Bates Drive School

We are a school for students with moderate to severe disabilities. Our motto is 'Exceptional learning opportunities for all'.

[Bates Drive School @BatesDrive]

Dear parents and carers, please see below an important message regarding the non operational status of the school this week.

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Head over to our Facebook page to see an update regarding COVID-19 and return to school next Tuesday.

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Parents, carers and students - make sure you check out Seesaw daily for some videos and activities from your teachers!!

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It's still January, so don't forget to pop in!

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This January when you order a meal at Grill’d, South Village Kirrawee, you will get a token to put in one of 3 jars - one is for Bates Drive! At the end of January the charity with the most tokens will get a donation of $300. Why not pop in during the holidays and help us out?!

[Bates Drive School @BatesDrive]

This January when you order a meal at Grill’d, South Village Kirrawee, you will get a token to put in one of 3 jars - one is for Bates Drive! At the end of January the charity with the most tokens will get a donation of $300. Why not pop in during the holidays and help us out?!

[Bates Drive School @BatesDrive]

Ahoy!! Fun be had on the SS Bates Drive Ship!! An album full of treasure has been uploaded for all to see.... Arr me heartys, thanks to all the staff that made it such a fun day, especially our fearless Captain Kirrily!! Head over to our Facebook page for some wonderful photos!

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Jeans for Gene's Day! This event supports Children's Medical Research Institute and helps find cures for children's genetic diseases. Thank you so much to the students who wore their jeans and made a donation! Well done to the staff who wore double, triple and quadruple denim!!!

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Do you know anyone that runs hydrotherapy or swimming lessons and is looking for a new location? Our school pool is available for hire outside of school hours, including on weekends. Contact the school for more information!

[ciara @ciara_brown00]

#inthistogether Reconciliation Week @ @BatesDrive

[David Toogood @DavidToogood]

A secret surprise touch in the staff room late today. Yes it’s true they are all Stars at Bates Drive !!! In their own individual ways they all shine as bright as each other. Thanks whoever you are it’s pretty special.@ciara_brown00 @BatesDrive @CatherineDiMari @mattlyonsings

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Head over to our Facebook page for an updated message regarding return to school for students next week.

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We have been advised over the last couple of days of a number of matters that relate to Term 2 teaching, learning and attendance at Bates Drive School - head over to our Facebook page to see the latest up to date information.

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Our online collection of work has been updated to include a tab regarding Covid-19. In there you will find frequently used community visuals and songs, to assist in explaining to our students why our world is so different at the moment. Check it out!

https://t.co/76RH0jG8iP

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The term 4 Newsletter is available for everyone to read through the Skoolbag app and on our website 👍

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Dear parents and caregivers, Bates Drive will resume regular operations on Wednesday 13th November, 2019. The school will be open.

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Happy World Teacher's Day to our amazing teachers at Bates Drive School!

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Parents and carers, we need your help! Please copy and paste the link below to complete the 'Tell Them From Me' survey for our school!

https://t.co/xZMOhh6J67

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If you shop at Woolworths- please send in the free plant kits from their new Discovery Garden promotion to our school. We're going to update our sensory garden- students absolutely love to taste, smell, play with and use the plants in their cooking programs! Thank you in advance!

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Happy SASS Week to our incredible SLSOs, office staff and general assistants - we couldn't do it without you! Thank you for coming to work with positive attitudes and optimism - you have a tough job and do not get thanked enough! From all the Bates Drive teachers and students 💜