In 2022, 18 students from across two government secondary junior campuses participated in two intakes of a pilot in-school full time 10-week small group program called the T Centre. The aim was to encourage a more confident and engaged learner to re-emerge. Attendance was up and students had a more positive outlook about their school life, up 40%. The program met the NSW Stage 4 (Year 7 and 8) curriculum, implemented a selected online brain training program and students became social entrepreneurs giving to a cause important to them. The program is now in its second year and has received a 2023 NSW Department of Education Minister’s and Secretary’s Award for an Outstanding School Initiative.
