Statement of purpose
Ipswich West State Special School (IWSSS) is a Prep – Year 12 state special school which aims to assist students to develop the knowledge, skills, attributes and values necessary for fulfilling participation in home, school and community life.
Within small group programs, focused upon individual needs, we provide students with multiple opportunities to develop and demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of the Australian Curriculum as well as addressing disability specific issues within the areas of communication, social participation and emotional
well-being, health and personal care, safety, and access to learning.
IWSSS has a strong senior schooling program focusing on developing the skills necessary to transition to post-school life. This is done through the delivery of Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses and the on- and off-campus skill development program supported by a number of local businesses on a weekly
basis.
Statement of values and beliefs
At IWSSS, we aim to provide a safe and supportive school environment, where students are given opportunities to:
- develop deep understanding of key concepts of the Australian Curriculum with a focus on individual adaptations
- develop the capability to work with knowledge, to manage themselves and to collaborate with others
- solve problems in real-life contexts.
All members of the school community have the right to:
- develop their physical, emotional, intellectual and social capabilities
- have their uniqueness and talents recognised and valued
- be treated with dignity and respect.