Anson Street School is a School for Special Purposes that caters for students across Kindergarten to Year 12 with diverse and specific needs. The school accommodates students with physical and intellectual disabilities, Autism, mental health disorders and challenging behaviours. There are 18 support classes, two Tutorial classes and a Suspension Centre. Each class operates with a teacher and a support officer. Of the 131 students enrolled, 32% identify as Aboriginal.
The school is purpose–built with full wheelchair accessibility. Specialist spaces within the school include: sensory gym and playground; bouldering wall; hydrotherapy spa; gymnasium; café; library; hall and a variety of outdoor play areas. Our on–site farm is used for the delivery of viticulture, horticulture and agricultural technology studies, all of which aim to foster a collective school interest in creating sustainable futures. Our students are active and engaged citizens who frequently participate in extra–curricular activities such as RDA, sailing, sporting opportunities and excursions.
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