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About O'Connor Primary It's all in a Name! O'Connor is located in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and was named after Charles Yelverton O'Connor, the Chief Engineer for Western Australia from 1891 until his death in 1902. C Y O'Connor designed and, for the most part, guided the construction of the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme that first brought water to Kalgoorlie in 1903, as it does today. Photo from State Library of WA Location, Location, Location Kalgoorlie-Boulder has a population of over 30,000 and lies 600 km east of Perth. It is primarily a mining and service city. ​ The Oasis Recreation Centre is located beside the school and is used extensively by the school for swimming lessons and sporting programs. View Location O’Connor Primary School Kalgoorlie opened its doors in 1996. The first Principal was John Mann. O’Connor Education Support Centre (co-located) also opened and the first Principal was Jarna Craig (Wright). What we Offer! O'Connor Primary School 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 (Chinese Mandarin). The school site also houses the O'Connor Education Support Centre - please visit the ESC website for more details. Both schools run a very successful integration program that provides many opportunities for inclusion across a broad range of activities. The integration program is an 'Excellence in Education' award winner. ​ The school was upgraded with a new library and a 5 classroom teaching block completed in December 2010. In 2011, the new school logo was launched - along with the new IPS status, it signifies a significant change in the school. BACK

Kindy Information Day An information day will be held for parents of all 2024 kindergarten students. 15 November 2023 at 6:00:00 am An information day for parents of students who will be attending kindy in 2024. 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

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2024 Class Lists Class lists will be placed outside the Library on Monday 29th January at 10:00am. 29 January 2024 at 2:00:00 am The class lists for 2024 will be placed outside the Library on Monday 29th January 2023 at 10:00am. Unfortunately, due to possible changes, we are unable to give out any information before this date. We are unable to give out the information over the phone due to confidentiality procedures. These lists will remain up until the school year begins. Anchor 1 BACK

Canteen About The Canteen is staffed by volunteers who provide nutritional and healthy food. Lunches can be ordered at the canteen before 9am. Order Here The canteen uses the QuickCliq o nline ordering system. It is easy to use and you can order any time. Payments can be made using paypal or a credit card.​ ​ Visit the website to sign up and start ordering! Canteen Menu Download Printable Menu BACK

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2022 Kindergarten Enrolments We are now taking enrolments for Kindergarten 2022. ​ If your child is born between 1st July 2017 and 30th June 2018, they are eligible to attend Kindergarten in 2022. Please see the Enrolments section of this website for forms and more information. You are also welcome to call into the school between 8.00am and 3.30pm. https://www.oconnorps.wa.edu.au/enrolments Anchor 1 BACK

Wellbeing Coordinator Miss Sharni Winter ​ BACK

Vice President Katrina Simmons ​ BACK

Our History "At O'Connor Primary School we respectfully acknowledge the past, present and emerging traditional custodians of this land on which we are teaching and learning, the First Nation’s people. It is a privilege to be standing on Karlkurla country. We also acknowledge the contributions of Aboriginal Australians and non-Aboriginal Australians to the education of all children and people in this country we all live in and share together." - Australia Before & After 1/10 Aerial Changes 1/2 The Front Office 1/2 Whole School 1/2 The Playgrounds 1/2 The Snake Area BACK

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