Our School Western Suburbs Special School –‘The Practical Alternative’!Western Suburbs Special School is committed to providing excellent program options for students with disabilities.Our school vision is to provide an educational environment that assists and encourages students to develop the skills to live as happily and independently as possible in our community.As the phrase ‘practical alternative’ suggests, Western Suburbs Special School strives to maintain student engagement in the learning process. The whole ethos of the school is to work toward ensuring that when a student concludes their education with us, that they are prepared for the world after school.Students at Western Suburbs Special School work an alternative program that is connected to the real world and ensures students are supported and able to experience success.We want students to enjoy coming to school, are challenged and extended while at school and feel they are able to contribute to our school.