Caroline Chisholm School
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Welcome to Caroline Chisholm School
Caroline Chisholm School serves the Padstow community, offering high-quality education for students with moderate to severe support needs. We provide personalised programs in a safe and inclusive environment, helping all students develop independence, wellbeing, and lifelong skills. Our dedicated staff work closely with families and professionals to support each student’s individual needs and promote their success.
Welcome from our Principal
Welcome to Caroline Chisholm School.
Our school is a joyful and inclusive community where student wellbeing, growth, and learning are at the heart of everything we do. Working closely with families, carers, therapists, and the wider community, we create a safe, nurturing environment where every student can thrive and celebrate their achievements.
Our passionate teachers, School Learning Support Officers, and administration staff collaborate to deliver engaging, individualised learning programs that support meaningful outcomes. Purpose-built facilities, including accessible playgrounds, a bike track, heated pool, cooking room, library, multi-purpose hall, and new Covered Outdoor Learning Area (COLA), enrich each student’s learning experience.
Throughout the year, we celebrate both major events and everyday successes that highlight our students’ confidence, resilience, and growth.
We invite you to explore our website and experience the warmth, inclusiveness, and community spirit that define Caroline Chisholm School.
Ms Leanne Bilsborough
Principal
Quick links
Learning
Find out about our approach to learning and supporting students to progress.
Parent portal
Stay connected through our parent portal apps. Use them to make a payment, for attendance matters or to book a parent-teacher interview.
Travel to school
Planning your travel to Caroline Chisholm School is simple. We offer a range of safe and accessible transport options to help make your journey smooth and secure. Please follow this link for our location details, transport options and important safety information.
Stay connected with our school calendar on School Bytes
To help you stay informed about all the important events and activities happening throughout the school year, we use the School Bytes platform to host our official school calendar. This calendar is regularly updated with key dates such as school assemblies, parent-teacher interviews, sports days, excursions, holiday breaks, and special community events.
By visiting the School Bytes website, parents and caregivers can:
- Access up-to-date information: The calendar is maintained in real-time, ensuring you have the most current details on upcoming events and any last-minute changes.
- Plan ahead: With visibility of the full school year’s events, you can schedule family commitments and support your child’s participation in various activities.
- Receive important reminders: School Bytes often integrates with email and SMS notifications, helping you stay alerted about deadlines, event changes, or cancellations.
- Find event details: Each calendar entry includes essential information such as event times, locations, and any requirements your child may need to prepare.
We encourage all parents and caregivers to regularly check the School Bytes calendar to stay engaged with school life and support your child’s educational experience.
To view our school calendar and stay informed, please click here School Bytes - Log in to the parent portal to visit the School Bytes website.
Thank you for being an active part of our school community!
Key dates
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