Holroyd School

Maximum potential

Telephone02 9637 1219

Emailholroyd-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Learning at our school

Holroyd School provides highly effective teaching, personalisd learning and a safe and nurturing educational environment. Our teachers are trained in special education practices and assisted by highly committed School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs).

Holroyd School recognises that students bring their own background, interests, stregnths and abilities to their learning and are are committed to the delivery of quality education tailored to meet the complex, dynamic and diverse needs of every student.

Holroyd School programs programs place a strong emphasis on the acquisition of communication, literacy and numeracy skills whilst developing social and emotional skills. As students grow and develop our programs encourage greater community awareness and participation whilst developing funcitonal living skills and independence. 

Staff and parents/carers collaboratively develop Individual Learning Programs (ILPs). Outcomes and indicators are selected from the Key Learning Areas (KLAs) at the appropriate stage for each student. 

Teaching and learning programs are developed and implemented to meet the specific needs of individual students. Emphasis is placed on age-appropriate learning activities and teaching occurs in appropriate educational and community environments wherever possible.

For K-6 students, curriculum content is based on the following KLAs:

· English

· Mathematics

· Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)

· History

· Science and Technology

· Creative  Arts

· Geography

Students in years 7-12 undertake relevant subjects in the Life Skills Curriculum.

Through ILPs students develop knowledge and understanding of both academic and functional activities to provide the necessary skills that will enable them to secure positive poth school pathways and participate in their respective communities.

Integration

Many and varied opportunities exist for the integration of our students into the community and alternative educational settings, forming a vital part of the school’s curriculum.

Integration programs occur at community venues, when shopping or using leisure facilities; at local schools to access and participate in mainstream activities; as well as in our own school environment, with peer support and community service programs.

Extensive community experience ensures our students develop independence and a sense of self-worth in the community.

Resource Support Team

A support team of specialist staff provide direct assistance to teachers in the development and implementation of programs. This team includes English as Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) teachers and SLSOs. Our resource centre contains a variety of learning resources to cater for all students.   

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is a school-wide system of support that includes strategies for defining, teaching and supporting appropriate behaviours to create positive home and school environments.

Holroyd School’s three school rules are ‘we learn’, we care’ and ‘we are safe’. Behaviours to support these are taught explicitly. We teach appropriate behaviours in the same manner we teach academic or life skills to our students.

Transition Education

The transition of students from school to post-school life is an integral part of our program. Individual Transition Plans (ITPs) are developed and implemented by the school’s transition staff in collaboration with parents and carers.

ITPs focus on preparing students for post-school life, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to secure their preferred post school pathway.