Department of Education - Victoria

Banmira Specialist School (Formerly Verney Road School)

Banmira Specialist School is a vibrant, inclusive learning community supporting over 265 students and 120 dedicated staff across two campuses. We cater to students aged 2.8 to 18 years, providing specialised education tailored to individual needs.

Opened in 2025, our Junior Campus features purpose-built classrooms aligned with our Instructional Model, along with a Community Hub housing a Sensory Room, Perceptual Motor Program space, Library, Art Room, and Parent/Wellbeing Hub. This campus supports approximately 100 students, including those in our Early Education Program.

Our Senior Campus, located on Verney Road, serves around 130 students and includes facilities such as a 'Mini Woolies' supermarket, gym, homecrafts/cooking space, and customised learning areas for secondary-aged students. This campus also hosts Banmira Care, our High-Intensity Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) program.

Our curriculum follows the Victorian Early Years Learning & Development Framework (VEYLDF) for Early Education and Early Primary, while most students engage with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0. Senior students (Years 10-12) primarily undertake the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC). We believe that every child can learn, with a focus on maximising independence. Individual Education Plans (IEPs), developed in partnership with families, set personalised goals in English, Maths, Communication, and other priority areas identified through Student Support Group meetings.

Both campuses emphasise Independent Living Skills, preparing students for life beyond school. We also offer a range of Specialist Programs, including Music Therapy, Physical Education, and Art/Performing Arts at the Junior Campus, and Music, Physical Education, and Art at the Senior Campus.

We are incredibly proud of our extensive Allied Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion Teams, which incorporate a range of therapists and specialty trained staff to support with student's programming, provide additional therapeutic supports and enhance curriculum delivery.

Our diverse student population comes from Shepparton, Mooroopna, Numurkah, Murchison, Nathalia, Euroa, Violet Town, and Tatura, with transport available for eligible students.

Banmira Specialist School provides high-quality education for students with mild, moderate, or severe intellectual disabilities, many with additional diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, or Down Syndrome. Some students also present with sensory or physical impairments and complex behavioural needs.

 

SC1    Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth. 

SC3    Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4    Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.    

SC5    Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.