Additional Programs

Mary Brooksbank School offers several additional programs to support students. These programs cater for the social, personal and academic learning needs of students throughout their school life.

Sensory Room

Our Sensory room is equipped with sensory equipment that encourages our students to interact and increase their confidence through play. Sensory stimulation, relaxation and the development of fine and gross motor skills help to enhance our student’s movement, co-ordination and confidence while increasing learning potential and having fun. Sensory assessment and programming is available to support students with identified sensory impairments. These programs are integrated into individual student plans.

Swimming and Water Safety Programs

Mary Brooksbank School features a 15-metre heated pool with a mobility access ramp and hoist. MBS offers swimming and water safety sessions to our students as part of school wide initiatives and students Peronslised Learning and Support Plans.

Each session is supervised by a Teacher and School Learning Support Officer (SLSO). The pool has also been utilised by less mobile students to assist with muscle relaxation, control, movement, strength and overall fitness. The staff can use flotation devices and aides with students, to ensure maximum support in the water.

Community Access

There are currently several Community Access programs being run throughout Mary Brooksbank School each individualised to suite the needs of our students. Students learn a variety of life and travel skills through these programs. Some of the many venue’s students visit as part of community access are Mt Annan Gardens, Appin Park, Macarthur Square, Cataract Dam, Ten Pin Bowling, Cinemas, Indoor Sport Centres and the Council Bike Track.