Chalmers Road School provides educational programs for students aged four to eighteen years with moderate or severe intellectual disabilities and draws from a wide geographical area as well as a diverse cultural and social community. Currently, 59 students are enrolled. The school provide individual educational programs (IEPs) to assist all students to reach their potential and independence for adult life. Our curriculum follows Board of Studies guidelines and reflects a meaningful and functional teaching and learning program.
Chalmers Road School promotes a positive learning environment using Positive Behaviour Intervention Support (PBIS) across all environments and learning experiences. The school's motto "Challenging and Fostering the Individual" underpins the principles, practices and philosophies of the school where individual welfare in all aspects - educational, physical, social, spiritual and cultural - is paramount and all students are challenged to learn, grow and co-operatively participate. There is a strong community value at Chalmers Road School with ongoing support for families and effective partnerships with the community.
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