A typical day

A Typical Day at Advance College of Education

At Advance College, every day is designed to support learning, wellbeing and future pathways, guided by our motto: Be kind. Work hard.

School Hours

9.30 – 2.30pm for the Rosebud and Hastings Campuses

Transport from Hastings to Rosebud departs at 8.30am from the Hastings Hub.

Morning Circle

Each day begins with Morning Circle, where students check in, connect and prepare for learning. This daily routine helps students feel grounded, supported and ready to engage.

Subject-Based Learning

Students participate in small classes focused on:

  • Literacy

  • Numeracy

  • Personal Development Skills (PDS)

  • Work Related Skills (WRS)

Learning is practical and applied, with projects and real-world tasks that build confidence and employability skills. Every student works toward goals outlined in their Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Pathways Focus

Advance supports students toward employment, apprenticeships, traineeships or further study.

Wednesdays provide opportunities for hands-on learning through VET programs, workplace experiences and volunteering.

Afternoon Reflection

Each day ends with an Afternoon Circle, where students reflect on their progress and set goals for the next day.

Student Schedule

Time Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday
9:30am – 9:45am Circle
Focus Activity
Circle
Focus Activity
Circle
Focus Activity
Circle
Focus Activity
9:45am – 10:50 am Literacy Numeracy Personal Development Skills (PDS) Work Related Skills (WRS)
10:50am – 11:10am Morning Tea Morning Tea Morning Tea Morning Tea
11:10am – 11:20am Focus Activity Focus Activity Focus Activity Focus Activity
11:20am- 12:15pm Numeracy Literacy Numeracy Personal Development Skills (PDS)
12:15pm –12:30pm Group Activity Group Activity Group Activity Group Activity
12:30pm – 1:00pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
1:00pm – 1:15pm Reading Reading Reading Reading
1:10pm -2:20pm Personal Development Skills (PDS) Work Related Skills (WRS) Literacy Student Choice  
2:20pm – 2:30pm Afternoon Circle Afternoon Circle Afternoon Circle Afternoon Circle