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.Â
Suzanne Armstrong
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, 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.
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:Â https://www.noone.com.au/school/hamlyn-views-schoolÂ
- 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:Â Â 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.
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
HVS Accident And Incident Reporting Policy
HVS Administration Of Medication Policy
HVS Bullying Prevention Policy
HVS Camps And Excursions Policy
HVS Child Safe Commitment Statement
HVS Child Safety Code Of Conduct
HVS Child Safety Recruitment Practices And Procedures
HVS Child Safety Responding And Reporting Obligations Policy And Procedures
HVS Digital Technologies (Internet, Social Media and Digital Devices) Policy
HVS Electronic Communication Policy
HVS Inclusion And Diversity Policy
HVS Statement Of Values And School Philosophy
HVS Student Bus Transport Code Of Conduct
HVS Student Engagement And Wellbeing Policy
HVS Student Voice, Agency And Leadership Policy