Special Education Program (SEP)

Services provided to students with a recognised disability include:

• Student support in the classroom, with assessment and homework
• Case management/ case co-ordination
• Liaising with parents/carers, Administration and teaching staff
• Liaising with other government departments
• Referral to support personnel (Advisory Teachers, Guidance Officers, School Nurse/ Chaplain, Youth Support worker, Community Education Counsellor), community agencies and programs
• Developing Individual Curriculum Plans/Support Plans
• Advocacy for students within the school and community
• Organising transition programs - primary to secondary, post school

SEP OUTDOOR RECREATION - Recorded Subject

Recommendations - The subject is by invitation only and an interview with the Head of Department Special Education Services is required prior to selection of this subject.

Outdoor Recreation provides opportunities for students to gain life skills and develop confidence in themselves and their ability. The duration of the course is 3 years. A large part of the course is hands on – learning by doing. The practical components of the course will be supported with course notes, theory and ongoing evaluations.

Topics of Study

• Community Sports & Recreation

• Interpersonal and Leadership Skills, Team Building

• Safety and Risk Awareness

• Independent Living, Healthy Lifestyle

• Sun Safety, Environmental Awareness

• Employability Skills, Computer Skills

Practical experiences vary however may include:

• Nature Observations, Orienteering/Navigation

• Camping Skills, Hiking

• First Aide, Bush Awareness, Fishing

SEP PRACTICAL ARTS - Recorded Subject

Recommendations - Enrolment in this program by invitation only. Student must show a willingness to work with different art mediums.

Through education in the Arts students develop creative talents and skills that can be transferred to their recreational lives. The duration of the course is 3 years.  

Topics of Study

• Drawing, Painting

• Ceramics, Printing

• Digital Imaging

Learning Experiences

• Students will be engaged in a range of activities that:

• Express ideas, feelings and experiences through the practical arts

• Develop skills and techniques

• Explore a range of media

• Display art works

• Acquire a basic knowledge of the elements and principles of design 

SEP ENGLISH - Recorded Subject

Recommendations - Enrolment in this program is by invitation only.

Students will be able to pursue their interests, and will be encouraged to further develop their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The duration of the course is 3 years.  

Units of work involve students in a wide range of language uses, the emphasis being on communication skills, personal development and confidence building. The major focus areas of study are understanding and communicating in our society

Students will be engaged in a range of:

• real-life activities which provide opportunities for students to think, speak, listen, write and read for real purposes;

• real-like activities which provide opportunities for students to engage with simulated contexts;

• focused learning episodes which allow students to build confidence to participate in communication activities

Focused learning episodes which allow students to build confidence to participate in communication activities.

SEP MATHS - Recorded Subject

Recommendations - Enrolment in this program is by invitation only.

Students will have an opportunity to practice basic maths skills and extend their understanding of skills in activities based on practical real-life situations. Students will be encouraged to build upon their maths knowledge and skills in a supported and structured environment. The duration of this course is 3 years.

Core

• Basic Skills – Basic numeracy, use of calculator, problem solving.

• Measurement and Geometry –time, common shapes and sizes, position and spatial relationships, concept of area, direction and map reading.

• Data Collection and Display –conduct surveys. – reading charts, timetables and graphs and present the information graphically.

• Money – calculations using money; budgeting, costing, saving, spending.

SEP TRANSITION - Recorded Subject

Recommendations - The subject is by invitation only and an interview with the Head of Department Special Education Services is required prior to selection of this subject.

Development of skills to support the successful transition to post school – school to work and community living. The duration of this course is 3 years.

Topics of Study

• Work Skills, Occupational Health and Safety

• Workplace relations, Employability Skills, Expectations

• Know your local community

• Sexual Health, Personal Presentation, Self Esteem

• Relationships and Conflict Resolution

• My World, Learner Driver, Olympics

• Making good decisions and self-advocacy, Becoming Independent

ASDAN - Recorded Subject