Dandaragan Primary School is located in a small rural town 170 km north of Perth within the Midwest Education Region. We cater for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, with families connected to farming, mining, and a range of rural industries and local businesses. Our school is proud of its strong community connections and supportive environment.
We aspire to be a trusted school that provides high-quality teaching and learning to support every student to achieve their full potential. We encourage a love of learning and nurture curiosity, resilience, and enthusiasm for new experiences and challenges. Our goal is to develop confident, capable learners who are active and responsible participants in local, global, and digital communities.
At Dandaragan Primary School, our core values underpin all that we do. We promote respect for ourselves, others, and the environment; responsibility through accountability for our actions; trustworthiness by being honest, reliable, and sincere; and safety by ensuring the wellbeing of ourselves and others. These values guide our interactions and shape our positive school culture.
We believe students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful and varied learning experiences within a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. Our teaching practices are designed to motivate and challenge students while recognising and responding to individual differences. We prioritise clear learning expectations, provide regular and constructive feedback, and foster curiosity and inquiry. Supporting students' physical and emotional wellbeing is central to our approach.
Our priorities focus on maximising student achievement in literacy and numeracy through high expectations and informed use of data. We are committed to developing essential skills such as teamwork, problem solving, creativity, critical and independent thinking, initiative, and communication. We promote strong engagement in STEM and ensure students become confident and adaptive users of technology.
We provide targeted support through strong case management practices and are committed to extending opportunities for gifted and talented students. Our school values collaboration with families, agencies, and the wider community to enhance student outcomes. Students are provided with opportunities to demonstrate leadership and contribute positively to their community.
Our curriculum is well-rounded and responsive to the needs of all learners. In the early years, we emphasise play-based learning within a balanced program, and we maintain learning environments aligned with National Quality Standard requirements from Kindergarten to Year 2. From Year 3 to Year 6, students participate in language learning, supporting their development as informed and engaged global citizens.
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