Additional learning support

At our school, we ensure every student has equity in their learning. We support students with disabilities and additional learning needs so they can take part in all areas of school life.  We work side by side with our parents/carers at any stage of your child's schooling to assist in obtaining the best support for their Learning.

We now have three multi-categorical rooms that provide specialist and intensive support for eligible students with a diagnosed intellectual or physical disability, autism spectrum disorder or mental health diagnosis.

Additional learning areas that provide extra social and educational support at our school include our Aboriginal Learning and Educational Centre (ALEC) and the Intervention Centre.

We also have a Literacy and Numeracy room that focuses on developing mathematical problem-solving strategies, reading accuracy, fluency, and comprehension skills for students that have a lower-than-average reading age gathered from our learning support team data.

Support that fits your child's needs

Some students need extra support to feel confident and do their best at school. We work closely with families to make support plans and adjustments  that suits each child’s needs.

Additional learning support can include:

• teachers and support staff working together with families (and students, if needed)
• specialist support for students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)

• providing tailored programs to help high potential and gifted students with their advanced learning needs

• small group tutoring to provide targeted literacy and numeracy support for students

• regular check-ins to review and update the planned supports

• changes to the classrooms:

  • accessible classrooms
  • assistive technology
  • instructional resources

• extra guidance, simpler content or different focus during lessons

• assessment and exam adjustments:

  • more time
  • simpler language
  • breaks during tasks
  • different ways to complete a task (e.g. oral presentations instead of written tasks).

We know when a student needs help when:

• teachers notice changes in learning or behaviour
• reviewing assessment results and learning progress
• parents and carers raise concerns or ask for support.

Adjustments are planned with parents and carers. They are reviewed regularly and changed when needed.  If you think your child may need extra help, contact us.

Learning and support team

Our learning and support team helps make sure every student gets the help they need at the right time. The team works with families, teachers and support staff to:

• understand each student’s needs

• plan adjustments and supports

• monitor progress

• connect with other services if needed.

Our learning and support team includes:

• head teachers of learning and well-being

• learning and support teachers

• school learning support officers

• school counsellors

• school psychologists

• student support officers

• itinerant teachers for vision or hearing

• English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) teachers

• Aboriginal education officers

• community and home school liaison officers.
• Clontarf officers
• STARS officers

Contact us to meet with a member of this team to talk about your child’s strengths, interests and areas where they may need support.

Have a question about learning support?

We’re here to talk through your options. Contact us to speak with the principal or learning and support team.

Contact us