“The mat is valued at between $1000 and $1500 and we now have a safety issue with a large exposed in-ground hole, meaning students are no longer able to access the area.”
Mr Harvey said groups entering the school grounds were also constantly leaving large amounts of rubbish including alcoholic-drink cans and bottles and food wrappers.
“On occasions they have left prophylactics and this all has to picked up by staff before students arrive at school,” he said.
Mr Harvey said the school had installed security cameras in efforts to negate the issue, which had initial success.
“It has been really disappointing to have had constant vandalism occur,” he said.
“We have some of the most vulnerable young people in our community attend Horsham Special School and we are very proud to be able to offer the services and supports needed to help our students achieve success.
“The trampoline offers a range of benefits for our students – the ability to regulate being one – and is something they really enjoy using throughout the day.
“Unfortunately due to the damages that occur, money must be re-allocated from elsewhere to cover these unexpected expenses, which then directly impacts what programs, activities and future upgrades to facilities we can offer.”
Horsham Special School sits in much of a former Horsham High School and Horsham College site.
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