Special Education

... every child has a different learning style and pace - each child is unique, capable of learning and capable of succeeding ...

ROBERT JOHN MEEHAN

All students are entitled to participate in and progress through the NSW curriculum. Special education refers to the use of evidence-based teaching practices to meet the individual needs of students with disability. Adjustments to teaching, learning and assessment activities enable a student with disability to access syllabus outcomes and content and to achieve their potential.

Goals

  • personalised learning and support
  • differentiated curriculum delivery
  • strong partnership with parents and carers, therapists and external providers
  • innovative learning spaces and resources
  • access to technology to support each students learning and communication needs
  • prepare students for future life goals through promotion of independence

Activities

  • community access program
  • cooking program
  • edible bush garden program
  • staff Kafe program
  • interactive large outdoor games
  • annual fundraiser: Auto Festival
  • International Day of People With Disability
  • Vocabulary A-Z
  • Maths Online
  • term excursions focusing on learning topics
  • end of year extended excursion

Our Team

  • Jenna Sunerton HT

  • Hannah Kirkwood HT REL

  • Rikki Atton

  • Sam Cockerill

  • Amber Gallagher

  • Brooke Hales

  • Rebecca Harris

  • Bridget Johnston

  • Jill McDonald

  • Belinda Nash

  • Eliza Parkinson

  • Denise Upward

  • Tara Wagner

    SLSO

  • Jasmin Bown

  • Joanne Cameron

  • Louise Cuttriss

  • Amanda Fenwick

  • Sally Kearney

  • Suzy Kirk

  • Sarah Land

  • Rylee Steele

  • Brooke Williams

  • Jayne Williams

Features

  • class & school reward programs: Singos
  • highly resourced, technology rich classrooms
  • integrated outclasses for all students offered
  • specialist trained staff
  • Aboriginal Education program links

Courses

STAGE 4/5: LIFESKILLS Y7 Y8 Y9 Y10

  • English
  • Maths
  • Science
  • Technologies
  • HSIE
  • Creative Arts
  • PDHPE
  • mainstream core and electives

STAGE 6: LIFESKILLS Y11 & Y12

  • English
  • Maths
  • Science
  • Geography
  • Modern / Ancient History
  • PDHPE
  • Technologies
  • Creative Arts
  • Work and the Community
  • Mainstream core and electives
  • VET electives
  • shool-based training
  • transition to work

Learning

Find out about our approach to learning and supporting students to progress.

Travel to School

Learn about local transport options and how to get here safely.

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