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Early Childhood National Quality Standard School staff use the National Quality Standard to optimise development and learning in Kindergarten to Year 2. A continuous reflection and improvement cycle is embedded to reflect on practices, identify strengths, identify areas for improvement and monitor progress. The National Quality Standard (NQS) includes seven quality areas: Educational program and practice Children’s health and safety Physical environment Staffing arrangements Relationships with children Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Governance and leadership The current focus at O'Connor Primary School is: Physical Environment The physical environment is our current focus to support children’s wellbeing, creativity and developing independence. We plan to provide a diverse range of experiences that promote children’s learning and development whilst creating spaces that keep children safe. Home

O'Connor Primary School is located in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and features a well appointed library, undercover area and canteen. Specialist teaching programs are provided in the areas of Science, Physical Education, the Arts, Humanities and Languages (Mandarin). FRIENDSHIP LIFE IS BETTER WITH FRIENDS O'Connor Primary School Enrolments Booklists Canteen Orders Absentees Parent Notes Latest News Remembrance Day Ceremony 11 November 2025 Special Remembrance Day Ceremony We will be holding a special Remembrance Day Ceremony at 9.00am on Tuesday 11th November. All parents are welcome to come along. The choir will be performing. Kindy Information Day 19 November 2025 An information day will be held for parents of all 2026 kindergarten students. An information day for parents of students who will be attending kindergarten in 2025. You will be given information packs, timetables and your child's room number and teacher's name. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Year 6 Graduation Photos 28 October 2025 Year 6 students will be having their graduation photo taken on Tuesday 28th October. Please make sure they are dressed in their graduation shirt, if they have one; if not, they are welcome to wear a normal blue school polo. Term Dates & Lesson Times Bell Times Morning | 8:30am Period 1 8:50am - 9:50am Period 2 9:50am - 10:50am Recess Break | 10:50am Period 3 11:05am - 12:05pm Lunch Break | 12:05pm Period 4 12:35pm - 1:35pm Afternoon Break | 1:35pm Period 5 1:50pm - 2:50pm Home Time | 2:50pm Term Dates Semester 1 Term One Wed 5th February Friday 11th April Break Sat 12th April Sun 27th April Term Two Mon 28th April Fri 4th July Break Sunday 5th July Mon 21st July Semester 2 Term Three Tue 22nd July Thu 25th September Break Sat 26th September Sun 12th October Term Four Mon 13th October Fri 19th December

O’Connor Primary School has the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) expectations embedded in our culture. Positive Behaviour Support Key Principles O’Connor Primary School has the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) expectations embedded in our culture. Our school FAIR values of Friendship, Achievement, Inclusion and Respect are clearly communicated and underpin everything we do and every conversation. Life-Long Skills PBS is an evidence based, whole school approach to behaviour management. School behaviour expectations are clearly defined and taught. Positive behaviour is rewarded and celebrated. It is a framework that will improve student academic and behavioural outcomes. BACK

At O'Connor Primary, lessons have been created by teachers across the school that address the Cultural Standards Framework. Cultural Studies Cultural Standards Framework At O’Connor Primary School our staff have reviewed and reflected on the Cultural Standards Framework released by the Department of Education. Lessons have been created by teachers across the school and it is expected that one lesson per week addresses these cultural standards. We are very fortunate to have two Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers on our staff who are available to share their knowledge and skills to assist staff, students and families. The O'Connor Primary School Reconciliation Action Plan RAP With the ongoing help of staff, parents, community members and students, O'Connor Primary School has created a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Our RAP consists of strategies that promote reconciliation in our own school context. BACK

The friendly support staff are available to assist students and families where possible. Office Staff Librarians AIEOs EAs Grounds Staff Relief Staff Support Staff Office Staff The friendly office staff greet all visitors in the school office each day. They are very good at answering questions and directing parents to the area of need. They can assist with attendance, fee payment, school calendar enquiries and general questions. Office Staff Mrs Julie Richards Mrs Jo Jefferies Mrs Helen Soper Mrs Belinda Ng Librarians Librarians Miss Sharon Brown Mrs Rhonda Farina AIEOs Aboriginal Indigenous Education Officers Two dedicated education officers are available to assist parents, children and the school in cultural understandings and activities. The AIEOs can be seen at many events around the school as well as in the classrooms. They welcome parent comments, thoughts and concerns. Please contact them at school or via email Mr Gavin Murray Mrs Kylie Perry Education Assistants EAs Around the Grounds Staff The hard working grounds staff ensure we have a clean, tidy and safe environment for staff to work in and, most importantly, children to learn in. If there is an area of need in the school please inform the Office Staff. Grounds Staff Mr Chris Williams Cleaning Staff Relief Staff Relief Teachers Miss Morghen Reck Mrs Lauren Obschonka Mrs Amy Bailey Ms Rosalind Griffiths Mrs Courtney Scuderi Mrs Holly Hurrell BACK

​Throughout the year, O'Connor Primary implements a number of events and initiatives across the whole school. These range from clubs and programs that occur every few days to annual competitions and celebrations such as sporting events and nationally organised schemes. Top of Page Commemoration & Reconciliation Whole School Year Six School Initiatives Sporting Events Galleries Galleries Throughout the year, O'Connor Primary implements a number of events and initiatives across the whole school. These range from clubs and programs that occur every few days to annual competitions and celebrations such as sporting events and nationally organised schemes. School Events Sporting Events Cross Country Home Jump Rope for Heart Home Faction Carnival Home Lightning Carnivals Home Faction Carnival - Podium Home Netball & Fever Cup Home Football Academy Home Swimming Carnival Home Interschool Carnivals Home Sporting Events Commemoration & Reconciliation Events ANZAC Day Home Harmony Day Home NAIDOC Week Home Remembrance Day Home Commemoration & Reconciliation Whole School Events Book Week Home Excursions Home Colour Fun Run Home Glowtastic Disco Home Discos Home Water Fun Day Home End of Year Concert | K Home End of Year Concert | P-6 Home Whole School Year Six Events Year Six KBCHS Transition Home Year Six Graduation Home Year Six Dinner Dance Home Year Six School Initiatives School Initiatives 100 Days of School Breakfast Club Family Picnic Day Incursions NAPLAN Quiz PEAC Rug and Read Talented & Gifted Active Club Choir Father's Day Breakfast Learning Journey Numero Competition Peer Support Senior Clubs Art Competition Dress as your Teacher Fundraisers Morning Fitness Outdoor Classroom Day Play Parties Special Person's BBQ Home

O'Connor Primary School has an extensive and well-executed STEM program that is implemented across all year levels and often. STEM STEM is an integrated approach of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics used by educators at O’Connor Primary School to teach 21st Century skills. These skills include collaboration, innovation, critical thinking, flexibility, data interpretation and creativity. In an increasingly technological and complex world, it is important to develop knowledge and skills using an integrated STEM approach to analyse and creatively respond to design and/or digital challenges. STEM also helps students to becoming active citizens, capable of creatively and ethically communicating and collaborating. BACK

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Our first assembly for Term 4 will be a Whole School Assembly and will be held at 8.50am on Friday 17th October. Please note that all assemblies will be held on Friday mornings for Terms 1 and 4. Whole School Assembly Our first assembly for Term 4 will be a Whole School Assembly and will be held at 8.50am on Friday 17th October. Please note that all assemblies will be held on Friday mornings for Terms 1 and 4. 17 October 2025 at 1:00:00 am Anchor 1 BACK

The Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the library between Tuesday 25th and Friday 28th November. All classes will be rostered to go to the Library some time during that week to see what books are available for purchase. Students may then bring home a wish list. Parents are able to purchase books, but are under no obligation to do so. Parents are able to come along and visit the Book Fair before and after school, if they would like. Book Fair The Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the library between Tuesday 25th and Friday 28th November. All classes will be rostered to go to the Library some time during that week to see what books are available for purchase. Students may then bring home a wish list. Parents are able to purchase books, but are under no obligation to do so. Parents are able to come along and visit the Book Fair before and after school, if they would like. 25 November 2025 at 4:00:00 am Every Scholastic Book Fair is packed with a multitude of genres, including fantasy, classics, reference, award-winners, humour, nonfiction and mystery. We believe the best selection encompasses books suitable for both girls and boys within each age group, captures their imaginations and excites them about reading. Anchor 1 BACK

An information day will be held for parents of all 2026 kindergarten students. Kindy Information Day An information day will be held for parents of all 2026 kindergarten students. 19 November 2025 at 6:00:00 am An information day for parents of students who will be attending kindergarten in 2025. You will be given information packs, timetables and your child's room number and teacher's name. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Anchor 1 BACK