HopeTown School
Hopetown SSP services the needs of primary and secondary students with emotional disturbance. The school is situated on an open rural setting and is well-resourced with amenities including an indoor pool, tennis courts and a multipurpose hall. The curriculum offered enables students to proceed to a range of pathways including TAFE, apprenticeships, job seeking and High School Certificate in Yr 12.The primary purpose of enrolment at Hopetown is to reengage students with the curriculum by supporting emotional, cognitive, physical, spiritual and social wellbeing; building their confidence in their ability to learn, adapt and be responsible citizens. Emotional literacy is actively promoted and comprises the domains of self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, social skills and motivation. The core values displayed and actively promoted throughout the school are: 'Be Safe Be Respectful Be Responsible'. Hopetown provides a therapeutic environment with a multi-disciplinary approach to special education and individual student needs. The school, where possible, emulates mainstream school practices in an attempt to increase student self-esteem and expectations. Student goals include personal and academic development, integration to mainstream school settings, continued engagement in school participation, work experience, vocational training and employment. Hopetown actively encourages parent/carer and community involvement in all aspects of curriculum and behavioural programming. Access to the many resources of the public education system has allowed staff and students to enjoy professional and productive support and development.
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.