At our school we have a very strong Learning Support Team (LST). The purpose of this team is to ensure all students are receiving the help and support they need to achieve their maximum learning outcomes. The LST committee is chaired by myself and includes another executive staff member, our Support Teacher Learning Assistance – Miss Fletcher (STLA), District School Counsellor – Mr. Shoolman (DSC) and our Early Literacy Support Teacher – Ms Lambert.

The LST team meets several times during each term to review the learning programs of students that have been referred or those students who are being funded through various state or federal programs. Both teachers and parents can refer a student to the LST. If a teacher refers a child the parent is always informed. Conversely if a parent would like to refer their child I would hope that they have had a meeting with the class teacher to discuss the reasons for the referral and then jointly complete the referral forms. In some circumstances the parent does not want the teacher informed. If that is the case referral forms can be obtained from the school office completed and returned to me to take to the LST meeting.

One vital member of the LST is our DSC, Lionel Shoolman. Mr. Shoolman is at our school each Wednesday. As you can image being here only one day a week means his work is highly prioritised. No direct approach should be made to Mr. Shoolman prior to a completed referral form being discussed at a LST meeting. In this way I as chairperson can ensure that his precious time it utilised in the most efficient way.

Please make an appointment with me if you have any questions relating to our student learning support programs.

B. Kunkler
Principal