Smith Family, Learning for Life - Onkaparinga

Organisation Address
Morphett Vale Primary School, Lawrence St Morphett Vale, SA 5162
Organisation Phone
Organisation Phone
0439 462 558
Organisation Fax
Organisation Email
PO Box 10500 Morphett Vale, SA 5162
Parent Body:
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contact:
Tammy Piscopo
Eligibility:
To be eligible, you must: Have a child/children in Reception to Year 7, who attend a school that we work with. Have a current Health Care or Pension Concession Card. Demonstrate a strong commitment to education through regular school attendance.
Access:
Accessible parking

The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program recognises that disadvantaged children need extra support to stay at school and go on to further studies or a job. Learning for Life helps create better futures for children in need.

Information
Services
  • Learning clubs are a safe, quiet place where students can work with volunteer tutors. Learning Clubs are available to students from Reception to Year 12
  • iTrack - online mentoring for high school students supporting a successful transition from school to work through partnership schools
  • Learning for Life scholarships offer financial support for low income and socially disadvantaged families for students living near or attending public schools
  • Referral is required from local schools in the Learning for Life community - Hackham, Hackham West, Huntfield Heights, Noarlunga Downs, Seaford, Christie Downs, Christies Beach, O'Sullivan Beach, Morphett Vale
  • Eligibility criteria applies
  • Let's Read mentoring program for families about the importance of reading to their children under 5 years
  • Student2student peer telephone support reading program matching students who need to improve their reading (Years 3-8) with trained older mentors (Years 8-12) to encourage an enjoyment of reading
  • Next Steps links senior secondary students with successful national businesses to give students practical skills to assist them in searching for and gaining employment
  • University experience days for students and parents to get the feel of a University
Last updated: 29/11/2022
Information provided for: Onkaparinga Council (City of Onkaparinga)
This record was updated by: SAcommunity Support Team.
Council: City of Onkaparinga
Electorate (State): Reynell
Electorate (Federal): Kingston
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