This initiative, which is sponsored by the Community College, offers teenagers a unique opportunity to achieve year 9 and year 10 education.

The students selected for the college all have a degree of learning or social difficulties, and are supported with an extensive learning environment which fosters self-esteem, personal growth alongside educational opportunities.

So often we scorn new innovative ideas, but here we have a wonderful example of an innovative ide athat really works.

It was a pleasure to witness year 10 students accept their graduation certificates with pride as their achievements were acknowledged.

I am grateful for what the Nautilus College has offered my family, and hope to see this valuable asset in our community continue to flourish.

Susan Ashton, 

Port Macquarie