Compass Strands

Curriculum Support

Maths Program: 'Tentastic'
Year 1 program exploring number bonds to 10, involving staff and students from the School of Mathematical Sciences

Literacy Program: 'Tell me a story'
Year 3/4 program based on the narrative genre with input from the Discipline of Media and the School of Computer Sciences

Science Program: 'The Ten Big Questions'
Year 5/6 research based program exploring the Faculty of Sciences 'Ten Big Questions' with support from the faculty academics

Health Science Program - In development
Enterprise Program - In development
Robotics Program - In development

Study Hub

Study Hubs run after school hours (usually 3-5pm) on participating school premises. Compass volunteers are on hand to offer study assistance where necessary to a range of students of differing ages and abilities.

Literacy Support

Our staff and volunteers are trained to deliver the Multilit program and can support the program where it is established by staff in participating schools. In schools where Multilit is not used, reading support can be offered following the principles of the Reinforced Reading element of the program.