Appropriate learning experiences
Currimundi Special School utilises disability-specific pedagogies, age-appropriate pedagogies and a range of teaching strategies and learning experiences to engage students. A focus on engagement strategies provides opportunities for each student to access appropriate learning experiences, resulting in positive outcomes in academic, social, communicative and relational domains.
Expectations
Currimundi Special School has high expectations of and for both students and staff. Aiming high, aligned with appropriate support, results in student achievement and teaching excellence.
Collaborative goal setting
Currimundi Special School staff of students (P-10) develop an Individual Curriculum Plan (ICP) and Individual Learning Plan (ILP), with parent/carer collaboration, each semester to ensure clarity of teaching goals and strategies. Students in Senior Secondary (11/12) have their goals developed through the Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA) curriculum plan, leading towards QCIA certification at the end of year 12. There is a continual focus on teamwork across the school and within the school community.
Community spirit
Currimundi Special School has a strong focus on working collaboratively with students, parents and the wider community. The many resources within our local community are utilised, with the school supporting and participating in a variety of community service programs.
Community aspects
The large size catchment area for the school is reflected in the wide socio-economic and cultural backgrounds of the school community. Population growth in the southern part of the Sunshine Coast has resulted in rapid growth in our student population.
The Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) is very active in promoting the school.