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The leadership team at O'Connor Primary School consists of the principal and three deputies. Our Administration Team Admin Team Principal's Message Mr Damien Dickinson "Spend each day trying to be a little wiser than you were when you woke up." - Charlie Munger O'Connor Primary School is a friendly school that values the support and participation of the school community. The staff are dedicated and enthusiastic in their endeavour to ensure the best outcomes possible for every student. This is epitomised in the school motto 'Friendship and Achievement'. This is also incorporated into our values acronym “FAIR” – Friendship, Achievement, Inclusion and Respect. Being O’Connor FAIR is a focus when talking to students about behaviour and responsibility. O’Connor PS has been operating since 1996 and we are proudly an Independent Public School. As a staff, we pride ourselves in the development of the whole child through the diversity of our programs, enthusiasm of our staff and support of our community. Our staff aim to make a difference by encouraging excellence and supporting the whole child. Our classrooms are vibrant with modern technology to make learning exciting and challenging. Working together with families we can achieve success. At school, we build on the foundation laid by parents and we encourage parents and carers to become actively involved in school life. A strong partnership between home and school is essential to maximise each child’s opportunities and growth. Welcome to our school. Principal Deputies & School Context Deputy Vision O’Connor Primary School supports an inclusive learning environment which fosters our school motto of “Friendship & Achievement”. We nurture students academically, emotionally and socially by respecting individual cultural differences and supporting all to reach their potential. Mrs Carmen Gallagher "Every child has a different learning style and pace. Each child is unique, not only capable of learning but also capable of succeeding." - Robert John Meehan Beliefs We believe in: Establishing a safe, caring and inclusive environment relevant to all needs. Delivering high quality teaching and learning programs through engagement, explicit and inclusive teaching strategies in line with school and School Curriculum & Standards Authority direction. Establishing high expectations of behaviour and achievement through reflection, target setting and individual/group development. Building strong links with the community through proactive promotion of the school and the inclusive practices displayed. Staff having an understanding of teaching that links curriculum, assessment and student engagement through self-reflection and appropriate support. Mr Hamish Arnold "Every child deserves a champion: an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists they become the best they can possibly be." - Rita Pierson Deputy Ms Belinda Morris "It is vital that when educating our children's brains, that we do not neglect to educate their hearts." - Dalai Lama Values Staff and students display the school values by modelling appropriate actions to others: F riendship ... We believe all are able to develop social skills and display values that promote friendship and appropriate relationships with others. A chievement ... We believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best through encouragement and support. I nclusion ... We believe we have an obligation to be inclusive of all. R espect ... We believe all members of society should show respect to others and their surroundings. Deputy BACK

As an Independent Public School, O’Connor Primary School is required to have a School Board of school parents, staff and community representatives. The School Board held its first meeting at the end of Term One, 2011. School Board As an Independent Public School, O’Connor Primary School is required to have a School Board of school parents, staff and community representatives. The School Board held its first meeting at the end of Term One, 2011. The Principal remains responsible for the educational leadership, operation and management of the school. To maximise the input of the School Board in developing school policies, the Principal will seek advice and receive recommendations from the School Board. To enable the School Board to function effectively, the Principal will report regularly to the School Board on the school’s progress. OPS’s performance as an Independent School was reviewed by an independent panel in 2020 (which occurs triannually). The review is available to the public. A school business plan is ratified by the board every three years. The current plan and review can be accessed below. The Education Act and regulations pertaining to the act which applies to the current School Council will govern the running of the School Board. The School Board’s role is to provide strategic guidance and monitoring of OPS’s performance and to ‘increase the flexibility and autonomy of the school to enhance the students’ performance and learning environment.’ Annual Report IPS Review Business Plan Info for Parents The School Board’s role is to provide strategic guidance and monitoring of OPS’s performance and to ‘increase the flexibility and autonomy of the school to enhance the students’ performance and learning environment.’ The School Board will assist the Principal in: - Creating a Delivery and Performance Agreement which will set out the expectations of the School and will be signed by the Director General of Education. - Creating a School Business Plan - Determining the school’s budget, key performance indictors and measurements for success measuring the school’s performance - Developing processes to review the satisfaction level of parents staff and students and report the results in the Annual Report. - Creating the school’s Annual Report Please visit the school office should you seek a copy of any of the above documentation. Our Business Plan Click to enlarge Members of the School Board Our board is a representative group of staff, parents and community members who meet regularly a month to provide governance for the school. Mr Damien Dickinson Principal Miss Zoe Mathieson Staff Mr Anthony Glass Parent Mrs Kelly Arcaro Parent Mr Brad Daddow Chairperson Ms Paula Wells Staff Mrs Nataria Iosia Parent Community Mr Hamish Arnold Staff Mr Luke Scuderi Staff Mrs Sarah Cheesman Parent Mrs Kelly Price Community BACK

The P & C are highly valued and are actively involved in supporting our school in fundraising, committees, canteen and classrooms. P & C President's Message & Important Dates The P & C are highly valued and are actively involved in supporting our school in fundraising, committees, canteen and classrooms. The O’Connor Primary Schools’ Parents & Community Association aims to support our school in its mission to provide a FAIR school community consisting of fairness, achievement, inclusion and respect. To achieve this the P&C undertakes a wide variety of activities including fundraising, running the school Canteen and Uniform Shop, and representing parent views on internal and external matters within the school community. Executive P&C Members President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Other Executive Officers Ex-Officio Members General Committee Savannah Morrison Jessica Eather Elizabeth McNaughton Caitlin Robertson Ineka Waldron, Carmen Gallagher, Tamzyn Cole, Christina Reimers, Jessica Samuels OPS Principal, Damien Dickinson OPS ESC Principal, Mandy Stacey Amanda Hastie, Renae Williams, Elise Wheadon, Melissa Mortley, Joanne Stafford, Scott Mortley The P & C meet in the school staff room at 7pm, once a month. Please see the calendar for meeting dates. BACK

Staff School Psychologist Miss Madeline Cicchini School Psychologist Ms Prudence Florido Wellbeing Coordinator Miss Sharni Winter School Chaplain Ms Cyndi Payne Endorsed Programs Butterfly Body Bright Sun Protection Health & Wellbeing

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

Around O'Connor Primary School, there are a number of staff who maintain the appearance and functionality of everything on site. Vice President Jessica Eather BACK

Around O'Connor Primary School, there are a number of staff who maintain the appearance and functionality of everything on site. General Committee Amanda Hastie, Renae Williams, Elise Wheadon, Melissa Mortley, Joanne Stafford, Scott Mortley BACK

Around O'Connor Primary School, there are a number of staff who maintain the appearance and functionality of everything on site. Ex-Officio Members OPS Principal, Damien Dickinson OPS ESC Principal, Mandy Stacey BACK

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 Book Week Parade 19 August 2025 This year's Book Parade will be held on Tuesday 19th August (Monday 18th August for Kangaroos, Joeys and Echidnas). The theme for 2025 is 'Book an Adventure'. Please keep an eye on the website and Compass for more information as it comes to hand. Athletics Carnival 12 September 2025 The Faction Athletics Carnival will be held on Friday 12th September. Athletics Carnivals encourage physical activity, participation and team work. This is a great day where the whole school comes together and has some fun. We love seeing parents come down to cheer on the students. Learning Journey 16 September 2025 Please join us on Tuesday 16th September to celebrate the progress your child is making at school. We believe education involves a three-way partnership between child, family and school. We look forward to everyone coming together on this special night to share a greater understanding of your child's progress. 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

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The Interschool Cross Country Carnival will be held on Friday 1st August. This event is for selected students. Interschool Cross Country Carnival The Interschool Cross Country Carnival will be held on Friday 1st August. This event is for selected students. 1 August 2025 at 1:00:00 am Anchor 1 BACK

Please join us on Tuesday 16th September to celebrate the progress your child is making at school. Learning Journey Please join us on Tuesday 16th September to celebrate the progress your child is making at school. 16 September 2025 at 9:00:00 am We believe education involves a three-way partnership between child, family and school. We look forward to everyone coming together on this special night to share a greater understanding of your child's progress. Anchor 1 BACK