About our school

We are a School for Specific Purpose (SSP). We support students with challenging behaviours and/or mental health issues. Our school provides a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment where every student is recognised and supported to achieve their full potential.

We work with families, carers and support staff to make a learning and wellbeing plan for each student. This means all students can learn in a way that suits them best.

Alongside our curriculum, students take part in programs that build skills in:

• communication
• independence
• life skills
• social skills.

Our classrooms are set up to meet each student’s needs. We make sure students feel safe, respected and ready to learn in a way that suits them. Our staff are caring and are skilled to help students feel confident, connected and proud of who they are.

Our school uses a placement process. Enrolment occurs through a formal referral. Families and schools can contact us if they think our school might be right for their child. To learn more, visit our enrolment process page.

Our Program

At The Beach School, our program is focused on positive behaviour and providing a safe and supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of our students.

We regularly review the placement of each student enrolled in our School Support Program (SSP) to ensure their learning and support needs are being met.Students in our SSP have access to support classes, mainstream classes, and opportunities to participate in community activities and training.

Our programs include:

• integration with current curriculum learning
• student opportunities and activities
• emotional and social support
• physical activity and fitness
• transition support.

Our goal is to support every student to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.