Junior School
We use the Victorian Curriculum and elements of the Victorian Early Years Learning Framework (VELDF ) when establishing transition approaches and individual learning plans. This enables us to cater for the individual needs of students with intellectual and multiple disabilities at this age group.
Physical, Personal and Social Learning
- Health & PE
- Personal Development
Discipline Based Learning
- Art (Music & Visual)
- Mathematics
- English
- Science
Interdisciplinary Learning
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Technology
Programs maximise the potential and ability of each individual student.
All programs are communication based and include verbal, Key Word Signing, boardmaker and communication devices. Students are exposed to these forms of communication to enable them to communicate and interact with each other. Play based learning is an integral component of the young children’s program. This program helps develop concepts and skills necessary for learning.
Programs concentrate on development in the areas of:
- Communication
- Physical Health
- Self-Help skills - eating, toileting, dressing, independence.
- Decision and choice making
- Appropriate behaviour
Programs include:
- Counting and Mathematics Activities
- Science
- Pre-Writing & Pre-Reading
- Life Skills
- Literacy Program
- Swimming/Spa
- Numeracy Program
- Sensory Room & Sensory Garden Activities
- Visual Art
- Community Access Program
- Perceptual Motor Program (PMP)
- Behaviour Management
- Technologies
- Studies of Society And Environment
- Physical Education (PE)
- Sensory Programs/diets where required
- Bike Education
- Incursions and Excursions