Inquiry Learning

Our Inclusion Support Teachers implement a range of programs to develop the whole child. Mrs Furlong and Mrs Wallett have been working with a group of students as part of the Garden Program – Inquiry around Mushrooms. Our Year 4 & 5 students are developing Personal and Social Capabilities. They are encouraged to be creative, resilient curious learners.

Rock and Water Developing Personal & Social Capabilities Curriculum

The Year 3 cohort are building their personal and social capabilities through the Rock and Water program developed by the Dutch educationalist Freerk Ykema.  It's a team approach with Jo Stotschek, Inclusion Support Teacher team teaching with the Year 3 classroom teachers to implement the lessons.

Through games and activities, the students are learning to pause in their day to be grounded, centred, focused and to breathe.  The common language of rock (inner strength, knowing what is right and wrong and being able to make choices) and water (friendship, communication and connection) assists to build self-awareness and self-confidence, key components to successful social interactions in and outside school.

Communication and student needs

If you require any information in regard to your child’s learning or supports, please contact your child’s class teacher first. Our Teachers will be able to direct your enquiries if further investigation, actions or supports are required.  WE value student voice. We value parent voice and we value positive partnerships with parents and our community.

Broken arm/broken leg- Health, Medication and Post Care Requirements for our students. Any student who requires medication to be administered at school, we request parents and carers to contact the school. If your child has an injury or medical condition, please advise the office immediately so our records can be updated. This ensures the appropriate adjustments, inclusive of a Medical Action Plan, can be created and implemented. At times, a student may require post care medical attention e.g. broken arm, moon boot or crutches, adjustments can be made during this time. Please advise the class teacher or the office staff.

We believe in the success and wellbeing for all in an inclusive and equitable environment.

Additional Supports and External Services on site WELCOME

External service providers are welcome on site with parent consent and Principal Approval. Our school adheres to all safety protocols and training, requiring documentation to be approved by the Principal prior to commencement on site. Please contact your child’s class teacher if you would like more information or download the documents from our school website. An External Support Agreement Consent Form. https://rochedalesouthss.eq.edu.au/support-and-resources/student-services-and-support-programs

NDIS Plans. Some students have a current NDIS plan. Parents are encouraged to share any reports with the school to ensure the supports being implemented are current and accurate for the student.

Supporting Students- NDIS. https://www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/what-ndis

NDIS can provide all people with disability with information and connections to services. Schools work collaboratively with external services to support students. As the health guidelines change, external services and parents can contact the school to discuss what the support can look like.