Holman Place School is a School for Specific Purposes, located in the rural community of Cowra in Central West NSW. Students are enrolled from within the township of Cowra and surrounding rural communities. Holman Place caters for students from K- 12 with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, autism and mental health diagnosis.
The school was first established as Lachvale Special School in 1970 under the Challenge Foundation. In 1991 the Department of Education assumed responsibility and the school was renamed Holman Place School. The school currently has 31 students enrolled in 5 classes. Aboriginal students comprise 34% of the student population.
All students have tailored Individual Learning Plans aimed at providing a variety of activities and experiences to promote their development and achieve individual learning needs.
Holman Place School maintains and fosters excellence through academic, social and behaviour programs. Students are encouraged to "Soar Alone" in all areas of their schooling to aide them in achieving their personal best. The school has a strong sense of community with a belief that our students have the right to take their place in society now and in the future.
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