A ground-breaking new model of indigenous education
A new system of residential Studio Schools on-country across the remote North, together with an Indigenous Education and Research Centre (IERC), co-led and co-designed in genuine partnership with local communities for Indigenous success.
View our 2023 Annual ReportOur Purpose
Empowering Indigenous children to create a future of pride, belonging and success
Our Mission
A groundbreaking model of education delivered at scale
Our Vision
10 Studio Schools over the next decade will see 260 Indigenous students graduating each year to successful outcomes.
A new system of Studio Schools across the remote North of Australia
A new system of Studio Schools across the remote North of Australia
What is a
Studio School?
- A place of practical, hands-on learning
- Residential model on-country, co-led and co-designed with Indigenous people
- Close to home and family and a strong focus on local culture and language
- Holistic learning framework that balances academic, personal and industry/enterprise learning
- Learning is integrated across the day with a focus on health and well-being
A SIGNIFICANT LEAP IN ENGAGEMENT AND POSITIVE OUTCOMES
90%
Attendance
level
96%
Year 10
completion rate
80%
Year 11
completion rate
75%
Year 12
completion rate
A Unique Model OF EDUCATION
The Studio Schools model is embedded in Indigenous culture and language.
The holistic framework balances academic, personal and industry/enterprise learning, in the unique cultural context of each Studio School.
Learning is integrated across the day with a focus on health and well-being.
4 Circles of learning
Indigenous Language and Culture
The mother circle of Indigenous Language and culture provides the context for all learning in SYLF. It is how students connect authentically to their familiar cultural knowledge, insights and practices that support their learning by affirming their sense of self and strengthening their self-efficacy as learners.
Academic Learning
The academic learning circle aims to support the intellectual development and future-readiness of students by engaging them in experiences that build their capacity to learn how to learn so that they can participate actively in their own learning for success.
Personal and Social Learning
The Studio School model helps students develop their own image of their future as Indigenous Australians, who feel confident in their knowledge and skills, and in their motivation to succeed.
Industry and Learning
Industry learning expectations range from foundational knowledge and understanding about the world of work and the skills and dispositions needed to maximise success, through to more advanced learning of industry specific knowledge and skills.
STUDIO SCHOOLS SPOTLIGHT
Manjali
Studio School
Years 7, 8 and 9
Manjali Studio School is the second Studio School developed through the partnership between Bunuba and Studio Schools of Australia. It is located on Bunuba country, approximately 10km from Yiramalay Studio School.
Learn moreYiramalay
Studio School
Years 10, 11 and 12
Yiramalay Studio School is a partnership between the Bunuba People and Studio Schools of Australia, and is located on Bunuba country, approximately 80km North of Fitzroy Crossing.
Learn moreIndigenous Education and Research Centre IERC
The IERC plays a pivotal role as a Centre of Excellence within the SSA system to support the successful delivery of the unique model of teaching and learning across the Studio Schools.
Learn moreWork with SSA
Are you looking for a chance to make impactful change? We invite those committed, resilient, empathetic and with a passion for Indigenous success to join us. Please contact us via email.
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A Studio School education enables Aboriginal students to reach their potential by improving educational, community, health, social and employment outcomes.
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