Currimundi Special School delivers the Australian Curriculum (P-10) in an individualised and differentiated way, to students who have a verified intellectual disability, and for senior secondary students (Yr 11/12) utilises the Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA) curriculum plan and certification process. In each of the phases of learning, staff at Currimundi Special School use disability-specific pedagogies, age-appropriate pedagogies and a range of teaching strategies to engage students in their learning. We believe that every student has the capacity to learn. Staff provide rich learning experiences in a safe and supportive environment to facilitate student learning, growth and development.
Curriculum learning areas include the following key areas:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Health and Physical Education
- The Arts
- Technology
In 2023, students in senior secondary (Years 11 and 12) will have the opportunity to work towards achieving a Certificate 1. Over the next few years the number of Certificate courses offered will increase to give students more opportunities post-school.
Testing and assessment
Students from Prep to Year 10 have an Individual Curriculum Plan (ICP) for English and Mathematics linked to the Australian Curriculum, as well as curriculum access goals for other Key Learning Areas and communication identified in their Individual Learning Plan (ILP).
Students in Yrs 11/12 are working towards their QCIA certification.
Reporting
Parents and caregivers are invited to formally meet with teachers twice each year and are encouraged to have input into the ICP and ILP for their student. The ICP process provides structures for ensuring students with disabilities are engaged in the Australian Curriculum.
The ICP and ILP goals provide an important focus for reporting to parents. Reporting student achievement to parents can also be facilitated through student work samples, parent/teacher meetings, communication books, iPads, student self-assessment and QCIA portfolios. Report cards based on ICP and ILP goals are sent home to families at the end of each semester.