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Opening 2026! Expressions of Interest Now Invited for 2026, 2027 and 2028.

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Our School

Connections High School will be a small-by-design high school offering students in Years 7-10 an alternative, safe learning community.

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Background

The founders are highly qualified and experienced teachers with three neurodivergent teenagers. Through harsh personal experiences they saw a clear gap in the ACT educational landscape.

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Learning Approach

Delivering specialised support and education based on Contextual Wellbeing to students with additional social and emotional needs is a critical aspect of Connections High School philosophy.

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https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8807841/new-school-for-neurodivergent-students-in-canberra

November 2024 Canberra Times Article

Information Night Presentation

Initial Family Meeting Request Form

The first round of consultation was held in June 2024 and attended by 6 future students and 20 adults. The key themes that emerged were: What works at school – Positive Relationships; Choice; Stress Reduction Strategies. Challenges at school – Teacher Expectations; Loneliness; Inappropriate Context – Spaces / Learning Approach Important inclusions at school – Safe and Supportive Environment; Alternative Teaching Approaches; Student-Centred Approaches If you are interested in further detail from the consultation please see below. We will be holding further focus groups in the future. These will be advertised on both our website and through social media.

Community Consultation

Application for In-principle approval to establish a new ACT Non-government School 8 April 2024 An application for In-principle approval to establish a new ACT Non-government school under section 86 of the Education Act 2004 has been received from Connections High School. Connections High School Ltd (the proprietor) has applied for In-principle approval to establish a new high school providing levels of education form years 7 to 10, Building 21, Telita Street, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT (the campus). The high school will operate as a special assistance school. The objective being to provide a more personalised approach to neurodivergence, mental health concerns, […]

In-Principle Application Lodged

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8457326/connections-high-school-a-new-independent-school-in-act/

New school to welcome teenagers who are overwhelmed by mainstream …

We are excited to announce Dr Helen Street as the Connections High School Founding Patron. She has generously offered her guidance and support in this undertaking. At Connections High School we strongly believe that ‘Our role as educators is not to tell someone how to be well, or to reward them for behaving well. We have to provide young people with a context in which they can flourish.’ (Dr Helen St – Contextual Wellbeing) https://www.helenstreet.com/

Founding Patron – Dr Helen Street

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/helen-street-39262015_unique-but-also-so-very-alike-three-states-activity-7159099184137097216-IvZQ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Dr Helen Street’s insights into the current state of education …

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/canberra-breakfast/connections-high-school/103125216

New Canberra high school to support students with complex emotional …

We look forward to supporting students with additional social and emotional needs, in a safe and caring environment, allowing them to be their best selves. Year 7 students for 2026 will be placed on a waitlist and families will be contacted if spaces become available. Families of Year 8, 9 and 10 students for 2026 are asked to also complete a Meeting Request Form – https://connectionshighschool.com.au/blog/2024/10/22/family-school-meeting-request-form/. This will allow us to arrange a time to meet to discuss suitability of the school for your child. Families with students hoping to join us in 2027 will be contacted in October 2025 […]

Opening 2026! Expressions of Interest Now Invited for 2026, 2027 …

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