Group Programs
Our Group Programs are back!
Groups will be offered at Peakhurst and Newington however will run depending on demand.
Please bring a snack, drink and hat for your child each day.
Emotional and Social Regulation Skills Program
Our emotional and social regulation skills program develops students awareness of their emotions, others emotions and sensory strategies to regulate themselves. They will develop their social awareness and interaction skills through a combination of evidence based programs and play based learning.
For students in Year 1 and above
Monday 15th January – Friday 19th January 2024
11:30am- 1:30pm
GIRLS ONLY GROUP BEING RUN AT NEWINGTON
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PALS Social Skills Program
Ages 4- 6 year olds
Greeting others, Sharing, Empathy, Managing frustration, Asking for help, Taking turns: talking and listening, Taking turns: play, Overcoming fear and anxiety
Monday15th January- Friday 19th January 2024
11:30am- 1:00pm
Handwriting Program - Kindy and above
The focus being to develop studuents ability to write pain free, legible, easy to read handwriting. Topics practised include:
Posture, Fine motor skills, Pencil Grip, Letter Formations, Spacing, Writing on the line, Handwritng Speed
Monday 15th January- Friday 19th January 2024
2:00-3:30pm
NAPLAN Skills
A recently developed program by an OT and Teacher for students in Year 3, 5 and 7.
Offered in Term 1 after school
Transition to High School
An OT and High school teacher program for students starting Year 7. Skills include how to read a high school timetable, getting organised for homework and assignments, using a locker and study skills
Offered in January only
Monday 22nd to Friday 26th January 2024
(possible Saturday 27th make up for Australia Day public holiday)
2:00-3:30pm
School Readiness
Skills based group for developing motor and social skills for Kindergarten.
Offered in January only
Monday 22nd to Friday 26th January 2024
(possible make up on Saturday 27th due to Australia Day public holiday)
11:30-1:30pm
Bounce Back 4 Kids
A physiotherapist and occupational therapist developed and run small group program to build the motor skills or primary school children.
Taking expressions of interest
Group limited to a max of 6 students.
60 minutes for 10 weeks
(week 1 and 10 are pre and post assessments)
Therapy equipment packs are available for purchase for home practise.
Group Booking Form
Complete an expression of interest form to secure your child’s place.
Groups are appropriate for children about to or who are already attending mainstream class.
