About our school
Murray Bridge Special School is a dedicated specialist Reception to Year Six (R-6) school providing high-quality education and care programs for young learners with complex disabilities. Located alongside Murray Bridge North Primary School, we serve students from Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Callington, and surrounding areas, offering tailored learning programs designed to engage and support each learner’s individual needs. Our goal is to help our learners develop confidence, independence, and lifelong skills in a safe, nurturing environment.
Our school is committed to creating a community where every child feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential. We believe that quality education involves a calm, respectful atmosphere, strong relationships, and programs that reduce anxiety while promoting growth. We believe in unconditional positive regard, dignity and care for all learners. Through collaboration with families, community partners, and dedicated staff, Murray Bridge Special School strives to be a centre of excellence in supporting learners with complex needs and helping them succeed in all aspects of life.
Our vision
Our vision at Murray Bridge Special School is to create a community where every learner feels valued, supported, and empowered. We aim to provide an inclusive and nurturing environment that encourages learning, independence, and growth. Through research, collaboration, innovation, and dedication, we strive to help each learner achieve their full potential and succeed in all areas of life.
Our purpose is to ensure every learner has access to quality education and care in a safe, engaging, challenging and caring environment supporting them to be the best they can be.
Our values
At Murray Bridge Special School, our core values guide everything we do:
- Safety: Creating a secure and supportive environment for all learners and staff.
- Inclusion: Embracing diversity and ensuring every learner feels valued and part of our community.
- Communication: Promoting open, honest, and respectful communications.
- Respect: Valuing each individual’s dignity, perspective, and contribution.
- Happiness: Fostering a joyful and positive school experience.
- Achievement: Celebrating progress and encouraging each learner to reach their goals.
- Wellbeing: Supporting the physical, emotional, and social health of everyone.
- Positive Interactions: Building relationships based on positive unconditional regard, kindness, understanding, and cooperation.