Nuriootpa High School (NHS) is pleased to announce that we have been selected as one of only 20 secondary schools nationally to participate in the Entrepreneurial Schools Project 2026–2027.
Delivered by Young Change Agents in partnership with the Australian Secondary Principals’ Association (ASPA), this two-year national initiative supports schools to strengthen student agency, contemporary learning practices, and real-world relevance across whole-school culture and curriculum.
The project aligns strongly with our school’s strategic priorities, particularly our focus on:
- Student voice and independence in their learning
- Future-focused teaching and learning
- Connections between learning, community and real-world contexts
“Being selected for the Entrepreneurial Schools program recognises the commitment of our staff to empowering students as active, capable learners, and provides the structure and support to extend that work,” said Mr David Marino, Nuriootpa High School principal.
The key focus of the Entrepreneurial Schools program is to ensure that every young person develops the confidence, skills and mindset to shape their own future and contribute positively to their community. The two-year project will support NHS to help students:
- Build confidence and independence in their learning
- Develop problem-solving and creative thinking skills
- Connect learning to real-world issues and opportunities
- Have a stronger voice in their school community
Our school’s participation in the Project will also provide access to:
- Principal and leadership professional learning
- Educator professional learning and practical classroom tools
- Support to establish or strengthen a student Youth Council
- National networks of like-minded educators and schools
- Evidence-based impact measurement frameworks
- Contribute to a national education policy paper
Importantly, this initiative is fully funded, with no program fees.
Further information will be shared with the school community over the coming weeks about how staff and students can be involved. For more information about the Project and the participating schools go to youngchangeagents.com/entrepreneurial-schools
Image: Lachlan Prickett – Aboriginal Education Teacher, Caroline Bey – Entrepreneurial Learning Coach, David Marino – Principal, Adla Mattiske – Deputy Principial and Niki McCarthy – Director of People and Culture.