❓ A parliamentary question regarding the planning and purpose of the proposed Manea College, focusing on land allocation, student intake, educational pathways, and community consultation. The answer provides details on the college's vocational focus and its relationship with existing educational institutions.
AnsweredQoN 803Legislative Assembly
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Can the Minister please advise -
(1) How much land has been allocated for the construction of the proposed Manea College?
(2) Will the allocation of land for the proposed Manea College be sufficient to cater for any expansion of programmes and student numbers in the future?
(3) Is there any likelihood of courses at Manea College being offered to students in Years 8, 9 and 10?
(4) In what year is the proposed Manea College expected to open for its initial intake of students?
(5) How many students are expected in the initial intake?
(6) Will the intake of students for the proposed Manea College come from Year 11 and 12 students who would otherwise attend high schools in Bunbury and the Greater Bunbury region?
(7) What the likely impact on student numbers in Years 11 and 12 in other high schools in Bunbury and the Greater Bunbury region when Manea College opens?
(8) What the likely education pathways the proposed Manea College will provide, and on which educational model the intake will be based?
(9) Will eligibility for entrance to Manea College be by way of a competitive examination?
(10) What community consultative processes were used to gain community approval for the proposed education model for Manea College?
(11) Clearly define the purpose of Manea College; that is, is the proposed facility another high school in the guise of a College, or does it have a specialised function?
(1) How much land has been allocated for the construction of the proposed Manea College?
(2) Will the allocation of land for the proposed Manea College be sufficient to cater for any expansion of programmes and student numbers in the future?
(3) Is there any likelihood of courses at Manea College being offered to students in Years 8, 9 and 10?
(4) In what year is the proposed Manea College expected to open for its initial intake of students?
(5) How many students are expected in the initial intake?
(6) Will the intake of students for the proposed Manea College come from Year 11 and 12 students who would otherwise attend high schools in Bunbury and the Greater Bunbury region?
(7) What the likely impact on student numbers in Years 11 and 12 in other high schools in Bunbury and the Greater Bunbury region when Manea College opens?
(8) What the likely education pathways the proposed Manea College will provide, and on which educational model the intake will be based?
(9) Will eligibility for entrance to Manea College be by way of a competitive examination?
(10) What community consultative processes were used to gain community approval for the proposed education model for Manea College?
(11) Clearly define the purpose of Manea College; that is, is the proposed facility another high school in the guise of a College, or does it have a specialised function?
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Answered
11 April 2006
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Education and Training
Response time
12 days
2. It is anticipated that future growth will be catered for by flexible delivery modes, including extended day, students accessing both TAFE and ECU facilities, and by working on-line. 3. Manea College is a senior college catering for students in Years 11 and 12. 4. It is planned to open the new Manea College in 2008. 5. It is anticipated that the initial intake of Year 11 students will be 100-200. 6. Yes. 7. Manea College will not be in competition with the existing schools but will offer complementary courses in a different environment. 8. The focus for Manea College will be on vocational pathways that align closely with TAFE and Edith Cowan University (ECU) programs. 9. No. 10. Local schools, TAFE and ECU representatives are involved in the consultation process. 11. The purpose of Manea College is to provide students with alternative vocational pathways which will improve retention and participation rates as they pursue their educational aspirations.
3. Manea College is a senior college catering for students in Years 11 and 12. 4. It is planned to open the new Manea College in 2008. 5. It is anticipated that the initial intake of Year 11 students will be 100-200. 6. Yes. 7. Manea College will not be in competition with the existing schools but will offer complementary courses in a different environment. 8. The focus for Manea College will be on vocational pathways that align closely with TAFE and Edith Cowan University (ECU) programs. 9. No. 10. Local schools, TAFE and ECU representatives are involved in the consultation process. 11. The purpose of Manea College is to provide students with alternative vocational pathways which will improve retention and participation rates as they pursue their educational aspirations.
4. It is planned to open the new Manea College in 2008. 5. It is anticipated that the initial intake of Year 11 students will be 100-200. 6. Yes. 7. Manea College will not be in competition with the existing schools but will offer complementary courses in a different environment. 8. The focus for Manea College will be on vocational pathways that align closely with TAFE and Edith Cowan University (ECU) programs. 9. No. 10. Local schools, TAFE and ECU representatives are involved in the consultation process. 11. The purpose of Manea College is to provide students with alternative vocational pathways which will improve retention and participation rates as they pursue their educational aspirations.
5. It is anticipated that the initial intake of Year 11 students will be 100-200. 6. Yes. 7. Manea College will not be in competition with the existing schools but will offer complementary courses in a different environment. 8. The focus for Manea College will be on vocational pathways that align closely with TAFE and Edith Cowan University (ECU) programs. 9. No. 10. Local schools, TAFE and ECU representatives are involved in the consultation process. 11. The purpose of Manea College is to provide students with alternative vocational pathways which will improve retention and participation rates as they pursue their educational aspirations.
6. Yes. 7. Manea College will not be in competition with the existing schools but will offer complementary courses in a different environment. 8. The focus for Manea College will be on vocational pathways that align closely with TAFE and Edith Cowan University (ECU) programs. 9. No. 10. Local schools, TAFE and ECU representatives are involved in the consultation process. 11. The purpose of Manea College is to provide students with alternative vocational pathways which will improve retention and participation rates as they pursue their educational aspirations.
7. Manea College will not be in competition with the existing schools but will offer complementary courses in a different environment. 8. The focus for Manea College will be on vocational pathways that align closely with TAFE and Edith Cowan University (ECU) programs. 9. No. 10. Local schools, TAFE and ECU representatives are involved in the consultation process. 11. The purpose of Manea College is to provide students with alternative vocational pathways which will improve retention and participation rates as they pursue their educational aspirations.
8. The focus for Manea College will be on vocational pathways that align closely with TAFE and Edith Cowan University (ECU) programs. 9. No. 10. Local schools, TAFE and ECU representatives are involved in the consultation process. 11. The purpose of Manea College is to provide students with alternative vocational pathways which will improve retention and participation rates as they pursue their educational aspirations.
9. No. 10. Local schools, TAFE and ECU representatives are involved in the consultation process. 11. The purpose of Manea College is to provide students with alternative vocational pathways which will improve retention and participation rates as they pursue their educational aspirations.
10. Local schools, TAFE and ECU representatives are involved in the consultation process. 11. The purpose of Manea College is to provide students with alternative vocational pathways which will improve retention and participation rates as they pursue their educational aspirations.
11. The purpose of Manea College is to provide students with alternative vocational pathways which will improve retention and participation rates as they pursue their educational aspirations.
3. Manea College is a senior college catering for students in Years 11 and 12. 4. It is planned to open the new Manea College in 2008. 5. It is anticipated that the initial intake of Year 11 students will be 100-200. 6. Yes. 7. Manea College will not be in competition with the existing schools but will offer complementary courses in a different environment. 8. The focus for Manea College will be on vocational pathways that align closely with TAFE and Edith Cowan University (ECU) programs. 9. No. 10. Local schools, TAFE and ECU representatives are involved in the consultation process. 11. The purpose of Manea College is to provide students with alternative vocational pathways which will improve retention and participation rates as they pursue their educational aspirations.
4. It is planned to open the new Manea College in 2008. 5. It is anticipated that the initial intake of Year 11 students will be 100-200. 6. Yes. 7. Manea College will not be in competition with the existing schools but will offer complementary courses in a different environment. 8. The focus for Manea College will be on vocational pathways that align closely with TAFE and Edith Cowan University (ECU) programs. 9. No. 10. Local schools, TAFE and ECU representatives are involved in the consultation process. 11. The purpose of Manea College is to provide students with alternative vocational pathways which will improve retention and participation rates as they pursue their educational aspirations.
5. It is anticipated that the initial intake of Year 11 students will be 100-200. 6. Yes. 7. Manea College will not be in competition with the existing schools but will offer complementary courses in a different environment. 8. The focus for Manea College will be on vocational pathways that align closely with TAFE and Edith Cowan University (ECU) programs. 9. No. 10. Local schools, TAFE and ECU representatives are involved in the consultation process. 11. The purpose of Manea College is to provide students with alternative vocational pathways which will improve retention and participation rates as they pursue their educational aspirations.
6. Yes. 7. Manea College will not be in competition with the existing schools but will offer complementary courses in a different environment. 8. The focus for Manea College will be on vocational pathways that align closely with TAFE and Edith Cowan University (ECU) programs. 9. No. 10. Local schools, TAFE and ECU representatives are involved in the consultation process. 11. The purpose of Manea College is to provide students with alternative vocational pathways which will improve retention and participation rates as they pursue their educational aspirations.
7. Manea College will not be in competition with the existing schools but will offer complementary courses in a different environment. 8. The focus for Manea College will be on vocational pathways that align closely with TAFE and Edith Cowan University (ECU) programs. 9. No. 10. Local schools, TAFE and ECU representatives are involved in the consultation process. 11. The purpose of Manea College is to provide students with alternative vocational pathways which will improve retention and participation rates as they pursue their educational aspirations.
8. The focus for Manea College will be on vocational pathways that align closely with TAFE and Edith Cowan University (ECU) programs. 9. No. 10. Local schools, TAFE and ECU representatives are involved in the consultation process. 11. The purpose of Manea College is to provide students with alternative vocational pathways which will improve retention and participation rates as they pursue their educational aspirations.
9. No. 10. Local schools, TAFE and ECU representatives are involved in the consultation process. 11. The purpose of Manea College is to provide students with alternative vocational pathways which will improve retention and participation rates as they pursue their educational aspirations.
10. Local schools, TAFE and ECU representatives are involved in the consultation process. 11. The purpose of Manea College is to provide students with alternative vocational pathways which will improve retention and participation rates as they pursue their educational aspirations.
11. The purpose of Manea College is to provide students with alternative vocational pathways which will improve retention and participation rates as they pursue their educational aspirations.
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