Kirrawee High School

Telephone02 9521 2099

Emailkirrawee-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Inclusive Education Unit Community Access stage 5 Term 3 2024

During term 3, students from the IEU stage 5 will participate in a Community Access and Engagement Program. Students will walk from Kirrawee High School to Percy Miles Villa Forest Road, and engage in social activities with the residents for a short period of time. Students will be supervised at all times by accompying staff. Students will then walk to Kirrawee South Shopping Village where they have the opportunity to purchase their lunch and/or non-perishable products required for home (e.g. tissues, canned goods, pasta NOT junk food) before returning to school. As part of this program, students will be taught skills to develop independence, such as social skills while out in the community, using money to purchase foods/products, working with others and contributing to home life.

Venue:  Kirrawee Shops including South Village (Oak Road Kirrawee NSW 2232), Percy Miles Villa - Kirrawee Aged care (227-235 Forest Rd, Kirrawee NSW 2232)

Transport:  Students will walk to and from the venue under teacher supervision.

Dress Code:  Full sport uniform including hat.

Food: Students may bring their own food or may purchase. Students must bring their own water.

Students are to Bring:  Money for lunch/shopping. Small backpack. Water bottle.

Educational Outcomes:    HSIE: Factors affecting liveability (Cultural, Social, Infrastructure and Environmental) Students will be taught skills to develop independence, such as social communication and using money to purchase goods and services. Students will be meeting outcomes in their academic subjects such as English, Mathematics and HSIE.