Coreen School, located in Blacktown in the Western Sydney Region, is a School for Specific Purposes catering to 70 high school-aged students with emotional disturbances, behavior disorders, and additional learning needs such as autism or mild intellectual disabilities. The school’s vision is to inspire students to become self-reliant, responsible, and socially appropriate members of the community by equipping them with skills to manage their emotional and behavioral needs. Coreen School values excellence, equity, trust, service, integrity, and accountability, and acknowledges the traditional custodians of the Darug land.
At Coreen School, students engage in a variety of life skills curriculum programs, with some participating in shared enrollments with mainstream high schools to complete mainstream curriculum. The school is well-resourced with specialized classrooms, a gym, swimming pool, and three school buses providing access to community-based programs. Coreen School is part of the Bungarribee Network within the Metropolitan South and West School Performance Directorate, with the Principal actively involved in the Blacktown Area Primary Principal’s Council and collaborating with the Nurringingy Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group.
Coreen School emphasizes inclusivity and unity, welcoming both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students to create a supportive and respectful community on Darug land. The school’s partnership with Sentral Finance streamlines school payments through integration with The Sentral for Parents Portal and App, offering parents and carers a convenient way to receive communications, make payments, and manage permissions. With a focus on student well-being, academic achievement, and community engagement, Coreen School is dedicated to nurturing students to reach their full potential and thrive in society.