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The Hamlet School maintains a hot house that requires regular tending. Learners with an interest in gardening can participate in its upkeep, gaining experience in horticulture and responsibility.
- Who it is for:
- learners enrolled at The Hamlet School
- How to act on it:
- Volunteer for tasks in the hot house as part of the school’s garden programme.
Learners engage in practical vocational training such as baking, woodwork, sewing, and crafts to develop basic life and work skills. These activities support long-term independence and integration into society.
- Who it is for:
- learners enrolled at The Hamlet School
- How to act on it:
- Participate in craft and vocational sessions as part of the school's curriculum.
The Hamlet School provides a reliable transport service for learners through school buses with qualified drivers. This service collects and drops off learners within the feeder area, offering an alternative to parental transport. Transport fees must be paid to the school when this service is used.
- Who it is for:
- parents of learners within the feeder area
- How to act on it:
- Pay transport fees to the school to register a child for the transport service.
The Hamlet School offers a variety of sports including Athletics (field and track), Cross Country, Soccer, Netball, Softball, and Swimming. These activities promote physical development, teamwork, and life lessons.
- Who it is for:
- learners enrolled at The Hamlet School
- How to act on it:
- Join any of the sport teams offered through the school’s physical education programme.
The Hamlet School offers education for intellectually disabled learners aged between toddlers and school-going age. Learners are placed into one of five phases: Preparatory (toddlers), Junior, Middle, Senior, and Stimulation. The school follows the CAPS curriculum tailored for disabled learners, focusing on life skills and social integration.
- Who it is for:
- parents of intellectually disabled children
- How to act on it:
- Contact the school directly to inquire about admission procedures and requirements.
The Hamlet School actively participates in choral verse, choir, and Eisteddfod events, with notable successes. Learners are encouraged to join these cultural and performance-based activities to build confidence and social skills.
- Who it is for:
- learners enrolled at The Hamlet School
- How to act on it:
- Join the choir or choral group through participation in school-led performances.
Parents or guardians can apply for placement of a learner at The Hamlet School by submitting required documents to Schanien Placido, particularly for those not yet toilet trained or needing special consideration.
- Who it is for:
- parents or guardians of prospective learners
- How to act on it:
- Contact Schanien Placido to submit documents for placement.
If a learner’s health or behaviour is deemed detrimental to others, the principal may request a medical examination to assess fitness for continued attendance.
- Who it is for:
- parents or guardians of learners whose health or behaviour raises concern
- How to act on it:
- The principal may request a medical examination; parents must provide necessary medical reports.
The Hamlet School offers admission to learners who meet its criteria, including being under 16 years old (unless transferring), physically and intellectually capable, toilet trained, and not blind, deaf, or severely physically handicapped. Learners must be approved by the District Office and undergo a six-month probation period before final admission is confirmed.
- Who it is for:
- prospective learners applying to The Hamlet School
- How to act on it:
- Contact Schanien Placido to submit documents for placement and ensure eligibility criteria are met.
Parents may apply for a partial or total exemption from school fees, dress code, or other school conditions. Applications must be submitted in writing, fully motivated, and supported by relevant documents. A business plan may be required if the request involves financial hardship. The Deputy Principal, in collaboration with the Principal and Management Council, will review the application.
- Who it is for:
- parents of pupils at The Hamlet School
- How to act on it:
- Submit a written, fully motivated application to the SGB, including supporting documents and, if required, a business plan.
All learners at The Hamlet School are entitled to receive age-appropriate information about the transmission of HIV, including how it spreads and how to prevent it. This is part of the school’s mandatory HIV/AIDS policy to promote awareness and reduce stigma.
- Who it is for:
- learners at The Hamlet School
- How to act on it:
- Attend school classes where HIV/AIDS education is delivered as part of the curriculum.
If a parent disagrees with the decision on their exemption request, they may appeal by submitting a fully motivated written appeal to the secretary of the governing body. The full governing body will review the appeal and inform the applicant of the outcome.
- Who it is for:
- parents who have had an exemption application rejected
- How to act on it:
- Submit a fully motivated written appeal to the secretary of the governing body for referral to the full governing body.