Curriculum
At St Patrick’s Special School, our curriculum is supported by the Australian Curriculum, which provides the foundation for our teaching and learning program.
We complement this with the Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum, Made in the Image of God (MITIOG) curriculum, and Crossways Curriculum (Religious Education), ensuring a holistic approach to student development. Our commitment to best practices drives us to create Highly Personalised Learning opportunities tailored to each student's unique needs. Central to our approach is a comprehensive literacy program that empowers our students to engage with their learning. We also prioritise the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), modelling its use daily to enhance communication and support our students’ overall growth.
Through the learning program, students engage in the following key learning areas:
- Religious Education
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Technologies
- Health and Physical Education
- The Arts
Students in the Senior Years work toward a Modified SACE, which includes Stage 1 and Stage 2 subject offerings in the following areas:
Our personalised approach to your child's learning draws on contemporary educational research to meet the individual needs of students and aligns with Catholic Education South Australia's Living, Learning, Leading Framework.
We work collaboratively with parents, caregivers and external providers to develop meaningful learning to prepare your child for the future and transition to a post-school life.