For all students, based on a whole-school framework, targeted support is provided to assist students to set and meet individual improvement goals around attendance, achievement, leadership and community engagement.
A ‘Tiers of Opportunity’ and ‘Points Guide’ system has been developed to support students to aspire to their personal best.
Participating Schools
Hedland Senior High School
Newman Senior High School
Objective
To increase engagement at school by improving individual student attendance, academic achievement, taking on leadership roles, mentoring others, meeting a set goal and actively engaging with the community.
BHP continues to work with education experts in the Pilbara to identify and provide opportunities to improve the lives of local students. As part of the Pilbara Education Partnership, the Rise Up program will be offered to all students from Years 5 to 12, and will be developed by school leaders, students, parents and the community to make sure it is tailored to their needs.
— Hon Sue Ellery, Education and Training Minister
Expected Outcomes
A better sense of belonging and identity to the school for students.
Enhanced socio emotional development and supports for students.
- Increased motivation from students to improve and aspire to the next level.
- More opportunities for leadership.
- Increase in recognition and rewards for students and positive reinforcement from staff.
- Increased family and community participation in the school.
Program
Highlights
Connection and Belonging
A key objective of the Rise Up program is to enhance student engagement at school by improving individual attendance, academic achievement, leadership development, mentoring opportunities, goal-setting, and active community involvement.
Rising to the Challenge
The Rise Up program at Hedland Senior High School is designed to foster a strong sense of belonging and identity among students while offering meaningful opportunities for leadership development.
Students Guide Rise Up program
Responding to student input, the program introduced recess and lunch clubs, offering activities like basketball, book club, and sewing, to enhance belonging, foster new skills, and build friendships.
