Western College’s Alesco Learning Centre will close its doors next month.
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After four years in operation the community-based not-for-profit Western College board chairman Rod Crowfood said fewer than expected enrolements for the coming year had lead to the decision to close the school.
"While we are disappointed, we are proud that since it opened its doors, the school has empowered so many young people to take control of their education. Alesco has allowed these students to actually engage with learning and complete extra years of schooling in a supportive and individualised environment," Mr Crowfoot said in a statement.
In the lead-up to the closure, Western College will be working with other education providers to transition Alesco's students into mainstream schooling to enable the completion of their Years 9-10 studies.
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The school's staff has been absorbed into Western College operations where possible, with the college providing support and assistance to others to re-employ elsewhere in the educational environment.
While disappointed, Mr Crowfoot stressed that the core business of Western College would continue and grow.
"Western College has an important role to play in the regional community and will continue to offer support for self-improvement and life-long learning outcomes across many different areas of study and interest."
More to come.
