Learning Skills Unit

As an open entry school, Carey attracts students with a wide range of abilities. At any given time, the school population includes students who require specialist intervention and provision beyond the classroom.

Carey is committed to discovering and providing the best learning conditions for all students with special needs, in an environment that promotes intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing.

Learning Skills Unit, Middle School

The Learning Skills Unit in the Middle School assists students who require more time and attention to consolidate and develop their skills. Those with learning difficulties, social and emotional problems or physical disabilities have their special needs catered for within classrooms and in individual or small group situations. Trained special education teachers assist in identifying needs through contact with parents, classroom observation by teachers and by formal testing. Relevant information is provided to teaching staff in relation to appropriate methods, materials and classroom content to cater for a variety of learning styles, motivation and ranges of academic ability. In addition, special education teachers work with teachers in classrooms to assist individual students, as well as playing an active role in the development and teaching of foundation literacy skills.

LSU team members, Ms Penny Westmore (9816 1372), Ms Elaine McCurry (9816 1260) and Ms Marion Samuel (9816 1402), address the needs of our Middle School students. They can be contacted by email at Carey or by phone.  Special Education teachers are available to work with students on a one-to-one basis during school hours.  Areas covered are the strategic development of organisation and study skills, subject specific skill development and assistance for students needing to catch up on work missed due to illness.