These foundations highlight the College’s strategic direction for 2008 – 2010 and will act to guide the collective actions of all Campuses and work units.

Foundation One: Seamless Education Pathway from PrePrep to TAFE

• Implement a sustainable and effective curriculum leadership structure at both Campus and College levels
• Implement systemic syllabus and curriculum reforms to enhance the quality of educational delivery in the Torres Strait
• Develop contextualized curriculum activities and resources which reflect the unique context of the Torres Strait
• Work in partnership with Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE to deliver vocational education and training programs relevant for the Torres Straiit
• Reinforce a culture of school transparency of student achievement reporting

Foundation Two: Proactive Student Services

• Implement proactive & outreach services for all students
• Develop a model of increased flexibility of instruction to ensure all students are engaged in at least 1000 hours of quality learning experiences each year
• Reinforce a culture of “individual student data with consequences”
• Quality-assured information management processes in the reporting of Child Safety concerns
• Provide timely and appropriate specialist support services for all identified students

Foundation Three: Centre of Excellence in Pacific Studies

• Design and implement an expanded PP – Year 12 “Learning Frame” which integrates systemic curriculum with teaching and learning activities relevant to
  • Torres Strait Language & Culture,
  • Marine Studies,
  • Torres Strait Art and
  • Sport Development

Foundation Four: Solution-focused Business Services

• Develop an inclusive governance structure which reflects needs of stakeholders
• Manage fiscal resources to comply with systemic policies and College priorities
• Implement human resource management systems to meet the long and short term needs of the College
• Implement centralised facilities management systems to plan and track campus and accommodation maintenance
• Implement quality communication and marketing strategies which meet the strategic and operational needs of the College.
  

Foundation Five: Robust, flexible and accountable organisation structures

• Develop clear role statements for all staff of the College, which clearly specify key accountabilities
• Reinforce a culture of individual action planning and performance monitoring
• Develop clearly articulated strategic and operational plans for the College
• Communicate the College’s progress to internal and external stakeholders through quality, transparent reporting procedures.