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Principal's Message
Principal's Message
Welcome to Dandenong Valley Special Developmental School. Our school has excellent facilities and outstanding educational programs, which support the learning needs and wellbeing of our children and young people. Our Vision is to achieve excellence in learning and teaching and provide the best outcomes for each student. We provide a comprehensive program across all areas of the school based on the Victorian Curriculum. Our Transition program for our senior secondary students supports the transition of our students to their post-school options.
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About Dandenong Valley SDS
Dandenong Valley SDS is an Education Department school catering for children and young people with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. Children range in age from 5 to 18 years. The school also has an Early Education Program for children, with developmental delay, aged between 2.8 and 4.8 years.
News
Latest NewsTake a Virtual Tour of our School. Click here.
School Resumes onsite on Monday, October 12, 2020.
Corona Virus Information
Please see the following website for the latest news and updates:Department of Education Coronavirus Advice Page
Coronavirus Information
Health Direct Coronavirus Information
Tips for Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety (PDF)
Websites of Support (PDF)
Department of Education Coronavirus Advice Page
School Calendar Dates
2020 DATES
School Holidays - September 20 - October 4.
TERM 4 DATES
Department of Education Term 4 Arrangements Page
Monday, October 5, 2020 - Term 4 begins. Remote Learning Week.
Monday, October 12, 2020 - Planned return for Students for Term 4.
Friday, October 23, 2020 - AFL Grand Final Eve Public Holiday. School Closed.
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday. School Closed.
Sunday, November 8 - 15 - Naidoc Week. National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee
Thursday, December 17, 2020 - Students' Last Day of Term 4 - 3PM finish.
Friday, December 18, 2020 - Curriculum Day - Last Day of Term 4.
For more Victorian School Dates and Public Holidays, visit our Links section.
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School Wide Positive Behaviour Support
Click here for further information and to view our Positive Behaviours posters.
Cyber Safety
The eSafety website provides parents with a range of advice and information to help them support their children to be cybersafe!
Acknowledgement
Dandenong Valley SDS acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to the elders past, present and future.DVSDS Acknowledgement Page
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