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@TC students drive their own learning.

Our Learning Community, which comprises students, staff, parents and members of the wider community are committed to the philosophy that students have far greater skills and abilities than they are generally given credit for and with the support and guidance of parents and staff have the ability to manage their own education. @TC students have the freedom to explore their own passions and interests.

@TC students have the freedom to explore their passions and interests to the depth that they choose.

We have deliberately removed many of the restrictions that "traditional” schools place on students, such as year level structures, single age classes and authoritarian hierarchy structures. We do have a vibrant and productive learning atmosphere, scheduled class times, a uniform which is worn with pride and very high standards of respect shown for one another.

What Makes TC Different? Well a lot of things actually. Most schools expect the students to fit in with the school, rather than the school trying to adapt to best meet the needs of the individual student. We think very carefully about the direction the school is heading. We want to be leaders and innovators, not followers and we want to inspire these qualities in our students. We believe that the education programs that we are now putting in place will be replicated in many schools in 5 to10 years’ time, simply because the existing model of education does not work for so many students.

We welcome you to find out more about learning @TC.

Find out more about What Makes TC Different by visiting: http://tc.vic.edu.au/What-Makes-Templestowe-College-Different.aspx