North Tom Price Primary School is one of two primary schools located at Tom Price in the Pilbara region of WA, approximately 1465km from Perth. The school has attractive grounds which adjoin the local oval and is surrounded by the nearby ranges of the picturesque Hamersley Ranges. The renowned Karijini National Park is a short drive away providing a picturesque recreational area to visit and enjoy.
The school has approximately 270 students from Kindergarten to Year Six. Our students come from all over the world including Australia, New Zealand, Philippines and Thailand.
North Tom Price is a wonderful school community as students, staff and parents work together to create a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students to thrive. Our school has earned a positive reputation for the safe and nurturing environment we provide, and has a strong ethos of being a warm, caring and friendly community where every child is treated as a valued individual.
We promote enjoyment of learning to strive for academic excellence and develop positive social skills. We foster a positive and collaborative working relationship between parents, staff and students and 'together we strive for excellence'.
We have a strong focus on literacy and numeracy and offer a diverse range of subjects including science, the arts and physical education, technologies and Auslan. Our staff work hard to provide challenging and motivating programs and are committed to meeting the needs of students as individuals and as members of the community.
As an Independent Public School since 2013, North Tom Price values close relationships with the parent community, our school board and also our proactive P&C. Our continual community focus is an integral part of our current business plan and reflected in our school motto to 'Strive for Excellence.'
We are continuing to develop our strong relationships with our traditional owners and have partnerships with the Graeme (Polly) Farmer Foundation and the Aboriginal Biodiversity Conservation to support our Aboriginal students. We employ two Aboriginal Education Officer who play an integral role in pastoral care and sharing of culture supporting reconciliation within our school.
We promote a strong virtues program which teaches students key values that are reinforced with our student leaders and in all classrooms. We partner with Gumula Aboriginal Corporation who offer an onsite pre-kindergarten program for indigenous children.
North Tom Price Primary School is part of an Ashburton Schools Alliance whereby neighbouring schools work together in common areas to support student learning, staff development and share resources and priorities.
Our beautifully maintained and attractive school is accessible to families. We have a range of facilities including access to playing fields, two undercover areas, a modern library, a science and art room and computer lab.
We focus on pastoral care and run a breakfast club program daily, that caters for all students at the school, creating a warm place to be before school to nurture staff and student relationships with a healthy start to the day.
T: 9188 3600
E: northtomprice.ps@education.wa.edu.au
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