Wakefield School
Wakefield School was established in 2002 as part of the State Behaviour Initiative. It is located in a semi-rural setting in western Lake Macquarie. It provides placement for up to 28 students in the Years 5 to 8 range identified as displaying emotional and behavioural problems in their mainstream school settings. Students maintain enrolment at their home school and may attend Wakefield for a period of up to 12 months. Wakefield School has a teaching staff of five Teachers, four School Learning Support Officers and an Administration Manager. Our aim is to improve learning and behavioural outcomes for students through quality teaching and learning. The school has four classes each containing seven students. Most students attend both their home school and Wakefield School. Each student has an age-appropriate Individual Learning Plan which is designed and implemented to meet their social, emotional and academic needs. Students are provided with a program which covers all key learning areas. In addition students are able to select from a range of hands-on electives including woodcraft, fishing, cooking and gardening.There is also a strong emphasis on communication, social skills and student behaviour.
We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge, songlines and stories. We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education.