At Kalgoorlie Primary School, our values of Respect, Inclusion, Mindfulness, and Determination shape our school culture and guide our students in their learning and personal growth.
We foster Respect by encouraging kindness, empathy, and positive relationships among students, staff, and the wider community. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that every individual feels valued and supported in a welcoming school environment.
Through Mindfulness, we promote self-awareness, emotional well-being, and a thoughtful approach to learning and interactions. We also instil Determination, empowering students to face challenges with resilience, embrace opportunities, and strive for success.
Together, these values create a strong foundation for lifelong learning and positive contributions beyond the classroom.
At Kalgoorlie Primary School, high quality instruction sits at the heart of everything we do. Our approach to teaching is purposeful, evidence informed and focused on ensuring every student makes meaningful progress.
We believe that strong instruction is the most powerful lever for improving student outcomes. Our teachers work collaboratively to design lessons that are clear, engaging and responsive to student need. Across the school, there is a shared understanding of what effective teaching looks like and a commitment to continual improvement.
Instruction@KPS is our whole school instructional model that supports consistency across classrooms. Lessons are structured to include clear learning intentions, explicit teaching, guided practice and opportunities for students to apply their learning independently.
Teachers use high quality instructional strategies including:
This consistent approach helps students feel confident in their learning and allows families to better understand how learning happens at our school.
Our teachers work closely together to strengthen instruction through collaboration and professional learning. Time is dedicated to planning, reviewing student progress and refining teaching practice.
Instructional coaching supports teachers to reflect on practice, trial new strategies and respond to student data. This culture of collaboration ensures our staff continue to grow while maintaining a strong focus on student learning.
Student progress is closely monitored through a range of assessment tools. Teachers use this information to adjust instruction, provide targeted support and ensure that learning is appropriately challenged.
Assessment is used for learning, not just of learning. This means students are supported to understand where they are, what they are working towards and how they can improve.
We recognise that students learn in different ways and at different rates. Instruction@KPS is inclusive and responsive, with adjustments made to support students who require extension, intervention or additional support.
Our focus on differentiation ensures all students are supported to achieve success and develop confidence as learners.
Through strong instruction, we aim to develop students who are engaged, capable and ready for future learning. Our classrooms are calm, focused environments where high expectations are balanced with care, encouragement and support.
At Kalgoorlie Primary School, effective instruction is not a program but a shared commitment to ongoing improvement and student success.
