Engagement

Cultural Inclusion

Melton Specialist School is committed to creating a school that integrates cultural diversity into all aspects of the school. As part of this commitment the school have created a new role a Cultural Strengthening Leader (CSL). The CSL will focus on initiatives aimed at promoting cultural understanding, appreciation and inclusion of all cultures within the school community. This will be achieved through collaboration, education and celebration of our diverse communities within MSS, we will also strive to create a welcoming space where every voice is heard and valued.

Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

Melton Specialist School is in the process of developing a Reconciliation Action Plan. The RAP is a formal commitment to Reconciliation and fostering a meaningful relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait people. The schools RAP will outline actionable steps for reconciliation that will focus on building relationships, respect and opportunities within the classrooms, around the school and within the community. A RAP working group will also be established this working group will include members of the school, students and parents/carers. If you are interested in being part of the schools RAP working group please contact: Michelle Marion – Cultural Strengthening Leader.

Camping Program

Our students have a variety of opportunities to access a camping program which involves several organisations and destination.

Blackwood

Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Inc. is a destination exclusively for students from Victorian Special Schools, where they are given every opportunity to laugh, live, learn and have fun through outdoor adventure-based programs.

Surrounded by the stunning Wombat State Forest the Centre was established in 1970 and provides the ideal setting for adventure, environmental, creative and developmental programs aimed at extending the abilities of students with special needs. The layout of the Centre complements and utilises the natural beauty of the property to provide a variety of activity sites designed to challenge students both individually, and, within a team environment to further their personal, emotional, social and physical development.

Alpine Ride

Selected students enjoy a challenging 100km ride along Australia’s premier Rail Trail, the scenic Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail. Held in March every year students enjoy camping, riding and the opportunity to socialise with students from many Victorian Specialist Schools.

Super 40 Ride

Selected students travel to the campgrounds and stay in tents where they challenge themselves with a 40 km ride through the stunning Wombat State Forest. Bikes are supplied by the school and training is carried out in the weeks leading up to the camp.

Camp Getaway

Held in November every year, selected students enjoy the opportunity to enjoy the fun at the Axdale campgrounds and discover some of Bendigo’s attractions. Camp Getaway is a continuing project of the combined Rotary Clubs of District 9800.

Interschool Sport

Our school participates in a variety of interschool sport competitions throughout the school year. Interschool Sport provides students with an opportunity to develop and refine their skills in particular sports. Students enjoy participating in interschool sport as they develop the valuable life skills of ‘fair play’, sporting etiquette and sportsmanship.

Break Program

Yard Programs

The Student Engagement Team and Allied Health Team run a range of different programs in order to support our young people during yard times. These include: dance clubs, music clubs, radio, lego club, outdoor adventure, art, engage play and more. The teams are always finding new fun ways to make everyone’s experience at MSS awesome!

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