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Around O'Connor Primary School, there are a number of staff who maintain the appearance and functionality of everything on site. Student Councillor Anthony Ashwin BACK

Come along to Play Parties in 2025 - starting Tuesday 18th February. Play Parties Come along to Play Parties in 2025 - starting Tuesday 18th February. 18 February 2025 at 1:00:00 am Play Parties are for children who will be starting kindergarten in 2026. Play Parties are held every Tuesday morning between 9.00am and 10.00am. Bring along a gold coin donation, a hat, a piece of fruit and a drink bottle. We hope to see you there! https://www.oconnorps.wa.edu.au/events-initiatives Anchor 1 BACK

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. Location O'Connor Primary School 235 Johnston Street PO Box 5540 KALGOORLIE 6430 Location Are you interested in enrolling your child at O'Connor Primary School? Click Here 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 'Parent Notes' page consists of recent and past information and letters home to care givers. It is uploaded to regularly so keep an eye out for new updates via the O'Connor Primary School Facebook page and other communication platforms. Downloads Parent/Caregiver Letters & Information Page loading time may vary Home charges | surveys | term planner | policies | concert

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 Steve Delfs Principal Mr Anthony Glass Parent Mr Damien Dickinson Staff Mrs Carmen Gallagher Staff Mr Brad Daddow Chairperson Mrs Kelly Arcaro Parent Miss Zoe Mathieson Staff Mrs Amy Broughton Mrs Nataria Iosia Parent Ms Jo Talbot Staff 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

Mental Health Week is celebrated around the world each year in October. 2021 Mental Health Week Mental Health Week is celebrated around the world each year in October. 11 October 2021 at 12:30:00 am The theme for Mental Health Week 2021 in W.A is Mental Health Starts with Our Children. O'Connor Primary School students will be participating in a variety of activities this week which will help to support and strengthen their mental health and well-being. https://mentalhealthweek.org.au/ Anchor 1 BACK

All O'Connor parents are welcome to come along to hear about the school's partnership with Real Schools and learn how parents can assist the school in moulding our future adults as well as building a meaningful partnership between parents and the school. You will also be given some strategies to use when responding to your child's behaviour. Real Schools Parent Information Session All O'Connor parents are welcome to come along to hear about the school's partnership with Real Schools and learn how parents can assist the school in moulding our future adults as well as building a meaningful partnership between parents and the school. You will also be given some strategies to use when responding to your child's behaviour. 21 August 2024 at 8:30:00 am https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00kC67h-Tmk Anchor 1 BACK

October and January Programs Vacswim October and January Programs Enrol your children now in VacSwim swimming lessons during the October and December/January school holidays. Help them build their confidence and skills. Enrol online. https://www.education.wa.edu.au/vacswim?fbclid=IwAR2PSuyx_32pKAMnfvsurxuM6AAfsxePCbWR_qFZ6iLZhJJY8-pRncRpGqA Anchor 1 BACK

Welcome to O'Connor Primary School. ​ Thank you for considering our school to enrol your child/children in. Enrolments Click below to download Enrolments Welcome to O'Connor Primary School. Thank you for considering our school to enrol your child/children in. The application form is an editable PDF. Once completed, it can be emailed to the school where it will be processed. Alternatively, it can be hand delivered to the front office between 8.30am and 3.30pm. Once the application form has been received you will be contacted and if required, sent an enrolment pack through the mail. Please ensure that you have a copy of your child/children’s birth certificate and immunisation record available to be sighted by staff. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us! Proof of Address Suitable proof of address is required for enrolment as we, in line with the Department of Education guidelines, are only able to accept students from within our zoned catchment area. Please see the information sheet for acceptable documentation and note our school intake boundaries: Kindy Enrolments Eligible for Kindy in 2025: Born between 1st July 2020 and 30th June 2021 Eligible for Kindy in 2024: Born between 1st July 2019 and 30th June 2020 Eligible for Kindy in 2026: Born between 1st July 2021 and 30th June 2022 Please see information about Pre-Kindy Play Parties - for children not yet eligible for Kindy. BACK

There will be a P&C General Meeting held on Monday 24th March. All parents are invited, and encouraged, to come along. The meeting will be held in the Staff Room at 7:00pm. Come and be actively involved in supporting your school in fundraising, events, canteen, uniform shop and classrooms. Represent your views on matters within the school community. P&C General Meeting There will be a P&C General Meeting held on Monday 24th March. All parents are invited, and encouraged, to come along. The meeting will be held in the Staff Room at 7:00pm. Come and be actively involved in supporting your school in fundraising, events, canteen, uniform shop and classrooms. Represent your views on matters within the school community. 24 March 2025 at 11:00:00 am O’Connor Schools’ P&C is a combined P&C of both O’Connor Primary School and O’Connor Education Support Centre. We support and look out for the interests of all of our children’s educations. Come and be actively involved in supporting your school in fundraising, events, canteen, uniform shop and classrooms. Represent your views on matters within the school community. https://www.oconnorps.wa.edu.au/pandc Anchor 1 BACK