12 Jun 2024
Over many years and countless conversations and meetings with tertiary education providers and industry leaders, it became evident that employers were looking for more than just a strong academic record from prospective employees. Time and time again, high level attendance, Duke of Edinburgh award recipients, demonstrated leadership, public speaking, involvement in charity/voluntary work, Gazelle Project Management skills, participation in sport, cultural engagement, part-time employment, mentoring and coaching others and engagement in activities outside of school were all very highly valued. These requirements became known at Plumpton High School as Exit Credentials.
To this end, the leadership team at Plumpton High School set about putting in place our Strengthening Pathways Framework and opportunity after opportunity for all of our students to select how they could contribute to not only their own development but to the growth and improvement of our school and our broader community/society.
Out of this was born, the Exit Credential Transcript, an annual and official document presented to every student from Year 7 to Year 12 outlining their efforts and contributions within the Strengthening Pathways Framework. The Exit Credential Transcript is a record, that is tracked out of the Futures Centre, and gives every student the opportunity to create their personal brand. What is included in an Exit Credential is entirely within the power of the individual to customise to their strengths and interests.
By the completion of Year 12, every student will have 6 Exit Credential Transcripts to present to prospective employees, to use in scholarship applications and to include in University entry processes.
To date in 2024, we have recorded 1200 separate entries of student accomplishment and contributions.
We are so invested in your FUTURE. What a great place to be! What will you do next toward your Exit Credential Transcript?
Thank you to Gemma Avon, Priyanka Karan and Carolyn Langham for the incredible work they have undertaken in bringing our incredible framework to life that is securing our students bright and successful futures.
Tim Lloyd, Principal