Principal’s Welcome

Welcome to Malkara School.

Malkara is a Pre-school to Year 6 school for students with a moderate to severe intellectual disability living on the southside of Canberra.

In 2024 we have a population of 65 students across 13 classes in the suburb of Garran on beautiful Ngunnawal Country. Our families come from a diverse range of socio-economic, cultural and heritage backgrounds and we are committed to ensuring everyone feels welcome, valued and heard.

The Malkara school community works together to provide a positive student centred learning environment that enables students to develop towards their full potential and be valued and contributing members of society.

Our Signature Behaviours ensure students exemplify the values we practice and ensure students are at the centre of everything we do.

Our students have access to a broad curriculum which includes the Victorian Pre-Foundation and the Australian Curriculum. With a focus on individualised learning in the areas of Communication and Personal and Social capabilities we are committed to ensuring student voice and independence.

All staff at Malkara celebrate the individuality of every student and give quality time to every student every day.

We encourage you to explore our website and contact us to arrange a visit to our wonderful school.