WELCOME TO GLADYS NEWTON SCHOOL
Gladys Newton School is an independent public school which is proud to be a centre of excellence, creating opportunities for success for students aged 4-18 years with intellectual disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and severe mental health issues.
Our school is a leader in providing educational programs for students on the autism spectrum requiring a reduction in environmental stimuli, enabling them to achieve academically as well as learning to self-regulate their anxiety and behaviour.
Students are the centre of multi-disciplinary approach involving teachers, education assistants, therapists and nurses.
All programs provided at the school have a strong emphasis on communication, self-care, independence, and social skills.
Gladys Newton School offers several specialist programs to enhance student learning: Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN) courses, Vocational Education Training (VET), Structured Workplace Learning, Bush Ranger Cadets, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen and Garden, and Senior School community access.
The school has safe secure spacious grounds with well establish gardens and shady playground areas. We have a wide range of amenities and programs not generally available including a custom designed playground for students with disabilities, gymnasium, an indoor heated pool, a health club, a perceptual motor program, a home economics area, a bike track, a multi-sensory space, a library, an art room, and work skills room.
Yours sincerely
Andrzej Gruszecki
PRINCIPAL