The Clontarf Foundation exists to improve the education, discipline, life skills, self-esteem and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and by doing so equips them to participate meaningfully in society.
Everything we do here at the Irrawang Clontarf Academy, is guided by Clontarf’s 6 focus Pillars in the areas of - EDUCATION, WELL-BEING, LEADERSHIP, SPORT, PARTNERS & EMPLOYMENT.
Each school term plan, consists of activities and opportunities that cover all areas underpinning our Foundation Pillars of which have been a major influence in the overall plan. As a result, a solid platform has been laid and leads to our continued success and growth over the past 21 years, from the first academy at Clontarf in Perth. There are now 131 Clontarf academies nationwide, which is reflected in our motto “From little things big things grow”.
We strive to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys to get them to school, keep them at school, get them through school to graduation in Year 12 and then into meaningful employment.
At Irrawang Clontarf, our staff want the best possible outcomes for all our boys. We aim to work within a whole of school framework, to assist in achieving these goals to ensure they leave school with good life skills and as work ready and prepared as possible to actively participate not only in their own communities but in society in general.
At Clontarf we have an open-door policy for parents/carers to drop in for a yarn and a cuppa to get to know us and to get a better insight into what we can do to assist their boys here at Irrawang High School.
Pictured below from left is the IHS Clontarf Team.
Mitch Gray is the IHS Clontarf Director and recently moved from Townsville, North Queensland. This is his fifth year with Clontarf. He previously worked at both Townsville State High School and Kirwan State High School Clontarf Academies.
Operations Officer Jarred Rotumah was previously working with Clontarf at Kurri Kurri High School.
Operations Dan Constable has been at IHS for three years and at Hunter River High School for two years.
All the team love the interaction with the boys, giving them reasons to come to school everyday and seeing them graduate at the end of Year 12. The team provide a vital link between the families and the school, adding another layer of support.
The Clontarf team provide many opportunites, with camps, sporting events, and vast links to the business community to assist the students with work placement and work experience.
