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Dharra School is a new P-12 specialist school that opened in term 1 2024, in Aintree.

The school has been built to accommodate 148 students. There are currently 125 students attending Dharra School, and the school is under an employment management plan set by the department, to support rapid student growth and staffing shortages. The school has a strong focus on staff wellbeing and ensuring our staff have time away from class to focus on their administrative duties.  

Dharra School provides educational programs for students with disabilities at both primary and secondary levels in a positive, caring and safe environment. It is a dual mode setting, catering for students with mild through to severe intellectual disabilities and other associated disabilities like Autism. Students are transported to our school via bus or family transport. Our school environment is comprised of Junior and Senior learning neighbourhoods, administration building and library and a community hub. More information about the design of the school can be found here: https://www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au/aintree-specialist-school-interim-name 

Teachers and Educational Support staff make extensive use of a wide variety of resources to ensure all students have an educational journey that is positive and successful. Our school's philosophy and programs are based upon the belief that children learn best in a structured environment that is safe, challenging and supportive with a school-wide focus on Positive Behaviour Support. 

Student Support Group meetings involving staff, parents, carers …