The Currajong School Ltd.

The Currajong School Ltd. is an independent specialist primary school located in East Malvern, Melbourne, dedicated to providing high-quality education for children with social, emotional, and behavioural needs. Established in 1974, the school serves students from Prep to Grade 6, welcoming families from across greater Melbourne. It fosters an inclusive and positive learning environment where every child is supported to achieve their full potential through a tailored and values-enriched curriculum.

Mission and Vision

The Currajong School’s vision is to create an inclusive and engaging environment that enables students to embrace learning and reach their full potential by transforming the lives of children experiencing social, emotional, and behavioural disorders. Its mission is to provide a positive and therapeutic school setting for children whose needs cannot be met in mainstream education, helping them develop learning and coping strategies to eventually re-enter mainstream schooling with confidence, healthy self-esteem, and responsible behaviours. The school nurtures self-belief and a growth mindset to empower students for successful lives.

Main Objectives

• Deliver specialist education tailored to individual social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Support students to develop academic skills, particularly in literacy and numeracy, alongside social and emotional learning.
• Foster positive relationships and a strong partnership between families, staff, and the broader community.
• Encourage students to become independent, responsible, and active citizens.
• Provide a safe, supportive, and therapeutic learning environment using evidence-based approaches.

Benefiting Groups

• Primary-aged students with social, emotional, and behavioural disorders.
• Families seeking specialist education and support for their children.
• Teachers and allied health professionals working collaboratively to support student wellbeing and learning.
• The wider community through partnerships and inclusive practices.

Services and Activities

• Specialist educational programs with a strong focus on English and Mathematics.
• Diverse specialist subjects including environmental science, sport and physical education, food technology, dance, design and technology, visual arts, multimedia, and digital technologies.
• Therapeutic and positive behaviour support strategies integrated into daily learning.
• Use of digital pedagogies and personalised learning approaches to cater to individual student needs.
• Collaborative partnerships with families, allied health professionals, and community organisations to enhance student outcomes.
• Safe and well-equipped learning environments designed to support social, emotional, and behavioural regulation.