Halinda School
We Believe All Students Can Learn.
Our mission at Halinda is to provide a nurturing environment where children feel safe and secure. One that empowers and skills students to reach their maximum potential.
We rise to the challenge to find the optimum environment and learning adjustments to ensure learning for all students.
Halinda School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Helping Students at Risk
Our school Learning Support Team facilitates collaborative planning with parents, students, teachers, medical practitioners NDIS providers and service agencies to develop the 'best fit plan' for your child and your family needs.
Halinda School
Our Core Values
- Enjoyment of learning Inclusion for all students in broad curriculum activities, adapted to meet their current and future learning needs.
- Aiming for high standards Care and respect for self and peers
- Care and respect for families and the community
- Being a proud Australian Citizen
The Halinda School difference
A strong start
Our school welcomes all students from all backgrounds. We help every child feel safe, included and ready to learn from their very first day.
Growth in the classroom and beyond
Our Positive Behaviour For Learning Programs
- Create a safe nurturing environment
- Explicitly teach social skills required for community competence
- Provide tangible rewards and reinforcement for positive behaviours
- Empowers students to engage and pursue their strengths
Support for every family
Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.
Welcome to Halinda School
'Ever Forward'
We are a school that proudly serves our Whalan community. We offer a high-quality, Comprehensive education for Medium / High Support needs students.
Principal's message
“I’m excited to welcome you to our school, where we create a supportive environment for every child to thrive. We value respect, curiosity and teamwork.
We’re proud of our dedicated staff and strong partnerships with families. Together, we ensure students feel valued and inspired to learn.
I invite you to explore our website to discover what makes our school special. We look forward to welcoming you into our community.”
Jan Eccleston, Principal of Halinda School
Quick links
Learning
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Parent portal
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