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The Berry
Street School
Overview
Berry Street believes all children should have a good childhood, growing up feeling
safe, nurtured and with hope for the future. We believe all children have the right to
a high quality education that helps them THRIVE, ACHIEVE, and BELONG.
The Berry Street School is a specialist independent school consisting of three
campuses based in Morwell, Noble Park, and Shepparton. The Berry Street School
adheres to standards set by the Victorian and Federal Governments. We offer an
adaptation of the National Curriculum for years 7–10 and the Victorian Certificate of
Applied Learning (VCAL).
Many students referred to Berry Street Education Services have experienced
trauma and disrupted attachment as a result of neglect, abuse, violence, or being
witness to family violence. Our students may have significant gaps in academic
achievement and have found it difficult to learn in a group setting, presenting with
behavioural and social problems in school. Students flourish when the school
community is held to high expectations and students receive support that best
meets their individual goals.
The Berry Street Education Model encompasses a structured vision of wellbeing
in the school community including the support of education case-management for
each of our students.
Our relationship-based practice is grounded in unconditional positive regard for our
students. The use of restorative practices assists students and staff to build the
capacity to self regulate behaviour, nurture relationships and ultimately to improve
learning outcomes.
The Berry Street School provides students with an individual education plan
encompassing holistic support offering intensive literacy, numeracy, and
personal development programs. Programming includes counselling, advice,
and pathways planning.
Above all else, we put our students’ ability to THRIVE, ACHIEVE, and BELONG at the
centre of all we do.
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