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School Spotlight: Silkwood School

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Snapshot: Silkwood School

Year founded: 1999
Segregation type: Co-Educational
Religious affiliation: None
Curriculum: Australia
Instructional language: English
Alternate instructional language: None
Start grade: Kindergarten
End grade: 12

 

About: Silkwood School

Silkwood School is a private, government funded independent school accredited by the office of non-state schooling Queensland and affiliated with ISQ (Independent Schools Queensland). It is funded by both the State and Federal Government and parent fees.

Silkwood School has a Prep to Year 9 campus located within a beautiful bushland setting at Mt Nathan, and a Year 10 to 12 Senior School campus located in Robina on the Gold Coast of Australia.

 

Ethos: Silkwood School

Silkwood has developed The Silkwood Way, an educational approach that places individual student learning needs at the centre and uses student interest, innovative learning styles, and the Australian Curriculum to intentionally enhance every child’s learning adventure.

  • This is a 21st century educational approach, centred around personalised learning plans focused on:
  • Essential 21st century knowledge and skills
  • A student’s individual needs and interests
  • Relevant, inspiring and stimulating content

The Silkwood Way approach uses small class sizes, innovative learning styles, and real-world mentors and learning experiences to intentionally enhance the learning adventure for every student.

As such, it is fundamentally different from the standardised model of traditional schooling.  Importantly, it’s also a proven way – one that provides an environment for meaningful learning today and better preparation for the challenges of tomorrow.

 

Facilities: Silkwood School

Silkwood Junior and Primary School Campuses

Silkwood’s Primary School campus (Prep – Year 5) is the school’s original school campus, located in a beautiful bush setting in the Gold Coast Hinterland (4km from Nerang). It is truly unique and complemented by purpose-built learning spaces that blend into the natural environment. This creates an indoor-outdoor learning environment designed to enhance each child’s learning journey.

Silkwood Middle School Campus, Years 6 to 9

Located only a short walk from Silkwood’s Primary School campus, the Middle School campus was constructed in 2018 as the original High School site. It now houses Year 6 to 9 students in age-appropriate surroundings and learning spaces to suit the developmental phase of middle school-age children. A little more grown up, with spaces to play and explore and still be kids.

Years 10 to 12

In 2022, Silkwood launched its dedicated Senior School campus located in Robina. The perfect launchpad for its senior students to branch out into the world to explore their interests, passions and post-school pathways with ease. Accessibility is key when connecting with mentors, participating in internships, and attending TAFE and university taster courses.

 

Location: Silkwood School

Living and working in the Gold Coast Hinterland as an expat offers an exceptional blend of natural beauty and lifestyle benefits. Nestled in lush, verdant landscapes and surrounded by serene rainforests, the Hinterland provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life while still being conveniently close to the vibrant city of the Gold Coast. The region boasts a welcoming community, offering a rich tapestry of cultural experiences, local markets, and outdoor adventures like hiking and wildlife spotting.

Its mild climate, paired with a slower pace of life, ensures a high quality of living that’s both relaxing and fulfilling. For expats, it’s an ideal place to enjoy a balanced lifestyle, with ample opportunities to connect with nature, embrace a friendly local culture, and still access the amenities and employment opportunities of a major city.

 

Benefits: Silkwood School

  • An in-house coaching, training, and personal development program
  • Laptop for work and home use
  • Salary sacrificing and novated lease options
  • Allowance to use at Silkwood’s OSHC service for children in Prep to Year 7.
  • Free access to the Wellness Within program in partnership with ASWA
  • Movement sessions, i.e. boxing, yoga, meditation
  • Breathwork and mindfulness training
  • Art and craft courses
  • Refresh and rejuvenate afternoons
  • Fresh fruit, snacks and loose-leaf tea are provided regularly in staffrooms
  • Wellness competitions
  • Dedicated wellness stations in staffrooms provide resources to support team health and wellbeing
  • STAR reward and recognition program.

 

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