Dookie Campus Secondary School
Dookie Campus Secondary School
The program at Dookie is individualised and flexible. We have a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing, building relationships and building a students confidence in learning and in life.
The school is committed to offering students a safe and supportive environment which allows students a chance to explore a range of activities and interest areas. The program has an overall focus on building student strengths. We emphasise the development of skills for general health and wellbeing to enhance an individual’s self-esteem and confidence.
Dookie Campus has 4 full time staff, which consists of 2 teaching staff and 2 teaching assistants. The school has two classrooms with a maximum of six students in each classroom. We also have specialist teachers who visit weekly to take students in music and therapeutic art lessons. Further to this, our students participate weekly in specialised yoga sessions with our yoga instructor.
All students have individualised learning plans with specific goals related to the academic, social and emotional learning needs of the individual student. We take a holistic view when planning and encourage paediatricians and allied health staff to participate and contribute to the individuals learning plan.
Our school is located within the grounds of the Melbourne University Agricultural College – Dookie. We have access to and use a range of facilities on campus such as: an outdoor swimming pool, gym, basketball courts, Mt Major access and canteen (special occasions). The campus is quiet and provides a great space for our students.
The curriculum is flexible to meet the needs and interest areas of our students with a strong focus on personal and social development.
Personal & Social Capabilities
Health & Physical Education
English
Maths
Term Dates 2021:
Term 1: 29th January – 1st April
Term 2: 19th April – 25th June
Term 3: 19th July – 17th September
Term 4: 4th Oct – 14th December
Enrolment Process
Step 1: Contact our office or use the referral form and provide a copy of the child’s autism diagnosis.
Step 2: Attend a school tour and interview to see whether the school meets your expectations and whether we can offer an appropriate education for your child.
Step 3: An offer of a place will then be made and paperwork and payment of fees arranged.
Dookie Campus Fees 2021 – $11,200 per annum