Every Child Known, Valued and Supported
At Our Lady Star of the Sea, we believe every child is created in the image and likeness of God and deserves the opportunity to learn, belong and thrive.
We are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where every student can access the curriculum, participate fully in school life and achieve their personal best.
Our Learning Diversity approach ensures students receive the right support at the right time—whether they need short-term assistance, ongoing adjustments, enrichment opportunities or specialised intervention.
How We Support Students
Personalised Learning
- Personalised Learning Plans (PPSD)
- Individual learning goals
- Curriculum adjustments
- Regular review and monitoring
Targeted Intervention
- Literacy support
- Numeracy intervention
- Small-group instruction
- Assistive technologies
Wellbeing Support
- Social and emotional programs
- Behaviour support
- Emotional regulation
- Gifted and high-potential enrichment
Our goal is to ensure every student can access learning on the same basis as their peers and experience success in the classroom.
A Tiered Approach to Learning Support
At OLSS we use a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), an evidence-based framework that helps us identify student needs early and provide the right support at the right time.
Tier 1
Quality Teaching for Every Student
Approximately 80–85% of students.
- Explicit teaching
- Structured Literacy
- Evidence-based Mathematics
- Classroom differentiation
- Regular assessment
- Social and emotional learning
Tier 2
Targeted Support
Approximately 10–15% of students.
- Phonological awareness
- Phonics
- Reading fluency
- Writing intervention
- Mathematics foundations
- Social skills programs
Tier 3
Intensive Individualised Support
Highly personalised support delivered with families and external specialists.
- Individual programs
- Behaviour support plans
- Sensory regulation
- Social communication
- Intensive literacy and numeracy
- Regular family reviews
Learning Adjustments
Learning adjustments enable students to access learning, participate fully and demonstrate their understanding in ways that support their individual needs.
Classroom
- Visual supports
- Task breakdowns
- Guided practice
- Pre-teaching concepts
- Multi-sensory learning
Environment
- Flexible seating
- Sensory breaks
- Quiet spaces
- Visual timetables
- Reduced distractions
Assessment
- Extra time
- Rest breaks
- Simplified instructions
- Alternative assessments
- Speech-to-text technology
Wellbeing
- Self-regulation strategies
- Goal setting
- Social stories
- Behaviour plans
- Emotional regulation tools
Our Learning Diversity Team
Our Learning Diversity Team works collaboratively with classroom teachers and families to ensure every student receives appropriate support throughout their learning journey.
Our Team Includes
- Learning Diversity Teachers
- Learning Support Assistants
- School Counsellors
- EAL/D Teachers
- Aboriginal Education Officers
- Parent Engagement Officer
- School Leadership Team
Working Together We
- Identify learning needs
- Develop personalised support plans
- Monitor student progress
- Coordinate interventions
- Liaise with external specialists
- Support transitions between year levels
Working in Partnership with Families
Parents and carers play a vital role in their child’s learning journey. At OLSS, we value open communication, collaboration and shared decision-making.
Families may be involved in:
- Personalised Learning Plan meetings
- Learning support reviews
- Behaviour support planning
- Transition planning
- Discussions with external specialists
- Ongoing progress monitoring
How We Identify Students Who May Need Support
Additional support may be considered when:
- Teachers identify learning, behaviour or wellbeing concerns.
- Assessment data indicates additional support is required.
- Parents or carers raise concerns.
- Information is provided by external specialists.
- A student would benefit from enrichment opportunities.
We use assessment data, classroom observations and ongoing monitoring to ensure support is responsive and tailored to each student’s needs.
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)
As part of our commitment to inclusive education, OLSS participates in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD).
This process helps schools identify, document and review the adjustments provided to students with disability so they can access learning on the same basis as their peers.
Families are consulted throughout the process and remain valued partners in planning and reviewing support.
Have Questions About Learning Support?
We welcome conversations with families about their child’s strengths, interests and learning needs.
Please see The Parent Fact Sheet as additional resource.
If you have questions about intervention programs, personalised learning plans, gifted education, wellbeing support or school adjustments, please contact our school office to arrange a meeting with a member of our Learning Diversity Team.
