The following special programmes are provided at Bell Block School:
- Programmes for students with special learning needs including those not achieving at their chronological age and students who have talent and a passion in different areas of learning.
- Reading Recovery which is provided at the 6 year old level for those students who need extra help with reading.
- Spring Maths programmes cater for some students not achieving at their expected level in maths.
- Teacher Aide support for each team to assist with students not achieving at the expected level.
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
We provide a range of technology devices which are available to our students and staff. This includes devices such as iPads, chromebooks and robotic equipment. These are tools that are utilised to enhance teaching and learning, by both students and teachers.
PASTORAL CARE
A Pastoral Care team meets regularly to discuss the above categories of students to ensure that these students are catered for.
The health, safety and welfare of our students is very important to us. Where we have concerns, we will contact parents. The school has access to the following agencies:
| Police Education | Hearing and Vision Testing |
| Children’s Health Camp | Public Health Nurse |
| Psychologist | Speech Language Therapist |
| Special Education Service | Resource Teacher of Learning and Behaviour |
| Resource Teacher Literacy | Social Worker in Schools |
| Mobile Dental Clinic |
We are fortunate to have the services of Kayla Harris, our social worker, each Wednesday. Kayla can be contacted through the school SENCOs, Danielle Hill and Emily Doelman.
