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About
Making a Difference
At FILIA SCHOOL, students receive so much more than an ordinary education. We pride ourselves on creating a unique, exciting environment that embraces all types of learners and promotes growth both academically and personally. Students and families are also welcomed into a dynamic and supportive community.
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THE SCHOOL
The Western Cape Cerebral Palsy Association started the centre in 1980. The school now falls under the auspices of the Western Cape Education Department. Â
We offer the facility to 200Â learners. We follow a flexible training programme implemented by the WCED.
Educational outings are planned in great detail so that learners can maximally experience the realities of daily events e.g. train rides, shopping expeditions, etc.
Education
Filia caters for learners of school going age, 6 - 18 years. All our learners are intellectually challenged.
Preference is given to those with:
Cerebral Palsy, Physical Disabilities, Certain Syndromes or Genetic Conditions
The school programme includes:
MATHEMATICS, LANGUAGE, LIFE SKILLS
AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS
The functional goal of our training programme is for our learners to:
Learn to socialise
Follow a structured school programme
The aim is to provide the child with daily living skills that will enable the learner to become as independent as possible in a fun and safe environment.
The learner receives skills which are both functional and age appropriate. The long term aim of our training is that the learner will be able to play a meaningful and valuable role in the community.
CLASS STRUCTURE
FOUNDATION PHASE
INTERMEDIATE PHASE
SENIOR PHASE
VOCATIONAL GROUP