Pandanus Unit

The Pandanus Unit was opened in 1998 to cater for students with high support needs. At the time, staff in Pandanus consisted of one teacher, one Special Education Support Officer and three students. Since then the population has expanded and staff numbers have grown to meet the requirements of our students.

Pandanus caters for students from preschool to year 6 who meet specific entry criterion determined by the Department of Education in line with the Disabilities Policy (2012).

The program delivered in Pandanus follows the Australian Curriculum and is delivered by a Teacher and Special Education Officer. Classes are small and the programs has a strong focus on providing the optimum safe environment both socially and academically for students and fosters positive social relations between their peers and the adults they interact with.

Our Pandanus Classes have a general philosophy of:

1. Every child is entitled to an educational setting which provides a warm, secure emotional environment and social climate where students can develop a sense of individual and group identity, a sense of achievement and self esteem.
2. Every child is entitled to equal opportunities for self development to the fullest extent of their individual physical, intellectual and emotional capacities.
3. Every child is entitled to an individual educational program specifically designed for their needs and abilities.
4. For enrolments please contact the school for an appointment with the Principal and to obtain an enrolment form.