Programmes - Carlson School for Cerebral Palsy

Carlson School has small classes, with a high teacher/student ratio and Teacher Aide support in each room.

Students learning programmes are based on Individual Education Programmes written and reviewed six monthly, where families are encouraged to share their vision and goals for their child.

Curriculum

We provide a range of learning opportunities within the National Curriculum.

We provide opportunites for learning using the SPEC programme - South Pacific Education Curriculum.

We provide learning experiences though a sensory approach.

We provide opportunities to build confidence and self esteem.

We provide opportunties to learn leisure and recreational skills.

We fufill the intent of the Treaty of Waitangi through programmes that value and reflect the biculturalism of New Zealand.

The school facilitates:

Swimming opportunities provided through community facilities and supported by Halberg Trust Funding.

Programmes with visits into the community and education outside the classroom including an overnight camp experience for older students.

Participation with other students

Children at our school have opportunities to join students from other Special Schools at events such as Parasports day at Mt Roskill school complex, and the Wider Auckland Special Schools Music Festival.

Sensory Room

We have a Sensory Room that has been developed to specifically cater for the needs of the children at Carlson School. The Sensory Room will provide visual, auditory and tactile stimulation for children in an environment that is comfortable, safe and attractive. The room can be used for relaxation or stimulation depending on the needs of the child.

Reverse Integration

Students from other nearby schools visit regularly providing opportunities for learning for both mainstream students and Carlson Students.

'Buddies' from the neighbouring Three Kings School join Carlson students at lunch times playing alongside them providing opportunities for interaction.