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Durham Road School has a dynamic and innovative multidisciplinary team working together to provide an outstanding education for your child. The team is built on the foundation of our Core Values and the Australian Student Wellbeing Framework. The Team at Durham Road School have a strong belief that a cohesive approach leads to a happy and healthy student. This supports Principals, School Leaders, Teachers/Education Assistants, and families to build a respectful and inclusive learning environment where being “stronger together” allows us to ensure “kids come first”.

Our team approach allows us to support each student with their individualised needs. A wrap around team is available for staff, students and families in areas such as communication, positive behaviour support, attendance, mental health and wellbeing, work experience, art enterprise and other educational programs.

At Durham Road School we are focused on educating the whole child to ensure that High expectations + support = achievement

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November 13 Newsletter

13 Nov 2024

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Mission Australia - Unpacking Your Plan

15 Oct 2024

Dear %%first_name%%

Mission Australia is an NDIS Partner in the community.  They assist famies to engage the NDIS and NDIS plans.  Feedback from parents/carers after the initial session was extremely positive, therefore we have taken the opportunity to have them back to cover additional topics.

Details: 

24th October at 9.30am in Durham Road Staffroom

RSVP: Lisa.Burgess@education.wa.edu.au

Kristyanne, from Mission Australia will cover subjects like:

  • How to manage the budget in your plan
  • How to find and engage service providers
  • Answer your questions for your child's individual NDIS Plan

Regards,
Ellen McAllister
A/Principal

August 21 Newsletter

21 Aug 2024

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WA Student Assistance Scheme

25 Jun 2024

Reminder that the WA Student Assistance Payment closes Friday 28th June 2024 .

This State Government initiative offers a cost-of-living payment for every student in Western Australia to provide financial relief and assist families with their children’s schooling. 

You can claim $250 for each secondary student and $150 for students attending primary school or Kindergarten.

To claim the payments, parents and carers are encouraged to set up a ServiceWA account. More information is available at wa.gov.au/servicewaapp  Please call ServiceWA Support Team 24/7 on 13 13 92 or email support@digital.wa.gov.au for more help.

What you need to claim

  1. The WA student number (WASN) for each student. This 8-digit number is sometimes called a SCSA or student number. This number can be found on school reports, IEP's.  Or contact Durham Road School on 9238 0900.
  2. The name at time of enrolment, date of birth, school name, and year level of each student you are claiming for.
  3. The bank account details where the payment will be deposited.

Check all claim information carefully before submitting. Once submitted claims cannot be altered and will be declined if incorrect information is provided. If a claim is declined a new claim will need to be submitted.

All claims must be received by Friday 28 June 2024.

June 25 Newsletter

25 Jun 2024

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WA Student Assistance Scheme

20 Jun 2024

Reminder that the WA Student Assistance Payment closes Friday 28th June 2024 .

This State Government initiative offers a cost-of-living payment for every student in Western Australia to provide financial relief and assist families with their children’s schooling. 

You can claim $250 for each secondary student and $150 for students attending primary school or Kindergarten.

To claim the payments, parents and carers are encouraged to set up a ServiceWA account. More information is available at wa.gov.au/servicewaapp  Please call ServiceWA Support Team 24/7 on 13 13 92 or email support@digital.wa.gov.au for more help.

What you need to claim

  1. The WA student number (WASN) for each student. This 8-digit number is sometimes called a SCSA or student number. This number can be found on school reports, IEP's.  Or contact Durham Road School on 9238 0900.
  2. The name at time of enrolment, date of birth, school name, and year level of each student you are claiming for.
  3. The bank account details where the payment will be deposited.

Check all claim information carefully before submitting. Once submitted claims cannot be altered and will be declined if incorrect information is provided. If a claim is declined a new claim will need to be submitted.

All claims must be received by Friday 28 June 2024.

Preparing a pathway to employment

28 May 2024

Please see link below for invitation to a webinar run by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) about building skills and paving a pathway to post school life.

Who should attend: Students with a disability in Years 9-12, families and careres.  Details on how to book tickets are in the link below.

Preparing for Pathways to Employment Post School.pdf

May 23 Newsletter

23 May 2024

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Satellite 1 & 2 Swimming at Durham Road School

23 Apr 2024

Reminder that Satellilte 1 & Satellite 2 students commence swimming lessons at Durham Road School tomorrow morning, Wednesday 24th April.

Could all students please be dropped at Durham Road School at 8.30am wearing their bathers.

Students who utilize school bus services will be collected off the bus by Satellite 1 or 2 staff at Durham Road School. 

If you have any questions please contact your classroom teacher.

Server Upgrade Satellite Classes

19 Apr 2024

Next Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24
th April, we are receiving a new server upgrade affecting Satellite Classes at Embleton Primary School.
This will mean that our phones and computers will be out of use.

On Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, if you need to urgently contact the school, please call the Embleton school mobile 0457 144 018 or Durham Road School 9238 0900

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