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    Sarah Boulton 2026

    A message from our Principal

    Our learning community supports 111 autistic students across four purpose-designed campuses: Main (K-6), Senior College (Years 7-12 Life Skills), St Peter’s Satellite Class (blended mainstream experience) and the soon-to-open Ourimbah Campus (K-6). Each site follows NESA standards while tailoring learning to every child’s strengths, interests and goals.

    Guided by Aspect’s approach and Five Point Star model, teachers, aides and onsite therapists collaborate to build consistent supports for communication, sensory regulation, social engagement and academic growth. This integrated practice creates safe, motivating spaces where students thrive. Personalised learning plans set ambitious yet achievable goals, reviewed with families. Recent upgrades to playgrounds and sensory rooms underline this commitment.

    Partnership with families sits at the heart of our work. We value open communication, invite caregivers to share insights and celebrate achievements, and connect with local schools, organisations and employers to broaden pathways for independence.

    Looking ahead, we will continue enhancing our environments and programs so students leave us confident, capable and ready to take part in their communities. I invite you to visit, meet our dedicated team and discover how we can support your child’s different brilliant.

    Sarah Boulton
    Acting Principal, Aspect Central Coast School

    Contact the Central Coast School

    Main Site: 75 Duffys Road, Terrigal NSW 2260
    Senior College:     165 Serpentine Road, Terrigal NSW 2260
    Tel 02 4382 8800

    Enquire with the Central Coast School
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    Enrolment & Fees

    Enrolling into an Aspect School is easy. See here for information on the process and our School fees and costs.

    Term dates

    Term 4, 2025

    Student last day: Wednesday 17 December 2025
    Staff last day: Friday 19 December 2025

    Term 1, 2026

    Staff return day: Tuesday 27 January 2026 (student free day)
    Staff development day: Wednesday 28 January 2026 (student free day)
    Student return day: Thursday 29 January 2026
    Student last day of term: Thursday 2 April 2026

    Term 2, 2026

    Staff return day: Monday 20 April (student free day)
    Student return day: Tuesday 21 April 2026
    Student last day of term: Friday 26 June 2026
    Staff development week: Monday 29 June – Friday 3 July

    Term 3, 2026

    Student return day: Tuesday 21 July 2026
    Student last day of term: Thursday 24 September 2026
    Staff development days: Monday 20/7/26 and Friday 25th September

    Term 4, 2026

    Staff development day: Monday 12 October 2026 (student free day)
    Student return day: Tuesday 13 October 2026
    Student last day of term: Friday 11 December 2026

    Enrolment Information Sessions

    The school holds information sessions each term for parents/carers and service providers to give details of the range of services provided by Aspect in the Central Coast region. These services include; therapy, early support, school-based programs and training and support across home and community.

    For more information, complete an enquiry form below or contact the school on:

    (02) 4382 8800
    Enquire now

    Aspect Distance Education

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    Aspect is running Australia’s first autism-specific Distance Education program. The program allows students on the autism spectrum to learn from home by connecting them to teachers via a range of digital learning tools.

    Please note that Aspect Distance Education is only available for students in Years 3-12, residing in New South Wales or in Years 3-6 and residing in South Australia (from Term 2, 2026)

    Learn more
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    Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

    Children from all backgrounds, countries and levels of society can be diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Current data shows that autism is under-diagnosed among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We have gathered some helpful resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities.
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    We've upgraded our Terrigal campuses!

    Under the Aspect’s Capital Works Master Plan, Investing in Our Future, we have finished a significant renovation and refurbishment of our Terrigal Junior and Senior Campuses, to include new calm, sensory and active playground spaces (outdoor), updated facilities throughout and refurbished classrooms incorporating autism-specific design improvements to support sensory requirements in every classroom.

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    Aspect Central Coast Primary campus new playground

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