Mornington Special Developmental School is a dedicated specialist school that proudly provides a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment for students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities living on the Mornington Peninsula.
Located adjacent to Mornington Park Primary School, we are uniquely positioned to foster integration and shared learning opportunities, enriching our school-based programs and strengthening community connections.
We are a small, safe, and family-friendly school where each learning group is supported by a teacher and an Education Support (ES) staff member, with class sizes averaging 6–7 students. Our programs are built on the belief that every student has the ability to learn and achieve success. With this in mind, Mornington SDS strives to empower students to take their rightful place in society.
A key component of our approach is building strong, collaborative partnerships between families and staff. Open, effective communication between home and school is central to our daily operations and student success.
Mornington SDS has recently moved into newly constructed, purpose-built facilities. Our campus now includes dedicated learning areas for junior, middle, and senior students; a state-of-the-art food technology room; specialist art and music spaces; and a large multipurpose room. Upon completion this year, our grounds will also feature:
We also offer an Early Education Program for children aged 2.8 to 5 years. This play-based program supports early socialisation, integration, and learning through exploration of their environment, preparing young learners for future educational success.
OUR COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY
Mornington Special Developmental School is committed to providing a child-safe environment where children and young people in our care are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. We promote and protect the best interests of the students involved in its programs at all times.
