CURRIMUNDI SPECIAL SCHOOL
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Currimundi Special School is located in the Sunshine Coast North District on the coast just north of Caloundra. The school draws its student population from Maroochydore in the north, to Caloundra and Golden Beach in the south, and as far west as the communities of Landsborough and Beerwah.
OUR
VALUES AND BELIEFS Appropriate Learning Experiences Students are
to be presented with realistic and socially valid situations which will build
self esteem and be physically and emotionally rewarding. Learning experiences will offer involvement through a variety
of opportunities resulting in positive outcomes and pride developed in personal
achievement. Curriculum and
teaching practices will be challenging and focus on functionality. Expectations In
terms of educational and behavioural outcomes, high yet realistic expectations
are realised through the collective expertise of staff who deliver a consistent
approach to program delivery in the pursuit of excellence. Opportunity for All Every student is to have equal access to school resources. The development of an IEP is the right of every student, as it is recognised, all have the ability to learn. Regardless of disability, each student will be offered and included in all learning experiences (group or individual) at an appropriate level. Such non-discriminative involvement promotes self-esteem, a sense of belonging and encourages their development into valued members of society. Teamwork The whole school staff is continually involved in working towards shared goals. The respect shown for individual and collective expertise, mutual support, trust and co-operation, open communication and easy camaraderie reflect this. Community Spirit Close parent/teacher communication is integral to the overall development of each student, ensuring there is a strong focus on working collaboratively with students, parents and the wider community. The many resources within our local community are utilised, with the school supporting and participating in a variety of community service programs. The staff of Currimundi Special School have been traditionally very experienced, both in their expertise in the field of Special Education and in their years of experience. Transfers out of the school have been rare in recent years, with the appointment of new staff being a result of enrolment growth and retirement. The staff have traditionally worked together as a close unit, with particular emphasis on whole school management practices and whole school processes. The staff explore cutting edge practices in all areas of teaching and learning to provide greater opportunities for students. The strong level of teamwork that exists in our school is due to the capacity and ability each staff member has to give of themselves to the team. To do this we, as individuals, must continue to ask, how we can contribute to the team.
COMMUNITY
ASPECTS Because of the size of the catchment area of the school, the wide socio-economic and cultural backgrounds of the school community reflect those aspects of the entire Sunshine Coast. Population growth in the southern part of the Sunshine Coast has resulted in rapid growth in our student population. The Parents and Citizens Association is very active in promoting the school. Even though this group is usually quite small in number, they receive strong support from the parent population of the school in all fund-raising activities. Parents participate actively in the IEP process and, as such, are very supportive of the school. As a result of this, an excellent relationship exists between school staff and parents.
STAFFING Principal 1 Deputy Principal/Guidance Officer 1 Business Services Managers 2 Admin Officer 1.0 Teachers 29.3 Teacher Aides 735 hours Physiotherapist 0.4 Occupational Therapist 0.4 Speech Language Pathologist 0.2 Cleaners 5 |
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