Your young person may have a disability, be autistic, have ADHD, or learn in a way that does not fit traditional classrooms. We work with parents and carers to understand their strengths, interests and support needs, and we adjust our teaching, environment and expectations so they can learn at a pace and in ways that work for them.

Your young person may be trans, gender diverse, non-binary, questioning or queer, or still working out the language that feels right for them. We respect their name, pronouns and privacy, and aim to provide a safe, affirming school environment. We work with parents and carers to support each student’s wellbeing and sense of belonging.

Your young person may identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We recognise the strength, cultures and ongoing connection to Country of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We listen first and work in partnership with your young person to create culturally safe, respectful learning and support their goals.

Your young person may come from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, speak a language other than English, or belong to a racial or faith community that is important in their family life. We value their culture, family story and languages, and aim to reflect and celebrate this in our school community.

Sometimes things outside school make learning harder for your young person – housing or financial stress, health concerns, caring responsibilities, changes in family, or social isolation. We understand that these pressures can affect attendance, concentration and behaviour. We aim to work with parents and carers to plan supports around their whole situation, not just what we see in the classroom.

Some young people have lived through unsafe or harmful situations, including abuse, neglect or family violence, in the past or currently. Your young person can choose how much they share; we can offer support based on what feels safe for them to tell us. Our staff are trained in trauma-aware practice and follow the Victorian Child Safe Standards. If concerns for a student’s safety arise, we listen, take them seriously and follow our legal responsibilities to help keep them safe.