MKM has an exemplary record of improving students’ academic results. Yet, the most notable of our achievements has been, and continues to be, the reputation that we have built in devoting, nurturing and spending time with each of our students.
“It is our reputation for the genuine and meaningful relationships that we cultivate that allows us to thrive within an educational culture that can often cause isolation and disillusionment for both students and its educators.”
For us, the students always come first. From the staff we employ, to the space we work from, to the hours we commit to Mentoring; it is our drive to be the difference in our students learning that is the impetus for the choices we make.
Further, we believe that our staff must be valued for their expertise, experience and guidance. We believe this, ultimately, promotes a culture of compassion and consideration to flourish. In this way, MKM prides itself on the support and value that we ascribe to our Mentors so our learning community prospers.
Without being trite, school is one of the most powerful environments that has the ability to shape a child into who they will become. Too often, meeting the standards of statistics and data means that schools can reduce students to numbers and cohorts, and thus, render them invisible.
At MKM, we place our students at the forefront of our community, they are ‘seen’, so that they can, indeed, go on to become the amazing individuals they are meant to be.
Tracey-Lee Daranjo
Founder & Director
DIFFERENTIATION
Individualised learning experiences are an integral part of successful student learning. Our experienced Mentors cater for the independent learning needs of our students by focusing on their strengths to build upon their skills and knowledge base.
SUCCESS
A student’s personal best is what defines our understanding of success. Every student is different and we nurture their individuality to foster personal growth. We believe that every student can succeed by ensuring they are driven by the processes, not the content.
DIVERSITY
Students have the ability to attend a diverse range of learning experiences such as one-on-one, small group tutorials, Group workshops, Masterclasses, excursions and retreats. Our students are encouraged to become active learners beyond the classroom walls.
CULTURE
We promote a collaborative learning culture through the provision of group learning experiences and a learning environment that is open and communal. We believe learning spaces should invite and ignite a students learning experience.
COMMUNITY
We believe that fostering genuine and meaningful relationships is the foundation of positive and productive learning. Our use of Facebook and Blogs as an interactive source of communication strengthens our relationships between Parent, Student and Mentor.
OUR STUDENT SUCCESS STEMS FROM OUR POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS
NETWORK
Our strong affiliation with prominent Gold Coast schools means that our finger is on the pulse of both independent educational expectations and national curriculum standards.
