Karonga School is a K-12 school for specific purposes having an enrolment of 70+ students, 2 of whom identify as of Aboriginal heritage, and with 75% of those students from a non-English speaking background. The school caters for students with moderate to severe intellectual disability including physical disability, challenging behaviours, autism and complex healthcare needs.
The programs have a strong focus on communication, and life-readiness. Positive Behaviour for Learning supports quality teaching practice. The school also supports the work of the Pennant Parade Tutorial Centre with a focus on re-engagement.
Karonga works in collaboration with the P & C and wider parent community to drive personalised learning programs and whole school initiatives.
There is a strong focus on collegial team approaches with particular reference to student welfare and wellbeing.
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