Spencer Park Education Support Centre in Albany, Western Australia | Primary School

Spencer Park Education Support Centre

Locality: Albany, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 6821 3050

Address: Hardie Road 6330 Albany, WA, Australia

Website: http://spencerparkesc.wa.edu.au

Likes: 430

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Primary School

25.01.2022 Dear parents and carers today is early close. Please collect students by 2.25pm, unless on the bus.

25.01.2022 Photos of Room 22 students, Being Safe, Being Friendly and Being their Best through out 2020.

25.01.2022 On the move! Quin, Emily, Eden and EA Sarah are enjoying getting out and about in the school's bus.

25.01.2022 Free Inclusive Children’s Books online/hard copy Free hard copies available at Albany Public Library www.carerswa.asn.au/inclusive-com/inclusive-childrens-book...s Checkout these two books: Naomi’s World Local author Naomi Lake has previous written 2 children’s books, this one is about her life including her theatre involvement with the ‘Lets Shine’ shows at Albany Light Opera. She is also an ambassador for Down Syndrome WA. This book, brought to you by Carers WA, dives into the challenges young people may have with disabilities. No matter what you face in life or the challenges it brings you, stay strong and never give up on your dreams. www.vividpublishing.com.au/naomisworld/ Zac’s Game Plan Ewen and Lindsay Fowles WA Authors Some people are born with disabilities and other times it can come later in life, either way, it should never stop you from chasing what you believe in. This book also focuses on the effects of bullying and showing you the benefits of not letting bullies bring you down. Zac is a strong-willed young man who loves football living with Cerebral Palsy and dreams to play for the AFL but not without some struggles along the way. www.vividpublishing.com.au/zacsgameplan

24.01.2022 It's Christmas time! Students received their completed Art folios and a little Christmas gift on Wednesday.

23.01.2022 This week at SPESC we are working on learning and practicing how to be friendly while using equipment. We learned how to sign My turn. and talked about the importance of waiting while our friends have a go. At school we will also have adults model taking turns with students. At home this could look like taking turns picking up toys, picking something to watch on tv, or even setting the table. ... What is one way your child practices taking turns at home?

22.01.2022 BookWeek costume dress up day - 'Curious Creatures, Wild Minds..' WOW - how amazing do all our wonderful students and staff look! Congratulations to all of our prize winners.

22.01.2022 Have you noticed we are all about the Bees at SPESC In 2017, our school commissioned local Aboriginal Artist Tanya Morgan to create our Positive Support Behaviour mural. Our students designed their own bees which were incorporated into each mural and aren't they beautiful . The murals are located in our playground area to remind the students to: ... Be Safe Be Friendly Be Your Best See more

22.01.2022 Sensory room bubble tube!! Time lapse for the colour changes.

22.01.2022 Room 14 had so much fun at Ten Pin Bowling last week. Jayden won on one lane and Roshaun won on the other. Some of us enjoyed a taxi ride there and some of us went on the school bus. We are looking forward to going again every Wednesday for the rest of term.

22.01.2022 Positive Behaviour Support Assembly Well done to all of our Golden Bee winners, you can read this fortnights newsletter here : https://spencerparkps.wa.edu.au/spencerspirit-20-17/... Our schools PBS expectation this fortnight is to 'Be Your Best!'

21.01.2022 School is out! Have a happy Christmas and a fabulous and safe holidays.

21.01.2022 Our Heavy Work Room is well stocked and ready for use. Heavy work is any type of activity that pushes or pulls against the body. Heavy work activities can help kids with sensory processing issues feel centered Heavy work engages a sense called proprioception, or body awareness.

20.01.2022 Room 21 Today we are painting just like Wassily Kandinsky

20.01.2022 Dear Parents and Carers, Our End of Term PBS Assembly will be held on Tuesday 22nd September at 9am. Room 22 are hosting this assembly! We would like to extend a welcome to parents and carers to join us, hope you can make it.

20.01.2022 PODD books are a way of organising vocabulary for communication at any time. Pictured below is our Room 22 students using their PODD's.

19.01.2022 Wednesday Drumming sessions with Chappy! The drum is the perfect medium to engage children - it's cool, easy to play (reduces fear of failure) and playing it is physical (releases tension). It is an instrument many students feel comfortable with and playing it with others is a very safe way of communicating.

19.01.2022 Week 10 can bring on a bundle of emotions for students - elation for upcoming school holidays, sadness for missing friends and also the uncertainty of a change in routine. At SPESC we are focusing on how to stay safe at home over the holidays, by talking about activities we can do at home, and how to play safely with equipment and toys. What are some of your favourite activities to play or do with your child during holiday time?

18.01.2022 What makes us the best choice for your child with Autism or specialised learning needs at Spencer Park Education Support Centre. Our highly trained staff provide specialist individualised explicit learning programs for your child. These programs include teaching and learning through:... Protective Behaviours Intensive language and support speech including Augmented Alternative Communication Functional Life Skills ASDAN for year 5 & 6 Specialist Sports for community inclusion Interactive Sensory Rooms Drumming Rock and Water Hydrotherapy Social Engagement Learning through the Arts, Dance, Drama, Sing & Sign Music Why not come in for a visit and see how we can support the learning needs of your child. For more information please call (08) 6821 3050 or visit our website https://spencerparkesc.wa.edu.au/.

18.01.2022 Dear parents and caregivers, today is early close. Please collect students by 2.25pm, unless on the bus, thank you.

18.01.2022 A sensory room is a special room designed to develop a person's sense, usually through special lighting, music, and objects. "Sensory Room" is a term used to categorise a broad variety of therapy spaces specifically designed and used to promote self-organisation and positive change. We have an amazing Sensory room here at Spencer Park Education Support Centre, here is a little bit of a peak.

17.01.2022 In Room 22 from Weeks 6-10 this term, we are very lucky to be heading out on excursions to visit Landmarks around Albany, as a part of our HASS learning area. Here we are visiting Strawberry Hill Farm and Albany Surf Life Saving Club at Middleton Beach! In the coming weeks we will also visit the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial, Fish Traps and Albany Peace Park.

16.01.2022 Room 14 set out to walk the Cross Country track this morning. We were in for a big surprise after the storms this week. We found a tree had been hit by lightning and was completely covering the track. We had to detour! It was an interesting experience. You can see the black scorch marks on the trunk where the lightning hit.

15.01.2022 What's happening in our playground. Ruby and Isla and Xavier and Caleb 'Being Safe, Being Friendly and Being their Best! Take a look at our new PBS signs, they are a great addition to our playground.

14.01.2022 This week we farewell our Early Intervention Centre Teacher, Ros Fleay. Ros's dedication, wisdom, compassion and unique creativity that she brought to her role in the EIC, has undoubtably had a positive impact on many of the students and staff she has worked with. We wish you a very happy retirement Ros. We will miss you, be sure to pop in sometime.

14.01.2022 Students in our Early Intervention Program enjoyed cooking French Toast recently. They learned about ingredients and quantities. Students also sorted cooking tools by size, shape, feel, colour and category. Students made their own chef hat, by using their fine motor skills to cut paper on a straight line. EA Mr Greaves then helped the children make their French Toast. Well done to Mr Greaves and our student chefs!

14.01.2022 Room 14 Always busy! Great to see you all hard at work.

10.01.2022 Sporting fun with life-sized Hungry Hippos, indoor soccer and sack races.

10.01.2022 Our newly purchased Dogman books. Full of fun illustrations and engaging plotlines! Available now in our school library. Books are a great way to engage students and let the imagination run wild, take a look at us enjoying book week and reading at school.

10.01.2022 A reminder to all families that next Friday, 13 November, is a School Development Day and students do not attend.

09.01.2022 In-Term Swimming Room 22

09.01.2022 Spencer Park Education Support Centre (ESC) is seeking relief staff who are wanting to be enthusiastic and dedicated Education Assistants. Successful applicants will, under teacher direction, assist in the implementation of specialised Invidualized Education programs for students with Autism, Intellectual disabilities, exceptional learning needs and other sensory processing disorders. You will be required to work one on one or with small groups of students in a range of years... from kindergarten to year 6. To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements: Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively interact with students with special needs, and liaise with parents, teachers and community members and assist teachers in understanding students where necessary. Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of the education program, including special education and therapy programs where they have been implemented. Ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programs, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs. Knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents. Effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists. Ability to assist with the general health and well being of students. **Please note**: -The position is for casual/ relief work only -We will have relief days available in term 4 - Applicants will be required to obtain a current working with children's check and a Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencement of employment, apply for them here: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au//applyi/how-to-apply https://www.education.wa.edu.au/ncchc Please submit your resume here or email it through to [email protected] If you have any questions about the postion please call our office on (08) 6821 3050.

08.01.2022 So proud of our students!

08.01.2022 Rock and Water Program The Rock and Water Program aims to apply a physical/social approach to assist boys and girls in their development to adulthood by increasing their self-realisation, self-confidence, self-respect, boundary awareness, self-awareness and intuition. Mr Williams ( AKA Chappy) our Chaplin helping our students in our Rock and Water Program

08.01.2022 Term 3 happenings in Room 22! Our students are participating in and exploring new foods during Sensory Cooking class.

07.01.2022 Our final PBS Assembly for 2020, well done to all our award winners and graduating Year 6 students

05.01.2022 It's nearly time for our EIC class of 2020 to graduate and move on to primary school. We are currently taking enrollments for 2021 at our Early Intervention Centre. Our specialised program has limited spots available for 2021, we would like to invite parents and families to come into our school for a tour and see first hand our state of the art facilities and programs. Our Early Intensive Intervention Program is a program that is specifically designed for students with Autis...m Spectrum Disorder & Global Development Delay. The program caters for students in Kindergarten through to Pre-primary and is a two year program that facilitates students successfully transitioning into mainstream education by year 1. Call us today (08) 6821 3050 or visit our website for more information https://spencerparkesc.wa.edu.au/.

05.01.2022 Our School Garden Students participate in: Planting Watching it grow ... Harvest time See more

04.01.2022 , NAIDOC Week 2020 Our students have been working hard to create these amazing works of art for NAIDOC week, they will be displayed at the Albany Regional Hospital next week.

04.01.2022 Dear parents and carers, please follow the link below for our final Newsletter for 2020 https://spencerparkps.wa.edu.au/spencerspirit-20-20-2-2/

03.01.2022 Just a reminder to our families, tomorrow 6th November is the Faction Carnival, our students will participate where possible. At 2.20pm the Colour Run will take place, please bring a spare shirt for colourful fun!

03.01.2022 Dear parents and carers, today is early close. Please collect students by 2.25pm, unless on the bus. Thank you

03.01.2022 Dear parents and carers, today is early close. Please collect students by 2.25pm, unless on the bus. Thank you

03.01.2022 Came back to my office after a teacher meeting this afternoon and found my office had been decorated. Thank you to all the amazing students and the most incredible staff. You are all truly wonderful and inspiring.

02.01.2022 Our students visiting their beautiful NAIDOC week art ~ on display at the hospital

01.01.2022 Dear parents and carers, please follow the link to our latest Newsletter https://spencerparkps.wa.edu.au/spencerspirit-20-18/