Welcome to Frankston SDS
Frankston SDS provides a specialised and challenging curriculum to school age students who have moderate to profound intellectual disabilities. We challenge our students to do their best in a supportive and engaging environment. The following values are seen as being central to the life of the school and how all members in the school community should conduct themselves: Sharing, Caring, Respect and Individuality. The school vision statement Learning for life is the focus of all programs conducted at Frankston SDS. Our school is committed to child safety, it it is a requirement that all those working with children have an understanding of our Child Safe Code of Conduct.
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Kindergarten
Early Education ProgramSpecifically designed for pre-school children with significant developmental delay, located in the East Karingal Kindergarten.
Juniors
Education ProgramA stimulating, active learning environment in which individual student’s learning needs are catered for and developed as they begin their school journey.
Middles
Age 13 to 15As students continue their school journey they engage with a greater number of staff and peers as they attend differentiated numeracy, literacy and social skills groups.
Seniors
Age 16 to 18As students progress through their final years at school there is a big focus on getting them ready for post school options.
School Communication: SEESAW
The Seesaw app is at the heart of the communication process. Through this easy to use app, you will receive daily class updates from your students teacher, updates from our Principal, notifications of events and school alerts.
Meet our Qualified Staff
All our Teachers, Therapists and Support Staff undergo constant professional development to ensure the highest level of competency in implementing the curriculum. Working collaboratively with families to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes for all students
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Fact Sheet - September 2021
We are modernising and expanding Frankston Special Developmental School, as part of Victoria’s largest ever single investment in upgrading specialist schools..
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT - 13th March, 2021
I am pleased to inform you that our students have made a great start to the year. There are always challenges at the beginning of the school year as students make the transition to new classrooms and new departments within the school.
How to enroll your child at Frankston SDS
Enrolment at Frankston SDS is based on specific eligibility criteria. Should you wish to discuss eligibility please feel free to contact the school. We look forward to your call.