A typical day
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:
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 |
