Premium after-school learning and wellbeing
The Whole Student is Melbourne’s premium after-school learning and wellbeing program for students in Years 9 to 12, specialising in VCE support.
We provide high achieving academic tutors, individual learning plans, wellbeing mentoring, afternoon tea and a 2-course dinner in a calm and welcoming study sanctuary in Hawthorn.
More than tutoring.
A whole person approach to learning.
Everything our learning and wellbeing program provides, all in one beautifully and intentionally designed study sanctuary in Hawthorn, Melbourne:
A catered afternoon tea and 2 course dinner
Wellbeing mentoring
A calming, motivating and inspiring learning space
A whole person approach to learning
Develop confidence, self-belief and a growth mindset through consistent support and encouragement
A shared meal around a communal table
A sense of community
Connect with like minded peers from different schools
A welcoming environment
Feel part of something
High-achieving academic tutors who support students across multiple Year 9, Year 10 and VCE subjects
SAC and VCE exam preparation and tutoring
Subject selection advice, study skills
Career, tertiary and executive functioning guidance
SEAS advice
A different approach to after school learning in Melbourne
Our model is different from traditional one-to-one tutoring.
Rather than tutoring in isolation, our students study in a group environment and receive individual tutoring throughout the evening.
This model gives your child the benefit of personalised attention alongside the motivation and energy of a focused peer community.
In addition to our premium learning experience, we offer extra value for our students and parents.
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Hearty and nourishing meal service
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Emphasis on student wellbeing
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Calming, motivating and inspiring learning space
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Support across multiple subjects in one session
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A community of like-minded peers
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An individual learning plan tailored to each student
Experienced Education and Wellbeing Leadership
Lachlan Noble
Head of Education
Lachlan is a highly experienced educator and school leader, and currently Assistant Principal at McKinnon Secondary College, where he oversees the Senior Campus.
With decades of experience guiding students through the VCE years, Lachlan understands what it takes to help young people set clear goals, build strong learning habits and achieve their potential.
At The Whole Student, Lachlan works with each student and their family to develop an individual learning plan. This creates a clear, tailored pathway through Years 9–12.
Sara Green
Founder and Wellbeing Director
Sara has over 30 years of experience in the health and wellness industry and is a mother of three children in their twenties.
Sara combines a Bachelor of Nursing (RN) with a post graduate qualification in Special Care Nursery in Melbourne, personal cheffing experience in Sydney for families and professional athletes, and over a decade in private practice as a wellbeing mentor in the USA and Australia.
At The Whole Student, Sara oversees the wellbeing culture, menu design, and the learning environment's aesthetic
Questions Parents Often Ask
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The Whole Student is Melbourne’s premium after-school learning and wellbeing program for students in Years 9 to 12, specialising in VCE support.
We provide high achieving academic tutors, individual learning plans, wellbeing mentoring, afternoon tea and a 2-course dinner in a calm and welcoming study sanctuary in Hawthorn.
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Our model is different from traditional one-to-one tutoring.
Rather than tutoring in isolation, our students learn in a group environment and receive individual tutoring throughout the evening.
This model gives your child the benefit of personalised attention alongside the motivation and energy of a focused peer community.
The Whole Student combines academic support with the structure, guidance and environment that help young people become more confident and successful learners.
Each student has an individual learning plan developed with our Head of Education.
More than tutoring. A whole person approach to learning.
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Through our values of learning, wellbeing and belonging, we give students the opportunity to:
Improve academic performance
Build greater confidence and clarity in their studies over time
Develop personalised study skills and executive functioning skills such as time management, organisation, prioritisation and goal setting
Feel more empowered and capable with their workload
Experience a genuine sense of community, care and belonging
Grow their awareness of habits and choices that support their overall wellbeing
Develop resilience and self-belief through consistent support and encouragement
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Our after school tutoring program runs Monday to Thursday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm following our published term calendar. You choose the day or days that your child attends. A full term commitment is required.
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The fee is $250 per session, charged on a full-term basis at the commencement of each term.
Each four-hour session includes access to our academic tutoring team, a structured learning environment, wellbeing mentoring and a catered afternoon tea and two-course dinner.
Also included (as needed):
Subject selection advice, career and tertiary guidance, SEAS application support.
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YEAR 9 AND YEAR 10 SUBJECTS:
We tutor students across all Year 9 and Year 10 subjects.
VCE SUBJECTS:
VCE English
VCE Maths Methods
VCE General Maths
VCE Psychology
VCE Specialist Maths
VCE Chemistry
VCE Physics
VCE Legal Studies
VCE PE
VCE Business Management
VCE Health
Exact subjects covered each night will vary depending on the tutors available.
e.g. some languages may be covered on some nights
At your interview we'll confirm your child's subjects match our team's expertise, and we'll be transparent about any subjects where a specialist tutor would serve you better.
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Enrolment is a 3-step process:
1. Fill out the application form on the website
2. Attend an online interview with our Head of Education
3. Successful applicants will be notified
A Purpose-Designed Learning and Wellbeing Centre in Hawthorn.
Every design decision for our study sanctuary at The Whole Student is made with the student's learning and nervous system in mind.
Our intention is to create a sense of calm, where students feel motivated and inspired the moment they walk through the door.
Warm layered lighting, paint colours chosen to promote a sense of ease and focus, soft and durable furnishings, round white oak tables, beautiful indoor plants in custom made planter boxes and a considered aesthetic that feels different to school.
This is a phone free zone, students leave their phone in their bag when they arrive.
Level 1, 390 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122 ➜
The Whole Student opens on Monday February 8, 2027.
Session Schedule
4:00pm Students arrive and are welcomed with afternoon tea
4:15pm First study block begins
6:00pm Students sit together for a two-course dinner
6:30pm Second study block begins
8:00pm Session ends
We provide one evening a week where someone else carries some of the load.
Where your child is supported by an experienced and caring team, can work across multiple subjects, shares a nourishing meal, feels part of a community and develops the habits, skills, confidence and self-belief to achieve their academic goals and prepare them for life after school.
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