SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL (SPED)

The School was established in 1966 and provides special education and services to children between the ages of 6 to 18 with Cerebral Palsy and related conditions. Many of these children have multiple disabilities and are not able to benefit from the mainstream education. Teacher-student ratio is kept low so that individual attention can be given to each child. The school curriculum is modified to suit the needs of the children. There is a two-prong educational rehabilitative model that provides both academic skills as well as skills for independent living. Pre-vocational training is also provided for selected students aged 12 and above to prepare them for future sheltered or open employment.

Vision

An Innovative Educational Centre that provides holistic development to children with Cerebral Palsy.

Mission

  • To provide a specialised curriculum
  • To strive to acquire and improvise resources to meet the teaching needs of our children
  • To acknowledge diversity in children thus providing training in aesthetics and sports to realise the potential in all
  • To work towards inclusion by providing functional skills (Life Skills, Readiness Skills, Social Skills, Social Emotional Learning, Sexual Education and IT Skills) training
  • To actively maximise better quality of life, building on independence, confidence, resilience and adaptability

Core Values

We strive to provide QUEST:

Q - Quality
U - Unlimited Love, Care and Respect
E - Educational Excellence in Learning and Teaching
S - Specialisation in Niche Areas
T - Total Commitment

School Motto

'We care, we dare, we share'

Our Team

Our team comprises a Principal, Vice Principal, Head of Programmes, Teachers, Teacher Aides and Wardens. The team also works closely with other related professionals such as Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, and Social Workers to maximise the potential and ability of every student.

Services Students Receive

  • Educational Intervention
  • Physiotherapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech and Language Pathology
  • Social Work Services
  • Psychological Services
  • Medical Care

Programmes Offered at School

  • Functional Programme: Post-School Outcome: Day Activity Centre, Sheltered Workshop, Open Employment and/or Mainstream Schools
  • Special Programme: Post-School Outcome: Day Activity Centre, Home Management Programme

Subjects Offered at School

  • Adaptive Living Skills (Life Skills)
  • Art & Craft
  • Computer Assisted Learning
  • Academics (Functional/Mainstream)
  • Play Sensory/Soft Play
  • Music Appreciation
  • Physical Education
  • Pre-Vocational/Work Transition Skills

Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)

The School believes in allowing students to participate in co-curricular activities to develop their interest and competency levels. They include Boccia, Music & Drama, Scouts, Special Arts (Budding Artists), Swimming and Track & Field.

Special Events

The School celebrates major events to bring about a quality of life for all the students. The events include Sports Meet, Children’s Day, Year-End Graduation, Outings and Activities, and other various celebrations.

Admission Criteria

  • Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and Disorders of Movement, Posture and Development
  • Can benefit from the school programmes
  • Suitability for admission depends on final decision of the Case and Review Sub-Committee

Contact Details

The School is located on the 2nd floor of the Cerebral Palsy Centre

Tel: (65) 65855634
Fax: (65) 65855635
Email: spastic@pacific.net.sg