FAQs
Who can enrol?
Students must have an identified disability ranging from mild to profound. some students have associated impairments, in social, sensory, physical, emotional and behavioural areas.
Is there a bus service?
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development provides three contracted buses. Students must live within a designated transport zone. This is a FREE service.
What therapy services are provided?
Currently we provide:
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Network Support
- Therapy programs are designed by therapists in conjunction with the school and family
What Specialised Programs are provided?
- Visual Art and Ceramics
- Woodwork
- Music
- Horticulture
- Bike Education
- Homecrafts
- Sensory Integration
What are the advantages of a Special Education setting?
- Academic Programs
- Personalised Learning
- Skilled Special Educators
- Low Staff Student Ratios
- Therapy programs
- E Learning Focus
- Specialised Equipment and Facilities
- A strong Home School Partnership
- Pathways Planning
- Transition Programs
- Independence the highest priority
What are learning frameworks for Primary and Secondary?
Primary (Years Prep to Six)
The focus is:
- Communication Skills
- Formal English and mathematics
- Social and emotional Competencies
- Teaching and learning reflects the domains of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards(VELS) curriculum framework
- Physical, Personal and Social Learning
- Discipline based Learning
- Interdisciplinary Learning
Secondary (Years Seven to Twelve)
The focus is:
- English and Mathematics
- Personal learning
- Life skills
- Learning opportunities encompass VELS with an increased emphasis on developing individualised pathways to adult life across learning, recreation, work or program placement
Later Years students undertake the Education for Independence curriculum program which may include modules from Certificate One in Transition Education.
