Principal's Message
Welcome to Glenfield Park School, a specialist and inclusive learning community dedicated to supporting students with emotional disturbance, mild intellectual disability, and autism. Catering to 70 students from Kindergarten to 17 years, our school is organised into 10 classes, each led by expert teachers and supported by School Learning Support Officers. At Glenfield Park, every student is known, valued, and cared for.
Our commitment to equity, excellence, and wellbeing guides all we do. We provide intensive, trauma-responsive intervention tailored to the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of our complex learners. Grounded in a cognitive-behavioural model and restorative practices, our teaching integrates social and emotional learning with curriculum outcomes. Students engage in all Key Learning Areas with a life skills focus, working towards gaining a RoSA.
Character strengths form the foundation of our approach, empowering students to develop self-regulation, resilience, and positive decision-making skills. Each child benefits from an Individual Learning Plan, regularly reviewed in partnership with families to ensure meaningful progress and success. Building strong relationships is central to our community; open communication through daily updates, phone calls, and meetings fosters collaboration between staff and families.
Glenfield Park is a beacon of wellbeing excellence, offering a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where students build confidence and lifelong skills. Our School Support Officer, Community Support Officer, and Community Kitchen Officers enhance wellbeing and family engagement, reinforcing our holistic approach. We are also proud to support reconciliation, honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through respectful inclusion and partnerships that contribute to closing the gap in education and wellbeing outcomes.
Our strategic focus on student growth and attainment ensures strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning through data-driven, differentiated teaching. Through leading partnerships and pathways, we strengthen connections within and beyond our school to continuously improve and expand opportunities for our students.
At Glenfield Park School, we strive to ensure every student connects, succeeds, and thrives. When our students graduate, they leave with the confidence, skills, and resilience needed to embrace life’s challenges and contribute positively to their communities. We are proud to be a place where learning is truly for life.
Yours in Partnership,
Michelle Gomes
Principal, Glenfield Park School
Supporting students to be Safe, Respectful Lifelong Learners
*September 2025*