The Carinya School difference
Specialised Emotional and Mental Health Support
Our school specifically caters to students aged 8 to 18 who face challenges managing strong emotions, including those with intellectual disabilities, anxiety, and autism, providing tailored support that addresses their unique mental health needs.
Individualised Learning Plans Focused on Strengths
Through the Individualised Learning Plan (ILP) process, our school creates personalised education pathways that nurture each student's areas of giftedness, ensuring that every learner receives a targeted program that promotes intellectual, creative, physical, and social-emotional development.
Inclusive and Supportive Environment
Our school fosters a safe, inclusive atmosphere where disabilities do not define student potential, allowing students to thrive through tailored programs that encourage creative expression and holistic growth in a community that values and supports diverse abilities.
Welcome to Carinya School
Building confidence, knowledge and independence
Carinya School delivers educational programs for students aged 8 to 18 years who experience difficulties managing strong emotions. Carinya School programs support students with intellectual disability and mental health problems including anxiety and autism.
Principal's message
“I’m excited to welcome you to our school, where we create a supportive environment for every child to thrive. We value respect, curiosity and teamwork.
We’re proud of our dedicated staff and strong partnerships with families. Together, we ensure students feel valued and inspired to learn.
I invite you to explore our website to discover what makes our school special. We look forward to welcoming you into our community.”
Craig Cleaver, Principal
Quick links
Making a payment
Our school has implemented a system called School Bytes to manage payments. Parents/carers can visit the School Bytes portal at any time to make a payment online, view payment history and apply credit. For non-student payments, please contact the school for a payment link.
Uniforms
When students wear a school uniform, they feel included in our school community.
Students, teachers, parents and carers, as well as members of our local community helped develop our school uniform to make sure it:
- meets the requirements of occupational health and safety, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity legislation
- includes items that are affordable, comfortable and made from easy-care and easy-wear fabrics
- is appropriate for the full range of school activities
- is suitable for all body shapes.
Learn more about the NSW Department of Education’s School Uniform Policy.
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