Transition Program
The Transition Years encompass a variety of areas that can be placed into 3 main strands. The aim of the Transition Years is to prepare the students for life outside the school environment with confidence and independence thus providing students with opportunities to explore Vocational Education and VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning).1. Work Related Skills
This is an integral component of the Vocational Education and VCAL programs, encompassing the following;
Tuckshop- students are involved in delivering order forms, collating orders, counting money, shopping, ordering from the deli/bakery, basic meal preparation, health and hygiene, workplace safety.
Work Experience/Structured Workplace Learning- Students are involved in work experience programs in areas such as; gardening, domestic skills, mechanics, office work, Opportunity Shops, Supermarkets, Hospitality and Supported Workplaces etc.
VCAL- students are offered units in TAFE programs such as; Horticulture Certificate 1 and 2, Certificate 1 in Work Education, Certificate 1 in Transition Education, Unit 1 and 2 in Work Related Skills and Unit 1 in Personal Development.
All of the above units and TAFE programs incorporate literacy and numeracy programs, preparation to work and access a variety of community based facilities.
2. Leisure and Recreation
This is an integral component of the Vocational Education and VCAL programs, encompassing the following;
MSAC- students are exposed to a variety of sports activities where they are actively involved in making choices and participating in new skills
Camps- Students participate in a wide variety of camps such as; Super Ride Camps, Interstate Camps, Surf Camp, Outdoor Recreation Camps, CBD Orientation
Dance- Students are actively involved in a dance group where their skills in co-ordination, teamwork, physical activity, basic dance steps, rhythm and movement are explored.
Sports- Students are immersed in physical activities with other Special Schools in the Southern Region including sports such as; Basketball, Cricket, Netball, Football and Soccer. Students are also given the opportunity to receive coaching from outside sources and community organisations.
Extra Curricula- students are involved in planning activities suitable to their leisure and recreation wants and needs. Activities such as bowling, golf, swimming, sailing and fishing are explored.
3. Independent Living Skills
This is an integral component of the Vocational Education and VCAL programs, encompassing 2 main learning areas:
A. The House- The Independent Living House provides a 'real life' environment where students can learn and practice a variety of independent living skills. This includes:
Grooming- students learn to shower, dress, manage personal hygiene
Meals- students learn how to prepare a basic meal from the beginning to the final cooked meal, developing a shopping list, budgeting, purchasing goods and following simple recipes to prepare the meals.
Domestic Skills- students learn how to carry out simple household duties such as vacuuming, washing clothes/dishes, mopping, making beds, wiping tables/benches, dusting, ironing etc.
B. Community Awareness- students access a wide range of facilities within their local area and develop skills in travel.
Travel Training - students learn road safety, pedestrian skills and how to travel on public transport appropriately.
Community Access- students learn how to interact with others in their environment through placing orders, making requests, purchasing goods. Furthermore, students learn how to access facilities and what they are required to do in order to take part in specific community based activities.