Waratah SDS provides high quality educational programs for students with significant intellectual disabilities aged 5-18 years.

Waratah SDS is a school which values and respects the individuality of each student. Students who attend our school come from a wide area of Melbourne, including parts of Banyule, Yarra, Moreland, Darebin and the City of Melbourne. The school community encompasses a wide range of socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. Many of our students have associated disabilities including sensory, physical, medical, communication and autism spectrum disorders.

We are committed to achieving the very best educational outcomes for all our students through an individually tailored curriculum. Our school curriculum is aligned with the Victorian Curriculum and addresses the learning areas of literacy, maths, health and physical education, science, technology, humanities, the arts and personal and interpersonal capabilities.  A dedicated multidisciplinary staff ensure students have the best opportunities for success.

Our school implements the Respectful Relationship program and teaches students about healthy relationships, resilience and confidence.

A functional and integrated approach is taken to student learning with language and communication a key focus.  Alongside speech we use a range of alternative and augmentative communication systems with opportunities for communication incorporated into all aspects of the school day.

Most importantly We Care!

We Care about:

• Helping your child succeed
• The safety and welfare of your child
• The needs of your family
• Your child’s social needs and happiness.