Our Philosophy of Special Education

We believe that....

• All students have an opportunity to learn to live and to contribute as responsible Catholics.
  
• All students have a right to participate fully in opportunities for learning and growth appropriate to their needs and gifts
  
  Students who have exceptional needs are more like other students than they are different
  
  It is our responsibility to provide these students the opportunity to share the school experience which their brothers, sisters and friends enjoy
  
  An attitude of welcome acceptance, and indeed, celebration of individual differences and unique gifts is to be encouraged and supported

Inclusion is:

• The provision of educational services to all students in such a manner that
  • All students belong
  • Are equal members in the
    • Classroom
    • Greater school Community and
    • Ultimately the larger community
• Inclusive Education ......
  • Shared ownership of all students
  • Necessary support for all students
  • Positive and rich learning enviroment for all students
  • Expectation of all students to learn
  • Neighbourhood school