A guided tour of Wilson School in Auckland New Zealand. It is the 1st purpose built special school in New Zealand. This presentation was prepared for clickspecialednz.com

2. Wilson School is the first purpose
built special school designed to
provide care and education for
about 60 pupils with physical and
intellectual disabilities.
It was officially opened on 20th
September 2008 by the
Honourable Anand Satyan and
PCNZM, Governor General of New
Zealand.

3. The Principal-Jan Kennington

4. The Admin area. You could get lost in there!

5. The New Curriculum . How it’s looking at Wilson School.

6. Students engrossed in sensory story telling.

7. The school employs an outreach arts specialist.

8. Awe and wonder!

9. Students chilling on the upstairs deck!

10. The sensory outdoor area is a huge feature of the school.

11. With lots of herbs and raised beds for students to access.

12. Wind chimes and sculptures

13. This is a huge umbrella, only installed the day before my visit.

14. Lots of textured sections on the ground for students to explore.

15. Lots of trees and shrubs which will be lush and bushy in a couple of years

16. An adventure playground for busy students!

17. A wheelchair swing

19. Specially designed waterfall for students in wheelchairs.

20. Students can get up really close!

21. Lovely shaded area for students to relax.

22. Undercover play area.

23. A pretty big multi purpose room.

24. Therapy area.

25. A couple of therapists hard at it!

26. Upstairs to the Resource/IT Area.

27. Plenty of storage.

28. Meeting Room with the advantage of an Interactive Whiteboard

29. and finally the library!