How Y Schools QLD is reengaging students in Years 7–12 through alternative learning pathways.
Not everyone fits into the mainstream system. However, everyone deserves an education. Y Schools Queensland (formerly YMCA School) offers tailored educational programs for secondary students who would benefit from an alternative learning environment and a high level of wrap-around wellbeing support.
With 11 campuses across Queensland, including Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich and Bundaberg, Y Schools Queensland supports students on their future pathways. They focus on taking the time to provide individual support for students who would otherwise struggle in the mainstream education system.
Secondary education reimagined at Y Schools
At Y Schools Queensland, education is reimagined to meet young people where they are—and to help them discover what’s possible.
The school’s THRIVE framework is central to its approach, placing relationships, emotional safety, and student voice at the heart of the learning journey. It’s not just about surviving school—it’s about equipping students to thrive in life.
Multi-disciplinary approach
The multi-disciplinary program at Y Schools takes a holistic approach to education, focusing on each individual as a whole person. The three-pillar methodology ensures students:
- are supported physically and mentally, with a wellbeing-first approach
- are confident and independent, and in charge of their future destinies
- foster a healthy relationship with lifelong learning, in and out of school.
This well-rounded methodology supports students into becoming happy, healthy, successful and contributing members of our community.
Learning that counts
Y Schools Queensland delivers the Australian Curriculum with flexibility and purpose. Students work toward meaningful learning goals, including Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) pathways. Students are supported every step of the way and empowered to succeed on their own terms.
Real-world skills
Y Schools also offers a suite of Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs, which provide practical, hands-on skills in areas like trades, hospitality, beauty, community services and business, opening real-world career opportunities post-school.
For one parent, the impact has been life-changing:
“When my daughter first came to Y Schools Queensland, she was a young girl struggling with anxiety and unable to speak to anyone. Over five years, through the ups and downs, the staff’s unwavering support helped her grow into a confident young woman.
Watching her deliver her final speech as School Leader was one of the proudest moments of my life. We wouldn’t have reached this milestone without the care, patience, and belief of the incredible Y Schools team.”
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