About Our School

About Us

Hamlyn Views School is a Special Developmental School that opened in term one, 2018. It provides specialist education for children and young people with a moderate to profound intellectual disability and accepts enrolments from eligible students from Foundation to Year Twelve. The school has been built to accommodate up to 168 students and provides an option for families, complimenting other special education provisions in the Greater Geelong area. It has the same enrolment requirements as Barwon Valley School in Belmont.

The school has been built as a Public Private Partnership (PPP) school as part of a Learning Communities Victoria consortium with key partners WATPAC, AMBER, Victorian School Building Authority, CERES and SPOTLESS. The PPP model means the school is financed, designed, constructed and maintained by the private sector to high contractual standards over 25 years allowing the Principal and Teachers to focus on student learning rather than asset management.

Hamlyn Views School has high expectations for all students and aims to ensure their successful futures by providing a safe, respectful and personalised learning environment that values and demonstrates care, innovation and inclusive practices. The school offers a comprehensive and sequential continuum of learning based on the Victorian Curriculum A – 10 and ASDAN (Years 11 & 12), as well as integrating programs and content to develop student’s independence, real-life skills, personal and social capabilities.

 

 

Principal’s Message

As the foundation principal of Hamlyn Views School I am pleased to welcome you to our school website. I hope you enjoy exploring the content, and that the information it contains is relevant and informative.

We are committed to being an outstanding provider of inclusive education in the Barwon area and have engaged a high quality staff team who work together with families in partnership to ensure all students have every opportunity to learn and grow within a caring and inclusive school community. Staff aim is to understand the needs and interests of each student and authentically build their skills and capabilities so they can increase their preparedness to participate in all aspects of life, both in and beyond the school gate.

Within specialised learning spaces we actively create personalised learning experiences where students are provided with a tailored program to meet their individual learning and therapy needs. Programs delivered respect and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences of all our students ensuring every opportunity for success. We want all our students to achieve their very best and value parents/carers support and participation in their child’s school life.

I look forward to meeting new families and working effectively together to ensure each and every student attending Hamlyn Views School develops, thrives and feels safe as they grow in our special learning community. You are most welcome to contact us to make an appointment to learn more about our unique special developmental school and take a tour of our world class facilities. 

Suzanne Armstrong
PRINCIPAL

Vision, Mission & Values

Our Vision: 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:  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, 2024. Late enrolments will be considered on a case by case basis.
  • Contact Leading Teacher Samantha Simpkin at 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.

 

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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 2023, Music Therapy will be delievered two days per week by a qualified Music Therapist. Our therapists are supported by two full-time Allied Health Assisstants who work acrosss all classes to help implement programs and provide individual therpay 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 Ashley Kalkandis.

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.
  • You can view and order all school uniform via the following link:  https://www.noone.com.au/school/hamlyn-views-school 
  • Alternitavely, 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 Philip Davey 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:    June 7th – Curriculum Day

November 4th – Report Writing Day

November 5th – Professional Practice Day

First day for all students: Wedenesday 31st January 2024

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

 

Suzanne Armstrong

Principal

Ashley Kalkandis

Assistant Principal

Tania Robertson

Assistant Principal

Philip Davey

Business Manager

Petra Price

Assistant Business Manager

Amanda Kovacev

OH&S Officer & Student Transport Coordinator

Lisa Thompson

Office Administrator

Fiona Cox

Executive Support Officer

Marty Dufty

Leading Teacher Engagement

Claire Thomson

Learning Specialist

Samantha Simpkin

Leading Teacher – Inclusive Practices

Mary Archer

Swimming Instructor

Middle Years Education Support

Rachel D’Cruz

Foundation Teacher

Kelly Waye

Foundation Teacher

Simone Van Parreren

Junior Years Teacher

Kaleesha Verdichizzi

Middle Years Teacher

Andrew Watkins

Middle Years Teacher

Rachel Scott

Middle Years Teacher

Shelley Swartz

Middle Years Teacher

Charlotte Consedine

Early Primary Teacher

Sharon Miguel

Leading Teacher
Daily Organiser

Digital Technologies Leader

Justine Stephen

Junior Secondary Teacher

Learning Specialist

Mark Walsh

Senior Secondary Teacher

Taryn Mahon

Senior Secondary Teacher

Lia Van Arkadie

PLC Leader

Senior Secondary Teacher

Claire Prewer

Senior Secondary Teacher

Jade Ward

P.E. Teacher

Warren Dawson

Inclusion Outreach Coach

Jasper

Therapy Dog

Amy Booker

Tutor Learning Initiative

Chris Vine

Healthy Planet and Healthy Me Teacher

Wanda Skattebo

Education Support

Fiona Foitzik

Education Support

Jacqui Long

Education Support

Cath Dawson

Education Support

Tori Cracknell

Education Support

Jackson Shell

Education Support

Dezi Spathas

Education Support

Tahlia Kerger

Education Support

Brielle Stocks

Education Support Trainee

Larissa Young

Education Support

Alice Ainsworth

Education Support

Kylee Coleman

Education Support

Stacey McKiernan

Education Support

Jarrod Clarke

Education Support

Bella Bennett

Education Support

Elizabeth Crowe

Education Support

Angie Prime

Education Support

Damien Walker

Education Support

Leslie Fry

Education Support

Teegan Crawford

Education Support

Abbey Walker

Education Support

Ruby Moloney

Education Support

Archer Dibsdale

Education Support Trainee

Molly Weiler

Education Support

Nadine Haynes

Education Support

Demi Lucas

Education Support

Laura Ritchie

Education Support

Emily Wilson

Education Support

David Rittinger

Allied Health
Occupational Therapist

Cherie Sorremti

Occupational Therapist

Abhi Sarvananthar

Allied Health
Physiotherapist

Natalie Stevenson

Allied Health
Allied Health Assistant

Bingyao Liu

Allied Health
Music Therapist

Alison Woodard

Allied Health
Allied Health Assistant

Elly Radilj

Allied Health
Speech Therapist

Tiffany Stubbings

Allied Health
Occupational Therapist

Leanne Treloar

Clinical Nurse Specialist

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.

Jess

School Council President

Great school and great teachers. They have helped my daughter with the help she needs

Lorna

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.

Jess

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.

Maree