Classes are organised across
the Early Year, Upper Primary, Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary phases of schooling.
The number of classes can vary from year to year depending on how many new
enrolments we have, how many students move to other schools, and how many Senior
students graduate. Classes are organised around the specific needs of each
individual student in the school setting.
Before the classes are finalised
for the start of the next school year and students placed within particular
groups, a great deal of discussion and organisation needs to occur. It is
important to ensure that classes are structured to ensure that the best
learning can occur for all students. It would not be wise for example, to place
all students who are in a wheelchair in the same class, as it would be
difficult to have all their physical and educational needs met in this way.
Enrolment
of students into Special Schools is managed through a formal process approved
by the local Regional Education Office. The school is able to facilitate
contact with the relevant South East Region officers. The part-time school
Guidance Officer participates actively in the collection of student information
that will assist with the enrolment process supervised by the school principal
and/or deputy principal.
The
Department of Education and Training is committed to inclusive education for
all students. Your child may enrol at any State School
of your choice. Special
School is only one option
available for students who meet criteria for entry. When a student meets the
criteria for special school enrolment, parents/carers retain the right to
choose to enrol them in any State
School.