ALEC

Aboriginal Learning and ​engagement centre

Artwork by Year 12 2023 students, M Keyes, J Knight and R Chapman

what is the aboriginal learning

and engagement centre (ALEC)?

The Rutherford Technology High School Aboriginal Learning and Engagement Centre ​initiative provides academic, wellbeing and cultural support for Aboriginal and Torres ​Strait Islander students to enhance educational outcomes.


Key focus areas of the ALEC are to improve student engagement, attendance, retention, ​HSC attainment and support for students at key transition points.


The ALEC provides personalised support to

· increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students attaining ​Year 12 while maintaining their cultural identity

· improve the educational outcomes and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait ​Islander students so that they excel and achieve in every aspect of their education

· ensure collaborative decision making with Aboriginal peoples, parents and carers, ​families and their communities

· meet the learning needs and support the cultural knowledge and identity of every ​Aboriginal student

· ensure that every targeted Aboriginal student is known, valued and care for.

The alec team

RTHS Yarning circle and graduation wall

Head teacher learning and engagement

Mrs Michelle Keyes

Aboriginal SLSO

Mr Jesse Knight

Aboriginal SLSO

Mrs Barbara Meister

Aboriginal SLSO

Mr Neville Marr

programs

  • Cultural Writes
  • NRL School to Work
  • Young Mob
  • Youth Express


  • Deadly streaming
  • culture group
  • Didge program
  • Sista Speak





Community Links Deconstruct Land Links Learning Maps Non-Linear Non-Verbal Story Sharing Symbols

Reconstruct and Images

How do students access the ALEC?

Students can access the ALEC before school, recess and lunch time.

The ALEC is located across from room A117,

and can be contacted by phoning the school on 02 49 325 999.

2023 Year 12 graduating Aboriginal and torres strait islander students

Personalised Learning Pathways

(PLP)

Personalised Learning Pathways (PLPs) are used by schools to ensure ​Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, along with their ​parents/carers, are actively engaged in planning and decision-making in ​education. PLP conversations are very important as they identify and ​strengthen shared understandings of goals, expectations and responsibilities.


PLPs are a way of mapping where a student is now and developing a clear ​pathway to where they want to be through short and long term goals.

Our PLP process assists us to support our Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait ​Islander students' cultural identity and enable them to achieve their aspirations ​and educational potential.

Upcoming Maitland

AECG Meetings