Elevate is a bespoke coaching-style program that focuses on ‘laddering up.’ During these weekly sessions, students will come together to celebrate one another’s work, share wisdom and spend time reflecting on their explicitly developed learning goals. Through work in their portfolios and journals, students will build the intrapersonal and interpersonal skills needed to take responsibility for themselves and their learning; key success metrics of the Odyssey program are increased independence, improved self-advocacy and elevated confidence in written and verbal communication.

Odyssey students remain part of the Blue Mountains Grammar School tutor program that is a foundational aspect of Senior School learning. Each morning, students have 25 minutes with their tutor who is be their wellbeing contact and the first point of call for parent contact. Students and tutors attend camps, chapels, assemblies etc. in their tutor groups and build a deep and long-lasting relationship over their six years together.

Amal Siorokos, our Dean of Students (Years 7-9), engages with tutors to ensure strong connection between the pastoral care aspects of school and academics. Odyssey students also spend time with their Heads of House and 7 – 12 House groups during extended tutor events as well as carnivals and assemblies.