About Middle Years
In June 2006, the Northern Territory Government announced its three year plan to implement the Middle Years in government schools across the Territory. This decision was guided by school and community views presented during the consultation process.
Middle Years is central to Government’s plan to reform secondary education and to provide better access to post-school pathways for our students.
Secondary education in the Northern Territory now comprises:
- The Middle Years – Years 7 to 9
- The Senior Years – Years 10 to 12
From 2007, Year 10 students joined students in Years 11 and 12 in senior colleges or senior sub schools to form the Senior Years of schooling
From 2008, students in Years 7 to 9 will attend dedicated Middle Years schools or sub schools, delivering tailored Middle Years programs designed to meet their learning and developmental needs.
Large schools in remote areas with approved secondary programs established a Senior Years sub school from 2007 and a Middle Years sub school from 2008. Schools and distance education providers are supported by business areas within DEET to deliver the Middle Years approach to remote students through a combination of distance education and face-to-face teacher contact.
Throughout 2006 and 2007, Government improved infrastructure at some schools to meet the needs of all students and teachers. For some schools this meant new additional facilities for the Middle or Senior Years.
