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SCHOOLS
Describe the student
experience at the school.
The school is special as it uses dance,
music, art and drama to engage the
students. The visual and performing
arts are our tools in helping children
learn. MSIS also uses an integrated
approach to therapist services,
whereby therapists are immersed in
the classrooms, working alongside the
classroom teachers towards the goals
of the students. This model is based on
an approach developed at Port Phillip
Specialist School in Melbourne.
MELBOURNE SPECIALIST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
75C Loewen Road
6634 8891 |
msis.edu.sgWhat are some of the school’s
strengths?
The Visual and Per forming Ar ts
Programme, the Individual Learning
Plans and the partnership between
Melbourne Specialist International School
and Port Phillip Specialist School. The
experienced staff are another important
aspect of the school.
What’s your favourite thing
about working at MSIS?
We lovewatching the students develop; the
statements theymake, and their innocence
and vulnerability all make our role hugely
important. We need to help thembuild as
many life skills as possible, in order for
them to be independent individuals who
do not completely rely on their caregivers.
Our programme is also inclusive – we
accept all students as individuals, no
matter how they are disadvantaged.
What activities would you say
the students most enjoy?
They really enjoy the arts: dance, music,
art, drama and community access. They
also like communicating and building
relationships with their peers, and
making friends who share common
interests with them.
This special needs school has an innovative curriculum that
aims to develop each individual’s capabilities and maximise
their potential. Principal JULIET COOPER tells us what sets
MSIS apart from other schools.