Special Education
Seymour College
SWPBS Weekly Awards
It has been a busy week, with some classes heading off on excursions and, of course, a day off for Melbourne Cup!
Despite the many distractions and changes to routine, the students below have continued to demonstrate the College Values and show a great understanding of our current focus.
Well done to everyone for staying on track, respecting the personal space of others and continuing to show their College spirit. Keep up the fantastic work!
VPC Canine Comprehension
Our VPC students have been engaging well in Canine Comprehension, focusing on the theme of adjusting to change as they prepare to complete Year 12 in the coming weeks.
Through activities with ‘Benny’, the dog, students have been exploring strategies to manage transitions, build resilience, regulate emotions and navigate the changes associated with finishing school and moving into their next stage of life.
A Term of Growth, Learning and Achievement - Blue Room Term 4 2026
This term has been a wonderful time of growth, learning and achievement in Blue Room! We are incredibly proud of the progress our students have made across all learning areas. It has been a pleasure to watch their confidence, enthusiasm and independence continue to develop as they explore their familiar learning environment and engage in a variety of meaningful learning experiences.
Throughout the term, students have been building important foundations for lifelong learning through supported, purposeful and play-based activities. They have been developing their personal and social capabilities by learning to share, take turns, participate in group activities and build positive relationships with their peers and staff.
We have also seen students demonstrate growing resilience when faced with new or challenging tasks, becoming more willing to accept support, try different approaches and celebrate their achievements.
Communication has continued to be an important focus in Blue Room. Students have been encouraged to express their needs, interests and choices through their individual communication methods, including gestures, visuals, facial expressions, vocalisations, Key Word Sign and communication devices. Through shared experiences, stories, songs and group activities, students have had valuable opportunities to develop their listening, attention, interaction and communication skills.
Our students have also been strengthening their physical development through hands-on activities that encourage fine and gross motor skills, coordination and purposeful movement. From sensory exploration and creative art experiences to planting and outdoor activities, students have been supported to develop their physical confidence while actively participating in their learning.
A highlight this term has been seeing most students arrive at school ready to learn and approach classroom activities with increased confidence and independence. Their willingness to explore, participate and engage with others has been wonderful to see!
Some of our favourite Blue Room highlights this term include:
- Wednesday Buddy Sessions with Red Room: Students enjoyed exploring a range of Literacy-themed sensory activities together. These experiences encouraged shared attention, sensory exploration, communication and positive peer interactions.
- Friday Buddy Sessions with Orange Room: Students enjoyed exploring books in pairs and small groups. These shared reading experiences provided opportunities to develop early literacy skills, listening, communication and social connections.
- Planting Activities: Students participated in hands-on planting experiences, exploring soil, plants and natural materials while developing sensory awareness, fine motor skills and an understanding of the natural environment.
- Halloween Art and Craft: Our students enjoyed getting creative with a variety of Halloween-themed art and craft activities, exploring different materials, textures and techniques while developing their creativity, coordination and self-expression.
Through individualised support, meaningful interactions and inclusive learning opportunities, every student is encouraged to participate, make choices and experience success.
As we look back on a wonderful term, we celebrate not only the skills our students have developed but also the little steps, growing confidence and individual achievements that make each learning journey so special.
Well done, Blue Room!
Lydia Wangui - Prep / Blue Room Teacher
International Day of People with Disability - Thursday 3 December
Goorbils All Abilities Basketball
