What will I learn? 
NETschool learners work with curriculum that meets their individual needs and interests with support from :
- A personal learning mentor.
- Appropriate community welfare agencies.
- Computer based online learning.
NETschool learners are able to learn through their interests and plan their work around real world projects through
research based learning.
Some NETschool learners complete VCAL, VET and VCE studies through Bendigo Senior Secondary College.
Listen to an ABC Interview about NETschool with Julie, Team Facilitator, Kat, Mentor, and Suzannah, Learner.
Learners and their mentors share the NETschool Bendigo Online Community. In addition to online curriculum, learners are provided with personal assistance in:
- being able to make positive changes with their lives
- literacy
- numeracy
- organisation
- motivation
- the development of independent learning skills
NETschool Bendigo assists students to set and achieve destination goals of further study, training and work
for their life after NETschool.
When you enrol at NETschool as a full time student, you maybe entitled to
benefits from Centrelink to support you during your studies. Have a look at the
website or visit the nearest Centrelink office for more information.
Speech made to the NETschool Community at the Recognition of Achievement evening December, 2008.
Kim Scott.
- In 2005 I was in year 9 at secondary school. I felt very trapped. I felt I had no future, there was nowhere for me to go, that my possibilities were very limited. I was diagnosed with depression and social anxiety.
- I started NETschool as a home base learner, and move to centre base learner in 2006.
- I started to take steps that were do-able, these steps I worked out with my mentor.
- I spent 12 months doing research based learning. It got me reengaged in doing work again. It was easy because I could pick things I wanted to find out about.
- I also started one VCE subject which was Equine Studies, my area of passion.
- This was my first step in heading to Bendigo Senior.
- But the hardest thing was to push myself to do them.
- NETschool gave me power and confidence when I took each step. And it made me want to take more steps. Pushing myself got easier.
- By 2007 I was attending classes back in a normal classroom at Bendigo Senior. In my journal on the 2nd of March 2007 I rote:"Oh boy things have just been going nuts these last few weeks. I still sit back in CLASS and think to myself "I'm in a class room??!!(cool)" I can't believe I have come this far, I'm so proud of myself. So many things have changed this year. I've changed so much. I still miss being at NETschool more often, but I just remember that this is for me."
- And now towards the end of 2008 I have now completed my VCE and have a plan for my future. I am now managing both my depression and anxiety.
- My advice to all learners is:
- Acknowledge each success you have no matter how big or small.
- Listen to advice from your parents and mentor.
- Do it yourself, no one can do it for you.
- I don't think I would have quite achieved all I have with out NETschool. Although my successes are my own, I thank NETschool for all its help and support.
Thank you
Kim Scott (NETschool Achiever of the Year 2007)
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