About Our School
About Us
Hamlyn Views School is a Special Developmental School for students from Foundation to Year 12, located in Hamlyn Heights, Geelong. Our students have a diagnosed moderate to severe intellectual disability, with many also having additional needs, including a high proportion who are on the autism spectrum.
At Hamlyn Views, students are at the centre of everything we do. We provide a safe, inclusive and flexible learning environment that recognises each student’s strengths, abilities and individuality, and supports them to engage, grow and succeed.
Our teachers, education support staff and allied health professionals work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed teaching and learning programs that promote independence, wellbeing and meaningful life skills. We hold high expectations for all learners and design learning experiences that enable students to reach their full potential and participate actively in their community.
Our vision is to be an outstanding provider of inclusive education that promotes individuality, fosters innovation and sets high expectations for all. Our core values of Learning, Safety and Respect underpin everything we do and align with our School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support approach.
Hamlyn Views School is committed to Respectful Relationships, Safe Schools and maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse, racism and discrimination. We actively foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, gender equality and safety for students, staff and families.
Principal’s Message
It is both an honour and a privilege to be the Principal of Hamlyn Views School and to work alongside such a supportive and dedicated team. Our staff are deeply committed to our students, their families, and to each other, creating a strong and connected community where every student is known, valued and at the centre of everything we do.
Located in Hamlyn Heights in Geelong’s northern suburbs, Hamlyn Views SDS supports students aged 5 to 18 with moderate to profound intellectual disability, many of whom present with additional needs such as autism and physical or sensory impairment. Some students also access dual enrolment with mainstream primary or secondary schools. Each student’s pathway is unique, and we are committed to inclusive practice that supports growth, independence and meaningful participation.
Our vision is to be an outstanding provider of inclusive education — one that celebrates individuality, fosters innovative practice and sets high expectations for all. We believe in our students and in their capacity to achieve, and we intentionally design our approach to remove barriers rather than lower expectations.
Belonging comes first at our school. We know that students learn best when they feel safe, respected and connected, and our core values of Safety, Respect and Learning guide everything we do. These values shape our relationships, our learning environments and the way we support positive behaviour and wellbeing across the school.
Our teachers, education support staff and allied health professionals work in close partnership with families to build a strong team around every student. We value collaboration, student voice and reflective practice, and we are committed to continually improving together.
Hamlyn Views is a community built on trust, care and shared responsibility. We are proud of the culture we continue to build — one where students thrive, families feel welcomed and valued, and staff are supported to do their best work.
Julie Brown
PRINCIPAL
Vision, Mission & Values
Our Vision:Â To be an outstanding provider of inclusive education that promotes individuality, fosters innovative practices and sets high expectations for all.
Our Mission: To create a safe, respectful, evidence-based learning environment where a diversity of student learners feel: valued, actively engaged, challenged and supported to achieve success and maximum independence post-school.
Our Values:Â Safety, Respect and Learning
FAQ
What students can enrol?
- Foundation to Year 12.
- Diagnosed with an intellectual disability, ranging from moderate to severe. FSIQ < Under 50.
- Eligible for the ‘Program for Students with Disabilities’ (PSD).
What are the Disability Inclusion Profiles (DIP) application process?
- Assessment Australia are contracted by the Department of Education to coordinate assessments that include an IQ Assessment and Vineland. Current therapy and/or medical reports are required to provide evidence for a child’s application. Many families have NDIS therapists who can assist by providing reports such as Speech, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. The Principal or Assistant Principal will step families through the DIP application process.
- Disability Inclusion Profile Information
Are enrolments open?
- All enrolments for this year are open. Enrolments should be finalised by 1st November, 2025. Late enrolments will be considered on a case by case basis.
- Contact the school phone: 03 5215 5700 or via email: hamlyn.views.school@education.vic.gov.au
Is there a bus service?
DET provides contracted buses to transport students to school, subject to distance to school and available seats. Bus Forms will be provided to families so students can travel on the bus, this will also include an individual travel plan. Currently the school has three buses.
What curriculum is offered?
The school provides a comprehensive and sequential continuum of learning based on the Victorian Curriculum F – 10 that includes levels A to D, as well as integrating programs and content to develop students’ independence, real-life skills, and personal and social capabilities. Senior Secondary students undertake ASDAN.
Are therapy services provided?
Therapy is available to support student’s educational access to the curriculum designed by therapists in conjunction with school staff and families. We currently employ a full-time Speech Therapist and Occupational Therapist and full-time Physiotherapist. Aquatic Therapy is provided to some students as determined. In semester one 2025, Music Therapy will be delivered three days per week by a qualified Music Therapist. Our therapists are supported by two full-time Allied Health Assistants who work acrosss all classes to help implement programs and provide individual therapy support to students.
We endeavour to work closely with NDIS therapists to support individual students. For more information about our Integrated Services Model contact the Assistant Principal.
What specialist programs will be provided?
- Physical Education, including Swimming and Bike Education and Sport
- Visual Arts
- Performing Arts
Is there a school uniform?
- Yes, a school uniform has been designed and it is an expectation that all students wear it. Bellarine Uniforms/Noone Imagewear, Ryrie Street Geelong are the suppliers. Contact number is (03) 5221 9199.
- Alternatively, a School Uniform List is included in the enrolment pack, or can be obtained from the office.
Are there any Parent Payments?
- Parent Payment information is included in the Enrolment Pack. Contact the Business Manager for more information about this matter.
How will student transition to the new school be managed?
- An Inclusion Coordinator will support the transition process for new students coming to our school.
- Transition sessions and other supports, such as a Social Story, will be organised for new students to the school.
- An Enrolment Pack will be distributed that will include a Parent Information Booklet, and Parent Payment details.
Important School Dates
School Office Open:  Hours 8:30am – 4:00pm
Student Free Days:Â Â June 6th – Curriculum Day
November 3rd – Report Writing Day
November 4th – Professional Practice Day
First day for all students: Thursday 29th January 2026
Foundation times: Foundation students will undertake a phased commencement, attending mornings only from 9:00am to 12:15pm during weeks 1 and 2 in term one.
All Foundation students will not attend on a Wednesday during February, however they will be scheduled for some assessments on these days, which will be co-ordinated by their classroom teacher.
School Hours
Student safety at Hamlyn Views School is our highest priority and the safe and appropriate supervision of students is an important element of our duty of care to students. Part of this duty is ensuring parents and students are aware of our student supervision arrangements before and after school.
Before school: School grounds are supervised at 8:50, and student can enter from the school gym or at the Prep gate. Doors to the school gym and Prep gate will be closed at 9:10am, after this student will need to be signed in at the office.
After school: Student will finish school and be ready to be picked up at 3:00pm. School grounds are supervised until 3:10pm, in the school gym and the Prep courtyard.
Students on school grounds outside these times will not be supervised (unless they are attending a before or after school care program or supervised extracurricular activity).
Parents/carers are requested to ensure that students do not attend school outside of these supervised times unless they are attending before or after school care, or a pre-arranged supervised activity (i.e. sports practice).
Families are encouraged to contact TheirCare on 1300 072 410 or info@theircare.com.au for more information about the before and after school care facilities available to our school community. If you would like any further information about our student supervision arrangements, you can contact our school office on 5215 5700.
You can find a copy of our school’s Yard Duty Supervision Policy here. This policy includes Hamlyn Views School’s student supervision arrangements across the school day, including before and after school.
Office hours are from 8:30AM to 4PM.
Who do I speak to if I have any questions?
Acting Principal
Julie Brown
Ph: (03) 5215 5700
Assistant Principal
Ashley Kalkandis
Ph: (03) 5215 5700
Assistant Principal
Tania Robertson
Ph. (03) 5215 5700
Business Manager
Philip Davey
Ph. (03) 5215 5700
Staff Profiles
Julie Brown
Principal
Tania Robertson
Assistant Principal
Charlotte Peverett
Assistant Principal
Petra Price
Acting Business Manager
Lisa Thompson
Office Administrator
Fiona Cox
Executive Support Officer
Mon Cullen
Administration Officer
Lynne Foot
Administration Officer
Marty Dufty
Teacher
Claire Thomson
Leading Teacher
Samantha Simpkin
Leading Teacher – Inclusive Practices
Mary Archer
Swimming Instructor
Education Support
Felicity Foley
Inclusion Outreach Coach
Melissa Russell
Teacher
Mim Papinniemi
RRRR
River Whitford
Teacher
Emily Wilson
Teacher
Christine Coleman
Teacher
Kaleesha Verdichizzi
Teacher
Andrew Watkins
Teacher
Rachel Scott
Teacher
Shelley Swartz
Teacher
Meg Brassington
Teacher
Donna Jervies
Teacher
Joanne Brown
Teacher
Talina Fulwell
Arts Teacher
Demi Lucas
Visual Arts Teacher
Jacqui Chalmers
Leading Teacher
Sharon Miguel
Leading Teacher
Daily Organiser
Digital Technologies Leader
Justine Stephen
Learning Specialist
Emily Thompson
Teacher
Georgie Trimble
Performing Arts Teacher
Simone van Parreren
Teacher
Mark Walsh
Teacher
Taryn Mahon
Teacher
Lia Van Arkadie
Teacher
Claire Prewer
Teacher
Liezl Myburgh
Teacher
Olivia Couch
Learning Specialist
Teacher
Terese Larsen
Learning Specialist
Jade Ward
P.E. Teacher
Amy Booker
Learning Specialist
Chris Vine
Healthy Planet Teacher
Fiona Foitzik
Education Support
Marcella Buitendijk
Education Support
Jacqui Long
Lead Education Support
Cath Dawson
Education Support
Indiana Studham
Education Support
Jackson Shell
Education Support
Dezi Spathas
Education Support
Tahlia Kerger
Education Support
Makenzie Clift
Education Support
Helena Hu
Education Support
Ella Johns
Education Support Trainee
Alice Ainsworth
Education Support
Christina Denbesten
Education Support
Kylee Coleman
Education Support
Tara Knevitt
Education Support
Patrick Mirambil
Education Support
Bella Bennett
Education Support
Elizabeth Crowe
Education Support
Angie Prime
Lead Education Support
Damien Walker
Education Support
Leslie Fry
Education Support
Caitlin McConnell
Education Support
Teegan Crawford
Education Support
Isobel Stevenson
Education Support
Grace Jennings
Education Support
Archer Dibsdale
Education Support
Molly Weiler
Education Support
Adel Boyce
Education Support
Nadine Haynes
Education Support
Josephine C-Scott
Education Support
Laura Ritchie
Education Support
Rebecca Malone
Education Support
Ruby Moloney
Student Wellbeing Officer
Catherine Price
NDIS Navigator
Cherie Sorrenti
Occupational Therapist
Abhi Sarvananthar
Physiotherapist
Natalie Stevenson
Allied Health Assistant
Stacey McKiernan
Allied Health Assistant
Jessica Colbert
Speech Therapist
Alice Stubbings
Speech Therapist
Bingyao Liu
Music Therapist
Alison Woodard
Allied Health Assistant
Elly Radilj
Speech Therapist
Tiffany Stubbings
Occupational Therapist
Leanne Treloar
School Nurse (Currently on leave)
Jess Murray
School Nurse
Shannon Reynolds
School Nurse
Awards & Recognition
What People Say About Us
Amazing inclusive school with incredible facilities and staff who support our students to meet their full potential and make lifelong friends! It’s a wonderful experience to be part of our school community and watch our children succeed, celebrate their achievements and give them the skills to be the best individual they want to be.
Great school and great teachers. They have helped my daughter with the help she needs
Amazing teachers, great support and great programs including incursions and excursions. My daughter has come so far because of the support of the school. Highly recommended.
My granddaughter attends here. The staff are amazing.. so caring and professional. Harmony could barely speak, now she is saying many words. She has so much more confidence and is always happy to go to school.
Policies and Procedures
See our School Policies
Accident And Incident Reporting Policy
Administration Of Medication Policy
Child Safe Commitment Statement
Child Safety Responding And Reporting Obligations Policy And Procedures
Communication With School Staff Policy
Digital Technologies (Internet, Social Media and Digital Devices) Policy
Electronic Communication Policy
Inclusion And Diversity Policy
Photographing, Filming And Recording Policy
Statement Of Values And School Philosophy
Student Bus Transport Code Of Conduct
Student Engagement And Wellbeing Policy