Narbethong Special School

Narbethong Special School Narbethong Special School, in Woolloongabba, Brisbane, provides specialist programs for students with a vision impairment and additional disabilities.

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Celebrating our Middle Years learners in their first assembly of the term today. Students received recognition for fabul...
01/05/2026

Celebrating our Middle Years learners in their first assembly of the term today. Students received recognition for fabulous communication, their participation and contribution to class and whole school activities and events, independent orientation and mobility, developing skills in Touch Typing and Maths, and demonstrating kindness. Congratulations everyone!

Yesterday we held a fun and playful official opening of our new outdoor learning space and inclusive playground, the Har...
30/04/2026

Yesterday we held a fun and playful official opening of our new outdoor learning space and inclusive playground, the Harmony Hive! This was a truly special moment in the life of our school community.

This playground has been explicitly designed to cater for learners with vision impairment and those who use a wheelchair. It’s thoughtful design and features invite discovery through sound, texture, movement and contrast. It’s a space where curiosity is guided by touch, by listening, and by feeling. The sensory elements woven throughout - from textured pathways and tactile materials, carefully chosen plants and water and musical features create an environment where every step, every reach, and every interaction is an opportunity.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to bringing this vision to life - our designers, builders, staff, families, and supporters. Your work will have a lasting impact on generations of students to come.

Heartfelt thanks to special guests Renee Coffey MP and Barbara O'Shea MP, representatives from the Dept of Education, Fred St Architects, Honeywill Consulting, Oasis Constructions and our friends from Churchie for joining us to celebrate this special day.

Narby students - this space is yours and you deserve it. May it be filled with laughter, discovery, curiosity, and connection for many, many years to come.

Last chance to get tickets for the P&C Mother's Day High Tea!RSVP extended to Wednesday 29 April at 11am.Bring your mum,...
28/04/2026

Last chance to get tickets for the P&C Mother's Day High Tea!
RSVP extended to Wednesday 29 April at 11am.
Bring your mum, nan, aunt, sister, friend 💐

The school community came together on Friday to commemorate ANZAC Day in our Purple Poppy Animal Garden. Principal Karen...
27/04/2026

The school community came together on Friday to commemorate ANZAC Day in our Purple Poppy Animal Garden. Principal Karen’s address acknowledged the sacrifice and service of all diggers, recognised the significant history of Indigenous servicemen and women, and recounted one student’s personal story of their Great Uncle’s service. Students contributed throughout the ceremony, laying their class wreaths, reading the Ode using Assistive and Augmentative Communication and raising the flag. Lest we forget.

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Only two days left to get your tickets for the Mother's Day High Tea. 10:30am, Saturday, 9 May at Bisou Bisou, Hotel X, ...
26/04/2026

Only two days left to get your tickets for the Mother's Day High Tea. 10:30am, Saturday, 9 May at Bisou Bisou, Hotel X, Fortitude Valley.

All Mums, Grandmas, Mum-like figures and families from the school community are welcome to join us for this event. Tickets are $25 (non-alcoholic) and $45 Alcohol Package. The cost of tickets is subsidised by the P&C and Dr Barbara O'Shea, State MP for South Brisbane.

RSVP and ticket sales close on Tuesday, 28 April 2026. RSVP to pandc@narbethongspecs.eq.edu.au with all guests' details including name, adult/child status, and any dietary requirements. Please include your payment receipt to the bank account shown in the attached image.

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Four of our graduating senior students received their senior jerseys recently, just in time for the cooler weather. Jers...
24/04/2026

Four of our graduating senior students received their senior jerseys recently, just in time for the cooler weather. Jerseys are a gift from the school to celebrate students’ last year of school and as a memento to wear in the future. Jerseys were presented by Principal Karen and the seniors loved hearing their names and nicknames read out and snuggling into the thick, soft fabric. Congratulations to our seniors and we look forward to seeing them in their jerseys often over the autumn and winter terms.

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Tickets are now on sale for the Mother's Day High Tea. 10:30am, Saturday, 9 May at Bisou Bisou, Hotel X, Fortitude Valle...
22/04/2026

Tickets are now on sale for the Mother's Day High Tea. 10:30am, Saturday, 9 May at Bisou Bisou, Hotel X, Fortitude Valley.

All Mums, Grandmas, Mum-like figures and families from the school community are welcome to join us for this event. Tickets are $25 (non-alcoholic) and $45 Alchol Package. The cost of tickets are subsidised by the P&C and Dr Barbara O'Shea, State MP for South Brisbane.

RSVP and ticket sales will close on Tuesday, 28 April 2026. RSVP to pandc@narbethongspecs.eq.edu.au with all guests' details including name, adult/child, and any dietary requirements. Please include your payment receipt to the bank account in the attached image.

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Narbethong Special School will commemorate Anzac Day on Friday 24 April at 9:30am. Members of the Narbethong community a...
20/04/2026

Narbethong Special School will commemorate Anzac Day on Friday 24 April at 9:30am.

Members of the Narbethong community are welcome to join us for the ceremony and stay for a biscuit afterwards.

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Happy holiday to our Narbethong community. We will see you back for term 2 on Monday 20 April.[ID: a peach background wi...
02/04/2026

Happy holiday to our Narbethong community. We will see you back for term 2 on Monday 20 April.

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Our Junior Years learners in the Triangle, Heart and Square Room classes love to come together for an assembly each Frid...
31/03/2026

Our Junior Years learners in the Triangle, Heart and Square Room classes love to come together for an assembly each Friday 🤩

In the final assembly for Term 1, the Leadership Team attended to celebrate the term of learning by presenting each learner with a Narby Be Award for one of their achievements!

Well done to all of our Junior cohort and a special congratulations to our new Preps for a wonderful term of settling in and doing their best every day 👏

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A quick reminder: Easter Raffle tickets and payment should be returned by next Monday, 30 March. Payment details are in ...
27/03/2026

A quick reminder: Easter Raffle tickets and payment should be returned by next Monday, 30 March. Payment details are in the attached image if you want to pay by EFT. Raffle will be drawn on Tuesday, 31 March.

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On Friday we had our Middle Years assembly!  Learners received awards for: sharing their thoughts and feelings about cla...
23/03/2026

On Friday we had our Middle Years assembly!

Learners received awards for: sharing their thoughts and feelings about class texts; focus during switching activities; confident communication with less familiar communication partners; active participation in learning activities; confidently choosing to participate in challenging activities; demonstrating confidence and persistence when independently getting into their frame runner; having a positive attitude on their return to school; demonstrating excellent listening skills, orientation and mobility and confidence during the Bunnings excursion and; demonstrating kindness by helping peers in the classroom 🤩

Assembly also included a farewell to one of our wonderful teacher aides, Declan. Thank you, Declan for your commitment to support learners at Narbethong to engage and grow. All the best for your next adventure!

[A collection of photos of Middle Years students receiving their certificates. Individual image descriptions included in the alternative text on each photo]

Address

25 Salisbury Street
Woolloongabba, QLD
4102

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+61738230777

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