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Phys Ed Miss Alice Crosbie "I believe the two largest rewards of being a teacher are the positive relationships you build, and watching each child mature, succeed and grow as an individual." "Very few things are indeed impossible, she began to believe that." - Alice in Wonderland Miss Emma Collins Mr Stewart Smith “I chose to become a teacher because I believe every student deserves a positive mentor that instils in them the interests of the world with the belief that they can make something of themselves. Students learn best when they feel accepted when they enjoy positive relationships with fellow learners and teachers, and when they can be active, visible members of a learning community. I will continue to grow and develop my own knowledge, reflecting on my teaching practices to ensure the best possible education for the students I teach.” “A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instil a love of learning.” - Unknown Top See us in ACTION! Back

Specialists Specialist Areas O'Connor Primary is well equipped to provide a range of specialist learning areas for our students. The specialist classes compliment the classroom activities while providing targeted and dedicated learning in a specific area. Please see the links below for more detail. Health Science Languages Technologies Phys Ed The Arts 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 Jo Jefferies Mrs Helen Soper Mrs Belinda Ng Miss Steph Dainter-Bryan 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 Mrs Courtney Scuderi Mrs Lauren Obschonka BACK

O'Connor Primary is exceptionally lucky to have  a number of experienced staff. The main role of Teaching and Learning Leaders is to support teachers in the classroom and assist with the teaching and learning programs. TaLLs Teaching & Learning Leaders O'Connor Primary is exceptionally lucky to have a number of experienced staff. The main role of Teaching and Learning Leaders is to support teachers in the classroom and assist with the teaching and learning programs. Mrs Tamara Ferguson Ms Hayley Burston "To me, strong relationships are at the heart of meaningful learning. By fostering trust, respect, and responsibility, I empower students to grow academically and personally within a supportive community." "They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel." - Carl W. Buehner BACK

Classrooms Early Kindergarten EC 5 | Echidnas EC 4 | Goannas EC 4 | Kangaroos EC 6 | Joeys EC 6 | Emus Pre-Primary EC 1 EC 2 EC 3 EC 4 Year One Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 6 Junior Year Two Room 5 Room 6 Room 7 Room 8 Room 9 Year Three Room 10 Room 11 Room 28 Room 29 Room 31 Middle Year Four Room 36 Room 32 Room 35 Room 30 Room 31 Year Five Room 15 Room 16 Room 25 Room 35 Senior Year Six Room 25 Room 22 Room 23 Room 24 BACK

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

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

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

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

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

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 Harmony Day Family Picnic 18 March 2026 Harmony Day Family Picnic will be held at 12.05pm on Wednesday 18th March. Please join us for the Harmony Day Family Picnic. Bring along a rug and some lunch to enjoy with your children. Lunch will start at 12.05pm. Junior Water Fun Day and Senior Swimming Carnival 27 March 2026 All junior students (Years One to Three) are invited to take part in a Water Fun Day being held on Friday 27th March. Please see Compass or the website for more information. There is also a letter on the website with more details. The Senior Swimming Carnival (for Years 4 to 6) will be held on the same day. A program will be sent out closer to the date. School Photos 31 March 2026 School photos will be taking place between the 31st of March and 2nd April 2026. Orders can be made through the Compass app. 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 Mon 2nd February Thu 2nd April Break Fri 3rd April Sun 19th April Term Two Mon 20th April Fri 3rd July Break Sunday 4th July Mon 20th July Semester 2 Term Three Tue 21st July Fri 25th September Break Sat 26th September Mon 12th October Term Four Tue 13th October Thu 17th December

​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 1 Home Lightning Carnivals Home Faction Carnival 2 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 Colour Fun Run Home End of Year Concert | K Home End of Year Concert | P-6 Home Water Fun Day Home Whole School Year Six Events Year Six KBCHS Transition Home Year Six Graduation Home Year Six Dinner Dance Home Year Six Camp Home Year Six School Initiatives School Initiatives 100 Days of School Breakfast Club Dress as your Teacher Father's Day Breakfast Incursions Morning Fitness Outdoor Classroom Day Play Parties Active Club Choir Excursions Fundraisers Leadership Day NAPLAN Quiz PEAC Rug and Read Art Competition Discos Family Picnic Day Glowtastic Disco Learning Journey Numero Competition Peer Support Senior Clubs Home