Education

Early Learning Centre

Tamborine Mountain College's early learning centre (elc) aims to ensure that the elc children have a safe and nurturing environment to develop all of the skills essential for a smooth transition to prep.

The service is committed to maintaining strong links within our wider community and to build relationships that enrich and enhance children’s learning and well being. As part of Tamborine Mountain College and the wider College community, the aim is to ensure that the ELC children are fully prepared in every way possible to become confident and capable members of society....

Prep - Year 2

Prep at Tamborine Mountain College is a full time, five days a week program. the program offers a complete experience using play to provide active, experience based learning. all students entering the prep year must turn five by 30 june of that year.

The Tamborine Mountain College educational Prep Program is a hands-on, discovery based course designed to stimulate children’s interests in a wide range of areas. Through social interaction and participation in activities suited to their needs, children enhance their emotional, social and intellectual growth....

Years 3 - 6

Tamborine Mountain College’s educational philosophy ensures that there is a strong emphasis on modern, innovative teaching programs based upon traditional values. caring and committed teachers in well-equipped classrooms provide a balance between formal and child centered learning. 

Extensive computer access is incorporated across the curriculum, at all year levels, with a sequential program to develop appropriate skills. The use of online learning initiatives enables the students to construct meaning, present knowledge and enhance their learning techniques....

Years 7 & 8

For junior secondary years 7 and 8, the college has a core curriculum of english, maths, history and the social sciences, science, art, french, drama, digital technology and physical education that provides a holistic grounding for senior secondary education....

Years 9 & 10

For Junior Secondary's Year 9, the College has a core curriculum of English, Maths, History, Business, Science, Art, French, Drama, STEM and Physical Education that provides a holistic grounding for senior secondary education.

Senior Secondary's Year 10 is the foundation year for senior schooling. The focus is on developing an individual career SET plan to assist with decision making for subject selection at senior level. Certificate courses and TAFE options (which may include work experience, school-based traineeships and apprenticeships) are explored as part of the College’s program....

Years 11 & 12

The government's “learning or earning” laws require students to complete Year 10 at school and go on to complete a further two years of education and training, either into Senior schooling or the workforce on a full timebasis.

At Tamborine Mountain College students will work towards a Senior Statement....

ARC: Academics - Resilience - Careers

ARC provides students with strategies to assist with self-confidence, study skills, pathways planning, goal setting, managing relationships and coping with challenges and change. Students take part in ARC from year 7 to year 12....

Arts Excellence

Tamborine Mountain College recognises the value of The Arts in helping students to develop perseverance and self-discipline, enhance their ability to think creatively and analytically, and provide an outlet for emotional expression. Students are able to participate in Drama, Music and Visual Art and have many opportunities throughout the year to showcase their Arts talents at school and external events, in particular the annual ArtsFest in Term 3. ...

Sports

Our inclusive internal sport program that allows students to choose from a variety of sports. The sporting groups in Secondary School are arranged with mixed genders and age groups and the focus is on fun, fitness, skill development and game play. 

In the Junior School the sporting provision is based in year groups and all students participate in a wide variety of sports. ...