St Clare’s College upholds the belief that all students, irrespective of differing abilities, should have the opportunity to be educated with their peers, accepting each other as persons with gifts that will enrich the whole community. The Student Support Team (SST) promotes inclusive practices that strive for the spiritual, physical, emotional and intellectual development of all students.

Students with disabilities or gifts and talents are extended and supported in mainstream classrooms. The support and extension provided to students with special needs may consist of one or more of the following:

• Modified assessment
• Differentiated curriculum
• Individual Education Programs
• Teacher-Assistant time
• Collaborative teaching and learning strategies
• Computer Technology

The SST also offers specialised units and courses that are designed to help students develop more effective learning, social and organisational skills. Students with learning difficulties or students who are simply experiencing difficulties with their studies are encouraged to access homework assistance in the SST room at lunchtimes. The SST also runs a peer-tutoring program for students requiring extra tuition.

The Student Support Team consists of a Coordinator, teachers and specialised support staff who work across years 7-12.