Additional learning support
At our school, we ensure every student is ready to learn. We support students with disability and additional learning needs so they can take part in all areas of school life. You do not need a formal diagnosis for your child to receive support in a mainstream class. Support can begin at any stage of school.
We have a number of additional learning supports to help students engage in learning and to succeed, including:
- Small Group Tuition - literacy and numeracy tuition for students who need additional support
- Learning Hub - assessment support for students with individualised plans
- Aboriginal Tutoring Centre - academic support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Wellbeing Hub - supports students to reset and be ready for learning.
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.
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.
Our additional learning supports include:
- teachers and support staff working together with families and students to make support plans and adjustments
- 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
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Changes to the classrooms:
- accessible classrooms
- assistive technology
- instructional resources
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extra guidance, simpler content or different focus during lessons
- more time
- simpler language
- breaks during tasks
- different ways to complete a task (e.g. oral presentations instead of written tasks).
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:
- learning and support teachers
- school learning support officers
- school counsellors
- student support officers
- Aboriginal education officer
- itinerant teachers for vision or hearing
- community and home school liaison officers.
Have a question about learning support?
Contact us to talk about your child’s strengths, interests and areas where they may need support. We’re here to talk through your options. Contact us to speak with the principal or learning and support team.