Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to Unity College, a Special Needs School. Click on the link to see frequently asked questions.
A school that promotes the best educational opportunities for our learners
A typical school experience for the atypical learner
Supported by a comprehensive life skills and work skills programme
Our learners participate in sporting events that cater for their abilities
On-site therapy that is integrated into the classroom for maximum benefit
Parental involvement plays an important role in learner success
OUR SCHOOL HAS OVER 33 YEARS OF SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION EXPERIENCE!
Our Mission: To realise the full potential of children and young adults with Special Educational Needs through the provision of high quality education in order to equip each pupil with skills to become productive, independent members of society.Our Vision: To maintain Unity College as a renowned Special Needs Facility, provide a comprehensive academic offering regardless of the pupil’s barrier to learning, always striving to enrich and extend each pupil and expand our Vocational Training Centre offering as a bridge between school and the World of Work.
IS YOUR CHILD FOR UNITY
Our School has the support of qualified Educators, a Speech and Language Therapist, an Occupational Therapist Assistant, an Art and Drama Therapist, and a Music Therapist. Some classes are supported by Assistants. Fill in several questionnaires online, and conclude if your child is for Unity College.
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JUNIOR
Our Junior phase pupils are between the ages of 6 and 11, sometimes older if the pupil is still developing the necessary skills before progressing into the next level of school.
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INTERMEDIATE
A balanced learning programme is emphasised to encourage the academic and practical abilities of our pupils. A Skills for Learning Stream & Functional Academic Stream is offered.
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SENIOR
We aim to educate each individual within an environment of respect, honesty and compassion. We aim to create a safe environment, in which each child is academically extended and stimulated in all areas of learning.
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WORK EXPERIENCE | ENHANCING EMPLOY-ABILITY
Our Work Experience Programme is the placement of our pupils on an employer’s premises to carry out a range of tasks and duties, more or less as would an employee, but with the emphasis on exposure to the world of work and the learning aspects of the experience.
Work Experience is an important part of becoming “workplace-ready” by building useful skills that cannot be taught in the classroom as well as providing pupils a “preview” of the world of work.
Grasp the opportunity to further develop yourself and increase your employ-ability potential! More information on our Programme can be obtained from Mr Chidakwa or Mrs Kerr on 083 272 6966.