The school opened in the mid 1960’s and ties with the community are strong, with generations of families having attended the school. It is a linear style school located close to Geographe Bay in Busselton. The school grounds are a feature with large amounts of well shaded area due to the peppermint trees and well maintained gardens and lawns. The school enrolment has reflected the growth of the to
wn over the past decade and transportable buildings share the site with permanent classrooms. The proximity to Geographe Bay enables a strong beach theme to be embedded in the curriculum, including regular excursions. The school’s information and communication technology is well provided for with smart-boards and ipads being available to staff and students. Staff at the school are experienced and have typically been at the school for 5 years or more. The school’s staff regularly collaborate with other schools in special projects including sporting events, Retention and Participation programs, Transition to secondary school and training. The school has Kindergarten classes operating for 15 hours. Pre Primary to year seven classes operate five days per week. The school hosts a Dental Therapy Centre. Environmental responsibility is a priority for the school and is the focus of a number of programs. Music, Indonesian and Physical Education specialist teachers provide important programs within the school curriculum. Additionally, the speech and language development in the early years has been recognised as a highly successful program. Special extension programs for gifted and talented students are provided throughout the year. The school works closely with the P&C and has been well supported by this group. The School Board meets regularly and provides direction in a number of areas. The school enjoys strong community links and the ‘family’ spirit is often commented on by visitors. A close supportive relationship continues to exist between students, staff and parents. Staff and students work together co-operatively to create a positive school environment in which students feel safe and learn in a supportive and caring atmosphere. With the continued support of parents we are confident, that the partnership that exists between parents and the staff will continue to provide each individual child with a nurturing learning environment. Through our motto, “Believing in Achieving”, we aim to provide the best possible education for each child who attends our school, ensuring they develop a broad range of skills to enable them to take responsibility for their own direction and to adapt to a changing world.
