School on course for first year

ENROLMENTS are now being taken for the newly named Cairns State Special School.

The $25 million Woree facility will cater for students from Prep to Year 12 with an intellectual impairment and open its doors near year.

Chris Simmons has been appointed principal and has 30 years’ experience in education systems around Australia.

“Cairns State Special School will provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to cater to the diverse learning needs and priorities of students from Prep to Year 12,” she said.

“Our students will be provided personalised and relevant opportunities to reach their potential and have a voice and choice in their learning and pathway.

“Work is under way establishing authentic and purposeful connections that will provide support for students and their families into the future.”

A naming ceremony for the school will be held in January.