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You can request access to any records held by Vera School For Autistic Learners, including HR, legal, financial, client, marketing, and company secretarial records. You must submit a written request stating the purpose and the right you are exercising.
- Who it is for:
- any individual or organisation seeking access to records held by the school
- How to act on it:
- Submit a written request to the Information Officer, including the purpose of the request and the right being exercised.
The hall or dining room at Vera School can be hired for events such as functions and wedding receptions. The hire includes 200 plastic chairs and 20 round tables. The cost is R3,800 per day, plus a refundable R1,500 breakage deposit. The facility is available from 06:00 to 00:00 on weekends, but no generators are provided for loadshedding.
- Who it is for:
- individuals hosting events, wedding planners, organisers of functions, private event hosts
- How to act on it:
- Email bookings@vera.co.za to inquire about availability and book the hall, then pay the daily hire fee and refundable deposit to secure the booking
These placements provide learners with practical experience in real-world work environments, helping them develop job-related skills, good work habits, and social skills. They may lead to possible job placement after school.
- Who it is for:
- learners with autism at Vera School
- How to act on it:
- Placement is arranged through Vera School's partnerships with protective workshops and job coaches. Participation is based on learner assessment and individualised education plans.
Job coaches provide continuous support to learners with autism during vocational training and workplace placements, helping them develop and maintain work habits and adapt to real work environments.
- Who it is for:
- learners with autism at Vera School
- How to act on it:
- Support is provided by job coaches through Vera School’s partnerships with protective workshops and vocational training programmes. Access is automatic upon enrolment and assessment.
Learners at Vera School can access the sensory room for sensory breaks, time-away sessions, or structured sensory exploration activities under the guidance of teachers, teacher assistants, and occupational therapists. The room provides a safe and enclosed environment tailored to individual sensory needs.
- Who it is for:
- learners at Vera School
- How to act on it:
- Access is provided through teachers and teacher assistants in consultation with occupational therapists, based on each learner's individual sensory profile.
Vera School offers education for learners aged six to eighteen who have Autism Spectrum Disorder and require high levels of support. Admission is available through referral by the Western Cape Education Department’s local education district office.
- Who it is for:
- parents or guardians of learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder aged 6–18 requiring high support
- How to act on it:
- Contact the local education district office under the Western Cape Education Department to initiate a referral for placement at Vera School.
The classical seven-circuit labyrinth located outside the school hall near the swimming pools is available for anyone to walk as a meditative practice. It requires no special skills and allows users to walk a single path to the centre and back, promoting mindfulness and mental relaxation.
- Who it is for:
- learners at Vera School, school staff, visitors to Vera School
- How to act on it:
- Walk to the labyrinth located outside the school hall next to the swimming pools.
Individuals can support the annual Christmas Pudding Fundraiser by donating ingredients, volunteering time, or providing other forms of assistance. The event relies on community involvement and sponsorships to produce over 2,500 puddings each year.
- Who it is for:
- volunteers, donors, contributors
- How to act on it:
- Contact Anita Reed via email to offer help or contribute resources
Individuals, parents, and organisations can contribute financially to Vera School through donations. These donations support the school’s operations and initiatives.
- Who it is for:
- parents, individuals, organisations
- How to act on it:
- Contact the school office or the fundraiser directly
Students at Vera School participate in weekly fitness lessons that are customized to their individual needs, focusing on developing gross and fine motor skills based on their Individual Support Plan (ISP). Activities begin with basic movements like throwing, catching, hopping, running, matching, and crawling, and progress to more complex modified ball games as learners improve. The program promotes lifelong healthy living and personal well-being.
- Who it is for:
- students at Vera School, particularly those with Individual Support Plans
- How to act on it:
- Attend scheduled weekly fitness lessons at Vera School, located at 20 Anglesey Road, Rondebosch East, Western Cape, 7700
Vera School offers a personalised, skills-based learning programme called the Individual Support Plan (ISP) for learners with higher support needs, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder who cannot fully access the standard CAPS curriculum. The ISP focuses on developing communication, independence, social interaction, sensory processing, functional mathematics, and vocational skills, using SMART criteria and regular reviews every two years.
- Who it is for:
- learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder and higher support needs
- How to act on it:
- Enrolment at Vera School, followed by participation in a multi-disciplinary team meeting to develop the ISP
A My School Card is available for supporters of the school, likely used as a fundraising or membership tool.
- Who it is for:
- supporters of the school
- How to act on it:
- Contact the school via email or phone to obtain information on how to get a My School Card.