
Lilydale has a long and well-established history of delivering high quality VET courses to students from across this region. We now have the added bonus of being able to offer traditional VET courses in Agriculture and Horticulture as well as TASC subjects, aimed at ensuring all our students have the ability to attain their TCE after two years with us if studying full-time.
We are proud of the strong relationships we have developed with Launceston and Newstead Colleges. These partnerships offer students the flexibility of studying at either college and joining us for two days per week for an intensive introduction to the Agriculture industry. We are blessed with high quality facilities and well-trained, industry-linked staff that have a deep understanding of the requirements of the qualification. We have on-site access to greenhouses, equestrian centre and cattle handling facilities that enable students to gain hands on experience whilst working alongside fully qualified staff to ensure credible, industry recognised qualifications at the end of your time with us.
Houses and School Sports
Sport Houses
Students from Prep to Year 10 are allocated to one of two houses, both of which promote the ideals of teamwork, demonstrating commitment in sporting and other activities, and fostering friendly competition. Family members are placed in the same houses if requested.
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School Sports
Three major sporting events are organised each year: Swimming, Cross-Country and Athletic Carnivals. All students are encouraged to participate.
Year 5 and 6 students compete in the Tamar Primary Schools Sports Association roster in school hours, playing against Port Dalrymple, South George Town, Beaconsfield, Exeter and Star of the Sea, in football, netball, soccer and hockey.
Parents interested in assisting with sports teams are encouraged to contact the school.
Support Services
Support Services are accessed through referral by sector leaders. Our Support Services team includes Speech and Language Pathologist, School Psychologist and Social Worker.
School Psychologist:
Works at our school two days per week. Their role is to assist with assessing children’s needs and provides specialised programs as required.
Social Worker:
Works at our school three days per week and provides support and guidance for students and their families.
Speech & Language Pathologist:
Works at the school one day per fortnight. The role of the Speech & Language Pathologist is to carry out assessments and screenings and provide specialised support for any students with language difficulties.
School Health Nurse:
Works at the school five days per fortnight. Their role is to promote good health and wellbeing and carry out vision and hearing checks.
