Verney Road School is a sports club located in Shepparton-Mooroopna, a regional city in North Eastern Victoria, Australia. The school is a state government educational facility that caters to students with mild to profound intellectual disabilities. Many of the students at Verney Road School have multiple diagnoses of disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, sensory and physical impairments, and challenging behaviours.
Verney Road School offers various programmes to cater to different age groups. Their Early Education programme is a centre-based programme that supports children from the age of 2. 8 years, providing a valuable service to parents and families. The Early Years programme caters to school-aged children between 5 and 10 years old, while the Middle Years programme caters to students aged 10 to 15 years.
The school also offers the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC), which is an applied option for students in Years 10, 11, and 12.
One of the key frameworks implemented at Verney Road School is the School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS). This framework helps the school to plan and implement practises that promote positive behaviours and enhance educational outcomes for all students. The SWPBS framework focuses on creating a positive and supportive school environment, with targeted approaches for students with higher levels of need.
Verney Road School prioritises the safety and well-being of its students. The school has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and aims to create a child-safe and child-friendly environment where children can feel safe and enjoy their education without any concerns for their safety.
The school also acknowledges and respects the First Nations People as the traditional Custodians of the land on which they operate. They pay their respects to all Elders, both past and present, and recognise the future leaders who they have the privilege of teaching.
With over 250 students and 110 dedicated staff members, Verney Road School is a vibrant learning environment. The school places a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, as well as the development of independent living and learning skills. Additionally, the Arts and Health & Physical Education are integral parts of the curriculum.
Verney Road School is committed to providing a meaningful and worthwhile education for all its students. Through partnerships with parents, carers, and the community, the school strives to maximise each child's talents and abilities, enhance respect and self-esteem, and prepare them for a purposeful pathway into adulthood.