Southport Special School

06/08/2026

Today we celebrate an incredible leader, Susan, on Principal’s Day.

Thank you for your unwavering dedication, compassion, and commitment to the students, families, and staff of Southport Special School. Your leadership creates a culture where every student is valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

On behalf of the Southport Special School community, thank you for everything you do. We are so grateful for your leadership and the positive impact you have on our school.

We hope today is as special as the difference you make every single day.

17/07/2026

🖤💛❤️ What a wonderful week of learning, creativity and connection as we celebrated NAIDOC Week!

Our students explored and celebrated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through a range of hands-on activities, including creating beautiful mixed media collages, designing boomerang art, enjoying traditional-inspired games, and expressing their creativity through painting.

16/07/2026

🥁🏆 Champions! 🏆🥁
A huge congratulations to our No. 2 Drum Ensemble and Middle Drum ensemble on being awarded🥇 1st Place today at the Gold Coast Eisteddfod for Young People with Disabilities!

We couldn't be prouder of your fantastic performances, teamwork and school spirit. What an amazing achievement—well done, everyone! 💙💛🎉

11/07/2026

26/06/2026

🎬💙 Pyjamas, popcorn and plenty of smiles!

Our students wrapped up the term with a well-deserved PBL Celebration Day, enjoying a movie in their favourite PJs after a term of being safe, kind learners.
We are so proud of the positive choices our students make every day. What a fun way to celebrate a fantastic term! 👏✨

Have a safe and happy holiday break! 💙

24/06/2026

Southport Special School recently hosted its annual Post-School Pathways Expo, welcoming 25 disability service providers from across the Gold Coast region. The event brought together a diverse range of organisations offering post-school supports, employment services, training opportunities, recreational programs, and community participation options for young people with disability.

Students and families from Years 10–12 were invited to attend, providing a valuable opportunity to explore future pathways, engage directly with service providers, and begin building meaningful connections to support successful transitions beyond school.

We extend our sincere thanks to our students, families, and community partners for their enthusiastic participation and support. Their commitment to working collaboratively helps ensure our young people are well prepared to achieve positive and fulfilling post-school outcomes.

23/06/2026

💬 Every voice matters!

At Southport Special School we support each student to develop their communication through access to a range of AAC and by modelling.

Take a look at this short video of our amazing communicators in action! 💙

18/06/2026

Thank you to all our families who joined us for the Music Mates Australia Rock Orchestra concert 🤘🎸

From classic hits to modern favourites, our talented students showcased their musical talents, confidence and love of music ⭐🎤🥁

09/06/2026

Students and staff ran, walked, wheeled, and cheered for their houses as Muni, Nerang, and Waru battled it out for the title of Criss-Cross Country Champion. Congratulations to Nerang House for taking home the trophy! 🏆💜

From the amazing dress-ups and delicious sausage sizzle (thanks to O'Connor MP🌭) to the refreshing ice blocks and incredible school spirit, there was fun around every corner.

A huge thank you to our families and community for your generous donations and ongoing support of Southport Special School. Together, we're making a difference for our students! 💙💛 We can’t wait to do it all again next year!