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Location Profile

LOCATION PROFILE

Belvoir Special School is a multi-mode specialist school in Wodonga which provides a high-quality educational program for students with mild, moderate and profound intellectual disabilities. Many students also have a level of Physical disability. Students range in age from five to eighteen years of age. In 2014 the school moved to a brand-new purpose-built facility. Current student population is 156. To attend the school students must meet the statewide eligibility criteria and are enrolled at Belvoir Special School after consultation with parents, previous schools or kindergartens and appropriate paramedic personnel if needed, in accordance with the school's documented enrolment policy. Our school's philosophy is reflected in its programs and based on the belief that children learn best in a co-operative environment that is happy, challenging, supportive and non-threatening. Belvoir is a School Wide Positive Behaviour Support School and has developed a school culture that is reflected by the ideals of SWPBS. As a school we encourage active involvement and participation of students, staff, parents, caregivers, volunteers and the wider community. Belvoir is committed to developing lifelong learners who are encouraged to pursue their individual strengths and talents. Our aim is to enable all students who graduate from Belvoir to live an `enviable life¿ which allows them to achieve all their dreams. To do this we require committed teachers and support staff who see the special characteristics of all our students and will strive to ensure each in…