Odyssey College is the education arm of Odyssey House NSW and provides all clients in the residential program a rich and worthwhile educational experience. You may well ask why we have included education into the program at Odyssey House. Research indicates that having a career path post rehabilitation, is a predictor of long-term success.
Principal’s Welcome
A very warm welcome to Odyssey College. We take incredible pride in providing support and guidance to the residents of Odyssey House through our educational offer. The College is a member of Association of Independent Schools, delivering the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Curriculum. Our Stage 6 Life Skills programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our students. To compliment the educational experience, the College provides residents with a range of vocational training courses and job readiness skills.
Our staff are passionate about the contributions they make to the lives of the students they teach each day. They view their work as a privilege; knowing they are making a difference. There is so much to celebrate at Odyssey College as its contribution touches the lives of people in such a meaningful way. Our teachers aim to meet the unique needs and challenges of our students. This is at the core of our approach.
Odyssey College provides an educational setting that is enriching, encouraging and rewarding for students: a place where all students can experience success. We support that journey by staying true to our Mission, Vision, Values and Philosophy.
Cath Macgonigal
Executive Director and Principal
Mission, Vision, Values and Philosophy
Our Mission
To build safe and healthy communities by reducing the impact of substance misuse on individuals, families, carers and communities.
Our Vision
A world free of addiction
Our Values
Professionalism
We are committed to excellence by maintaining our professional boundaries and fulfilling responsibilities in an accountable, inclusive and objective manner.
Integrity
We act with honesty and adhere to consistent moral and ethical values and principles through our personal and professional behaviours.
Respect
We demonstrate consideration and regard for the feelings, beliefs and rights of others.
Creativity
We trust in our limitless potential.
Our Philosophy
Odyssey College aims to deliver a relevant and worthwhile education whilst clients are in the Residential Program.
Teaching and learning are key to who we are as people. From birth, we are constantly learning and growing, and this is even more important as we move toward adulthood.
Research indicates that clients will be more likely to succeed in their therapy if they have a career post-rehabilitation.
Odyssey College provides all clients in the Residential Program and education and vocational pathway.
History
Odyssey College was established in 1977, with the purpose of educating clients in residential rehabilitation to enable them to re-enter the workforce and gain meaningful employment. The school was originally called Odyssey House School and residents would attend classes in Mathematics, English, Science, Textiles and Design and Visual Art.
Students would attend Science classes at St Gregory’s College at Campbelltown and there were three streams of classes;
- Adults
- Young Adults
- Adolescents
Facilities
Odyssey College has state-of-the-art facilities over two campuses. All residents begin their journey at Ingleburn which has an art studio, ceramics room and timber workshop. For outdoor activities, there is beach volleyball court and a basketball court.
At Eagle Vale, an outdoor, undercover basketball court has been constructed with an air-conditioned gymnasium and also a volleyball court.
The classrooms are all air-conditioned and have the latest technology to allow all residents to explore their learning journey.
