At St Mary’s, we offer learning support for children who need it. We are committed to making education as inclusive as possible, guided by Catholic values of respect, equity, and social justice.
Supporting Diverse Learners and Students with Disability
The Catholic Schools Broken Bay (CSBB) system is proud of its comprehensive and inclusive support for diverse learners. This includes high potential and gifted students, as well as those with a range of learning needs.
Support services available for students with disability include:
- Consultation support for class teachers to assist with the provision of reasonable adjustments
- Specialist services for students with hearing and vision impairments
- Leadership support to guide the development and implementation of inclusive school models
- Transition planning support to ensure smooth progression between stages of learning
Learning support is planned in collaboration with parents and teachers, incorporating input from other professionals when appropriate. Support is tailored to each student’s individual needs and aligned with the class teacher’s program. Personalised learning plans are developed, monitored, and adjusted to ensure students thrive.
Students who require additional challenges are also given opportunities to extend their learning. They are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and engage in enrichment programs both in and beyond the classroom, such as Maths Challenge, Maths Olympiad, and Public Speaking.
Catholic Schools Broken Bay Vision of Learner Diversity
The Eileen O’Connor School (EOS) provides quality Catholic education for students with disability from Kindergarten to Year 12. Rooted in our shared Mission and inspired by Christ’s example to serve, we believe every child is a unique individual created by God—valued for their strengths, gifts, and talents.
EOS offers a flexible and responsive model of education through a Base School and a network of Support Classes located in local parish schools. Transitions between the Base School, Support Classes, and mainstream parish school enrolments are supported and facilitated to meet individual needs.
Catholic Schools Broken Bay currently has Eileen O’Connor Support Classes at:
- St Martin’s Catholic School Davidson
- St Brendan’s Catholic School Lake Munmorah
- Prouille Catholic Primary School, Wahroonga
- St John the Apostle Catholic School, Narraweena
- St John the Baptist Catholic School, Woy Woy
- St Agatha’s Catholic School, Pennant Hills opening in 2026
Enrolment Enquiries
Families interested in enrolling in an Eileen O’Connor Support Class are invited to complete the and select their Local Catholic Parish School from the drop-down menu.
To register an expression of interest in the Eileen O’Connor Base School, families are encouraged to do so via .
