School
Serving children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the Blue Rose Special School is a day school and training centre for children with learning difficulties in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
The Blue Rose Special School accepts students with mild to severe learning difficulties, which can include; autism, Down's syndrome, hyperactivity, Global Development Delay (GDD), Noonan syndrome and seizure disorders. Typically, students have been rejected from traditional schools or are unable to attend due to their disabilities. Currently, the school has over 60 students enrolled from as young as four years old.
The School has Primary and Secondary classes and a Vocational Training Unit . The site consists of five classrooms, speech and language room, Physiotherapy Unit, indoor play area, auditorium and outdoor play area and two separate hostels for male and female students.
The curriculum is practical, students engage in sensory experience, writing, number skills, English and Sinhala language, music, dance, swimming, therapy and sports.
Every student participates in art competitions, variety shows and sports activities. Some of our students play football for the Central Province and have represented the Malaysian national team. Once a week students visit the University of Peradeniya’s for physical activity and Kingswood College Pool for swimming lessons.
Each student has an Individual Education Programme (IEP) which ensures that they develop according to their level and ability. Qualified speech and language therapists and physiotherapists work closely with students.
The School is managed by the Blue Rose Welfare Society, comprised of professionals, teachers and parents. School fees are 4000 LKR per month, which includes swimming classes, bus transport (from the junction to school), therapy sessions, music classes, dancing classes and all other activities. The School runs on weekdays from 8am until 1pm.
At the age of 18 students enter the Vocational Training Unit, a dedicated facility for mature students to continue their education. They receive vocational training in three units; cooking, bag making and sewing.
“The experience of interacting with the Blue Rose Special School students was unforgettable, incomparable and deeply valued. Working with them is rewarding, humbling and heartwarming.”
Shaleni Hettiaratchi
The Sunday Leader
“The school gives hope to children and adults who are differently-abled. Staff are regularly invited by leading schools and government agencies to provide awareness training.”
The Sunday Times Sri Lanka
“The Blue Rose School provides education and training for people with learning difficulties. It has created a unique campus – filling a need for special education in Sri Lanka.”
Mike Crawshaw
Chair of International Voluntary Service
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Account number
057-100190025798
Account name
Blue Rose Welfare Society- School Project
Name of bank
People's bank, Peradeniya Branch
Swift code
PSBKLKLX
