Playford Mayor Glenn Docherty with South Downs Primary School principal Bec Jamieson, senior wellbeing leader David Molloy, senior leader of inclusive education Natasha Meachin, and students. PHOTO: Jack Hudson
Jack Hudson
SOUTH Downs Primary School has unveiled an inclusive disability unit at its Elizabeth Downs site.
The school, which is based opposite Argana Park, built up $120,000 of its own funding to see the unit active.
School principal Bec Jamieson said it was vital for the students’ future.
“We believe that quality teaching and learning is essential to all students reaching their full potential and experiencing success,” she said.
“Our school values ‘be kind, be safe and be a learner’ are a powerful message for all.
“Our staff reflect these values and our belief that all students are able to achieve their full potential.”
Ms Jamieson said “we may be a small school but we are like a big family”.
“South Downs Disability Unit is situated within the primary school and promotes strong links and opportunities for interaction, understanding and friendships between children from the unit and the mainstream school,” she said.
“This is done through whole school activities such as assembly, sports days and camps.”
South Downs Disability Unit accommodates 32 children with a range of physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities includingsevere and multiple disabilities.
“Building this playground has cemented the notion of us providing not only inclusivity in the classroom but in every aspect of the school day,” Ms Jamieson said.
