About St Raphaels
St Raphael’s Special School is an Autism(ASD)Specific Government School, now based in Yellowwood Park, with 85% of our current enrollment diagnosed with ASD(Autism Specific Disorder). We admit learners of all disabilities or diagnosis that warrants special needs intervention and support. Admissions are at entry level, Grade R.
St. Raphael's School aims to create an environment that promotes a culture of teaching and learning for all learners. Learners are screened and placed in programmes according to their abilities and not disabilities. We have closed down our Autistic Units and all learners are placed in one of the ffg programmes offered at our school, as per their cognitive ability:-
1. CAPS Foundation Phase- Grade R to 3
2. CAPS Intermediate and Senior Phase- Grade 4 to 7
3. CAPS-SID Grade R to 6
4. Technical Occupational Skills
Code of Conduct - Learners
History of St. Raphael's School
St. Raphael’s School opened on 9 April 1984 to meet the growing need of children with physical disabilities in the Wentworth area. Mr Williams initiated this process with the then Cripple Care Association as they were not catered for in the mainstream schools. St. Raphael's School previously catered for disabled coloured children. The school was accommodated in Tifflin Road at the Associations premises.
Our current premises is 18 Coulter Road, Yellowwwood Park. The site previously hosted an Afrikaans - Medium School. Post Apartheid, when Afrikaans schools amalgamated, due to low numbers, the site became available. Mr. Williams and Mr. E. Peffer were instrumental in acquiring the premises and St. Raphael's School moved to the current premises in July 1994.
Contact
Visit us at 18 Coulter Road, Woodlands, Durban.
Call us on 031 469 1077 or send us email from the contact page.
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