Gumma Place is a trades-based, independent school dedicated to supporting young people in re-engaging with learning.
Our Gumma Place Common Ground Model is at the centre of all we do, comprising of our shared understanding of our 5 C’s.
Centredness – Communication – Connection
Critical & Creative Thinking – Character
Hands on learning
Our goal is to help young people thrive and succeed in their futures, transforming their view of education and themselves as learners.
Innovative and Industry Informed
Founded as a community-driven trades skills program, Gumma Place will evolve into a special assistance school in 2026. Gumma Place offers innovative, industry-informed, enterprise learning for young people completing Years 9 and 10.
Future Enrolments
To register interest in joining Gumma Place as a Year 9 or Year 10 participant, we invite you to complete the short form with your details.
Our model is unique
We take pride in our Gumma Place Common Ground Model, which emphasises personal growth and practical skill-building within our 5 C’s.
Centredness – Communication – Connection – Critical & Creative Thinking – Character
Building Futures
Our vision is to offer more young people an opportunity to access education in an alternative environment, so that they may live the life they choose.
New Paths
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Reset for Wellbeing
I hardly ever went to school and then I started coming to ShoreTrack on Wednesdays. It was like a reset in the middle of the week …
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A Positive Environment
ShoreTrack feels like a safe place where you can try new things, fail and learn without any pressure …
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Self Confidence
I wouldn’t have got this job without having been at ShoreTrack. I learnt new skills and built my self confidence …
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Slipped through the cracks
Damien slipped through the cracks at school … the first time he started to learn anything was when he went to you guys at ShoreTrack …
Gumma Place 