Mission Statement

Blacktown Youth College, an alternative community school, will develop hope of a brighter future for young people through a new beginning in education and a diverse holistic program. The college fosters the opportunity for change by nurturing individual talents, personal growth and the full potential of each student.

Philosophy of Blacktown Youth College

Blacktown Youth College is an independent, government funded school meeting the educational and social needs of adolescents excluded from, or not coping with, mainstream schooling.

It is the aim of Blacktown Youth College to offer each student the opportunity for shared learning in a positive and constructive environment. We want our students to be happy and to feel good about their selves. When this happens, young people become receptive to learning, both formal and informal.

A no-exams approach to learning is essential here. We value the unique participation of each person within the school community. We recognize the need to foster and enhance their individual talents, as well as encourage them to strive for and celebrate an increased measure for academic success.

It is hoped that each student, at the completion of their studies for the School Certificate at Blacktown Youth College, will experience the satisfaction that comes from their success to date as well as from the recognition of their potential for continued personal development.