Clontarf Academy

The Clontarf Foundation, along with Northlakes High School are accepting enrolments from Year 7-12 to join the Northlakes Clontarf Academy

Clontarf Foundation

what?

The Clontarf Foundation exists to improve the education, discipline, life skills, self esteem and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and by doing so equip them to participate more meaningfully in society. The Clontarf Foundation conducts full-time mentoring programmes in selected high schools and colleges that cater for the specific educational needs of participants.

why?

The Clontarf Foundation involves participants inactivities, camps and workplace visits to develop a broad range of life skills. Highlights include fully funded interstate and regional tours, inter- Academy activities and excursions.

who?

Any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander boy enrolled at Northlakes High School can apply to be part of the programme. To maintain their position in the Academy participants need to show commitment towards the education programme, school activities and engage in Clontarf activities.

how?

In partnership with a host School , the Academy will support students to remain at school until they complete Year 12. Students are mentored to develop a range of life skills,employment aspirations and improved self-confidence. The Foundation will continue to guide students as they transition from school to further study, training and/or employment.