general enrolment
Eligible students may enrol at any time during the school year.
The policy of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development states:
“School
programs should be provided by the Department of Education for students
with intellectual disabilities within the same range as for other
students, namely, approximately 5 to 18 years”.
If your child will be five years old by 30 April of the year of school entry they are eligible to start school.
The decision to enrol at Sale Specialist School is ultimately a family choice. Enrolment may be on a fulltime basis or part time, with enrolment shared between the Specialist School and a mainstream school. Enrolment of less than two days per week is strongly discouraged.
For information specifically about Prep Enrolment go to our Prep Enrolment Page.
Please read our Enrolment Policy.
Download Early, Middle & Later Years Brochures
Click on a link below to download the brochures that provide comprehensive information about our programs for:
Eligibilty for Enrolment
A child may only attend Sale Specialist School if they are deemed eligible and receive funding through the Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD) under the criteria of intellectual disability.
Before entering Sale Specialist School, students will need to be assessed by a qualified educational psychologist to determine eligibility and then qualify for funding through the Program for Students with Disabilities under the criteria of Intellectual Disability.
We work with families to complete this process and are happy to attend case meetings etc. prior to your child’s enrolment in order to facilitate a smooth transition to school .
For more information about the Program for Children with disabiliites click on the link to the Department of Education & Early Childhood Development website or contact the school for further information on 03 5244 5644 or email us at sale.ss.raymond@edumail.vic.gov.au
Transition
Eligible students may enrol at any time during the school year. Students will participate in a transition program to ensure student needs are identified and placement is appropriate.
Please contact the school for further information about transition on 03 5244 5644 or email sale.ss.raymond@edumail.vic.gov.au
Transport Assistance
Students who reside within the school’s Designated Transport Area (DTA) may be eligible for transport assistance.
Download the Transport Assistance to Specialist Schools Handbook for information and guidelines about eligibility.
Immunisations
A school entry immunisation certificate must be presented at the
school office before children start school. This is a legal
requirement on enrolment to primary school in Victoria. This process
assists health authorities in the event of a vaccine preventable
disease occurrence in school. An unvaccinated child may be
excluded from school for a period of time. School entry
immunisation certificates can be obtained from:
The Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR) on 1800653809
For more information about the Immunisation Register go the the Australian Children Immunisation Register Website.
Lunches
Lunches are either bought from home or incorporated into the daily program. Any costs incurred are included in a weekly fee. Lunch orders are offered once a week, on a Monday at both the Raymond Street and Guthridge Parade Campuses.
Download Lunch Order Price List
Personal Property at School
Staff and students are discouraged from bringing any unnecessary or particularly valuable items to school. Please note the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and it will generally not pay for any loss or damage to such property.
