In 2025, Esperance Anglican Community School (EACS) continues its strong partnership with Big Picture Learning Australia (BPLA), embedding a unique and highly personalised approach to education that empowers students to pursue their passions, develop real-world skills, and prepare meaningfully for the future.
The Big Picture model departs from traditional classroom structures, inviting students to explore learning through internships, industry mentoring, and hands-on projects that align with their individual interests. This learner-centred approach not only encourages independence but also builds confidence and capability in authentic contexts.
Students at EACS also engage in the International Big Picture Learner Credential, co-developed by BPLA and Enterprise Professor Sandra Milligan of Melbourne Metrics. This strengths-based assessment model tracks student growth over time, producing a comprehensive digital transcript and learner profile. These credentials are increasingly recognised by tertiary institutions and employers as evidence of deep, applied learning.
Mr Kallen Williams, Head of Pathways and Big Picture Education at EACS, says the program is preparing students for life beyond school in a way that’s both contemporary and compassionate:
“This modern design allows young people to grow as unique individuals. They discover where their passions lie and build capabilities that will serve them in a dynamic and ever-changing world.”
A standout example from Term 1 is Year 11 student Taylah, whose Big Picture journey is already opening doors. With a keen interest in agronomy and agriculture, Taylah is undertaking a one-day-a-week internship alongside local farmers and professional agronomists. Her work includes soil analysis, monitoring germination rates, and contributing to research to improve crop health and productivity.
“Engaging in this internship has allowed me to gain knowledge in this field through real hands-on experience, rather than just researching online or in a textbook,” Taylah said.
“I get to have real-life conversations with professionals and farmers, and a glimpse into what a day in the agriculture industry is really like.”
EACS is proud to walk alongside students like Taylah, who are embracing passion-driven pathways and equipping themselves with the skills, values, and vision to shape their future.